Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterKSI's ambitions for Dagenham & Redbridge would amount to one of the most ridiculous ascents English football has ever seen if he is able to pull it off - but the club's chief executive believes there is nothing to be gained from refusing to dream big.The YouTuber bought a stake in Dagenham & Redbridge in March, which chief exec John Grabowski described as 'transformative' for the club.They are now set to kick off their season in the sixth-tier National League South away to Dorking Wanderers, and are approaching this campaign with high hopes of beginning a climb up through the English football league.Dagenham & Redbridge are starting the new season with huge ambitionsKSI's ambitions for a sixth-tier club with a ground holding just over 6,000 fans were met with no shortage of cynicism - but Grabowski believes it's not so unthinkable.After all, we've already seen Wrexham launch themselves from the National League to the Championship, where they finished just one place outside the play-offs last season and will be looking to go again and reach the top flight in the coming campaign. You may like "I'm gonna take it to the Moon": KSI tells FourFourTwo how he plans to get his new club Dagenham & Redbridge into the Premier League Robert Lewandowski urged to join ambitious Wrexham in next career step Bromley vs Leicester and 10 more things to look forward to in the EFL this season Grabowski told FourFourTwo: Everyone wants to know, Cool, whats the plan?"Its naive to think we have too grand a long-term plan, but it would also be foolish not to think long-term given the opportunity.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over."We all know that in KSIs announcement, he said, Were going to get to the Premier League."The first time I heard that, I sort of went Uhh! and did a little gut check, but its not my job to tell him thats not possible."He followed it up quite quickly, saying, It might take time, it might take 20 years, and I think in that context, it is absolutely possible why not us?Phase one is to get out of the National League and back into the Football League, then once were in the Football League again, well regroup."Weve got other plans, but I think talking about those other plans before achieving phase one risks us getting out a little over our skis."KSI is an owner of Dagenham & Redbridge you can watch Race To The Top on the KSI Originals YouTube Channel TOPICSNational LeagueSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.With contributions fromMatthew KetchellDeputy Editor
