Should the Daggers stick or twist

After a difficult first season in the Football League where relegation was narrowly avoided, Dagenham & Redbridge now have to make a decision which could determine whether or not they are involved in the same survival scrap this campaign.Following the new FA player budget rules designed to prevent clubs overspending and entering administration, the Daggers have moved quickly with no le s than seven post season departures including first teamers Dave Rainford, Sam Sloma and club favourite Jake Matthews Jersey Chris Moore.However, despite the full time capture of defender Mark Arber after Darren Hall Jersey a succe sive loan spell and the signing of Staines prolific striker Mark Nwokeji, many fans believe that the squad looks way too thin to be able to compete with bigger clubs in League 2.Neverthele s, injuries played a major part in the Daggers progre s last season with former Barnet winger Richard Graham and leading striker Paul Benson mi sing the majority of the season. Dagenham will argue that if they can keep Graham and Benson fit then they will almost be seen as new signings for the club.Still, it has become clear in recent weeks that talented midfielder Glen Southam has been placed on the transfer list at his own request. With the recent departure Chris Lindstrom Jersey of Dave Rainford, that would leave a midfield trio of Peter Gain, the currently injured Shane Huke and the inexperienced Solomon Taiwo. To make matters worse Huke frequently deputises at right back for the also currently injured Danny Foster. With a real lack of depth emerging within the squad, you begin to wonder Tony Gonzalez Jersey whether or not John Still is to place his faith in his youngsters this coming season. The clubs reserves currently contains potential talents in Harlee Dean, Tommy Tejan-Sie and Anthony Cook. Although these boys have shone every week for the reserves, the question remains are they good enough to hold their own at League 2 level? Hopefully a pre season run out will determine if these youngsters are the answer to what is currently a paper thin squad.However, with little under five weeks until the season begins, Dagenham face a big decision. Should they keep faith with Tyeler Davison Jersey a familiar looking squad or risk stretching the player budget with a couple of new faces?The SqaudGoalkeepersTony RobertsEd ThompsonDave HoganDefendersScott GriffithsMarlon Patterson (Transfer listed)Mark ArberAnwar UddinJon BoardmanMagnus Okunghae (On loan last season)Danny Foster (Injured)MidfieldersRichard GrahamDominic GreenGlen Southam (Transfer Listed)Shane Huke (Injured)Peter GainSolomon TaiwoSam SaundersStrikersPaul BensonBen StrevensJon NurseMark NwokejiLeading YoungstersHarlee DeanTommy Tejan-SieAnthony CookLeftJamie TaylorChris MooreShabazz BaidooDave RainfordSam SlomaRo s SmithLee Goodwin