Dagenham & Redbridge boss John Still happy to bounce back with a win at Solihull Moors

Fejiri Okenabirhie of Dagenham & Redbridge celebrates the second goal against Solihull Moors (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo) ©TGS Photo tgsphoto.co.uk +44 1376 553468

Daggers manager pleased to recover from two straight defeats to win at Damson Park

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Dagenham & Redbridge boss John Still was pleased to record a first win in three National League games by beating Solihull Moors 5-2.

Oliver Hawkins and Fejiri Okenabirhie scored for Daggers in the first half as they led 2-0, while goals followed after the break for Maguire-Drew and a second for Hawkins.

Moors pulled two back as Andy Brown and Jamey Osborne both scored deflected efforts, but Hawkins completed his hat-trick from the spot in the final minute.

And Still was happy to rebound in style following defeats to Sutton United and Boreham Wood in recent weeks.

“I’m really funny with winning and losing. We’re on a bit of a journey, but the road is never straight and easy,” said Still.

“We’ve lost a couple, that’s OK and I have no issues about it, but when we’re good, we’re good.

“I’m disappointed for the players today because they got two deflected goals when they didn’t look like scoring.

“I’m disappointed for them, but pleased with how we’ve played. For me, it’s all about this young group and we try to help them get better.”

Daggers were forced into a defensive reshuffle at Damson Park, with Craig Robson missing out through injury.

However, Still is confident the centre-back will be fit for Daggers’ game at home to Dover Athletic on Tuesday.

“It’s a thigh injury, so he might be all right for Tuesday, but Josh Staunton is a centre-back and a very good player.”