Winger Mitchell Pinnock has extended his contract for a further year.

The 22-year-old joined Dover following his release from Maidstone United in November 2015.

He made his debut for boss Chris Kinnear’s side as a second half sub in the 4-0 National League win against Gateshead at Crabble in February 2016.

Pinnock made 23 National League appearances last season and also came on as substitute in the FA Cup second round defeat against League 2 Cambridge United at Crabble.

 

Boss Chris Kinnear has added to his defensive ranks after signing full-back Josh Passley.

The 22-year-old, who played in the first half against Gillingham at Crabble on Saturday and again against Charlton on Tuesday night, has penned a one-year deal.

Passley started his career with Fulham and made two senior appearances during his time at Craven Cottage.

While he was with Fulham, he also played in League Two while on loan spells with Shrewsbury Town and Portsmouth.

He then joined Dagenham and Redbridge and made 45 appearances in all competitions for the then League Two side.

Passley, who will wear the number two shirt this season, then had a brief spell with Whitehawk last season, scoring twice in 13 games for the National League South side.

Welcome to Crabble Josh!!

 

 

Our defence of the Kent Reliance Senior Cup starts will start with a home game.

Dover, who beat Welling United 2-0 in the final last season, will face the winner of the Round 1 clash between FavershamTown or Sittingbourne.

The tie is due to be played on either 12^th or 13^th September.

 

Dover’s ninth new summing signing is Australian Giancarlo Gallifuoco.

The 23-year-old defender, who played the second half of Tuesday’s 3-0 win at Deal Town, has signed a one-year-deal.

Gallifuoco is no stranger to the National League after spending the 2016/2017 season with Torquay United.

He made 35 appearances for the Devon side in that time, including both games against Dover. He also scored three goals.

Now Gallifuoco is thrilled to be calling Crabble home.

He said: “It is an ambitious club, one that is heading in the right direction and the vision to move the club forward is clear to see.

“Dover have progressed with each passing season – it’s an exciting time to be here and I am delighted I am.

“To be honest, it was a no brainer to come here when the opportunity came my way.

“I am really looking forward to getting down to business.”

Born in Sydney, Gallifuoco joined Torquay last year after a season with A-League side Melbourne Victory.

Gallifuoco first came to England to join Tottenham when he was 18 in 2012 and he spent two years with them before leaving for Swansea City.

He spent a year in Wales before heading back home to play in the A-League.

Able to play in central defence, central midfield and at right-back, Gallifuoco has represented Australia at Under-17, Under-20 and Under-23 levels.

He will wear the number four shirt at Dover.

Gallifuoco joins fellow summer arrivals Ryan Bird, Femi Ilesanmi, Tobi Sho-Silva, Connor Essam, Manny Parry, Kane Richards, Mitch Brundle and Jamie Allen.

Welcome to Crabble Giancarlo!!