*BS*Following the acquittal of Ricky Miller in his court case, Dover Athletic Football Club have released the following statement.*BF*

The club learnt today that Ricky Miller was found not guilty of all charges made against him in his recent case at Luton Crown Court.

When we signed Ricky in the summer, he gave the Chairman and Manager an honest appraisal on the alleged incident, and we were happy to support him based upon this testimony.

Despite the pressure Ricky has been under in recent weeks, he has shown exceptional professionalism and has remained focused on his duties and responsibilities for the team throughout.

Upon hearing the verdict, Ricky’s mother contacted the club to express her gratitude for the support that has been shown. She said: “Our family are very grateful to the club and supporters, through what can only be described as the worst few months of our lives.

“We would like to thank them from the bottom of our hearts – without their support, I am not sure Ricky would have gotten through this.”

Speaking to doverathletic.com, Ricky said: “I’m absolutely ecstatic. It has been a hard time, but made easier with the support of the club, the manager, the fans and the Chairman. I told them what happened, and they chose to support me and picked me up when I was on my knees.

“For that I will be forever grateful – my family, and Dover Athletic, have been my rock and kept me on the straight and narrow.”

The club are now looking forward to all focus being on events on the pitch, starting with this weekend’s FA Trophy match against Whitehawk.

*BS*Following the acquittal of Ricky Miller in his court case, Dover Athletic Football Club have released the following statement.*BF*

The club learnt today that Ricky Miller was found not guilty of all charges made against him in his recent case at Luton Crown Court.

When we signed Ricky in the summer, he gave the Chairman and Manager an honest appraisal on the alleged incident, and we were happy to support him based upon this testimony.

Despite the pressure Ricky has been under in recent weeks, he has shown exceptional professionalism and has remained focused on his duties and responsibilities for the team throughout.

Upon hearing the verdict, Ricky’s mother contacted the club to express her gratitude for the support that has been shown. She said: “Our family are very grateful to the club and supporters, through what can only be described as the worst few months of our lives.

“We would like to thank them from the bottom of our hearts – without their support, I am not sure Ricky would have gotten through this.”

Speaking to doverathletic.com, Ricky said: “I’m absolutely ecstatic. It has been a hard time, but made easier with the support of the club, the manager, the fans and the Chairman. I told them what happened, and they chose to support me and picked me up when I was on my knees.

“For that I will be forever grateful – my family, and Dover Athletic, have been my rock and kept me on the straight and narrow.”

The club are now looking forward to all focus being on events on the pitch, starting with this weekend’s FA Trophy match against Whitehawk.

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*BS* Book your seat on the Supporters Club coach to Welling on Saturday 26th December

Adults Members £15
Adult Non Members £20

Accompanied Child (under 16) £10

DASC Lotto Winner Norman Clark

Departs Crabble @ 12:15pm

All coaches are covered by insurance, if the game gets called off you get a refund.
(Supporters Club Members only)

*BS*Please call or text Andy on 07934300335*BF*

*BS*Andy will be in the Centre Spot before & after every home game*BF*

*BS*Please book early so we know what size of coach to book as the larger one if needed may not be available later in the week*BF*

*BS*RULES FOR THE COACH TRAVEL*BF*

*IS*All vehicles are NON SMOKING
No alcohol will be permitted on our vehicles at any time (which means not just drinking alcohol but also taking it on the coach).
Any damage caused will be charged to the Supporters Club.
Any abnormal or excessive cleaning will result in a £50 fine payable by the Supporters Club.
No excessively rowdy behavior will be tolerated.

The Coach company runs a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY if any of the above restrictions are breached and any individual found to be flaunting the rules, they will be removed from the coach immediately, irrespective of the location of the vehicle.

It is obviously in everyone’s interest and to encourage people who are understandably wary about using the coach, that behavior is kept within the bounds of common sense.

Supporters Coaches are operated by the Dover Athletic Supporters’ Club and are in no way organised by or the responsibility of Dover Athletic F.C.*IF

*BS* Book your seat on the Supporters Club coach to Grimsby on Saturday 19th December

Adults Members £10
Adult Non Members £15

Accompanied Child (under 16) £5
**We would like to thank Nick Cunningham for the donation**

DASC Lotto Winner N/A

Departs Crabble @ 7:30am

All coaches are covered by insurance, if the game gets called off you get a refund.
(Supporters Club Members only)

*BS*Please call or text Andy on 07934300335*BF*

*BS*Andy will be in the Centre Spot before & after every home game*BF*

*BS*Please book early so we know what size of coach to book as the larger one if needed may not be available later in the week*BF*

*BS*RULES FOR THE COACH TRAVEL*BF*

*IS*All vehicles are NON SMOKING
No alcohol will be permitted on our vehicles at any time (which means not just drinking alcohol but also taking it on the coach).
Any damage caused will be charged to the Supporters Club.
Any abnormal or excessive cleaning will result in a £50 fine payable by the Supporters Club.
No excessively rowdy behavior will be tolerated.

The Coach company runs a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY if any of the above restrictions are breached and any individual found to be flaunting the rules, they will be removed from the coach immediately, irrespective of the location of the vehicle.

It is obviously in everyone’s interest and to encourage people who are understandably wary about using the coach, that behavior is kept within the bounds of common sense.

Supporters Coaches are operated by the Dover Athletic Supporters’ Club and are in no way organised by or the responsibility of Dover Athletic F.C.*IF

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*BS* Book your seat on the Supporters Club coach to Welling on Saturday 26th December

Adults Members £15
Adult Non Members £20

Accompanied Child (under 16) £10

DASC Lotto Winner Norman Clark

Departs Crabble @ 12:15pm

All coaches are covered by insurance, if the game gets called off you get a refund.
(Supporters Club Members only)

*BS*Please call or text Andy on 07934300335*BF*

*BS*Andy will be in the Centre Spot before & after every home game*BF*

*BS*Please book early so we know what size of coach to book as the larger one if needed may not be available later in the week*BF*

*BS*RULES FOR THE COACH TRAVEL*BF*

*IS*All vehicles are NON SMOKING
No alcohol will be permitted on our vehicles at any time (which means not just drinking alcohol but also taking it on the coach).
Any damage caused will be charged to the Supporters Club.
Any abnormal or excessive cleaning will result in a £50 fine payable by the Supporters Club.
No excessively rowdy behavior will be tolerated.

The Coach company runs a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY if any of the above restrictions are breached and any individual found to be flaunting the rules, they will be removed from the coach immediately, irrespective of the location of the vehicle.

It is obviously in everyone’s interest and to encourage people who are understandably wary about using the coach, that behavior is kept within the bounds of common sense.

Supporters Coaches are operated by the Dover Athletic Supporters’ Club and are in no way organised by or the responsibility of Dover Athletic F.C.*IF

*BS* Book your seat on the Supporters Club coach to Grimsby on Saturday 19th December

Adults Members £10
Adult Non Members £15

Accompanied Child (under 16) £5
**We would like to thank Nick Cunningham for the donation**

DASC Lotto Winner N/A

Departs Crabble @ 7:30am

All coaches are covered by insurance, if the game gets called off you get a refund.
(Supporters Club Members only)

*BS*Please call or text Andy on 07934300335*BF*

*BS*Andy will be in the Centre Spot before & after every home game*BF*

*BS*Please book early so we know what size of coach to book as the larger one if needed may not be available later in the week*BF*

*BS*RULES FOR THE COACH TRAVEL*BF*

*IS*All vehicles are NON SMOKING
No alcohol will be permitted on our vehicles at any time (which means not just drinking alcohol but also taking it on the coach).
Any damage caused will be charged to the Supporters Club.
Any abnormal or excessive cleaning will result in a £50 fine payable by the Supporters Club.
No excessively rowdy behavior will be tolerated.

The Coach company runs a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY if any of the above restrictions are breached and any individual found to be flaunting the rules, they will be removed from the coach immediately, irrespective of the location of the vehicle.

It is obviously in everyone’s interest and to encourage people who are understandably wary about using the coach, that behavior is kept within the bounds of common sense.

Supporters Coaches are operated by the Dover Athletic Supporters’ Club and are in no way organised by or the responsibility of Dover Athletic F.C.*IF

*BS*DOVER ATHLETIC MAKE IT A WHITES CHRISTMAS WITH HOSPITAL VISIT*BF*

First team players and staff paid a visit to the Padua Ward at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford on Tuesday December 1st, to bring some Christmas cheer amongst their young patients.

The side, led by club captain Jamie Grimes, clubbed together to purchase presents for the youngsters, some of whom may be spending the festive period within the ward. They also took time to speak to them about their own interests, and posed for photographs with the patients and their families.

The visit ensured the squad was able to spread some early Christmas cheer to so many children in the ward, and Grimes spoke of the importance of the visit: “It was good for the club to get out into the community and give something back. It was great to see the smiles on the children’s faces at seeing us and the presents – we wish all of the children we met a quick and full recovery, and a very Merry Christmas.”

Lorraine Cassar, Play Specialist at the Padua Ward, expressed her gratitude to the club for their visit: “It was great having Dover Athletic Football Club visit the children and parents on Padua Ward. I would like to say how professional they all were – they had a real interest in the children and took time to talk to them and their parents.

“It was great to see the smiles when the players handed out the presents that they had bought for the children. The staff on A&E were also very grateful for the players taking the time to visit the Paedicatric Department.”

*BS*DOVER ATHLETIC MAKE IT A WHITES CHRISTMAS WITH HOSPITAL VISIT*BF*

First team players and staff paid a visit to the Padua Ward at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford on Tuesday December 1st, to bring some Christmas cheer amongst their young patients.

The side, led by club captain Jamie Grimes, clubbed together to purchase presents for the youngsters, some of whom may be spending the festive period within the ward. They also took time to speak to them about their own interests, and posed for photographs with the patients and their families.

The visit ensured the squad was able to spread some early Christmas cheer to so many children in the ward, and Grimes spoke of the importance of the visit: “It was good for the club to get out into the community and give something back. It was great to see the smiles on the children’s faces at seeing us and the presents – we wish all of the children we met a quick and full recovery, and a very Merry Christmas.”

Lorraine Cassar, Play Specialist at the Padua Ward, expressed her gratitude to the club for their visit: “It was great having Dover Athletic Football Club visit the children and parents on Padua Ward. I would like to say how professional they all were – they had a real interest in the children and took time to talk to them and their parents.

“It was great to see the smiles when the players handed out the presents that they had bought for the children. The staff on A&E were also very grateful for the players taking the time to visit the Paedicatric Department.”