Dagenham & Redbridge boss John Still happy with point against Tranmere Rovers

Corey Whitely of Dagenham & Redbridge and Scott Davies of Tranmere Rovers (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo) ©TGS Photo tgsphoto.co.uk +44 1376 553468

Daggers manager content, but notes hosts had chances to win

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Boss John Still was at a loss to explain how Dagenham & Redbridge and Tranmere Rovers played out a goalless draw in the National League at Victoria Road.

Daggers were unfortunate not to score with a plethora of chances in either half, though Chris Assombalonga came closest to netting in the final minutes after nodding a corner onto the post.

Rovers too also had chances to win, with Andy Cook somehow firing wide from close range in the final 10 seconds when a goal would have snatched the three points.

It would have been a good win for Tranmere had they got it having spent much of the second half down to 10 men after Michael Ihiekwe was shown a second yellow card.

But neither side could make a breakthrough, and Still believes it was just the final ball that let the Victoria Road side down

“I don’t know how it ended 0-0!” he said. “The first half was even, and there was not a lot in it either way.

“After the first five or six minutes, we got into our stride. Second half, they had a man sent off and I thought we used that well and moved the ball.

“It was just that final ball, final pass, final shot. Chris came on and hit the post with a header, Hawks (Oliver Hawkins) headed back across goal and Josh (Staunton) put it straight in the keeper’s hands, but I have no issues with that.”

The point sees Daggers remain top of the National League after nearest rivals Forest Green Rovers were also held to a goalless draw by Barrow.

But Still was keen to point out the Essex club fully deserved their lofty position, even if some critics felt they had an easy fixture list to start the season

“People will have looked at our fixtures and ask how many of the top teams we’ve played this season; we’ve played more than people think,” he added.

“We’ve played Dover Athletic and Lincoln City and did well against Tranmere. We’re in and around it, which is pleasing for me.”