First team coach Nicky Southall gives his opinion on his side’s 2-0 home win against Aldershot Town on Saturday.
Category: First Team News
WHITES AT HOME IN LAST EIGHT OF KENT SENIOR CUP
Dover will play Gillingham in the quarter-finals of the Kent Senior Cup.
Andy Hessenthaler’s men made it through to the last eight after winning 4-2 at Isthmian South-East side Faversham Town earlier this month.
A youthful Gills side were also away in the second round, winning 2-0 at National League Bromley.
A date for the tie at Crabble will be announced in due course.
KENT SENIOR CUP QUARTER-FINAL DRAW
Whitstable Town v Ramsgate
Ashford United v Phoenix Sports
Dartford v Tonbridge Angels or Folkestone Invicta
Dover Athletic v Gillingham
MIKE SANDMANN’S ROUND-UP
It was a successful round of results for all three squads recently.
Squad One reacted well to last week’s disappointing cup defeat against Eastleigh, coming from a goal down to beat Dartford 3-1 away from home.
Strikes from Harrison Kempston, Rolando Onu and an own goal sealed victory for the young Whites.
Academy manager Sandmann said on the win: “I thought we played ok in the first half, but we lacked that quality needed in the final third. In the second half I feel we showed real intent in our play and caused Dartford a lot of problems.
“We limited them to very few chances and outworked them which was really pleasing to see. Dartford are a good team and you can see why they are up at the top, but all credit to our players today.”
Elsewhere, Squad Two made it three unbeaten as they beat Burgess Hill 4-1 at home.
Sandmann said: “It was another impressive display from the boys and I’m pleased that their hard work is now finally paying off.”
Meanwhile, the Development Squad also impressed as they continued on from last week’s 6-5 win against Halley to reach the final of the Kent Schools Academy League Cup, by beating Harris Academy 3-0.
A special mention also to Charlie Meade who scored on his debut for Ramsgate on Tuesday night in their 4-0 Kent Senior Cup win against Ebbsfleet United.
About the academy player, Sandmann added: “Charlie is gaining some valuable experience at senior football and we look forward to seeing more goals from him in the future.”
VIDEO: MANAGER REACTION
Boss Andy Hessenthaler had the following to say following our goalless draw away to Notts County on Saturday.
HESS ADDS TO HIS DEFENSIVE OPTIONS
Young Republic of Ireland international defender Shadrach Ogie has joined on loan from League Two Leyton Orient and will go straight into the squad for Saturday’s National League clash at Notts County.
The 18-year-old, who can play can play both centre-back and left-back, has made two appearances for the O’s since signing his first professional contract in February 2019.
He played for AFC Hornchurch’s youth academy before joining Orient in 2018.
The Irishman made his debut for the O’s off the bench in the 1-0 FA Trophy win over Blyth Spartans last season.
He made his full debut against Southend United in the leasing.com Trophy last September and won the Man of the Match award in the 2-0 win at The Breyer Group Stadium.
Capped by Republic of Ireland at Under 18 and 19 level, Ogie, who also spent time on loan at Bishop’s Stortford last season, will wear the number 23 shirt.
Welcome to Dover, Shadrach!
HOME DATE WITH BARROW CONFIRMED
Our home match against Barrow will now be played on Tuesday 4th February.
The National League fixture, moved from Saturday 8th February due to The Bluebirds’ participation in the Buildbase FA Trophy that same weekend, will kick off at 7:45 pm.
TICKETS FOR NOTTS COUNTY NOW AVAILABLE
For Whites’ fans planning on travelling to Notts County on Saturday 18th January, you can save yourself money by purchasing a ticket in advance!
Simply click HERE and follow the instructions to book yourself in for our first-ever visit to Meadow Lane.
The cost of buying a ticket on the day of the National League match will cost £2 more than in advance online.
Dover fans will be in allocated seats in block Y2 of the Jimmy Sirrel stand.
HOME MATCH WITH BARROW POSTPONED
Our home game against Barrow has been postponed.
The National League fixture, due to take place on Saturday 8th February, will be played at a later date due to The Bluebirds’ participation in the Buildbase FA Trophy that same weekend.
Details of a new date for the match at Crabble will be announced in due course.