*BS*Congratulations to Ryan Hanson who has just signed for Premier League side Crystal Palace having impressed in a 6 week trial.*BF*

Ryan, who lives in River and attends Dover Boys Grammar School, was scouted by the South London club whilst playing for Dover Athletic’s under-13 side in a Kent League tournament last May.

Ryan had played for Dover Rangers since the age of 6 and moved over with his teammates to Dover Athletic this season for their first year in the Kent Youth League.

The youngster impressed in the first three weeks of his trial last October, but because he wanted to continue to play for Dover, the rest of trial was put on hold until this March. The final three weeks included playing games against Brighton, Charlton and Chelsea, and following that final game he was offered a contract until the end of the 2014/15 season.

Ryan is believed to be only the second outfield player that Palace have signed in this age group in the last eighteen months.

Hanson also plays for Dover District and as an under-11 he was selected to play for Kent. Whilst playing for his county, he was scouted by Tottenham Hotspur and was also scouted by Gillingham whilst playing for Dover Rangers.

Ryan’s dad, Simon, explains further: “We felt that this was too early for him to join an Academy, and decided to wait and see if there was any interest in him ready for his under 14 season.

“We were keen for him to try at Palace as they have an excellent reputation for their Academy and were prepared to be patient to allow him to finish his season with Dover and recognise the benefit of his education whilst developing his football.

“We wanted to give Ryan the best opportunity to develop whilst wanting him to have fun and enjoy his junior football. He has also, up until recently, trained with Soccer Elite at Maidstone with two coaches with strong Dover connections – Lee Spiller and Tony Browne.”

The Youth Section of Dover Athletic aim to develop young footballers and are proud to produce high calibre players that are good enough to sign for Premier League, Championship and Football League Clubs.

Dover Athletic’s under-13 side enjoyed a successful season, finishing third in their division and ending the campaign as the league’s top scorers with 56 goals in just 16 games. The side play their home games at Tilmanstone in the Charlton Athletic Valley Express Youth League, and have this season recorded notable wins of 12-0 against Invicta Lions, 9-0 versus Margate Youth and 9-2 over Canterbury City.

Academy stars that have progressed through Crystal Palace’s Academy system include Wayne Routledge, Victor Moses, Wilfried Zaha and Nathaniel Clyne.

If you would like further information on how to join Dover Athletic’s Academy setup, please contact Academy Manager, Mike Sandmann, for more details: msandmann@abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk

Based at the Abbey School in Faversham, the Academy team benefit from excellent facilities and modern 3G training pitches, and play many of their home fixtures on the superb pitch here at Crabble.

Dover Athletic would like to congratulate Ryan on his successes and we wish him all the best in the future.

*BS*Dover Athletic travel to Surrey to face Sutton United in the second leg of the Skrill South play-off semi-final after both teams *Link1* in the first leg at Crabble on Wednesday evening.*BF*

Whites were left stunned after Craig Dundas’ first-minute goal put the U’s 1-0 up but Moses Ademola’s equaliser for Dover just before half-time leaves this tie evenly poised going into Saturday’s second leg.

The winners of this tie are likely to face Ebbsfleet United in next Saturday’s final after the Fleet comprehensively beat 10-man Bromley 4-0 in the other play-off semi-final tie – with former Whites Ben May, Billy Bricknell and Daryl McMahon all finding the net.

Many Whites fans will be dreaming of an Ebbsfleet-Dover final but first, Whites must overcome a tough challenge at Sutton in now what is arguably billed as Dover’s biggest game of the season.

*Lpic1**BS*TEAM NEWS:*BF*
Despite Moses Ademola suffering a late injury scare during Whites’ final preparations before kick-off, Wednesday’s goalscorer was fine to continue and is expected to maintain his place in the starting line-up as manager Chris Kinnear is faced with no new injury worries.

Barry Cogan will serve the second game of his four-match suspension while Saturday could potentially be Gillingham-loanee Callum Davies’ final game for the club.

The centre-back, who has spent his time in midfield at Dover for the past month, is cup-tied for Monday’s Kent Senior Cup Final and will be hoping his Dover spell will not end at Gander Green Lane, at least on loan anyway.

*BS*OPPOSITION FORM:*BF*
Sutton’s draw at Crabble on Wednesday evening extended their remarkable league form – having lost only once in their last 22 Skrill South league matches including the play-offs.

The Surrey side finished with the second-best home form in the Skrill South behind champions Eastleigh as they won an impressive 15 games out of their 21 matches at Gander Green Lane.

One of their victories included a *Link2* over Whites back in September, with Dean McDonald – who appeared as a trialist for Dover in pre-season – scoring the only goal of the game before Ademola was controversially sent off in the second half.

The U’s also scored 44 goals at Gander Green lane in the regular Skrill South – giving them a ratio of just over 2 goals per game and making them the second-best highest goalscorers at home in the league behind Bromley.

*Lpic2**BS*HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD AT GANDER GREEN LANE:*BF*
Dover have a poor record at Sutton’s ground – having failed to win there in their last five matches in all competitions and scoring only twice in the process.

Whites’ last victory at Gander Green Lane stretches back to 14 years ago when Gwynne Berry’s second-half own goal gifted Dover a 1-0 win in the Conference in May 2000 – clinching their highest ever position in their history in the same season the U’s were relegated from the division.

Both sides go head-to-head once more with both looking to clinch promotion back to the league they have not participated in since the early 2000’s – the Conference Premier, which is the highest level of non-league football.

*BS*MORE INFORMATION ON THE GAME:*BF*
The Supporters club will be running two coaches to the ground – *Link3* to book your place now to avoid the disappointment of missing out.

The car park at Sutton’s ground will be free of use, however the club expect it to be filled early on in the day so public transport is recommended – the ground is next to West Sutton train station and it’s on the 413 bus route.

The turnstiles open at 13:30 while the club bar opens at midday – where away fans are welcome to enjoy pre-match drinks, with four different real ales on handpump.

All supporters are reminded that drums are *BS*NOT*BF* allowed to be brought into the ground, while bringing in items such as flares, fireworks or smokebombs are considered to be a criminal offence which could lead up to three months in jail.

We all hope you enjoy your day at Gander Green Lane and we secure a result to book our place in the Skrill South play-off final!

If, however, you cannot make the game, then live text commentary on Twitter will be provided by Kieran Dodd and Matt Clements again – just follow @DAFCLiveText from 14:00.

*BS*ADMISSION PRICES:*BF*
Adults: £12
Concessions: £6
Under 16’s: £2
Stand Transfer: £1

COYW!

*BS*Congratulations to Ryan Hanson who has just signed for Premier League side Crystal Palace having impressed in a 6 week trial.*BF*

Ryan, who lives in River and attends Dover Boys Grammar School, was scouted by the South London club whilst playing for Dover Athletic’s under-13 side in a Kent League tournament last May.

Ryan had played for Dover Rangers since the age of 6 and moved over with his teammates to Dover Athletic this season for their first year in the Kent Youth League.

The youngster impressed in the first three weeks of his trial last October, but because he wanted to continue to play for Dover, the rest of trial was put on hold until this March. The final three weeks included playing games against Brighton, Charlton and Chelsea, and following that final game he was offered a contract until the end of the 2014/15 season.

Ryan is believed to be only the second outfield player that Palace have signed in this age group in the last eighteen months.

Hanson also plays for Dover District and as an under-11 he was selected to play for Kent. Whilst playing for his county, he was scouted by Tottenham Hotspur and was also scouted by Gillingham whilst playing for Dover Rangers.

Ryan’s dad, Simon, explains further: “We felt that this was too early for him to join an Academy, and decided to wait and see if there was any interest in him ready for his under 14 season.

“We were keen for him to try at Palace as they have an excellent reputation for their Academy and were prepared to be patient to allow him to finish his season with Dover and recognise the benefit of his education whilst developing his football.

“We wanted to give Ryan the best opportunity to develop whilst wanting him to have fun and enjoy his junior football. He has also, up until recently, trained with Soccer Elite at Maidstone with two coaches with strong Dover connections – Lee Spiller and Tony Browne.”

The Youth Section of Dover Athletic aim to develop young footballers and are proud to produce high calibre players that are good enough to sign for Premier League, Championship and Football League Clubs.

Dover Athletic’s under-13 side enjoyed a successful season, finishing third in their division and ending the campaign as the league’s top scorers with 56 goals in just 16 games. The side play their home games at Tilmanstone in the Charlton Athletic Valley Express Youth League, and have this season recorded notable wins of 12-0 against Invicta Lions, 9-0 versus Margate Youth and 9-2 over Canterbury City.

Academy stars that have progressed through Crystal Palace’s Academy system include Wayne Routledge, Victor Moses, Wilfried Zaha and Nathaniel Clyne.

If you would like further information on how to join Dover Athletic’s Academy setup, please contact Academy Manager, Mike Sandmann, for more details: msandmann@abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk

Based at the Abbey School in Faversham, the Academy team benefit from excellent facilities and modern 3G training pitches, and play many of their home fixtures on the superb pitch here at Crabble.

Dover Athletic would like to congratulate Ryan on his successes and we wish him all the best in the future.

*BS*Dover Athletic travel to Surrey to face Sutton United in the second leg of the Skrill South play-off semi-final after both teams *Link1* in the first leg at Crabble on Wednesday evening.*BF*

Whites were left stunned after Craig Dundas’ first-minute goal put the U’s 1-0 up but Moses Ademola’s equaliser for Dover just before half-time leaves this tie evenly poised going into Saturday’s second leg.

The winners of this tie are likely to face Ebbsfleet United in next Saturday’s final after the Fleet comprehensively beat 10-man Bromley 4-0 in the other play-off semi-final tie – with former Whites Ben May, Billy Bricknell and Daryl McMahon all finding the net.

Many Whites fans will be dreaming of an Ebbsfleet-Dover final but first, Whites must overcome a tough challenge at Sutton in now what is arguably billed as Dover’s biggest game of the season.

*Lpic1**BS*TEAM NEWS:*BF*
Despite Moses Ademola suffering a late injury scare during Whites’ final preparations before kick-off, Wednesday’s goalscorer was fine to continue and is expected to maintain his place in the starting line-up as manager Chris Kinnear is faced with no new injury worries.

Barry Cogan will serve the second game of his four-match suspension while Saturday could potentially be Gillingham-loanee Callum Davies’ final game for the club.

The centre-back, who has spent his time in midfield at Dover for the past month, is cup-tied for Monday’s Kent Senior Cup Final and will be hoping his Dover spell will not end at Gander Green Lane, at least on loan anyway.

*BS*OPPOSITION FORM:*BF*
Sutton’s draw at Crabble on Wednesday evening extended their remarkable league form – having lost only once in their last 22 Skrill South league matches including the play-offs.

The Surrey side finished with the second-best home form in the Skrill South behind champions Eastleigh as they won an impressive 15 games out of their 21 matches at Gander Green Lane.

One of their victories included a *Link2* over Whites back in September, with Dean McDonald – who appeared as a trialist for Dover in pre-season – scoring the only goal of the game before Ademola was controversially sent off in the second half.

The U’s also scored 44 goals at Gander Green lane in the regular Skrill South – giving them a ratio of just over 2 goals per game and making them the second-best highest goalscorers at home in the league behind Bromley.

*Lpic2**BS*HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD AT GANDER GREEN LANE:*BF*
Dover have a poor record at Sutton’s ground – having failed to win there in their last five matches in all competitions and scoring only twice in the process.

Whites’ last victory at Gander Green Lane stretches back to 14 years ago when Gwynne Berry’s second-half own goal gifted Dover a 1-0 win in the Conference in May 2000 – clinching their highest ever position in their history in the same season the U’s were relegated from the division.

Both sides go head-to-head once more with both looking to clinch promotion back to the league they have not participated in since the early 2000’s – the Conference Premier, which is the highest level of non-league football.

*BS*MORE INFORMATION ON THE GAME:*BF*
The Supporters club will be running two coaches to the ground – *Link3* to book your place now to avoid the disappointment of missing out.

The car park at Sutton’s ground will be free of use, however the club expect it to be filled early on in the day so public transport is recommended – the ground is next to West Sutton train station and it’s on the 413 bus route.

The turnstiles open at 13:30 while the club bar opens at midday – where away fans are welcome to enjoy pre-match drinks, with four different real ales on handpump.

All supporters are reminded that drums are *BS*NOT*BF* allowed to be brought into the ground, while bringing in items such as flares, fireworks or smokebombs are considered to be a criminal offence which could lead up to three months in jail.

We all hope you enjoy your day at Gander Green Lane and we secure a result to book our place in the Skrill South play-off final!

If, however, you cannot make the game, then live text commentary on Twitter will be provided by Kieran Dodd and Matt Clements again – just follow @DAFCLiveText from 14:00.

*BS*ADMISSION PRICES:*BF*
Adults: £12
Concessions: £6
Under 16’s: £2
Stand Transfer: £1

COYW!

*BS*A 43rd minute goal by Moses Ademola gave Dover Athletic a boost going into Saturday’s play-off semi final 2nd leg at Sutton United.*BF*

Sutton stunned the Crabble crowd in Wednesday’s 1st leg by taking an early lead through Craig Dundas inside the first minute.

However, the team and its vociferous supporters showed their spirit to rally and gradually work their way back into the match. Their reward was Ademola’s tap in at the back post following Nathan Elder’s flick-on.

*Link1*

*Link2*

Wednesday’s draw leaves the semi final tie wide open going into Saturday’s return leg at Gander Green Lane. Dover supporters have already filled the two free coaches generously laid on by sponsor Nick Cunningham and with many more travelling by train and car to Sutton, the match should generate another cracking atmosphere.

*BS*A 43rd minute goal by Moses Ademola gave Dover Athletic a boost going into Saturday’s play-off semi final 2nd leg at Sutton United.*BF*

Sutton stunned the Crabble crowd in Wednesday’s 1st leg by taking an early lead through Craig Dundas inside the first minute.

However, the team and its vociferous supporters showed their spirit to rally and gradually work their way back into the match. Their reward was Ademola’s tap in at the back post following Nathan Elder’s flick-on.

*Link1*

*Link2*

Wednesday’s draw leaves the semi final tie wide open going into Saturday’s return leg at Gander Green Lane. Dover supporters have already filled the two free coaches generously laid on by sponsor Nick Cunningham and with many more travelling by train and car to Sutton, the match should generate another cracking atmosphere.

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