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Dagenham & Redbridge under new ownership

National League South club Dagenham & Redbridge have been taken over by the investment consortium Happy Fan Group Ltd.

The takeover signals the end of a two-year period in which the Daggers were owned by Club Underdog, which oversaw the club's relegation to the sixth tier last season.

"This is a humbling moment, and it is a privilege to accept this responsibility. This club and its fanbase have been through a lot this year," United States-based businessman John Grabowski, who fronts Happy Fan Group, wrote on the club's website.

"Our immediate focus is on establishing a strong, professional foundation for the future."

The takeover also signals the return of former player Anwar Uddin as a director and the non-executive chairman.

Uddin played for the Daggers between 2004 and 2010, making 225 appearances in total, and as captain he won the National League title and then promotion to League One via the play-offs in his final season at the club.

"This club gave me unforgettable memories as a player, and that bond has never left me," Uddin said.

Dagenham & Redbridge currently sit ninth in the table, six points off the play-off places.

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