Watch Chris Kinnear’s post match thoughts following Dover’s 5-1 friendly win away at Folkestone on Saturday.
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WHITES CRUSH FOLKESTONE
Dover proved too strong for their Bostik Premier League neighbours after winning Saturday’s friendly 5-1 at the Fullicks Stadium.
Tobi Sho-Silva netted a brace, with Kane Richards, Mitch Brundle and substitute Ryan Bird also on the scoresheet.
Athletic went close early on as Brundle struck the post with a low effort after winning the ball in midfield.
First to the rebound was Sho-Silva and the fomer Bromley man sent the ball back towards Dover’s captain, who headed straight at Folkestone keeper Scott Chalmers-Stevens.
Invicta’s stopper had to be at his best minutes later, tipping away Sho-Silva’s drive after the striker had been put clean through by Mitch Pinnock.
Brundle’s resulting corner almost flew straight in, but Scott Heard was on hand at the back post to head off the line.
Another Pinnock pass saw Richards run clear of the home defence, but his delicate chip sailed harmlessly over.
The first goal came on 33 minutes. An error from Folkestone skipper Kwabena Osei saw the ball run into Sho-Silva’s path and the forward fired home his first goal for Dover via a slight deflection.
The lead was almost doubled prior to the break, Femi Ilesamni crossing towards a lurking Richards at the far post, but the winger aimed his header wide of the upright.
But the summer signing from Chester bagged his first for the club 15 minutes after the restart.
The pacy winger made no mistake from five yards, slotting home a cross at the near post.
Brundle then opened his own account for Dover in stunning style a minute later. The midfielder’s 20 yard chip from Bird’s lay-off sailed over a helpless Chalmers-Stevens and into the top corner.
Sho-Silva grabbed his second on 75 minutes, taking Brundle’s smart pass in his stride and calmly slotting into the bottom corner.
Invicta grabbed a late consolation when a cross from Salvin Kisitu went straight in with nine minutes remaining.
Bird had the last say though, latching onto a long ball and smashing home with the last kick of the match.
Earlier, boss Chris Kinnear had made three changes from Tuesday night’s defeat to Charlton.
Pinnock, George Essuman and a triallist came in for Jamie Allen, Connor Essam and Bird, who started on the bench.
Dover visit Tonbridge Angels on Monday (7.30pm) before hosting Welling on Tuesday (7.45pm).
TRAINING GROUND CHAT
Defender Giancarlo Gallifuoco has a chat after training and reveals a bit more about himself after signing for Dover earlier this month.
PREVIEW: FOLKESTONE V WHITES
Dover will aim to get back to winning ways when they make the short trip to local neighbours Folkestone Invicta on Saturday for their fourth pre-season friendly.
Boss Chris Kinnear’s men lost 2-0 to League One Charlton Athletic at Crabble on Tuesday night and the gaffer once again has a fully fit squad to pick from for the game at the Fullicks Stadium.
New signing Josh Passley (pictured) is likely to be involved after the defender penned a one-year deal this week after impressing on trial.
Invicta’s pre-season schedule has seen them beat Kent sides Hythe Town (4-1) and Herne Bay (4-2), plus earn a creditable draw with Millwall (2-2).
Included within Folkestone’s ranks is former Athletic player Callum Davies.
The defender featured 12 times for Dover during two separate loan spells between 2014 and 2015.
The game kicks off at 3pm and admission is as follows:
Adults £10, concessions & students with valid ID £7, juniors (aged 5-18) £2, under 5’s (accompanied by a paying adult) free.
PINNOCK SIGNS NEW CONTRACT
Winger Mitchell Pinnock has extended his contract for a further year.
The 22-year-old joined Dover following his release from Maidstone United in November 2015.
He made his debut for boss Chris Kinnear’s side as a second half sub in the 4-0 National League win against Gateshead at Crabble in February 2016.
Pinnock made 23 National League appearances last season and also came on as substitute in the FA Cup second round defeat against League 2 Cambridge United at Crabble.
VIDEO: MANAGER REACTION
Manager Chris Kinnear gives his post match thoughts after his side’s 2-0 loss to Charlton at Crabble on Tuesday evening.
PASSLEY SIGNS ON AT CRABBLE
Boss Chris Kinnear has added to his defensive ranks after signing full-back Josh Passley.
The 22-year-old, who played in the first half against Gillingham at Crabble on Saturday and again against Charlton on Tuesday night, has penned a one-year deal.
Passley started his career with Fulham and made two senior appearances during his time at Craven Cottage.
While he was with Fulham, he also played in League Two while on loan spells with Shrewsbury Town and Portsmouth.
He then joined Dagenham and Redbridge and made 45 appearances in all competitions for the then League Two side.
Passley, who will wear the number two shirt this season, then had a brief spell with Whitehawk last season, scoring twice in 13 games for the National League South side.
Welcome to Crabble Josh!!
WHITES DEFEATED BY ADDICKS
Dover suffered their first defeat in pre-season after a goal in each half from Jake Forster-Caskey and substitute Reeco Hackett-Fairchild saw League One Charlton win 2-0 at Crabble on Tuesday.
There was little action in the first 10 minutes of Dover’s third friendly until Forster-Caskey struck the angle of post and bar from outside the area before Kane Richards’ low effort flew just wide minutes later.
Visiting goalkeeper Dillon Phillips had to be at his agile best to tip away Connor Essam’s header from Mitch Brundle’s corner and the centre back was presented with another goalscoring opportunity 10 minutes later.
Brundle’s free-kick was flicked into the path of Essam, but the defender appeared to not realise he only had the goalie to beat and nodded harmlessly over.
The away side opened the scoring just before the break after Northern Ireland international Josh Magennis’ cross found Forster-Caskey and the midfielder made no mistake with a close range header.
Dover replied with captain Brundle having free-kick held by Phillips at the second attempt.
Brundle’s side continued to push forward after the break and half-time substitute Loui Fazakerley’s foray into the box ended with a shot on target, but Charlton’s stopper comfortably dealt with his effort.
The right-back ventured forward again minutes later, this time slinging a dangerous cross into the box, but fellow substitute Mitch Pinnock was unable to convert.
A trio of chances involving both sides were missed on the hour point.
Essam flashed a header wide from a Pinnock delivery before sub Tobi-Sho Silva fired an twenty yard effort inches wide.
At the other end, nice interplay involving Magennis and Karlan Ahearne-Grant ended with the latter blazing over when well placed.
Mark Marshall created space for the himself to shoot, but Dover goalkeeper Mitch Walker was equal to his effort, diving left to push the ball to safety.
Walker was also on hand to deny Aaron Phillips attempt to go around him.
The Addicks made the game safe right at the death with Joe Aribo laying the ball off to Hackett-Fairchild to fire home.
Earlier, manager Chris Kinnear named an unchanged starting side from the team that drew with Gillingham on Saturday.
Dover: Walker, Trialist (Trialist 46mins), Ilesanmi (Essuman 46mins), Gallifuoco (Barnard 79mins), Parry (Trialist 46mins), Essam, Richards (Trialist 46mins), Brundle (Pinnock 46mins), Bird (Sho-Silva 46mins), Allen (Fazakerley 46mins), Trialist (Trialist 78mins).
Sub not used: Trialist.
Charlton: Phillips; Barnes, Sarr, Konsa (Dijksteel 82mins), Jackson (Charles-Cook 21mins); Marshall (Carter 85mins), Crofts, Forster-Caskey (Aribo 62mins), Ahearne-Grant; Clarke (Stewart 67mins), Magennis (Hackett-Fairchild 71mins).
Subs not used: Beeney, Bowry
Attendance:: 835
PREVIEW: WHITES v CHARLTON
Dover host Charlton Athletic on Tuesday in the third match of their pre-season campaign.
Whites drew 2-2 against another League One side, Gillingham, on Saturday, with Ryan Bird and Giancarlo Gallifuoco both netting on their home debuts.
Manager Chris Kinnear once again has a fully fit squad to pick from with some triallists likely to feature.
The Addicks, managed by Karl Robinson, have played five friendlies so far, including Crumlin United (W 5-0), Limerick (L 3-2) and UCD (L 4-1) during a two-week training camp in Ireland.
Charlton also sent two separate squads to play Greenwich Borough and Welling United last Saturday, winning both games 4-0 and 3-0 respectively.
The game kicks off at 7.45pm and admission is as follows:
Adults £10, concessions £5, under 11’s free with paying adult (Included with season ticket).
CAPTAIN’S REACTION
Captain Mitch Brundle gives his post match verdict following Dover’s draw with Gillingham and talks about life in Kent after signing for the club in the summer.