Andy Carroll has revealed the reasons behind his stunning decision to drop down to the sixth tier of English football - admitting he turned down lucrative offers from up to seven clubs at higher levels to join Dagenham and Redbridge.
Last week, the former England and Premier League striker signed a three-year deal with the National League South side, also acquiring a minority ownership stake in the club.
He had previously played for Bordeaux in the French fourth tier, where he became a fan favourite in his single campaign.
The 36-year-old dropped down the divisions and took a huge pay cut, even revealing that he was losing money by playing for them.