Carroll explained that he chose Dagenham & Redbridge because of the club's potential and its commitment to developing young players. He said, "From the first meeting with the manager, I just knew it was the right club. I had probably six or seven clubs on the phone at higher levels, driving distance from home, and more money, but for me, it was the whole package of the club."

Carroll also spoke about his plans for the club, including setting up the academy again. He said, "If you've got 60,000 kids in the area under 16, you've got an opportunity. With West Ham around the corner, The Academy of Football, look at the players they've produced over the years. To get that up and running is key for the club - it's a necessity, really."

Carroll believes that the club has potential and that it's a great opportunity to be a part of the community. He said, "You look at the club and you think it's got potential. It's 30 minutes into London on the train. It's a fantastic area. I could go to a League One or a Championship team, and be mid-table and play bits and pieces, not really enjoying it, and float around."

Instead, Carroll chose to join Dagenham & Redbridge and work on the pitch and off the pitch to bring something fantastic to the club in the area. He said, "Or I could come here, start from the bottom, and have a project where I can work on the pitch and off the pitch to hopefully bring something fantastic to the club in the area."