Dagenham & Redbridge assistant Darren Currie says it was ‘men v boys’ in loss to Barrow

Jordan Maguire-Drew of Dagenham & Redbridge and Alex-Ray Harvey of Barrow (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo) ©TGS Photo tgsphoto.co.uk +44 1376 553468

Daggers coach far from happy with display in defeat

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Dagenham & Redbridge assistant Darren Currie admits it was ‘men against boys’ during the 4-1 loss at home to Barrow.

Despite the first half being mostly even, Daggers fell behind to quick-fire goals from Liam Hughes and Byron Harrison.

Barrow added to their lead after the break when Richard Bennett struck before Corey Whitely gave the Essex club hope of a comeback.

That ended when Harrison struck from the spot after Magnus Okuonghae fouled Moussa Diarra in the box.

But Currie knows Daggers had the chances to do better against their promotion rivals.

“You have to take your opportunities when you get them and we didn’t. We created enough and looked a threat from set pieces, but it felt like ‘men v boys’, certainly in the first half,” he said.

“We changed the show and had a little go in the second half. At 3-1, there might have been a chance, but then we gave away a cheap penalty. The bottom line is, Barrow took their chances and we didn’t.

Daggers looked sluggish on their way out for the second half at 2-0 down, while Barrow sprinted out of the tunnel.

And Currie admits he was a little disappointed with the squad’s reaction at half-time.

“We have some young boys, but they have to understand at 2-0, you’re still in a game, but they felt sorry for themselves,” he added.

“We were trying to remind them a lot could happen in 45 minutes. Unfortunately we conceded again, gave ourselves a little glimmer, but never really looked like we would score.”

Currie was in charge of Daggers with John Still ill, but the boss is expected to recover in time for Tuesday.