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*IS**BS*VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE
DATE:*BF* Saturday 5th September 2015
*BS*KICK-OFF:*BF* 3pm
*BS*VENUE:*BF* Merseyrail Community Stadium*IF*

*BS*Dover Athletic make the 630 mile round trip to Merseyside to face a Southport side that have got off to a poor start on Saturday.*BF*

Whites made it six unbeaten as they edged passed a spirited Boreham Wood side on Bank Holiday Monday thanks to goals from Jack Parkinson and Jamie Grimes which cancelled out Harry Crawford’s opener.

Chris Kinnear’s side finish the month of August in seventh place in the Vanarama National League, losing just one game as they begin September full of confidence.

*Lpic1**BS*TEAM NEWS*BF*
Summer signing Jack Parkinson made his full debut in Dover’s last win and scored the equaliser and is expected to keep his place in the starting line-up.

Aswad Thomas still waits to make his debut for the club while long term absentees Andy Rafferty, Tom Murphy and Ricky Modeste remain unavailable.

For the hosts, defensive duo Andrai Jones and Josh Thompson are suspended for picking up straight red cards against Barrow a week ago.

*BS*MORE ON OPPOSITION*BF*
Paul Carden’s Southport, also known as the Sandgrounders, claimed their first victory of the season on Bank Holiday Monday with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Altrincham.

The win moved Southport off the foot of the table but still sit in the relegation zone with Halifax, Welling and Kidderminster who are the other teams that occupy the bottom four positions.

The Sandgrounders have failed to score in five of their seven games so far this season, conceding 11 goals in the process.

Striker Andy Bishop signed for Southport at the end of August from fellow Vanarama National League side Halifax.

*Lpic2*He has played the full 90 minutes against Barrow and Altrincham since moving and is expected to start against Whites.

Southport, who are now in their sixth successive Conference season, finished in 19th place last campaign just six points above the relegation zone.

*BS*LAST TIME THEY MET*BF*
Both fixtures between the two clubs last year finished in entertaining 2-2 draws. In February at Crabble, Whites were pegged back twice with goals from Sean Raggett and Dan Holman not enough to claim the victory.

In November at the Merseyrail Community Stadium, Dover managed to get their sixth away point of the season in a hard thought draw.

Stefan Payne headed home Dover’s first in the opening minute, but the hosts responded in the first half to lead 2-1 at the break. However, substitute Sean Francis made sure Dover didn’t come home empty handed.

*BS*MATCH INFORMATION*BF*
For those making the trip to Merseyside, the game will be segregated, with Dover fans behind the uncovered terrace behind one of the goals.
Admission is £13.50 for adults, £10 for concessions, 12-18 year olds enter for £5 with under 11s entering free with a paying adult.

The address for the stadium is Haig Avenue, Southport PR8 6JZ.

Supporters unable to make the trip can follow the match via @DAFCLiveText on twitter.

*BS*OTHER VANARMA NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES*BF*
Welling v Tranmere – kick off 12.30 – live on BT Sport 1
Aldershot v Halifax
Altrincham v Cheltenham
Barrow v Eastleigh
Boreham Wood v Grimsby
Bromley v Gateshead
Chester v Forest Green
Kidderminster v Braintree
Lincoln City v Wrexham
Macclesfield v Woking
Torquay v Guiseley

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*IS**BS*VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE
DATE:*BF* Saturday 5th September 2015
*BS*KICK-OFF:*BF* 3pm
*BS*VENUE:*BF* Merseyrail Community Stadium*IF*

*BS*Dover Athletic make the 630 mile round trip to Merseyside to face a Southport side that have got off to a poor start on Saturday.*BF*

Whites made it six unbeaten as they edged passed a spirited Boreham Wood side on Bank Holiday Monday thanks to goals from Jack Parkinson and Jamie Grimes which cancelled out Harry Crawford’s opener.

Chris Kinnear’s side finish the month of August in seventh place in the Vanarama National League, losing just one game as they begin September full of confidence.

*Lpic1**BS*TEAM NEWS*BF*
Summer signing Jack Parkinson made his full debut in Dover’s last win and scored the equaliser and is expected to keep his place in the starting line-up.

Aswad Thomas still waits to make his debut for the club while long term absentees Andy Rafferty, Tom Murphy and Ricky Modeste remain unavailable.

For the hosts, defensive duo Andrai Jones and Josh Thompson are suspended for picking up straight red cards against Barrow a week ago.

*BS*MORE ON OPPOSITION*BF*
Paul Carden’s Southport, also known as the Sandgrounders, claimed their first victory of the season on Bank Holiday Monday with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Altrincham.

The win moved Southport off the foot of the table but still sit in the relegation zone with Halifax, Welling and Kidderminster who are the other teams that occupy the bottom four positions.

The Sandgrounders have failed to score in five of their seven games so far this season, conceding 11 goals in the process.

Striker Andy Bishop signed for Southport at the end of August from fellow Vanarama National League side Halifax.

*Lpic2*He has played the full 90 minutes against Barrow and Altrincham since moving and is expected to start against Whites.

Southport, who are now in their sixth successive Conference season, finished in 19th place last campaign just six points above the relegation zone.

*BS*LAST TIME THEY MET*BF*
Both fixtures between the two clubs last year finished in entertaining 2-2 draws. In February at Crabble, Whites were pegged back twice with goals from Sean Raggett and Dan Holman not enough to claim the victory.

In November at the Merseyrail Community Stadium, Dover managed to get their sixth away point of the season in a hard thought draw.

Stefan Payne headed home Dover’s first in the opening minute, but the hosts responded in the first half to lead 2-1 at the break. However, substitute Sean Francis made sure Dover didn’t come home empty handed.

*BS*MATCH INFORMATION*BF*
For those making the trip to Merseyside, the game will be segregated, with Dover fans behind the uncovered terrace behind one of the goals.
Admission is £13.50 for adults, £10 for concessions, 12-18 year olds enter for £5 with under 11s entering free with a paying adult.

The address for the stadium is Haig Avenue, Southport PR8 6JZ.

Supporters unable to make the trip can follow the match via @DAFCLiveText on twitter.

*BS*OTHER VANARMA NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES*BF*
Welling v Tranmere – kick off 12.30 – live on BT Sport 1
Aldershot v Halifax
Altrincham v Cheltenham
Barrow v Eastleigh
Boreham Wood v Grimsby
Bromley v Gateshead
Chester v Forest Green
Kidderminster v Braintree
Lincoln City v Wrexham
Macclesfield v Woking
Torquay v Guiseley

*BS*Following the success of Nicky Deverdics’ question and answer evening, goalkeeper Mitch Walker took the reins of the Dover Athletic Twitter account last Friday to spend some time interacting with the DAFC fans. Even Whites’ Goalkeeping Coach Lee Hook got in on the action, along with many Dover fans.*BF*

In this edition of the ‘Ask A White’ feature, Mitch reveals his favourite achievement with the club, who he likes to sit next to on the coach, his skills in the kitchen, and much more.

Below is the transcript from the 2nd Q&A Twitter session. Be sure to look out for an upcoming evening of the ‘Ask A White’ feature with another player ready to take your questions!

*BS*@GP__Tips: Mitch, if you were not a goalie what position would you play and why?*BF*
MW: Definitely a striker, as if you score a goal you is a hero. I beat Raggs (Sean Raggett) in a penalty shoot-out in training, so he would fight my case.

*BS*@DavyJoeGrant: Best achievement you’ve accomplished with Dover?*BF*
MW: Being the first team to finish 5th in the Conference South and get promoted the way we did. We were up against all the odds but we came out on top.

*BS*@jackosullivan01: What do you think of the club’s new training facilities?*BF*
MW: Very good. Some of the mud fields we were in before weren’t exactly the best. Also, we don’t have to strap our phones to our head to get some light at the new training ground!

*BS*@connorjwathen: What was the best game you have played for Dover?*BF*
MW: Tough one, but I’d probably say Sutton away in the playoff semi-final. I felt I made important saves. And to go on and win 3-0 was an outstanding effort by everyone involved.

*BS*@DoverAFC: Who do you sit next to on the bus/plane and why?*BF*
MW: Everyone, we all get along well. Although I try to avoid Tom Wynter, you always have to be alert around him!

*BS*@anthonyfuller9: If you hadn’t taken up football earlier what other career would you like to have taken up? (Not fishing either)*BF*
MW: A city banker. I got a C in Maths so I think I could see myself in a snazzy office in London somewhere.

*BS*@kalaharidave: We have the best 2 keepers in the league: what problems & benefits does that create & are you both happy with this?*BF*
MW: Honestly, it’s hard to keep 2 keepers happy. That said, me and Hooky get along very well (!!) Raffs (Andy Rafferty) is a top keeper and is capable of playing in this league and higher up, we get along well and push each other in training to get the best out of each other, which is healthy.

*BS*@jmpmnp: What do you think of all the money in the game now, from the top, down to conference south? Player’s perspective.*BF*
MW: It’s a little bit stupid, especially in the higher leagues. But that said, the fans and the public are what generate most of the funds available, so it will start to disappear when the public get bored of football – which will probably be never!

*BS*@pktsmith: I’m cooking homemade lasagne, what’s your favourite homemade dish?*BF*
MW: I make a mean steak and Guinness pie, and Spanish paella!

*BS*@GP__Tips: Mitch, as a player, is the prolonged transfer window something you relish or dread?*BF*
MW: In this league I don’t think it makes too much difference, But I’m hoping Arsene Wenger has a last minute trick up his sleeve!

*BS*@young_gun180: Top man. What I want to know is who travels the longest distance to play for Dover? And how long does it take you?*BF*
MW: I think Sam Magri, as he is Portsmouth way. It’s about 90 miles for me so around 1hr45 mins – 2 hours.

*BS*@dovermowl: Would you like to swap positions with Ricky Miller? If so, would you score more than he conceded?*BF*
MW: Definitely! I’d be like Dennis Bergkamp playing up front.

*BS*@leehooky: Is it true you have a wonderful coach and Dover has the three best keepers in the league?*BF*
MW: If you want a coach who can’t cross a ball & is due his free bus pass in a few years, then yes he is great!

*BS*@andymikey8: Who at the club has had the wackiest hair style?*BF*
MW: Orlu has a great afro, curly vibe going on, on his back! I think he conditions it to keep it looking fresh.

*BS*@jackosullivan01: Kids grow up generally wanting to be strikers – they get the headlines – what made you want to be a goalkeeper?*BF*
MW: My Dad and Grandad both played in goal and reached county level for Essex. So when I was young, I wanted to follow in their footsteps.

*BS*@peter_ray79: I remember, and watched you play for BHAFC, when you left, what made you decide to join Dover?*BF*
MW: Nicky Forster made it clear he wanted me to come down to the club as we knew each other from our Brighton days. He told me the ambitions of Dover. So it was an easy choice as I wanted to play regular football.

*BS*@Ori_Ar: Your targets for the season? Also, I had a great save with Dover at Football Manager a year ago.*BF*
MW: To go one better than we did last year. It will be tough but we have the players to do it. I’m more of a FIFA and CoD guy and haven’t every played Football Manager.

*BS*@PhilRiverman10: what aspect of your game do you feel has improved most in your time at Dover?*BF*
MW: A little bit of everything. I’m learning every game and training session to try to improve. Playing regularly is a key factor.

*BS*Following the success of Nicky Deverdics’ question and answer evening, goalkeeper Mitch Walker took the reins of the Dover Athletic Twitter account last Friday to spend some time interacting with the DAFC fans. Even Whites’ Goalkeeping Coach Lee Hook got in on the action, along with many Dover fans.*BF*

In this edition of the ‘Ask A White’ feature, Mitch reveals his favourite achievement with the club, who he likes to sit next to on the coach, his skills in the kitchen, and much more.

Below is the transcript from the 2nd Q&A Twitter session. Be sure to look out for an upcoming evening of the ‘Ask A White’ feature with another player ready to take your questions!

*BS*@GP__Tips: Mitch, if you were not a goalie what position would you play and why?*BF*
MW: Definitely a striker, as if you score a goal you is a hero. I beat Raggs (Sean Raggett) in a penalty shoot-out in training, so he would fight my case.

*BS*@DavyJoeGrant: Best achievement you’ve accomplished with Dover?*BF*
MW: Being the first team to finish 5th in the Conference South and get promoted the way we did. We were up against all the odds but we came out on top.

*BS*@jackosullivan01: What do you think of the club’s new training facilities?*BF*
MW: Very good. Some of the mud fields we were in before weren’t exactly the best. Also, we don’t have to strap our phones to our head to get some light at the new training ground!

*BS*@connorjwathen: What was the best game you have played for Dover?*BF*
MW: Tough one, but I’d probably say Sutton away in the playoff semi-final. I felt I made important saves. And to go on and win 3-0 was an outstanding effort by everyone involved.

*BS*@DoverAFC: Who do you sit next to on the bus/plane and why?*BF*
MW: Everyone, we all get along well. Although I try to avoid Tom Wynter, you always have to be alert around him!

*BS*@anthonyfuller9: If you hadn’t taken up football earlier what other career would you like to have taken up? (Not fishing either)*BF*
MW: A city banker. I got a C in Maths so I think I could see myself in a snazzy office in London somewhere.

*BS*@kalaharidave: We have the best 2 keepers in the league: what problems & benefits does that create & are you both happy with this?*BF*
MW: Honestly, it’s hard to keep 2 keepers happy. That said, me and Hooky get along very well (!!) Raffs (Andy Rafferty) is a top keeper and is capable of playing in this league and higher up, we get along well and push each other in training to get the best out of each other, which is healthy.

*BS*@jmpmnp: What do you think of all the money in the game now, from the top, down to conference south? Player’s perspective.*BF*
MW: It’s a little bit stupid, especially in the higher leagues. But that said, the fans and the public are what generate most of the funds available, so it will start to disappear when the public get bored of football – which will probably be never!

*BS*@pktsmith: I’m cooking homemade lasagne, what’s your favourite homemade dish?*BF*
MW: I make a mean steak and Guinness pie, and Spanish paella!

*BS*@GP__Tips: Mitch, as a player, is the prolonged transfer window something you relish or dread?*BF*
MW: In this league I don’t think it makes too much difference, But I’m hoping Arsene Wenger has a last minute trick up his sleeve!

*BS*@young_gun180: Top man. What I want to know is who travels the longest distance to play for Dover? And how long does it take you?*BF*
MW: I think Sam Magri, as he is Portsmouth way. It’s about 90 miles for me so around 1hr45 mins – 2 hours.

*BS*@dovermowl: Would you like to swap positions with Ricky Miller? If so, would you score more than he conceded?*BF*
MW: Definitely! I’d be like Dennis Bergkamp playing up front.

*BS*@leehooky: Is it true you have a wonderful coach and Dover has the three best keepers in the league?*BF*
MW: If you want a coach who can’t cross a ball & is due his free bus pass in a few years, then yes he is great!

*BS*@andymikey8: Who at the club has had the wackiest hair style?*BF*
MW: Orlu has a great afro, curly vibe going on, on his back! I think he conditions it to keep it looking fresh.

*BS*@jackosullivan01: Kids grow up generally wanting to be strikers – they get the headlines – what made you want to be a goalkeeper?*BF*
MW: My Dad and Grandad both played in goal and reached county level for Essex. So when I was young, I wanted to follow in their footsteps.

*BS*@peter_ray79: I remember, and watched you play for BHAFC, when you left, what made you decide to join Dover?*BF*
MW: Nicky Forster made it clear he wanted me to come down to the club as we knew each other from our Brighton days. He told me the ambitions of Dover. So it was an easy choice as I wanted to play regular football.

*BS*@Ori_Ar: Your targets for the season? Also, I had a great save with Dover at Football Manager a year ago.*BF*
MW: To go one better than we did last year. It will be tough but we have the players to do it. I’m more of a FIFA and CoD guy and haven’t every played Football Manager.

*BS*@PhilRiverman10: what aspect of your game do you feel has improved most in your time at Dover?*BF*
MW: A little bit of everything. I’m learning every game and training session to try to improve. Playing regularly is a key factor.

*BS*Nicky Deverdics took over the Official Dover Athletic FC Twitter account for the 1st Q&A session with DAFC fans, eager to learn more about their hero and the man who wears the number 17 shirt.*BF*

The event, called ‘Ask A White’, was a great success, with Nicky going over his hour-long slot by 40 minutes!

Nicky revealed to DAFC fans how he unwinds after a match, away day trip antics, his favourite match day song and plenty more.

Below are questions posed by Dover fans and Nicky’s answers:

*BS*@mattclements: What has been your favourite match playing for DAFC so far?*BF*
ND: The FA Cup last season at Cheltenham. Winning it in the last 10 at the end where our massive support was.

*BS*@peter_ray79: Hello Nicky, you’ve played for a few clubs, how is the team spirit/team bonding at Dover compared to other clubs?*BF*
ND: It’s good, there’s always banter flying about but that’s all it is, and all the lads get on. We’ve had no training ground bust ups so far!

*BS*@alexsouthey1: What areas of your game have improved the most since joining the club?*BF*
ND: Well apparently I score goals with my head now – I wasn’t aware of this before I arrived!

*BS*@LeeCPFC: Nicky, what’s the biggest game you have been involved in during your playing career so far?*BF*
ND: Well it was the first time I’d reached the 3rd Round of the FA Cup so that was big, But I’d say winning Scottish Div 1 with Gretna, with the last kick of the last game of the season. Absolute madness!

*BS*@jordandafcbaker: What are the team’s ambitions for this year?*BF*
ND: Has to be playoffs minimum & matching what we did in the cups last year. We know we have the players. It’s about properly believing it as a group. We aren’t far away.

*BS*@DoverAFC: What’s your favourite thing to do after a match?*BF*
ND: That depends a lot on the result. I’d say go out with a couple of mates but the gaffer will see this and think I go out every week haha. If we’ve lost though, I’m best avoided until Sunday haha.

*BS*@All_Time_Lozil: What helped you decide that Dover was the right place for you?*BF*
ND: Club made it clear before last season ended that they wanted me here & they ambition for this season. I wouldn’t have come back if there was no plan to have a go at it this season.

*BS*@CpSnuggs: You played in Iceland and the Faroes. How do the standards there compare with the National League?*BF*
ND: We’d batter both teams I played in. We’d probably let them back in it just before half-time though!! Seriously though, it wasn’t great – we’d win comfortably.

*BS*@DoverAFC: Do you watch/read Game of Thrones? Who’s your favourite character?*BF*
ND: I’ve watched a lot of series but GOT isn’t one of them. I’ve seen 5 mins of one episode and there was a little dwarf dude, so I’ll say him!

*BS*@alexsouthey1: What has been your worst injury?*BF*
ND: Broke my ankle at 16. I was trying to improve my jumping by heading the washing line in the garden. The ball rolled down the garden, I landed on it – game over! & I’ve had a grass burn for 2 weeks now.

*BS*@matthew_gerrard: Newcastle is a long way from Dover how did the move come about; did you know much about the club?*BF*
ND: My agent spoke to the club and the gaffer said come down. We absolutely love a trialist and the odds were one would come good, haha! I’d played a pre-season game at Dover in my Barnet days, but that’s about it.

*BS*@pktsmith: What’s your favourite food, drink and place?*BF*
ND: I just love food, but if I had to pick I’d say fajitas. Drink – I’d say red berry ciroc. Place – because I’m hardly there anymore I’ll say home – Newcastle. Or anywhere sunny with a pool!

*BS*@DoverAFC: If you could meet anyone famous and spend the day with them, who would it be and what would you do?*BF*
ND: I’d be one of Vincent Chase’s entourage and spend the whole day with Ari Gold.

*BS*@AndyMikey8: Who is the fastest player at the club?*BF*
ND: There will be arguments over this cos we have a few but from what I’ve seen I’m going for Ricky Modeste.

*BS*@CamillaAlice92: Which squad member would be the last one standing on a night out?*BF*
ND: Tyrone. I don’t know if he can handle his drink, but he’s the tightest man alive so probably won’t buy one!

*BS*@young_gun180: Funniest away day last Season?*BF*
ND: Can’t remember which game it was but one of the last. Wynts (Tom Wynter) took his tracksuit top off on the train and somebody *cough* Payney (Stefan Payne) chopped one of the sleeves off. The train erupted when he went to put it back on!

*BS*@NeilCare: SO GLAD YOU DID, but it took a while for you to sign a new contract in the summer. Any reason for this?*BF*
ND: I made no secret of wanting to play league football again, but I was also happy playing for Dover, so when things were taking time to materialise and the club had been really patient with me. I decided to re-sign so everything was sorted and I could focus on preparing for the season.

*BS*@young_gun180: Who would win in an argument, you or Rich Orlu?*BF*
ND: Orlu hands down, he could argue with himself. Even if I was 110% right and the whole world knew it!

*BS*@mattclements: Which current teammate do you enjoy playing alongside the most, and why?*BF*
ND: That’s tough, because it’s any of 3 – Murph (Tom Murphy), Payney and Modeste because they are the boys I’ve been supplying for the last year and lucky I have a good understanding with them all. If I didn’t, then I’d look pretty stupid at times with some of the passes I play!

*BS*@dovermowl: What’s your favourite River End song?*BF*
ND: You hear the crowd in games but don’t really register what they’re singing when you’re concentrating. Although I was laughing mid-game when they were giving it to Chester fans about being Welsh! Oh, and Murph’s song is decent!!

*BS*@anthonyfuller9: My favourite goal you scored was against Woking free kick. What’s your favourite for DAFC?*BF*
ND: I’d have to agree with that as well – especially with the content of the game as well. I’m been hitting them well in training so I’m fuming my last 2 have been toilet and have hit the wall!

*BS*@pktsmith: Who’s the longest in the shower?*BF*
Wynter. I’ve never actually seen him wash himself, he just likes to stand there & put everyone on edge! Haha

*BS*@JohnBurton987: Who would you choose for your midfield partners if money was no object?*BF*
I’d have to go for Iniesta – he could make my gran look a good player, and Modric for similar reasons. Their brains are a joke. We’d keep the ball for fun cos we’d be scrambling if we had to defend! Haha.

*BS*@saintsteve72: Are you buzzing for Bromley Away?*BF*
ND: Always! Especially now we’re starting to put things together. Positive result & we really start kicking on!

*BS*Nicky Deverdics took over the Official Dover Athletic FC Twitter account for the 1st Q&A session with DAFC fans, eager to learn more about their hero and the man who wears the number 17 shirt.*BF*

The event, called ‘Ask A White’, was a great success, with Nicky going over his hour-long slot by 40 minutes!

Nicky revealed to DAFC fans how he unwinds after a match, away day trip antics, his favourite match day song and plenty more.

Below are questions posed by Dover fans and Nicky’s answers:

*BS*@mattclements: What has been your favourite match playing for DAFC so far?*BF*
ND: The FA Cup last season at Cheltenham. Winning it in the last 10 at the end where our massive support was.

*BS*@peter_ray79: Hello Nicky, you’ve played for a few clubs, how is the team spirit/team bonding at Dover compared to other clubs?*BF*
ND: It’s good, there’s always banter flying about but that’s all it is, and all the lads get on. We’ve had no training ground bust ups so far!

*BS*@alexsouthey1: What areas of your game have improved the most since joining the club?*BF*
ND: Well apparently I score goals with my head now – I wasn’t aware of this before I arrived!

*BS*@LeeCPFC: Nicky, what’s the biggest game you have been involved in during your playing career so far?*BF*
ND: Well it was the first time I’d reached the 3rd Round of the FA Cup so that was big, But I’d say winning Scottish Div 1 with Gretna, with the last kick of the last game of the season. Absolute madness!

*BS*@jordandafcbaker: What are the team’s ambitions for this year?*BF*
ND: Has to be playoffs minimum & matching what we did in the cups last year. We know we have the players. It’s about properly believing it as a group. We aren’t far away.

*BS*@DoverAFC: What’s your favourite thing to do after a match?*BF*
ND: That depends a lot on the result. I’d say go out with a couple of mates but the gaffer will see this and think I go out every week haha. If we’ve lost though, I’m best avoided until Sunday haha.

*BS*@All_Time_Lozil: What helped you decide that Dover was the right place for you?*BF*
ND: Club made it clear before last season ended that they wanted me here & they ambition for this season. I wouldn’t have come back if there was no plan to have a go at it this season.

*BS*@CpSnuggs: You played in Iceland and the Faroes. How do the standards there compare with the National League?*BF*
ND: We’d batter both teams I played in. We’d probably let them back in it just before half-time though!! Seriously though, it wasn’t great – we’d win comfortably.

*BS*@DoverAFC: Do you watch/read Game of Thrones? Who’s your favourite character?*BF*
ND: I’ve watched a lot of series but GOT isn’t one of them. I’ve seen 5 mins of one episode and there was a little dwarf dude, so I’ll say him!

*BS*@alexsouthey1: What has been your worst injury?*BF*
ND: Broke my ankle at 16. I was trying to improve my jumping by heading the washing line in the garden. The ball rolled down the garden, I landed on it – game over! & I’ve had a grass burn for 2 weeks now.

*BS*@matthew_gerrard: Newcastle is a long way from Dover how did the move come about; did you know much about the club?*BF*
ND: My agent spoke to the club and the gaffer said come down. We absolutely love a trialist and the odds were one would come good, haha! I’d played a pre-season game at Dover in my Barnet days, but that’s about it.

*BS*@pktsmith: What’s your favourite food, drink and place?*BF*
ND: I just love food, but if I had to pick I’d say fajitas. Drink – I’d say red berry ciroc. Place – because I’m hardly there anymore I’ll say home – Newcastle. Or anywhere sunny with a pool!

*BS*@DoverAFC: If you could meet anyone famous and spend the day with them, who would it be and what would you do?*BF*
ND: I’d be one of Vincent Chase’s entourage and spend the whole day with Ari Gold.

*BS*@AndyMikey8: Who is the fastest player at the club?*BF*
ND: There will be arguments over this cos we have a few but from what I’ve seen I’m going for Ricky Modeste.

*BS*@CamillaAlice92: Which squad member would be the last one standing on a night out?*BF*
ND: Tyrone. I don’t know if he can handle his drink, but he’s the tightest man alive so probably won’t buy one!

*BS*@young_gun180: Funniest away day last Season?*BF*
ND: Can’t remember which game it was but one of the last. Wynts (Tom Wynter) took his tracksuit top off on the train and somebody *cough* Payney (Stefan Payne) chopped one of the sleeves off. The train erupted when he went to put it back on!

*BS*@NeilCare: SO GLAD YOU DID, but it took a while for you to sign a new contract in the summer. Any reason for this?*BF*
ND: I made no secret of wanting to play league football again, but I was also happy playing for Dover, so when things were taking time to materialise and the club had been really patient with me. I decided to re-sign so everything was sorted and I could focus on preparing for the season.

*BS*@young_gun180: Who would win in an argument, you or Rich Orlu?*BF*
ND: Orlu hands down, he could argue with himself. Even if I was 110% right and the whole world knew it!

*BS*@mattclements: Which current teammate do you enjoy playing alongside the most, and why?*BF*
ND: That’s tough, because it’s any of 3 – Murph (Tom Murphy), Payney and Modeste because they are the boys I’ve been supplying for the last year and lucky I have a good understanding with them all. If I didn’t, then I’d look pretty stupid at times with some of the passes I play!

*BS*@dovermowl: What’s your favourite River End song?*BF*
ND: You hear the crowd in games but don’t really register what they’re singing when you’re concentrating. Although I was laughing mid-game when they were giving it to Chester fans about being Welsh! Oh, and Murph’s song is decent!!

*BS*@anthonyfuller9: My favourite goal you scored was against Woking free kick. What’s your favourite for DAFC?*BF*
ND: I’d have to agree with that as well – especially with the content of the game as well. I’m been hitting them well in training so I’m fuming my last 2 have been toilet and have hit the wall!

*BS*@pktsmith: Who’s the longest in the shower?*BF*
Wynter. I’ve never actually seen him wash himself, he just likes to stand there & put everyone on edge! Haha

*BS*@JohnBurton987: Who would you choose for your midfield partners if money was no object?*BF*
I’d have to go for Iniesta – he could make my gran look a good player, and Modric for similar reasons. Their brains are a joke. We’d keep the ball for fun cos we’d be scrambling if we had to defend! Haha.

*BS*@saintsteve72: Are you buzzing for Bromley Away?*BF*
ND: Always! Especially now we’re starting to put things together. Positive result & we really start kicking on!

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*BS* Book your seat on the Supporters Club coach to Cheltenham on Saturday 12th September

Adults Members £23
Adult Non Members £27

Accompanied Child (under 16) £10

DASC Lotto Winner Bradley Bowman

Departs Crabble @ 9:30AM

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