After the most uninspiring pre-season ever, its Dagenham and Redbridge who find themselves sitting pretty at the top of League Two, leaving heavyweights like Darlington and Bradford trailing in their wake.Now, I say uninspiring, because that's exactly what it was. The signings were limited to Mark Nwokeji from Staines Town, and defender Mark Arber from Stevenage.
Hardly ground-breaking signings to wet the fans appetite for the new season.
Yet here they are, top of the pile.
Now, dont get me wrong. I dont *mind* Dagenham, far from it in fact. They're a decent club, fairly well run, good manager, etc etc.
They're just a bit..well, tinpot. I struggle to take them seriously.
It's like seeing a Republican in an abortion clinic, or a Manchester United fan in Manchester.
Completely out of place. It just isnt right, somehow.
And that's the sheer beauty of seeing them at the top of League Two.
But surely some kind of dope test is in order at Victoria Road? Even at this early stage?
Sure, the 6-0 defeat of Chester isnt much to shout about, when you consider the turmoil Chester find themselves in even at this early stage (who according to reports, may have the Quinn Reaper himself to contend with soon - god help them!)
But comprehensively defeating promotion contenders Lincoln City 3-1 in their own backyard? That's impressive.
As are the early season stats. Nine goals, only one conceded. 6 points out of 6. A 100% record.
Ok, it's only 2 games in, and it probably wont last long...but so what? Dagenham's early form has certainly put a smile on my face. It's what the Lower Leagues are all about.
The promotion push starts NOW!
2 comments:
calling them a joke is a big harsh, although i would agree with it
give it a month and they'll be languishing bottom half of the table, but nice 2 c it while it lasts, just shows the unpredictability of league 2 this season
lol, was meant tounge in cheek of course. No offense to any Daggers fans who may be reading - all 2 of them.
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