Andy Hessenthaler spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matt Gerrard after the 6-0 National League defeat against Barnet at The Hive on Saturday.
The hosts led 1-0 at half-time thanks to a long-range strike by Reece Grego-Cox in the sixth minute.
Adam Marriot scored twice to make it 3-0 before Adam Parkes saved Ephron Mason-Clark’s penalty.
Reiss Greenidge added a fourth before Grego-Cox and Sam Woods completed the scoring.
Manager Andy Hessenthaler takes his squad back to one of his former clubs on Saturday when the Whites take on Barnet at The Hive (3pm).
Hess won’t be the only former Bee in our ranks making the trip either – Myles Judd, Alfie Pavey, and Adam Parkes have all spent time with the hosts, who are currently 19th on the National League table on 32 points.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT US?
You can watch Barnet manager Dean Brennan’s pre-match interview HERE
LAST TIME WE MET
October’s meeting between the sides at Crabble saw the visitors win 2-1.
Mason Bloomfield put The Bees ahead in the 10th minute before Daniel Powell doubled the lead in the 59th minute.
AFC Wimbledon loanee Aaron Cosgrave reduced the deficit five minutes later but Whites couldn’t find an equaliser.
LEADING SCORER
Adam Marriott is leading the way with seven goals in the National League this season.
NATIONAL LEAGUE FORM GUIDE
26/02 FC Halifax Town 1-0 Barnet
22/02 Barnet 0-0 King’s Lynn Town
19/02 Torquay United 2-2 Barnet
TEAM NEWS
Marshall Wratten, Myles Judd, and Noah Carney are all back and are included in the 18-man matchday squad.
Wratten’s loan at Faversham Town ended this week, Carney is back from England under-18 duty, while Judd’s three-game suspension is now over following his red card at Stockport County.
Player/coach Reda Johnson is also back in full training and will be available soon.
Arjanit Krasniqi will miss the trip after going off injured against Grimsby Town at Crabble last week, while captain Ryan Hanson will be missing for three weeks after undergoing emergency surgery earlier this week.
Alex Green (ankle), Seth Twumasi (knee), and Travis Gregory (knee) all remain on the sidelines.
DOVER COLOURS
For fans heading to Barnet wanting to wear the same shirts as the players, we will be wearing our white shirts.
COVERAGE
The game kicks off at 3pm but if you are unable to make the trip, BBC Radio Kent will be providing commentary HERE
Please note that there will be no coverage of the game on Twitter @DAFCLiveText
TICKET INFORMATION
You can get all the information you need HERE
SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES
Chesterfield v Southend United
Eastleigh v Wealdstone
Grimsby Town v Woking
Maidenhead United v Altrincham
Notts County v Yeovil Town
Solihull Moors v King’s Lynn Town
Torquay United v Bromley
Weymouth v FC Halifax Town
Aldershot Town v Stockport County
Dover Athletic Football Club can confirm captain Ryan Hanson underwent emergency surgery for a non-football-related condition at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital on Monday evening.
The 21-year-old midfielder was taken ill at home before being taken by ambulance to Ashford’s William Harvey Hospital – he was later transferred to Canterbury for surgery.
The procedure went well and Ryan, who faces up to three weeks out, is now resting and recuperating at home with his family.
Needless to say, everyone at the club sends Ryan their best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
We are delighted to confirm that our loan deal of Maidstone United forward Alfie Pavey has been extended for another month,
The 26-year-old has scored four times since arriving at Crabble for initially a month in late November.
Pavey was due to return to his parent club after the 3-1 National League defeat against Grimsby Town at Crabble last Saturday but due to new rules, short-term loans involving two National League clubs can now be extended beyond 93 days.
Just a reminder that the relaunch of our Happy Feet Soccer School at Crabble is this Saturday, March 5th.
These sessions will be run every Saturday.
Qualified coaches will teach children between 5 and 16 years of age and of all levels and abilities.
Sessions are split by age group as follow:
5-10 years old from 9am until 10am
11-16 years old from 10.15am until 11.15am
The cost for all age groups is £4 per child, per session.
There is no need to book – simply arrive 15 minutes prior to the sessions starting for registration.
We look forward to welcoming all the youngsters back to Crabble on Saturday
Teenage midfielder George Wilkinson spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matthew Gerrard after 17-year-old Academy starlet came on as a first-half substitute in the 3-1 loss against Grimsby Town at Crabble.
Andy Hessenthaler spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matt Gerrard after the 3-1 National League defeat against Grimsby Town at Crabble on Saturday.
Shaun Pearson headed the visitors ahead in the 27th minute before Tristan Abrahams added a second nine minutes later.
Jake Goodman reduced the deficit five minutes before half-time before John McAtee secured the win for Mariners with a third goal 18 minutes from the end.
Manager Andy Hessenthaler’s side returns to action at Crabble on Saturday against the play-off chasing Mariners at 3pm.
Grimsby are currently ninth on the National League table and head to Crabble five points out of the play-off places and unbeaten in their past four league games.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT US?
You can watch Grimsby Town manager Paul Hurst’s pre-match interview HERE
LAST TIME WE MET
Grimsby Town moved to the top of the National League table after beating Andy Hessenthaler’s side 6-0 at Blundell Park last October.
The hosts led 5-0 at half-time following goals from Ryan Taylor (2), Luke Waterfall, John McAtee, and Will Bapaga.
Goalkeeper Adam Parkes also saved a penalty by Bapaga.
Waterfall completed the scoring with his second of the game in the 70th minute.
LEADING SCORER
John McAtee is leading the way with 10 goals in the National League this season while Ryan Taylor has scored seven
NATIONAL LEAGUE FORM GUIDE
12/02 Grimsby Town 3-1 Aldershot Town
08/02 Grimsby Town 0-0 King’s Lynn Town
05/02 Notts County 1-2 Grimsby Town
DOVER TEAM NEWS
Andy Hessenthaler has no fresh injury concerns, so the same squad that travelled to Aldershot Town on Tuesday will feature in this match.
Young forward Noah Carney has recovered from a fractured toe but is away on England under-18 duty.
Defender Myles Judd is serving the final game of his three-game ban after his sending off in the 1-0 defeat at Stockport County.
Player/coach Reda Johnson is back in training following his calf injury while Alex Green (ankle) and Travis Gregory (knee) both remain on the sidelines.
COVERAGE
The game kicks off at 3pm but if you are unable to attend, BBC Radio Kent will be providing commentary HERE
We will also have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for this game can be purchased at the turnstile only.
Both cash and card are accepted.
Prices are as follows:
Adults – £18
Over 60 – £15
Under 18 – £9
Under 11s free with paying adult
PROGRAMME
You can download your digital matchday magazine for the game HERE
SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES
Altrincham v Dagenham & Redbridge
Boreham Wood v Eastleigh
FC Halifax Town v Barnet
King’s Lynn Town v Maidenhead United
Southend United v Solihull Moors
Stockport County v Weymouth
Wealdstone v Torquay United
Woking v Notts County
Wrexham v Aldershot Town
Chesterfield v Yeovil Town
Andy Hessenthaler spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matt Gerrard after the National League game at Aldershot Town ended goalless on Tuesday.
Manager Andy Hessenthaler and his squad are on their travels again tonight as they head to Hampshire to take on Aldershot Town at the EBB Stadium.
The hosts are currently 18th on the National League table on 30 points.
LAST TIME WE MET
October’s meeting between the sides at Crabble saw Aldershot win 2-1.
Tommy Willard put the visitors ahead in the 23rd minute before then on-loan forward Aaron Cosgrave equalised five minutes after half-time.
Toby Edser secured the three points for Aldershot 14 minutes from time.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING?
You can read the Stockport preview of the game HERE
You can watch Aldershot manager Mark Molesley preview the game HERE
TEAM NEWS
James Caton is fit again and is in the matchday squad alongside new signing, former West Ham United forward Djair Parfitt-Williams
Player/coach Reda Johnson is back in training while Alex Green (ankle), Travis Gregory (knee), and Noah Carney (fractured toe), all remain on the sidelines.
DOVER COLOURS
For fans heading to Aldershot wanting to wear the same shirts as the players, we will be wearing our home kit.
COVERAGE
The game kicks off at 7.45pm but if you are unable to make the trip, BBC Radio Kent will be providing commentary HERE
We will also have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – follow us and get all the news as it happens.
TICKET INFORMATION
Please note tickets for away fans will NOT be available in the ticket office or on the turnstiles on the day of the game, they must be purchased online.
You can get all the information you need HERE
TUESDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES
Barnet v King’s Lynn Town
Chesterfield v Wrexham
Dagenham & Redbridge v Woking
Eastleigh v Southend United
Maidenhead United v Yeovil Town
Notts County v FC Halifax Town
Solihull Moors v Wealdstone
Torquay United v Boreham Wood
Weymouth v Bromley
