KSI names shock Dagenham & Redbridge manager after sacking current boss days after buying the club
KSI has sacked Lee Bradbury as manager of Dagenham & Redbridge and named a former Premier League star as his replacement.
It was announced earlier this month that YouTuber KSI- real name Olajide Olatunji - had purchased sixth-tier side Dagenham & Redbridge aiming to restore their glory days.
Since the purchase was confirmed, the club have played four games, losing one, drawing one, and winning two, including Tuesday night's 3-2 away victory at Farnborough.
However, despite the solid form, KSI has opted to sack manager Bradbury, with a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon om the club's website.
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The statement read: "Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club can confirm that we have parted company with First-Team Manager, Lee Bradbury.
"We are very grateful to Lee for his focus, professionalism, and commitment during his time at the Club and for his contributions, both on and off the pitch, to stabilise the club last summer.
"Dagenham & Redbridge wish him every success in his future endeavours."
The statement then confirmed that current Dagenham and former England international Andy Carroll would be taking over on an interim basis.
"Andy Carroll will take the team on an interim basis, and further updates will be communicated in due course," it continued.
The former Liverpool and Newcastle man joined Dagenham from Bordeaux in the summer, scoring six goals in 12 National League appearances to date.
Carroll joined the club ahead of a 2027 trial for breaching a non-molestation order involving his ex-wife Billi Mucklow.
The 37-year-old is accused of “repeatedly” making phone calls to his ex-partner, who he has three children with, last March.
Carroll has been injured since December, but will make an unfamiliar return to action in the dugout on Saturday against Neil Warnock and Torquay United.
Speaking after his 20% stake in the club was confirmed, KSI highlighted the ambition he has for the club, but admitted he is aware of the challenge ahead.
“It’s obviously going to take time but I’d say realistic stage is to get out of this league and entering the National League," he said.
“I’m so excited to start this journey. It’s gonna be a rollercoaster for sure but I hope to bring Dagenham and Redbridge … back to the glory days."
Tom Jenkins