Dagenham & Redbridge assistant Darren Currie proud of squad after Dover Athletic win

Tyrone Sterling of Dover Athletic and Corey Whitely of Dagenham & Redbridge (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo) ©TGS Photo tgsphoto.co.uk +44 1376 553468

Daggers coach praises team for bouncing back after home woe

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Dagenham & Redbridge assistant manager Darren Currie praised the squad for bouncing back from two losses at home to win 2-1 at Dover Athletic.

Daggers had lost to both Barrow and Torquay United at Victoria Road in the past week, but first-half goals from Jordan Maguire-Drew and Paul Benson set them on their way on the coast.

Though Ricky Miller struck late on for the Whites, it wasn’t to deny the Essex club all three points, and Currie was proud of the club’s display.

“We were outstanding all over the pitch. What makes it even more pleasing is it came off the back of two disappointing performances and results,” he said.

“We got our third win on the trot away from home, showed some real steel when we needed to in protecting our goal and could have had a few more goals on the counter attack.

“The work ethic and our desire to get back on track after two disappointing results was outstanding.”

Benson was not the only 30-something to shine for Daggers, with Luke Guttridge and Andre Boucaud excelling in midfield.

And Currie was delighted the duo’s experience shone through as the Essex club moved back into the play-off places.

“As much as you want energy, fight and ability with the ball, the middle of the park is a good area to have the experience we did today,” he added.

“They know how to manage each other, themselves and the game. When you’re playing two experienced boys in there, you can almost let them get on with the game because they know the job.”