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HAPPY FEET IS BACK THIS WEEK!

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

MATCH PREVIEW – DOVER VS GRIMSBY TOWN

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 70^th 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

WILD WEATHER HITS CRABBLE

A massive clean-up is underway at Crabble after it was battered by the brutal weather of late.

Trees were uprooted and smashed through the perimeter fence, just missing the VIP Lounge, while numerous perimeter advertising boards were ripped from their positions to leave a trail of debris.

VIP TICKETS ON SALE

Tickets are now on sale for the VIP Platinum Suite for our National League game against Grimsby Town this Saturday.

They will only be on sale until noon on Friday, February 25th.

To see the match from the best seats in the house and to enjoy a very special experience costs £28 per person.

Please note that this price does NOT include entry for non-season ticket holders who do attend, and they will still need to pay on the turnstile on the day.

The experience includes:

Butler hosted lounge with large TVs and projector showing the game
A three-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 1pm and food will be served at 1.30pm.

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 buy your passes please email [email protected] or call the office on 01304 822373

We very much look forward to welcoming you to the suite soon.

FIXTURE UPDATE

We can now confirm that Tuesday night’s postponed National League game against Notts County at Crabble has now been rearranged for Tuesday, April 26th at 7.45pm.

MATCH PREVIEW – DOVER VS NOTTS COUNTY

Manager Andy Hessenthaler’s side returns to action at Crabble on Tuesday against play-off chasing Notts County at 7.45pm.

Notts are currently ninth on the National League table and head to Crabble on the back of a 2-1 win in the FA Trophy at FC Halifax Town last Saturday.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

You can watch Notts County manager Ian Burchnall preview the game HERE

LAST TIME WE MET

The last time the two sides met was at Crabble on the opening day of last season.

Millwall loanee and Dover debutant, defender Harry Ransom, headed home an 89th-minute winner in the 1-0 win.

LEADING SCORER

Kyle Wootton is leading the way with 14 goals in the National League this season while Callum Roberts has scored 10.

DOVER TEAM NEWS

James Caton has returned to training after breaking down in the National League game at Dagenham & Redbridge last month, so could feature in the matchday squad.

Player/coach Reda Johnson (calf), Travis Gregory (knee), Noah Carney (fractured toe), and Alex Green (ankle) continue to not be available.

Defender Myles Judd is serving the second game of his three-game ban after his sending off in the 1-0 defeat at Stockport County.

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 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

TUESDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES

Boreham Wood v Altrincham
Bromley v Stockport County
King’s Lynn v Woking
Wealdstone v Maidenhead United
Weymouth v Eastleigh

CURRY ON THE MENU

Bookings are now being taken for our curry night in the VIP Platinum Suite for next Tuesday’s (February 15th) National League game against Notts County at Crabble.

This package costs £15 (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.

A vegetarian curry will also be available.

The experience includes:

Butler hosted lounge with large TVs and projector showing the game
A one-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.

BE A VIP AT GULLS GAME

Don’t miss your chance to get your ticket for our VIP Platinum Suite for our National League game against Torquay United this Saturday..

They will only be on sale until noon on Friday February 11th.

To see the match from the best seats in the house and to enjoy a very special experience costs £28 per person.

Please note that this price does NOT include entry for non-season ticket holders who do attend, and they will still need to pay on the turnstile on the day.

The experience includes:

Butler hosted lounge with large TVs and projector showing the game
A three-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 1pm and food will be served at 1.30pm.

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 buy your passes please email [email protected] or call the office on 01304 822373

We very much look forward to welcoming you to the suite soon.

HAPPY FEET IS BACK!

Dover Athletic is excited to announce the relaunch of our Happy Feet Soccer School on March 5th.

The Happy Feet sessions will be run every Saturday at Crabble and last for one hour.

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.

We would ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to class for registration.

We look forward to welcoming all the youngsters back to Crabble soon.

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.