Dagenham & Redbridge, We're On Our Way Back!
Wow! That’s the type of signing we’ve been crying out for… Mr Paul McCallum – arguably the best striker in the league! Now, obviously it came at a price (the loss of two great defensive players) but I believe, though we have to wait and see, it’s a price worth paying. Paul is tied down until 2023 unless, God forbid, there is a Wilkinson-style buyout clause – let’s hope that isn’t the case! The price perhaps may not be as much as first thought though because it’s believed he was forcing a permanent move back down south after a short stay at Solihull Moors where he was loaned out to Barnet - he admitted that at the Moors ‘things just didn’t work out.’ Let’s turn our attention to just why it’s a price worth paying – Paul is a proven, prolific goal scorer – the stats don’t lie. And neither does the fans’ disappointment at his departure as there are many Moors supporters upset by the news – labelling it as a big mistake. Back to the stats though and Paul has been involved in a couple pl