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*BS*Dover Athletic has announced the new matchday prices and season tickets costs for this season. *BF*

Despite a tough trading year, caused mainly by disappointing attendances, the club wants to give supporters an opportunity to avoid the inevitable price rises next season.

Season tickets will include the option to sit at no extra cost; as well as saving on the purchase of a first team replica shirt, season ticket holders will pay just £30.

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While the club is aware that its supporters are effected by the current economic climate, it hopes fans understand the same issues affect the club.

*Q1*As such general admission prices, which despite ever increasing costs and inflation have not risen in 3 years, will rise slightly to:

*BS*Adults:*BF* £13
*BS*Over 60:*BF* £10
*BS*U18:*BF* £6
*BS*U11:*BF* FREE

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Season ticket prices purchased before 30th June:

*BS*Adult:*BF* £210
*BS*Over 60: *BF*£149
*BS*U18:*BF* £70

Season ticket prices will rise after 30th June to:

*BS*Adult:*BF* £265
*BS*Over 60:*BF* £204
*BS*U18:*BF* £120

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Chairman Jim Parmenter said: “We need to live within our means and unfortunately, due to lower than expected attendances last season, the board have had to take the difficult decision of increasing our prices slightly. We have done this in the best interests of the club and hope that supporters recognise that this is required to ensure their club continues to prosper.

“Any money the club makes is always ploughed back in to improving things both on and off the pitch. None of the board are paid or take money from the club and jobs around the club are undertaken by volunteers. Running a football club and associated infrastructure is, unfortunately, an expensive business.

“We hope that the frozen season ticket prices go some way to assisting fans.”

*BS*Dover Athletic has announced the new matchday prices and season tickets costs for this season. *BF*

Despite a tough trading year, caused mainly by disappointing attendances, the club wants to give supporters an opportunity to avoid the inevitable price rises next season.

Season tickets will include the option to sit at no extra cost; as well as saving on the purchase of a first team replica shirt, season ticket holders will pay just £30.

*Link2*

While the club is aware that its supporters are effected by the current economic climate, it hopes fans understand the same issues affect the club.

*Q1*As such general admission prices, which despite ever increasing costs and inflation have not risen in 3 years, will rise slightly to:

*BS*Adults:*BF* £13
*BS*Over 60:*BF* £10
*BS*U18:*BF* £6
*BS*U11:*BF* FREE

*Link1*

Season ticket prices purchased before 30th June:

*BS*Adult:*BF* £210
*BS*Over 60: *BF*£149
*BS*U18:*BF* £70

Season ticket prices will rise after 30th June to:

*BS*Adult:*BF* £265
*BS*Over 60:*BF* £204
*BS*U18:*BF* £120

*Link2*

Chairman Jim Parmenter said: “We need to live within our means and unfortunately, due to lower than expected attendances last season, the board have had to take the difficult decision of increasing our prices slightly. We have done this in the best interests of the club and hope that supporters recognise that this is required to ensure their club continues to prosper.

“Any money the club makes is always ploughed back in to improving things both on and off the pitch. None of the board are paid or take money from the club and jobs around the club are undertaken by volunteers. Running a football club and associated infrastructure is, unfortunately, an expensive business.

“We hope that the frozen season ticket prices go some way to assisting fans.”

*BS*Ian Simpemba has opted to join Eastbourne Borough after 18 months at Crabble.*BF*

The central defender joined Dover Athletic from Ebbsfleet United and prior to joining the Fleet in 2011, he played for clubs near his home in Sussex – Crawley, Lewes and Havant & Waterlooville.

Ian has now signed for Eastbourne Borough, a club located within a few miles of his home. They finished 12th in Blue Square Bet South last season.

Dover Athletic would like to thank Ian for his service and wish him all the best for the future.

*BS*Ian Simpemba has opted to join Eastbourne Borough after 18 months at Crabble.*BF*

The central defender joined Dover Athletic from Ebbsfleet United and prior to joining the Fleet in 2011, he played for clubs near his home in Sussex – Crawley, Lewes and Havant & Waterlooville.

Ian has now signed for Eastbourne Borough, a club located within a few miles of his home. They finished 12th in Blue Square Bet South last season.

Dover Athletic would like to thank Ian for his service and wish him all the best for the future.

*BS*Chris Kinnear says he is keeping his options open when it comes to building a squad for next season but describes the type of players he will be looking to bring to Crabble.*BF*

Whites’ boss came agonisingly close to masterminding a sensational return to the Conference Premier at the first attempt, after returning to the club at the beginning of the year.

Despite the battling qualities his players showed in the play-off final at Salisbury, 30 minutes of extra time with 10 men was just a step too far for a team that gave everything on the day.

*BS*Chris on the play-off heartache and taking the positives from the final months of the season…*BF*

“I really thought we might do it but it was twice as difficult in extra time and being the away team made a massive difference. Everyone is still disappointed and why wouldn’t they be?

“It was a great experience and I have learnt a lot about the league. We were out of both cups and had lost nine league games when I first started and since then we have only lost one.”

*BS*On talking to players about their future and keeping fans updated with developments…*BF*

“I needed to let the dust settle first. Though I want to keep fans updated, I need to be fair to the players and look after them too. Some will stay and some will go, but I will not panic about anything as I have until mid-August to get the squad ready.”

*BS*So how does the boss go about adding fresh faces to his squad?*BF*

“I like to keep an open mind and don’t like to sign players early. There are a lot of players released from Football League clubs from June 1st. I already have had quite a few ringing me up wanting to play for Dover! Plus other players become available as trials don’t work out.

“Whoever comes in, I want them to want to play for Dover and why would you not want to? It’s a great club, where players get looked after in first class style.

“I like players that are young, ambitious, hungry and have a willingness to improve – like in my first spell here with the likes of Jason Bartlett, Mark Harrop, Russell Milton and Lennie Lee, who all cared about the club. I will also need some players with experience to help the younger players.”

*BS*Kinnear on the resources available for next season…*BF*

“It is a little less than last season but it is still decent and I have no complaints. Though our players will be on good pay, I don’t want anyone that just follows the money.

“When I first started managing, some players would just go between clubs like Dover, Folkestone and Margate because that’s where the money was. I wanted to get out of that and I still do it differently. I’m a good judge of character and used to talking to young people.”

*BS*Having already won league titles with Margate and Dover previously, the desire to win is clearly still evident, despite the stiff competition for promotion Whites will face:*BF*

“It’s going to be a lot tougher next season, a few players have already gone for big money and some clubs are going full-time. We might not be the richest but we have to be positive and go for it.

“We all care about the club and want to see it do well, in particular for the fans who have been magnificent. What other supporters would clap the team off after losing 5-0? That was the main reason we bounced back and went unbeaten again in the league. Players really appreciate it when fans are behind them.”

*BS*On players airing their opinions on social media…*BF*

“I don’t look at websites myself as it clouds judgement, but these are young lads and sometimes things are said in the heat of the moment to try and get their own way. If something is said in the dressing room, it is forgotten about quickly. The club has a strict social media policy.”

*BS*Chris Kinnear says he is keeping his options open when it comes to building a squad for next season but describes the type of players he will be looking to bring to Crabble.*BF*

Whites’ boss came agonisingly close to masterminding a sensational return to the Conference Premier at the first attempt, after returning to the club at the beginning of the year.

Despite the battling qualities his players showed in the play-off final at Salisbury, 30 minutes of extra time with 10 men was just a step too far for a team that gave everything on the day.

*BS*Chris on the play-off heartache and taking the positives from the final months of the season…*BF*

“I really thought we might do it but it was twice as difficult in extra time and being the away team made a massive difference. Everyone is still disappointed and why wouldn’t they be?

“It was a great experience and I have learnt a lot about the league. We were out of both cups and had lost nine league games when I first started and since then we have only lost one.”

*BS*On talking to players about their future and keeping fans updated with developments…*BF*

“I needed to let the dust settle first. Though I want to keep fans updated, I need to be fair to the players and look after them too. Some will stay and some will go, but I will not panic about anything as I have until mid-August to get the squad ready.”

*BS*So how does the boss go about adding fresh faces to his squad?*BF*

“I like to keep an open mind and don’t like to sign players early. There are a lot of players released from Football League clubs from June 1st. I already have had quite a few ringing me up wanting to play for Dover! Plus other players become available as trials don’t work out.

“Whoever comes in, I want them to want to play for Dover and why would you not want to? It’s a great club, where players get looked after in first class style.

“I like players that are young, ambitious, hungry and have a willingness to improve – like in my first spell here with the likes of Jason Bartlett, Mark Harrop, Russell Milton and Lennie Lee, who all cared about the club. I will also need some players with experience to help the younger players.”

*BS*Kinnear on the resources available for next season…*BF*

“It is a little less than last season but it is still decent and I have no complaints. Though our players will be on good pay, I don’t want anyone that just follows the money.

“When I first started managing, some players would just go between clubs like Dover, Folkestone and Margate because that’s where the money was. I wanted to get out of that and I still do it differently. I’m a good judge of character and used to talking to young people.”

*BS*Having already won league titles with Margate and Dover previously, the desire to win is clearly still evident, despite the stiff competition for promotion Whites will face:*BF*

“It’s going to be a lot tougher next season, a few players have already gone for big money and some clubs are going full-time. We might not be the richest but we have to be positive and go for it.

“We all care about the club and want to see it do well, in particular for the fans who have been magnificent. What other supporters would clap the team off after losing 5-0? That was the main reason we bounced back and went unbeaten again in the league. Players really appreciate it when fans are behind them.”

*BS*On players airing their opinions on social media…*BF*

“I don’t look at websites myself as it clouds judgement, but these are young lads and sometimes things are said in the heat of the moment to try and get their own way. If something is said in the dressing room, it is forgotten about quickly. The club has a strict social media policy.”

*BS*Dover Athletic Youth Section have formed a new Under-13 team for next season and have already played their first competitive matches.*BF*

New Youth Section Chairman Daren Smith reports on their first tournament:

“The team got off to a fantastic start when they took part in the prestigious Kent League 6 a side tournament at Corinthian.

“Playing teams that will be competing in the Kent League next season, Dover Athletic played some superb football in the group stages beating Chatham Town A 5-0, Holland & Blair A 1-0, Danson Sports 1-0, APM Holtwood A 3-0 and Bredhurst Juniors A 3-1.

“In the semi final they deservedly beat one of the other group winners Park Regis 3-1 before lining up against Welling United in the final. In the end the boys could do no more, losing 3-0 in a tight game to a very good team.

“The team really caught the eye not only for their kit (sponsored by S&P Brisley Accident Repair Centre) but also for their excellent attitude and fantastic style of football that saw them win many admirers.”

The team was made up of Ollie King, Lewis Thornby, Ollie Nedderman, Ryan Hanson, Ollie Joannides, Connor Lovell and Tommy Walmsley-Dance.

The Under-13s are still on the lookout for one to two talented players to strengthen the squad for next season, so if you are currently in Year 7 and want to be involved please call Simon Hanson on 07899 603301.

*BS*Dover Athletic Youth Section have formed a new Under-13 team for next season and have already played their first competitive matches.*BF*

New Youth Section Chairman Daren Smith reports on their first tournament:

“The team got off to a fantastic start when they took part in the prestigious Kent League 6 a side tournament at Corinthian.

“Playing teams that will be competing in the Kent League next season, Dover Athletic played some superb football in the group stages beating Chatham Town A 5-0, Holland & Blair A 1-0, Danson Sports 1-0, APM Holtwood A 3-0 and Bredhurst Juniors A 3-1.

“In the semi final they deservedly beat one of the other group winners Park Regis 3-1 before lining up against Welling United in the final. In the end the boys could do no more, losing 3-0 in a tight game to a very good team.

“The team really caught the eye not only for their kit (sponsored by S&P Brisley Accident Repair Centre) but also for their excellent attitude and fantastic style of football that saw them win many admirers.”

The team was made up of Ollie King, Lewis Thornby, Ollie Nedderman, Ryan Hanson, Ollie Joannides, Connor Lovell and Tommy Walmsley-Dance.

The Under-13s are still on the lookout for one to two talented players to strengthen the squad for next season, so if you are currently in Year 7 and want to be involved please call Simon Hanson on 07899 603301.