Community News
With a new season rapidly approaching, the club is looking for volunteers to help get Crabble ready.
The clean-up takes place this weekend between 10am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Food and refreshments will be provided.
So, if you are able to give us a helping hand, please call the club office on 01304 822373 to put your name down or email [email protected]
All assistance will be greatly appreciated
Dover Athletic Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of former Sheffield Wednesday, Plymouth Argyle, and Coventry City defender, Reda Johnson.
The French-born former Benin international centre-back will be a player-coach for Manager Andy Hessenthaler’s side.
The 33-year-old left fellow National League club Eastleigh in February 2020.
He joined the Spitfires from Coventry City in 2016 and made 85 appearances for them, scoring nine times.
Johnson played 88 games for Sheffield Wednesday, 43 for Plymouth, and 34 for Coventry, where he was captain during the 2014/15 season.
Welcome to Crabble, Reda!!
If you would like to sponsor Reda’s playing shirts for the 2021/22 season then please contact our Sponsor Relations Manager Richard Harvey at [email protected]
Manager Andy Hessenthaler has completed his second signing of the day with the arrival of former Bromley forward Ben Williamson.
Williamson left the Ravens earlier this month after joining them from fellow National League side Eastleigh in November 2019.
He went on to make 52 appearances for our Kent rivals, scoring five times, including the goal that secured Bromley’s play-off spot after beating Notts County 1-0 last month.
The Lambeth-born front-man is no stranger to Hess, having spent three years with the Spitfires, including when our manager was there.
Williamson joined Eastleigh from Cambridge United in August 2017 and scored 19 times in 102 appearances.
The 32-year-old arrives at Crabble with a wealth of Football League experience.
Apart from his time with Cambridge United, he’s also played for AFC Bournemouth, Port Vale, and Gillingham.
Welcome to Crabble, Ben !!
If you would like to sponsor Ben’s playing shirts for the 2021/22 season then please contact our Sponsor Relations Manager Richard Harvey at [email protected]
Dover Athletic Football Club is excited to announce the signing of striker Ricky Miller.
The 32-year-old returns to Crabble as Manager Andy Hessentahler’s first summer signing after leaving fellow National League side Aldershot Town earlier this month.
Our new number 9 joined the Shots in January and made 22 appearances, scoring three goals, during his time with them.
Miller originally joined us from Luton Town in June 2015 and went on to score 68 goals in 101 appearances before leaving for League One club Peterborough United in 2017.
Since then he has played for Mansfield Town (loan) and Port Vale before joining Aldershot.
In his final season at Crabble, Miller was named National League Player of the Year, DAFC Players’ Player of the Season, the Supporters Player of the Season, and the Golden Boot after he finished the season with 46 goals, including 40 in the National League.
Miller’s stunning goal tally in his final season here included five league hat-tricks – including one in his farewell appearance at Barrow on the final day of the season to help Whites to a 3-2 win.
Since then he has played for Mansfield Town (loan) and Port Vale before joining Aldershot.
Welcome home, Ricky!!
If you would like to sponsor Ricky’s playing shirts for the 2021/22 season then please contact our Sponsor Relations Manager Richard Harvey at [email protected]
Come along to Crabble tonight to support England while supporting your club at the same time.
England’s last-16 European Championship clash against Germany at Wembley will be shown live on the big screen in the Centre Spot.
The game kicks off at 5pm and the bar will be open from 4pm.
Entry is £10 per person (cash or card on the door) and that includes your first drink – there will also be hot bar snacks available.
Due to Covid-19 regulations, supporters will need to book a seat/table in advance by emailing [email protected] so we can plan seating, food, and anything else to arrange for your needs and comfort.
Drinks and food will be served by table service only.
Jon Wallis and Lee Browning are the two latest names to be added to Manager Andy Hessenthaler’s Invitational XI in the fundraising match against the supporters’ teams at Crabble on August 8th.
Midfielder/right-back Wallis played 137 games for us, including 12 while on loan from from Hereford United, before leaving in 2011.
Striker Browning appeared in 78 games before joining Tonbridge Angels ahead of the 2010/11 season.
The pair will join former Adam Birchall, Frannie Collin, Matt Carruthers, Nathan Elder, James Strouts, Craig Stone, Craig Cloke, Lee Shearer, Sammy Moore, Connor Essam, and James Rogers in the squad.
The match, which kicks-off at 1pm, will also see Hess and Nicky Southall return to the playing field.
If you are keen to play against them, here’s how to do it.
Two teams of supporters will play – one in the first half before the other plays the second, meaning 22 spots are available for anyone aged 17 and over.
Those interested in playing need to bid on what team they would like to play for, first or second half, and what position they want to play.
Bidding originally started at £50, but due to the overwhelming response we’ve had, the cheapest outfield bid is currently at £70.
Included in that price will be your official match shirt – a replica, regular fit, blue Kappa one – which you will keep.
Goalkeepers will also get an official shirt too.
If anyone would like to be the manager for the supporters’ teams on the day and sit in the dugout etc, they can bid on that too!
In order to submit a bid, simply email [email protected] with your maximum bid amount, shirt size, position you want to play, which half, and the best contact number you can be reached on.
If you are outbid, we will contact you.
Don’t delay, bid today and support your club.
Come along to Crabble tonight to watch England’s final European Championship Group game live on the big screen in the Centre Spot.
The Three Lions are currently second in Group D with four points after two games and face the Czech Republic, who are top on goal difference, at Wembley Stadium.
The game kicks off at 8pm and the bar will be open from 7pm.
Entry is £10 per person (cash or card on the door) and that includes your first drink – there will also be hot bar snacks available.
Due to Covid-19 regulations, supporters will need to book a seat/table in advance by emailing [email protected] so we can plan seating, food, and anything else to arrange for your needs and comfort.
Drinks and food will be served by table service only.
Support England while supporting your club at the same time.
We can confirm that season ticket prices and entry prices will be frozen for the 2021/2021 season.
Prices are:
Season ticket prices
Early Bird Offer (must be purchased before July 4)
Adults £315
Over 60s £255
After July 4
Adult £340
Over 60s £280
Pay on the gate
Adult £18
Over 60 £15
Under 18 £9
We are also able to confirm that under-18 season tickets are also now on sale for £50
Under-11s will continue to get in for free with a paying adult for all league games at Crabble.
All season tickets can be purchased online from the club shop HERE
You can also contact the club office on 01304 822373 (option 2) for more details.
Tickets are on sale now so support your club and renew your season or buy one today!
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Why not team up with us for the 2021/22 season as we have a wide range of packages to suit all budgets, ensuring there is an option to suit any business or supporter regardless of size.
Whatever your requirements, we can help you create the perfect package.
Match Sponsorship
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Match Ball Sponsorship
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Come and join your fellow Dover Athletic fans tonight to watch England take on Scotland in the European Championship live on the big screen in the Centre Spot.
The game kicks off at 8pm and the bar will be open from 7pm.
Entry is £10 per person (cash or card on the door) and that includes your first drink – there will also be hot bar snacks available.
Due to Covid-19 regulations, supporters will need to book a seat/table in advance by emailing [email protected] so we can plan seating, food, and anything else to arrange for your needs and comfort.
Drinks and food will be served by table service only.
Support England while supporting your club at the same time.
