MITCH WALKER says it is time to remain calm as Dover Athletic start to move into the business end of the season.

The Whites keeper, speaking to Justin Allen on DAFCtv, is out of action until mid-April at the earliest.

But he will be part of Jake Leberl’s backroom team as the players prepare for the remaining games.

The team’s form has dropped recently but Mitch insists that for this team to even be in the promotion argument is a great achievement.

He said: “It’s time to remain calm. The fans have had tough times in recent years and I understand why some have showed concern about recent results.

“But we must remember this is a young team and they are still learning. 

“The expectation was to be mid-table this season so to be in the play-off places is a great achievement. There’s no need for panic. There’s a lot of football still to be played and I’m confident we’ll be up there.”