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Former England international Andy Carroll has been sent off on his maiden start for non-league club Dagenham & Redbridge.
The 36-year-old striker joined the National League South side in July after calling an end to his one-year stint at French outfit Bordeaux.
Carroll made his debut for Dagenham & Redbridge last week, coming on as a substitute during their 5-2 defeat by Worthing after recovering from a troubling hamstring injury.
He was given a starting spot and the captain's armband for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Bedford Town - but was sent for an early shower after being given his marching orders with a red card in the 45th minute.
Discipline has been a real issue for the Daggers in recent times, with Carroll's red card marking a third successive match in which they have been reduced to 10 men.
Away from the football pitch, Carroll has been in an on-off relationship with influencer Lou Teasdale.
Andy Carroll has been shown a red card during his first start for Dagenham & Redbridge
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The London club posted a brief update during the match, confirming Carroll had been sent off
The ex-England star hit back at speculation that he has split from Teasdale for the second time last week by posting a loved-up snap with her on Instagram.
It had been alleged that the tumultuous couple had ended their relationship for a second time after a make-or-break holiday failed to mend their romance.
However, Carroll took to social media to share a picture alongside Teasdale, confirming their relationship was still going strong.
Carroll signed for Dagenham & Redbridge on the same day the Daggers were purchased by a consortium of Qatari private investors.
Youseph Al Sharif was appointed interim chairman, with former captain Anwar Uddin MBE coming in as non-executive director.
Around an hour later, Carroll was signed and, as a part of his move to the east London club, he reportedly acquire a minority stake.
'I'm really excited to get started with Dagenham,' he said upon joining the club.
'My kids thought I was signing for Chelsea - they'll be in for a shock.
The forward, 36, came on as a substitute during the Daggers' 5-2 defeat by Worthing last week
The former England international hit back at speculation that he split from his girlfriend Lou Teasdale for the second time, posting a loved-up snap with her on Instagram last week
'It's a fantastic location and close to my kids, they will be able to come and see me play.
'I really enjoyed my time in Bordeaux but it's time for me to get settled with my family. I'm hoping my kids will bring their friends to see me play.'
