*BS*Whites travel to Hertfordshire on Saturday to face Boreham Wood, and will be looking to carry on the momentum gained from their victory at Dorchester last weekend. A win will keep the side in the hunt for a playoff place.*BF*

A comprehensive 4-0 win away at Dorchester Town last Saturday maintained Dover Athletic’s fantastic away record this season – in the league, the side have won seven of their eleven matches on the road and their goals against tally of six is the lowest in any division from the Premier League down to the Ryman League.

Jeff Goulding’s debut hat-trick has given fresh impetus towards Chris Kinnear’s promotion charge, and the striker will be looking to add to his goal tally as his new side make the trip to Meadow Park to face a Boreham Wood side who have, so far, struggled to match their league form from last season.

Their 2012/13 campaign saw the side finish in a respectable 9th place, but The Wood currently find themselves down in 16th, just two points away from the relegation zone. Their poor form at home goes a long way to explaining this position, with just two wins picked up all season. Defeats at Meadow Park have been suffered to Hayes & Yeading, Eastleigh, Bath City, Sutton United and Concord Rangers.

Wood’s overall recent form has seen them win three of their last six games, but at home they have been victorious in just one of their last six matches. That came in their last game, where they defeated Dorchester Town 5-0.

Anthony Jeffrey, on-loan from Arsenal, was instrumental in this victory but this week announced he had signed for Wycombe Wanderers and the 19-year-old winger will be a big loss for Ian Allinson’s side. Matthew Ball and David Moli, on-loan from Stevenage and Liverpool, have also been recalled to their parent clubs.

One player who remains at the club on-loan is Austin Lipman, who netted against Dorchester, and the England youth striker is likely to be the main goal threat for Whites to deal with on Saturday. Lipman has four goals for the side this season, making him the club’s joint highest goalscorer now that Jeffrey, who had netted six times, has moved on.

Wood have today announced that Wycombe duo Lee Angol and Junior Morias have joined the club on loan. Angol is a winger who came through the ranks at Tottenham Hotspur, whilst Morias signed professional terms for Wycombe in July 2012. The pair spent time on-loan at Hendon last season.

Dover currently sit in 9th place in the Skrill South table, in the middle of a congested pack of sides – just four points separate Sutton United in 4th and Eastbourne Borough in 11th – meaning that all three points on Saturday is vital if the side want to remain serious contenders for a playoff place.

Similar to last Saturday, Whites will enter the game confident of picking up maximum points considering their fantastic away record in comparison with their opponents’ sub-par record at home, however matches between the two have historically been closely-fought. In six Conference South meetings, Dover have been victorious in two, with Boreham Wood winning on three occasions.

Last season’s clash at Meadow Park ended in a 1-1 stalemate, with Barry Cogan’s opening goal being cancelled out by a strike from striker Michael Thalassitis. Dover goalkeeper Mitch Walker said of the game: “We went there last season and drew 1-1 in what was a very close game. They’re not as high as they would’ve liked, but they’ve got quality in their side. They have signed a couple of guys on loan from Arsenal, who are obviously talented players, so we’ll need to be at our best once more.”

The old adage of not changing a winning side should ring true tomorrow, with the eleven that started the match against Dorchester expected to keep their places in the side. That should mean a place on the bench for winger Ricky Modeste, now match-fit, who is eager to break back into the starting line-up but will need to remain patient.

Boreham Wood have failed to beat a top-half side at home this season – they have drawn three and lost three against this calibre of opponent – and have also failed to keep a clean-sheet in these six matches. Away from home against sides in the bottom-half sides, Whites have won four out of five matches and conceded just one goal.

Dover enter the match as favourites but will need to stay on their guard against a Boreham Wood side who have caused them problems in the past.

*BS*Book your seat on the Supporters Club coach going to Dartford on Tuesday 28th January.

Adult Member £14 – Accompanied Child (U16) £5

Non-Member £19 – Accompanied Child (U16) £10

Departs Crabble @ 5:30pm*BF*

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 Bob on 07938 021916*BF*
(If possible in the evening, otherwise leave a message and he will get back to you.)

*BS*Bob 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 behaviour will be tolerated.

Bayliss 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 behaviour 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*Whites travel to Hertfordshire on Saturday to face Boreham Wood, and will be looking to carry on the momentum gained from their victory at Dorchester last weekend. A win will keep the side in the hunt for a playoff place.*BF*

A comprehensive 4-0 win away at Dorchester Town last Saturday maintained Dover Athletic’s fantastic away record this season – in the league, the side have won seven of their eleven matches on the road and their goals against tally of six is the lowest in any division from the Premier League down to the Ryman League.

Jeff Goulding’s debut hat-trick has given fresh impetus towards Chris Kinnear’s promotion charge, and the striker will be looking to add to his goal tally as his new side make the trip to Meadow Park to face a Boreham Wood side who have, so far, struggled to match their league form from last season.

Their 2012/13 campaign saw the side finish in a respectable 9th place, but The Wood currently find themselves down in 16th, just two points away from the relegation zone. Their poor form at home goes a long way to explaining this position, with just two wins picked up all season. Defeats at Meadow Park have been suffered to Hayes & Yeading, Eastleigh, Bath City, Sutton United and Concord Rangers.

Wood’s overall recent form has seen them win three of their last six games, but at home they have been victorious in just one of their last six matches. That came in their last game, where they defeated Dorchester Town 5-0.

Anthony Jeffrey, on-loan from Arsenal, was instrumental in this victory but this week announced he had signed for Wycombe Wanderers and the 19-year-old winger will be a big loss for Ian Allinson’s side. Matthew Ball and David Moli, on-loan from Stevenage and Liverpool, have also been recalled to their parent clubs.

One player who remains at the club on-loan is Austin Lipman, who netted against Dorchester, and the England youth striker is likely to be the main goal threat for Whites to deal with on Saturday. Lipman has four goals for the side this season, making him the club’s joint highest goalscorer now that Jeffrey, who had netted six times, has moved on.

Wood have today announced that Wycombe duo Lee Angol and Junior Morias have joined the club on loan. Angol is a winger who came through the ranks at Tottenham Hotspur, whilst Morias signed professional terms for Wycombe in July 2012. The pair spent time on-loan at Hendon last season.

Dover currently sit in 9th place in the Skrill South table, in the middle of a congested pack of sides – just four points separate Sutton United in 4th and Eastbourne Borough in 11th – meaning that all three points on Saturday is vital if the side want to remain serious contenders for a playoff place.

Similar to last Saturday, Whites will enter the game confident of picking up maximum points considering their fantastic away record in comparison with their opponents’ sub-par record at home, however matches between the two have historically been closely-fought. In six Conference South meetings, Dover have been victorious in two, with Boreham Wood winning on three occasions.

Last season’s clash at Meadow Park ended in a 1-1 stalemate, with Barry Cogan’s opening goal being cancelled out by a strike from striker Michael Thalassitis. Dover goalkeeper Mitch Walker said of the game: “We went there last season and drew 1-1 in what was a very close game. They’re not as high as they would’ve liked, but they’ve got quality in their side. They have signed a couple of guys on loan from Arsenal, who are obviously talented players, so we’ll need to be at our best once more.”

The old adage of not changing a winning side should ring true tomorrow, with the eleven that started the match against Dorchester expected to keep their places in the side. That should mean a place on the bench for winger Ricky Modeste, now match-fit, who is eager to break back into the starting line-up but will need to remain patient.

Boreham Wood have failed to beat a top-half side at home this season – they have drawn three and lost three against this calibre of opponent – and have also failed to keep a clean-sheet in these six matches. Away from home against sides in the bottom-half sides, Whites have won four out of five matches and conceded just one goal.

Dover enter the match as favourites but will need to stay on their guard against a Boreham Wood side who have caused them problems in the past.

*BS*Book your seat on the Supporters Club coach going to Dartford on Tuesday 28th January.

Adult Member £14 – Accompanied Child (U16) £5

Non-Member £19 – Accompanied Child (U16) £10

Departs Crabble @ 5:30pm*BF*

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 Bob on 07938 021916*BF*
(If possible in the evening, otherwise leave a message and he will get back to you.)

*BS*Bob 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 behaviour will be tolerated.

Bayliss 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 behaviour 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*Whites recorded a comfortable victory over Dorchester Town on Saturday, which lifted the side into seventh place in the Skrill South table – just two points from a playoff place.*BF*

Despite Town being rooted to the bottom of the league, goalkeeper Mitch Walker says that the game was approached in the same way as any other: “Sometimes, the matches against sides down the bottom are the toughest.

“You’re expected to go there and win comfortably, so if you slip up then questions are asked. Before the game, the gaffer told us about their recent form at home which has been good – they only lost 2-1 to Eastleigh, and before that they were unbeaten in three at home. It’s important to keep focus during these games as if you go into it expecting it to be easy, then more often than not it won’t be.”

Another clean sheet for Walker, his seventh in just eleven away matches, has gone a long way to establishing a unique record for the side. Whites’ six goals conceded away from home in the league is a lower tally than any club in the top seven tiers of English football – 232 clubs in total – and the stopper is determined for this to continue: “It’s a fantastic record to have, and one we need to keep on trying to hold. Of course, if we don’t get promoted at the end of the season it will effectively count for nothing but it should fill us with confidence.

“I think we should feel lucky to have such a strong defensive unit at the club. I always have confidence in those playing ahead of me in defence, and in our options on the bench too. There has been a bit of shuffling around in the side at times, but whatever back four or five we put out are more than capable of keeping a clean sheet.

“Now, we need to turn our home form around and if we can do that then we will finish in the playoffs. Our home form has baffled everyone, and truthfully we’ve been lucky that our away form has been so good. If it had only been average, we’d be a lot further down the table. We haven’t been anywhere near as consistent at home as we should have been, but that can still change.

“Realistically, we probably won’t finish in the top two but there are playoff spots to battle for and we need to be in them come the end of the season.”

Whites have a busy schedule in February, with eight league games due to be played. Despite this gruelling run of games, Walker is adamant that he would much rather be playing matches than not: “All of the side would prefer to have two or three games a week than be training. I like our training sessions but you always look forward to playing games, and I think we’re a fit enough side to cope with it.

“We are fortunate enough to have strong players on the bench in every match, too. I’m sure that everyone at the club will have a big part to play over the next few months. Our substitute bench on Saturday was great – I can’t think of any other sides in the league who can call on players as strong as the five we had on there.”

The club’s involvement in the FA Trophy came to an end ten days ago with a 3-2 defeat away at Eastleigh, despite being in a winning position with just ten minutes to go. Walker says: “It was a tough defeat to take, especially considering we were leading with not much time left. The Trophy run, as well as what we did in the FA Cup, was fantastic though and if you had offered me the last 16 of the Trophy and the second round of the Cup at the start of the season then I would have definitely taken that.

“I believe it’s been the club’s most successful campaign in the two competitions in the same season for quite a few years, and to play a part in that was great. We still have the Kent Senior Cup to go for, but the main focus now is definitely the league.”

Firepower was added to the squad last week in the shape of Jeff Goulding, who arrived after his release from Chelmsford City, and the striker netted a debut hat-trick to get his Dover career off to a fantastic start: “Jeff definitely adds a fresh attacking option for the side. Every attacking player at the club has their own abilities which they excel in, but Jeff gives us something different.

“He’s a very mobile guy and links up well with other players, so it’s now a job for the gaffer who find out who works best with who. If we can figure that out, then we will climb up the table very quickly.”

Walker was involved in an altercation with club captain Craig Stone during the victory at Dorchester, but is keen to point out that the reasons for this: “Yes, there were a few words said between us at the time – but 30 seconds later, it was all fine and forgotten about.

“Maybe I said things I shouldn’t have, but it all comes from my desire to win. If I feel that someone in the side isn’t doing what I would expect, I will tell them – and, if I’m doing something wrong I expect someone to tell me. Stoney and I are absolutely fine now and, as I say, it is just our passion to do well for the club coming through.”

Whites travel to Boreham Wood on Saturday and Walker is expecting a tough match: “We went there last season and drew 1-1 in what was a very close game. They’re not as high as they would’ve liked, but they’ve got quality in their side. They have signed a couple of guys on loan from Arsenal, who are obviously talented players, so we’ll need to be at our best once more.”

The trip to Hertfordshire kicks off a run of matches which is followed by clashes with Chelmsford City, Eastleigh, Weston-super-Mare and Maidenhead. Walker says: “We’ll go into every game looking for three points, and our aim is to not lose another game this season. There will be a few draws along the way but, starting with Saturday, maximum points are what we have to go for.

“A week is a long time in football and if you lose a game then it’s easy to dwell on that, and negativity can set in. We’ve not really experienced that, though – when we’ve lost games, we’ve stayed positive and tried to sort it out in the next match. At the end of February we could be comfortably in third place and be looking forward to the final two months of the season.”

*BS*Whites recorded a comfortable victory over Dorchester Town on Saturday, which lifted the side into seventh place in the Skrill South table – just two points from a playoff place.*BF*

Despite Town being rooted to the bottom of the league, goalkeeper Mitch Walker says that the game was approached in the same way as any other: “Sometimes, the matches against sides down the bottom are the toughest.

“You’re expected to go there and win comfortably, so if you slip up then questions are asked. Before the game, the gaffer told us about their recent form at home which has been good – they only lost 2-1 to Eastleigh, and before that they were unbeaten in three at home. It’s important to keep focus during these games as if you go into it expecting it to be easy, then more often than not it won’t be.”

Another clean sheet for Walker, his seventh in just eleven away matches, has gone a long way to establishing a unique record for the side. Whites’ six goals conceded away from home in the league is a lower tally than any club in the top seven tiers of English football – 232 clubs in total – and the stopper is determined for this to continue: “It’s a fantastic record to have, and one we need to keep on trying to hold. Of course, if we don’t get promoted at the end of the season it will effectively count for nothing but it should fill us with confidence.

“I think we should feel lucky to have such a strong defensive unit at the club. I always have confidence in those playing ahead of me in defence, and in our options on the bench too. There has been a bit of shuffling around in the side at times, but whatever back four or five we put out are more than capable of keeping a clean sheet.

“Now, we need to turn our home form around and if we can do that then we will finish in the playoffs. Our home form has baffled everyone, and truthfully we’ve been lucky that our away form has been so good. If it had only been average, we’d be a lot further down the table. We haven’t been anywhere near as consistent at home as we should have been, but that can still change.

“Realistically, we probably won’t finish in the top two but there are playoff spots to battle for and we need to be in them come the end of the season.”

Whites have a busy schedule in February, with eight league games due to be played. Despite this gruelling run of games, Walker is adamant that he would much rather be playing matches than not: “All of the side would prefer to have two or three games a week than be training. I like our training sessions but you always look forward to playing games, and I think we’re a fit enough side to cope with it.

“We are fortunate enough to have strong players on the bench in every match, too. I’m sure that everyone at the club will have a big part to play over the next few months. Our substitute bench on Saturday was great – I can’t think of any other sides in the league who can call on players as strong as the five we had on there.”

The club’s involvement in the FA Trophy came to an end ten days ago with a 3-2 defeat away at Eastleigh, despite being in a winning position with just ten minutes to go. Walker says: “It was a tough defeat to take, especially considering we were leading with not much time left. The Trophy run, as well as what we did in the FA Cup, was fantastic though and if you had offered me the last 16 of the Trophy and the second round of the Cup at the start of the season then I would have definitely taken that.

“I believe it’s been the club’s most successful campaign in the two competitions in the same season for quite a few years, and to play a part in that was great. We still have the Kent Senior Cup to go for, but the main focus now is definitely the league.”

Firepower was added to the squad last week in the shape of Jeff Goulding, who arrived after his release from Chelmsford City, and the striker netted a debut hat-trick to get his Dover career off to a fantastic start: “Jeff definitely adds a fresh attacking option for the side. Every attacking player at the club has their own abilities which they excel in, but Jeff gives us something different.

“He’s a very mobile guy and links up well with other players, so it’s now a job for the gaffer who find out who works best with who. If we can figure that out, then we will climb up the table very quickly.”

Walker was involved in an altercation with club captain Craig Stone during the victory at Dorchester, but is keen to point out that the reasons for this: “Yes, there were a few words said between us at the time – but 30 seconds later, it was all fine and forgotten about.

“Maybe I said things I shouldn’t have, but it all comes from my desire to win. If I feel that someone in the side isn’t doing what I would expect, I will tell them – and, if I’m doing something wrong I expect someone to tell me. Stoney and I are absolutely fine now and, as I say, it is just our passion to do well for the club coming through.”

Whites travel to Boreham Wood on Saturday and Walker is expecting a tough match: “We went there last season and drew 1-1 in what was a very close game. They’re not as high as they would’ve liked, but they’ve got quality in their side. They have signed a couple of guys on loan from Arsenal, who are obviously talented players, so we’ll need to be at our best once more.”

The trip to Hertfordshire kicks off a run of matches which is followed by clashes with Chelmsford City, Eastleigh, Weston-super-Mare and Maidenhead. Walker says: “We’ll go into every game looking for three points, and our aim is to not lose another game this season. There will be a few draws along the way but, starting with Saturday, maximum points are what we have to go for.

“A week is a long time in football and if you lose a game then it’s easy to dwell on that, and negativity can set in. We’ve not really experienced that, though – when we’ve lost games, we’ve stayed positive and tried to sort it out in the next match. At the end of February we could be comfortably in third place and be looking forward to the final two months of the season.”

*BS*The Press Association (PA), the UK’s leading multimedia news agency and digital content supplier, has been named the official and exclusive supplier of data for the Football Conference.*BF*

The agreement, which commences immediately, will run until the end of the 2015/16 season; and will see PA collect and deliver high level data from every Skrill Conference Premier game, including information on matches in the Skrill North and South divisions.

This partnership will enhance the Football Conference league’s data rights in the UK, ensuring that the provision of rich, consistent and accurate football data is swiftly available to the media sector via PA.

Margaret Hicks-Clarke, PA’s Head of Operations, says: “We have considerable experience both in the collection and commercial use of football data on behalf of rights holders and we look forward to a successful partnership with the Football Conference.

“Our partnership will further enhance the profile of the Football Conference within the media sector of grass roots football, while also delivering a high level data service to the market place through standalone statistics, plus PA’s industry leading graphics and datatorials.”

Brian Lee, Chairman at the Football Conference, says: “We are delighted to enter into this agreement with the Press Association – a renowned and well-respected supplier of sports data to media outlets throughout the country.

“This move will increase publicity and awareness of The Football Conference’s growing brand, while satisfying the appetite of sports fans to tap into match data on a regular basis. Our partnership has been cemented already through close cooperation to produce a first class web based app which is FREE to all football followers world-wide and will supplement our current exposure to an ever increasing fan base”.

*BS*The Football Conference app will be officially launched at 11am on Wednesday 29th January and will be available from a link on the Football Conference website: *Link1**BF*

*BS*The Press Association (PA), the UK’s leading multimedia news agency and digital content supplier, has been named the official and exclusive supplier of data for the Football Conference.*BF*

The agreement, which commences immediately, will run until the end of the 2015/16 season; and will see PA collect and deliver high level data from every Skrill Conference Premier game, including information on matches in the Skrill North and South divisions.

This partnership will enhance the Football Conference league’s data rights in the UK, ensuring that the provision of rich, consistent and accurate football data is swiftly available to the media sector via PA.

Margaret Hicks-Clarke, PA’s Head of Operations, says: “We have considerable experience both in the collection and commercial use of football data on behalf of rights holders and we look forward to a successful partnership with the Football Conference.

“Our partnership will further enhance the profile of the Football Conference within the media sector of grass roots football, while also delivering a high level data service to the market place through standalone statistics, plus PA’s industry leading graphics and datatorials.”

Brian Lee, Chairman at the Football Conference, says: “We are delighted to enter into this agreement with the Press Association – a renowned and well-respected supplier of sports data to media outlets throughout the country.

“This move will increase publicity and awareness of The Football Conference’s growing brand, while satisfying the appetite of sports fans to tap into match data on a regular basis. Our partnership has been cemented already through close cooperation to produce a first class web based app which is FREE to all football followers world-wide and will supplement our current exposure to an ever increasing fan base”.

*BS*The Football Conference app will be officially launched at 11am on Wednesday 29th January and will be available from a link on the Football Conference website: *Link1**BF*

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