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Darren McQueen reunited with former Ebbsfleet boss Daryl McMahon at Dagenham & Redbridge after leaving Dartford

19:56, 18 August 2020

updated: 19:58, 18 August 2020

Darren McQueen has been reunited with Daryl McMahon after joining Dagenham & Redbridge.

McQueen, whose Dartford exit was announced at the weekend, previously worked with McMahon at Ebbsfleet, scoring 20 goals in 45 appearances in their National South promotion season.

Darren McQueen worked with Daryl McMahon at Ebbsfleet Picture: Andy Payton
Darren McQueen worked with Daryl McMahon at Ebbsfleet Picture: Andy Payton

A knee injury halted his progress but after a short spell at Sutton he was back to his best at Dartford last season, finishing top scorer with 18 goals as Steve King’s side made the play-off final.

McMahon told the Daggers website: "I'm delighted to have Darren join us here at Dagenham & Redbridge.

“He's a player that I've worked with before when I was at Ebbsfleet.

“He’s extremely quick, plays on the shoulder and is a good finisher.

"He comes here off the back of having a very good season with Dartford in the National League South.

Daryl McMahon has taken Darren McQueen to Dagenham Picture: Andy Jones
Daryl McMahon has taken Darren McQueen to Dagenham Picture: Andy Jones

“He’s a player that the rest of the team will enjoy playing with because of his directness and his pace and I’m sure he’s a player that the fans will enjoy watching because of his quickness and goalscoring ability."

McQueen feels ready to deliver after returning to the National League.

He said: “I just feel like this could be my year to show everyone what I can do.

“I’ve always wanted to make the step up. Obviously I’ve had a few doubters in my career, so I just want to show everyone I can do it at this level, as well as the level below.”

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