Category: Club News

FORWARD ARRIVES ON LOAN

Dover Athletic have completed the loan signing of forward Michael Gyasi and he will go straight into the squad for tonight’s National League clash against Eastleigh at Crabble.

Gyasi, 21, joins us from fellow National League club, Kings Lynn Town, and will spend the remainder of the 2021/22 campaign with Andy Hessenthaler’s side.

The German-born Ghanaian attacker has made 34 National League appearances for the Linnets since joining them from St Ives Town in December 2020.

The former Chelsea and Leicester City Academy youngster appeared as a second-half substitute against us at The Walks last month.

Gyasi will wear the number 33 shirt while with us.

Welcome to Crabble, Michael – it’s great to have you with us.

MATCH PREVIEW – DOVER VS EASTLEIGH

Andy Hessenthaler and his side return to Crabble tonight to play their first home game of 2022 after a run of four consecutive away games in the National League.

The match will see Hess go head-to-head with his former assistant at Eastleigh, Ben Strevens.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

You can read the Eastleigh preview of the game HERE

LAST TIME WE MET

The last time the two sides met was at The Silverlake Stadium last September.

The hosts won 4-1, after leading 4-0 at half-time following goals from Ryan Hill, Harry Pritchard, Ben House, and Josh Hare.

AFC Wimbledon loanee, Aaron Cosgrave, reduced the deficit for Whites.

LEADING SCORER

Tyrone Barnett is leading the way for Eastleigh with five goals in the National League this season.

DOVER TEAM NEWS

Teenage defenders Alex Green and Will Moses are back from injury and are now training with the squad.

Meanwhile, Player/coach Reda Johnson (calf), James Caton (groin), Travis Gregory (knee), TJ Bramble (back), and Danny Collinge (hip/groin) are all still not available.

COVERAGE

The game kicks off at 7.45pm 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 only be bought 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

TUESDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES

Aldershot Town v Southend United
Bromley v Woking
FC Halifax Town v Boreham Wood
Stockport County v Maidenhead United
Torquay United v Solihull Moors
Wealdstone v Notts County
Weymouth v Dagenham & Redbridge
Wrexham v Grimsby Town

VIDEOS: MATCH REACTION

Manager Andy Hessenthaler and forward Alfie Pavey spoke to BBC Radio Kent after the defeat at Solihull Moors.

CURRY ON THE MENU

Bookings are now being taken for our two-course curry night in the VIP Platinum Suite for next Tuesday’s (January 25th) National League game against Eastleigh at Crabble.

This package costs £20 (plus the price of a matchday ticket for any non-season ticket holders) and on the menu will be chicken curry with rice and naan bread followed by apple tart and custard.

A vegetarian curry will also be available.

The experience includes:

Butler hosted lounge with large TVs and projector showing the game
A two-course meal served at your table
Reserved undercover premium padded seating
Complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water, plus dedicated paid bar before and after the match
Complimentary matchday team sheet

Arrival at the ground should be at 6.15 pm and food will be served at 6.45pm.

There are only 64 spaces available, so all tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.

The dress code is smart casual.

To book and watch the match from the best seats in the house, call the office on 01304 822373, email [email protected] or pop into our main reception during office hours.

Payment is required at the time of booking.

MATCH PREVIEW – SOLIHULL MOORS VS DOVER

Andy Hessenthaler and his squad are on their travels again for a fourth consecutive away game in the National League when they head to the West Midlands on Saturday.

LAST TIME WE MET

September’s meeting between the sides at Crabble ended goalless – you can read the match report from that game HERE

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING?

You can read the Solihull preview of the game HERE

TEAM NEWS

Defender Jake Goodman is available again after missing the defeat at Wealdstone last Saturday due to suspension.

Player/coach Reda Johnson (calf), Alex Green (ankle), James Caton (groin), Travis Gregory (knee), TJ Bramble (back), Danny Collinge (hip/groin), and Will Moses (ankle) are all still not available.

DOVER COLOURS

For fans heading to Solihull wanting to wear the same shirts as the players, we will be wearing our red kit.

COVERAGE

The game kicks off at 3pm but if you are unable to make the trip, BBC Radio Kent will be providing commentary HERE

MATCHDAY AND TICKET INFORMATION

It is cheaper to buy your matchday ticket online and you can get all the details HERE

All the other information you may need about visiting The ARMCO Arena can be found HERE

SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES

Altrincham v Torquay United
Boreham Wood v Weymouth
Chesterfield v Aldershot Town
Grimsby Town v Bromley
Maidenhead United v FC Halifax Town
Woking v Wealdstone
Yeovil Town v Wrexham
Dagenham & Redbridge v Stockport County

VIDEO: MATCH REACTION

Goalkeeper Adam Parkes, who saved a first-half penalty in the 2-1 defeat at Wealdstone, spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matt Gerrard.after Saturday’s game.

VIDEO: MANAGER REACTION

Andy Hessenthaler speaks to BBC Radio Kent’s Matt Gerrard after the 2-1 National League defeat at Wealdstone.

Alfie Pavey gave Whites a 1-0 lead at half-time before the hosts struck twice to earn all three points.

MATCH PREVIEW – WEALDSTONE VS DOVER

Andy Hessenthaler will be back in the dugout on Saturday when his side travels to Middlesex for the National League clash against Wealdstone after isolating last week following his positive test for Covid-19.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT US?

You can watch Wealdstone manager Stuart Maynard preview the game HERE

TEAM NEWS

Player/coach Reda Johnson (calf), Alex Green (ankle), James Caton (groin), TJ Bramble (back), Travis Gregory (knee), and Will Moses (ankle) are all not available.

Defender Jake Goodman also misses the game through suspension.

New signing Myles Judd is in the matchday squad.

DOVER COLOURS

For traveling fans wanting to wear the same shirts as the players, we will be wearing our red kit.

COVERAGE

The game kicks off at 3pm 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

You can get all the details HERE

SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES

Barnet v Chesterfield
Grimsby Town v Altrincham

GILLS LOANEE STAYING

Dover Athletic is delighted to confirm midfielder Henry Woods’ loan spell with the club from Gillingham has been extended until the end of the season.

The 22-year-old has made 21 appearances in all competitions for Andy Hessenthaler’s side, scoring once, since arriving from the League 1 club last July.