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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Andy Carroll reveals what persuaded him to join Dagenham and Redbridge in rarely-seen player-owner role
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ANDY CARROLL says being able to use his on-pitch 'experience' in the boardroom was why he invested in Dagenham and Redbridge. He has also credited his time with West Ham for making him want to join the non-league Essex club. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Carroll is back in English football for the first time since 2023 3 He's investing in Dagenham as well as playing for them, and he's buzzing to be back in the area with his family Credit: Ian Whittaker 3 He's familiar with Essex after playing for West Ham - but that's not the only reason he's joined Credit: Reuters Thousands of fans will have had to double take when they saw the former Liverpool and West Ham striker was announced by the National League South side on Sunday. The Daggers, who currently play in the sixth tier, sent social media into meltdown after being taken over by a Qatari-led investment group. Carroll has also invested in the club. Now, he's explained just why he was so keen to be a part of the unique takeover. He told the Daggers social media channel: 'What inspired me to be a part owner of the club was the first conversation with Lee [Bradbury] the manager. Read more BLUE MURDER Enrique explains why he slapped Pedro as PSG coach faces TOTAL coaching ban 'He said they've got a magic team behind the scenes. The 'all-star team', that's what he said.' Carroll continued: 'I step off the pitch and go into the boardroom, I can give my experience of what I've lived and what is expected of a great club.' The 36-year-old also jokingly admitted his kids thought he was signing for Chelsea. Carroll left French fourth-tier club Bordeaux at the end of last month after signing for them last summer before coming to Essex. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The Gateshead-born striker has previously played for English clubs Newcastle, Liverpool, West Ham, Reading, West Brom and Preston, spending 16 seasons in the Premier League in total. But it was his time in east London, he says, that helped persuade him to join the Daggers. Will 'hothead' Kudus fit in at Tottenham after controversial West Ham exit? | Transfers Exposed He said: 'I know the passion that the people have around here for football. 'The size of Dagenham, with 220,000 people around here, to have a team like this and to support a big club like this in the smaller leagues, it's massive. 'I was fortunate to have seven years at West Ham, so I know the people and I know how much it means to them. 'To be part of this club now I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be here.'
Yomiuri Shimbun
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Otani's ‘Night of Baba Yaga' Wins Dagger Award in London; Violent Novel Hailed for Exceptional Literary Quality
LONDON — 'I believe you all love blood, murder, crime and violence as much as I do — in fiction, of course,' said novelist Akira Otani on Thursday in London. Otani, 44, was calmly expressing her joy at the award ceremony on Thursday where she was presented the Dagger for Crime Fiction in Translation for 'The Night of Baba Yaga,' which has been lauded for its exceptional literary quality and thrilling narrative. This recognition from a prestigious British mystery literary award comes at a time when translated Japanese works are receiving significant attention in Europe and the United States. 'I believe that people who enjoy violent fiction are the ones who must strive for peace in the real world,' she said. Translated by Sam Bett, the novel centers on a woman who uses violence to survive and the daughter of a crime boss whom she guards. Together, they resist male oppression and forge an indefinable bond. During the selection process, Otani's work narrowly beat out Asako Yuzuki's 'Butter,' published under the Shincho Bunko imprint of Shinchosha Publishing Co. The judges praised Otani's work, stating its depiction of the yakuza world is like a manga filled with merciless violence that highlights the characters' deep humanity. It overflows with originality and effectively tells a strange love story, they said. Baba Yaga is an ogress from Russian folklore. Although the work contains vivid depictions of violence, Otani explained: 'There are times when every woman wishes they were strong. In a novel, I can make them go wild in any way I want. I wanted to depict a fantasy and not let it end there.' Otani started writing around age 19. She worked various jobs concurrently, such as a security guard and call center worker, before transitioning to a full-time writing career around 30. 'The Night of Baba Yaga' was shortlisted for the Mystery Writers of Japan Award in the category of best novel and series of short stories. However, Otani does not limit herself to writing mysteries and crime novels. She also produces a variety of genres, including short story collections that portray women struggling with life. 'I am considered an ambiguous writer. The protagonists of my work also have relationships and lives that cannot be labeled,' she said at the award ceremony. 'I believe that embracing ambiguity in ourselves and acknowledging the ambiguity of others makes the world a better place.' In recent years, works of Japanese literature translated into English have received high acclaim abroad. This year alone, Hiromi Kawakami's 'Under the Eye of the Big Bird' was a finalist for the Booker Prize, and Yuzuki's 'Butter' was selected as the Waterstones Book of the Year for 2024 by the major British bookstore chain. The Daggers were founded in 1955. Hideo Yokoyama's 'Six Four' was shortlisted for the translation category in 2016; Keigo Higashino's 'Newcomer' in 2019; and Kotaro Isaka's 'Maria Beetle' ('Bullet Train') in 2022.
BBC News
07-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Captain Justham leaves Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge club captain and goalkeeper Elliot Justham has left the club with immediate 34-year-old made more than 350 appearances for the National League club and leaves by "mutual consent". Justham has played 31 times this season, including in his side's FA Cup third-round defeat by Millwall."I think it's the right time for everyone involved. It's sad because to be here almost nine years, I'm very proud of myself to have stayed here through a lot of turbulence for the club - a lot of ownerships, a lot of managers," he said in an interview on the club's YouTube channel., external"It's the right time. I've been very proud to captain this club. I'm proud of my legacy and I hope people see that, too."Justham moved to the Daggers from Luton Town in 2016 and the club reached the National League play-offs in his first season. His last appearance was in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat at home by Forest Green Rovers, which left the East Londoners 16th in the table."His commitment, work ethic, and presence in the dressing room were invaluable, guiding younger players and providing a reliable last line of defence in goal," the club said in a statement., external"While this marks the end of Elliot's time with Dagenham & Redbridge, we are incredibly grateful for everything he has given to this club and for the loyalty he has shown over the leadership, talent, and dedication have left a lasting legacy, and he will always be part of the Daggers family."
