DAGENHAM & Redbridge have announced the departure of manager Daryl McMahon.

McMahon had been in charge of the National League club since January 2020.

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But Daggers are now looking for a new boss.

A statement issued tonight on the club’s official website confirmed: “It is with great disappointment that the club must announce that it has mutually agreed to part company with its manager, Daryl McMahon.

“Daryl joined us in January 2020 with high hopes for the future.

“Unfortunately, his first tenure in charge was brought to an abrupt end after just two months because of the Covid lockdown.

“The 2020/21 season was played behind closed doors and under severe restrictions, with the Daggers only managing to finish 12th.

“Last season the club, under McMahon, continued to improve but could tantalisingly only just finish outside a play-off spot in eighth position, despite beating the long-time bookies favourite, Wrexham, 3-0 in the final game of the season.

“This season the Daggers have been dogged by injuries and despite some great performances have failed to shine, but still lie in 10th position with 14 games to play and just five points off a play-off-place.

“Nevertheless, following discussions between Daryl and the Board it has been agreed that this is the right time for a change.

“The club would like to thank Daryl for his extreme professionalism throughout his period with us, especially through the extreme circumstances that Covid brought, and wish him and his family every success for the future.”

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