Fan Of The Week...........Its Tony Mullins this week.

Well here we are then the Final Fan Of The Week for now. Thank you too everyone that has taken part. Ive enjoyed doing them and I hope you have enjoyed reasing them. If there are enough people that want too take part in the future then it shall return. However for now, thank you for all those that have taken part I appreciated it greatly.

Who Are Ya?

Hi im 44 born and bred in  the borough

first game was early seventies who ? dont remember! only 7 or 8

Best Ever Dagenham and Redbridge Game?

3-2 home to luton was 2-0 down

Worst Ever Dagenham and Redbridge Game?

Hereford home wont mention score

Best Ever Goal Scored?

Nurse wembley.

Worst Ever Goal Conceeded?

Sorry to many to mention

Best Ever Away Game?

Charlton FA Cup what a day !!

Worst Ever Away Game?

Norwich or Stoke both cruel and emotional (personal reasons)!

Best Ever Dagenham And Redbridge Player?

Mark Stein chance became a goal !

Worst Ever Dagenham and Redbridge Player?

Sorry about this Paul Terry

If You Could Sign Any Player For Dagenham And Redbridge Who Would It Be?

Past Glen Hoddle present Messi !!

Where Do You Think Dagenham And Redbridge Will Be In 10 YEARS?

With more backing Championship, no money League 2

Thanks Tony for taking part much appreciated.

Fan Of The Week...........Its James Curran this week.

Fan of the Week time and its the turn of James Curran who has been a fan since 1992. Thanks James for taking part and enjoy it.

I'm James Curran, 34, and I live in Braintree and I am a postman. I have 3 children, Maddy,Lola-Berry and Rafael Romain (He was born a few weeks after our Wembley win hence the name!)

I have been a Dagger since 1992 and my first ever game was in our first season and was an FA cup qualifier against Billericay Town. We drew 1-1 and I think Cavell scored for us?

Best Ever Dagenham and Redbridge Game?

My best ever game is going to be predictable but I am going to choose Rotherham VS Daggers at Wembley, I thought we had NO hope. And being dressed as Elvis was quite a laugh too!

Worst Ever Dagenham and Redbridge Game?
My worst ever Daggers game is probably every Daggers fans worst. Lets just say 9-0.

Best Ever Home Game?
My best ever home match is tied between our amazing 3-2 over Farnborough after being 2-0 down and the demolition job against Morecambe when we won 6-0.

Worst Ever Goal Conceded?
My worst goal ever conceded is all of them!! But Herefords 8th or 9th is up there.

Best Ever Away Game?

Best away game not including Wembley Daggers VS Gloucester city at Slough Stimson's goal was magical!

Worst Ever Away Game?
Worst away game was against Doncaster in the play off final at Stoke. So close, what ever happened to Doncaster? :)

Best Ever Dagenham and Redbridge Player?

My personal best Daggers is Vincelot or Robbo, but I still have a soft spot for Cavell,McDougald,Mackail-Smith,and Green.

Worst Ever Dagenham and Redbridge Player?
I don't really think I have a worst Dagger but was very frustrated at Ben Barnett a few years ago.

Who Would You Love To See Pull On A Dagenham and Redbridge Shirt?

I would love to sign Le Fondre if it was possible as his record speaks volumes. But ultimately would love to see Henry or Kaka come in.

Where Do You Think Dagenham and Redbridge Will Be In 10 Years?
I have always said I would support us even if we were in the Essex senior league but I honestly think in 10 years time providing we can get someone with even half the skill Stilly has we will be an established league side. Maybe league 1, if not I think the non-league days are gone forever.

Dagenham and Redbridge Fan Of The Week

After a little break due too work commitments its back with a real star this week. Step forward PENFOLD. Apart from being Dangermouses sidekick he is also a secret Daggers fan. Penfold enjoy your week of fame and thanks for taking part.

Dagenham And Redbridge Fan Of The Week

1. Best Dagenham game you’ve ever seen?

Some people would answer this straight away and say 30th May 2010 @ Wembley, but I don’t think that has been the best. For me it would have to be Ipswich Town in the FA Cup. This was a game that I strangely thought we could get something out of and our first half performance that game backed my thoughts up. It was a game where if we had gone in level at 2-2, the 2nd half would have been a different game. Mark Janney narrowly put the ball wide and I think that was a wakeup call for Ipswich.

2. Worst Dagenham game you’ve ever seen?

Again, some will say Hereford 9-0 purely because of the result and some woeful performance to go with it, but I think Chester away, September 2002. We lost 5-2 and it wasn’t a nice trip home after that. Chester were simply the better side on the day and to say we had 11 players out on the pitch would have been very generous. I hope I wont be judged too harshly if I said we would be playing at The Britannia Stadium in may, Id have been checked into a Mental Asylum!

3. Best Dagenham goal you’ve ever seen?

Unfortunately, I wasn’t present at Kidderminster when Benno scored that goal from the corner flag. The best Dagenham goal I have seen could be 1 of 3. Firstly Matt Jones, a naturally left footed winger, cut in from the left hand side, 30 yards out, and sweetly hit a curling shot off his right foot into the top right corner of the net. What made this a better goal was a comment before he did that "Jonesy, you are the weakest link, GOODBYE!"

Secondly, Jon Nurse's goal at Crewe. Yes I did miss it in the first place due to being told off by a Steward, but I managed to see it on the Highlights.

Lastly, Matt Ritchie's ping at Notts County. It all happened rather quickly, as we took the free kick, Matt dribbled about 5 yards before launching a left foot at the ball and just as most of the county players turned around, it was nestling in the back of the net. (At least I think that’s how it happened!)

So out of those 3, would I be harsh to say Matt Jones' strike??

4. Worst Dagenham goal conceded you’ve ever seen?

Now this is a test for my shockingly poor memory!. Adam Miller's cross cum shot whilst playing for Aldershot springs to mind!!  I suppose this was payback for a comment from the crowd "F Off you greasy haired T-Nuc!"

5. Best away game?

Morecambe playoff final 2010! Although the game was unofficially over, there was still an amount of nerves flying around after hearing Morecambe had gone 4-2-4!!! And with our record at Christie Park, anything could have happened. Thankfully, it was still goalless with an hour gone and the conga's started. Mainly the Teletubbies lead the conga, followed by Mr Mankini and Banana Man!!!! This was caught on the live coverage, and numerous texts asking if I was in the conga, I got replies of "you coward". Benno then scored a perfectly legit goal which was somehow ruled out for offside by an official who I have seen to be running the line in the Premiership!!! How messed up the official ranking system is I don’t know, but after that mistake surely he should have been sent back to "Referee School" after that howler. 3 goals after that ensured Morecambe won the last ever game at Christie Park but it wasn’t enough to stop us from visiting that awfully drab stadium called Wembley! The coach was bouncing down the motorway and after a tirade of songs we settled down to fits of laughter… hey we were going to Wembley!

6. Worst away game?

Doncaster - Playoff final 2003. What a way to lose a playoff final and what made it worse, listening to Whitney Houston - Didn’t we almost have it all, on the coach journey home!

7. Best ever Dagenham player?

Best ever? Hmm… Natural Talent - Matt Ritchie, Goalscoring - Cobby/Shippy (Pre99), and some park player called Benson? Truthfully, I'd say Tony Roberts. This man has the Pinache all men want to have. Funny, Nuts, Legend! Always remember him "dancing" to Tom Jones - Sex Bomb at the supporters club event that happened to be hosted on St. Georges Day. If the song had gone on any longer, Robbo would have been wearing his Birthday Suit!

8. Worst ever Dagenham player?

Tony Scully!! Without a doubt the most useless, so called footballer I have ever seen!

9. If you could sign any player for Dagenham who would it be and why?

Cheekily, id like one from each area of the pitch but 1 player id sign for D&R, it would be Lee Novak. Was very impressed with him at Huddersfield and always knows where the net is.

10. Where do you think Dagenham will be in 10 years?

Hopefully, we will still be in League 1. I do however feel that should we be relegated this season, 10 years time we will be back in the Blue Square Premier as we would be able to sustain the current wages and our "stars" will have better offers.

Without real investment, we will be no higher.

Fan Of The Week

This week its the turn of Ian Pearce. Ian started supporting the Daggers when he was a young lad who couldn't shave. He decided one day that he wouldn't shave again until he saw the Daggers win away and from his photo you can see its been a while. Ian was the first fan I met over Dagenham and Redbridge and we have always shared a beer when we meet. I thank him for his hospitality and friendship. This fella is for you enjoy it.

The Best Dagenham and Redbridge game you’ve ever seen?

Simply has to be the game at Wembley against Rotherham this May. I think it that one game I went through every emotion possible (aside from the one where you need to crap and there are no toilets near, I didn't go through that one ). Seriously though the most amazing day of my life I reckon the achievement was huge.

The Worst Dagenham and Redbridge game you’ve ever seen?

There have been a few. I cant remember many games from the darker past, but there were plenty of games the season we dropped out of the conference. I remember walking out and thinking 'What the F@@k did I just watch there then?'

The Best Dagenham and Redbridge goal you’ve ever seen?

I really loved Paul Benson against Rotherham at home a few years ago, a volley from the edge of the box I seem to recall, or a Matt Ritchie thunderbolt in the 3-0 win away at County the season we just missed the play-offs.


The Worst Dagenham and Redbridge goal conceded you’ve ever seen?

The ones in the big game the other year at Shrewsbury partly because the way they made me feel thoroughly sick, and partly because Shrewsbury seemed to keep opening us the same way and we failed too learn from it until it was too late.

The Best away game you have ever been too?

I have a few big moments I have loved so in no particular order:
Visiting the Old Wembley where we lost 1-0 to Woking. Despite it being a loss it was the first time I had been there and I loved the fact that we got too play there even if it was a loss.
Visiting the New Wembley, a better day result wise, the sheer feeling of ecstasy that cam with it, the fact that I was older and it is more recent, so so so proud to be a Dagger that day (and every day). Because of the coverage and we were getting and the buzz around the place.
Rochdale away a couple of years ago, as it was the first away game Id gone to since moving to Dagenham after a few years away.

The Worst away game you have ever been too?

Sutton Utd away back innnnnnn, I think 1996 or 1997, Arrived in Sutton around 1pm but went to Sutton main station and not West Sutton which happens to be right next to the ground. Was wandering around for ages unable to find the poxy place, and though I cannot remember the score I know we conceded lat on. What a crap day.



The Best ever Dagenham and Redbridge player you have ever seen?

I have many players that I remember well and less well, but a few Ive enjoyed watching over the years- again in no particular order:
Jason Broom, Paul Cobb, Courtney Taylor, Roy Mcdonough, Danny Shipp, Sam Saunders, Danny Green and of course Tony Roberts.

Worst ever Dagenham and Redbridge player you have ever seen?

Anyone who pulls the shirt on and actually gives 100% I wont consider the worst player ever.

If you could sign any player for Dagenham and Redbridge who would it be and why?

Id like too see Sam Saunders brought back from Brentford for nothing and swapping flanks with Danny Green several times. I think that would give us a great edge.

Where do you think Dagenham and Redbridge will be in 10 years?

Probably a few miles away from Barking. Easily accessible by road via the A13.

There you then and thanks Ian for doing this for me. If you want to have a go then email me at anthonyhodgson1@hotmail.com.

Dagenham and Redbridge Fan Of The Week

Our first female fan of the week this week. Amy Vincent is her name and I hope you enjoy your week of fame thanks for taking part Amy. Enjoy it.

 

The Best Dagenham and Redbridge Game You Have Ever Been Too?

 

Probably the best Dagenham game in my eyes was 7th April 2007 against Aldershot Town at home. When that game we was named as the Conference Champions with still a few games spare, the feeling was indescribable. Thrashing Barnet is always a good game too and also how can I forget our beloved victory at Wembley!

 

The Worst Ever Dagenham and Redbridge Game You Have Ever Been Too?

The most recent worse Dagenham game was earlier this season at home against Bristol Rovers. The poor result was due to not only the awful referring by Kettle but I believe our performance that day was below par.

 

The Best Dagenham and Redbridge Goal You Have Ever Been Too?

Best Dagenham goal I think will have to be Mr Tony Roberts back at our 2-2 draw against Basingstoke in the FA Cup. It doesn't matter if you was or wasn't there all true Daggers fan will remember that!

 

The Worst Dagenham and Redbridge Goal You Have Ever Seen?

Most recent worse goal conceded was probably the first game of the season, Sheffield Wednesday away. Despite not being outplayed one of the goals was due to Scott Doe lack of effort to pass/clear the ball to another player, my memory of it isn't too great but to see Scotty perform like that was disheartening.

 

The Best Dagenham and Redbridge Away Game You Have Ever Been Too?

I haven't been to that many away games due to my age but one of my best away games was this season at the Valley in the league. We played outstanding and we deserved that point, nothing beats Nursey scoring then injuring himself! We won 2-2, Charlton lost 2-2. Great atmosphere and what a great day out!

The Worst Dagenham and Redbridge Game You Have Been Too?

Haven't really experienced a bad away game so I can't really state one, sorry.

 

The Best Dagenham and Redbridge Player You Have Ever Seen?

As a youngster I really enjoyed watching Ashley Vickers play. However Tony Roberts has made first match appearances ever since my first game as a daggers fan and he never fails to impress me, for his age what a legend!

 

The Worst Dagenham and Redbridge Player You Have Ever Seen?

I wouldn't exactly say they've been worst Dagenham players or awful ones but at a few times I would get disappointed with Sam Saloma's performance, he had his good and bad days.

 

If You Could Sign Any Player For Dagenham and Redbridge Who Would It Be And Why?

We're lacking with the amount of goals scorer so our best bet would be Adam Le Fondre from Rotherham, I know we can't afford him but his forever netting those goals!

 

Where Do You Think Dagenham and Redbridge Will Be In 10 Years?

Realistically, we'll forever stay a League One side. However I hope to see us as a big fixture in the league one side and that we're constantly in the top half, with our budget improving. But maybe being an average side in the Championship wouldn't hurt either!

 

A new one will appear next week so thanks for taking part. If you wish to have a go then email at anthonyhodgson1@hotmail.com or find me on facebook.

Fan Of The Week

Hi All its that time of the week again this week its the turn of Jake Mullen to be the Fan Of The Week. Enjoy it Jake.

The Best Dagenham and Redbridge game you’ve ever seen?

Hard to choose the 1-0 defeat to Norwich in the FA cup, are first win in the Football League when we beat Lincoln 1-0 or when we beat Chester 6-2 on a freezing cold Tuesday night to kick start are push for survival

The Worst Dagenham and Redbridge game you’ve ever seen?

Aldershot at home last season we got played off the park at home and looked like a pub side.

The Best Dagenham and Redbridge goal you’ve ever seen?

Benson at home to chesterfield, Danny Green away at Chesterfield, Benson away at Aldershot (All last season). The 1 that tops it all Benson against Kidderminster.

 The Worst Dagenham and Redbridge goal conceded you’ve ever seen?

It has to be Yemi Odubade when Robbo went walk about.

The Best away game you have ever been too?

Definitely Aldershot away this year 2-0 down playing awful and coming back to win 3-2 i believe that game gave us the belief we needed to get into the playoffs. Darlington when we won 2-0 is a close second.

The Worst away game you have ever been too?

I enjoy all away games I go to but if I had to pick my worst ever one it would have to be Rochdale away last season all the way up to Manchester and we got beat 3-1.

The Best ever Dagenham and Redbridge player you have ever seen?

Danny Shipp, Craig Mackail Smith, Paul Benson, Scott Griffiths

Worst ever Dagenham and Redbridge player you have ever seen?

JAMIE DAY MY NAN WAS BETTER THAN HIM!!!!!!!

If you could sign any player for Dagenham and Redbridge who would it be and why?

I would sign CMS he is a natural goal scorer and that is what we need at the moment. If we didn’t need a goal scorer and money was no object Gattuso from Ac Milan a tough tackling midfielder who would hold up the midfield and be a pick help to the defence.

Where do you think Dagenham and Redbridge will be in 10 years?

Hopefully in the Premiership but realistically i can see us going back down to League 2 and then after a few years back up to League 1 so where we are now but we will have been out of the division at some point.