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*BS*Dover Athletic will host two League Two clubs in the next few days. Dagenham & Redbridge come to Crabble on Saturday and then Gillingham visit on Tuesday evening.*BF*

John Still’s Dagenham team will take on Nicky Forster’s revamped squad in our second home friendly of pre-season. Kick-off is at 3.00pm on Saturday.

Dagenham’s squad will include two Dover loanees from last season, striker Rob Edmans, who scored a hat-trick earlier this week, and winger Danny Green.

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*BS*Dover Athletic vs Gillingham – Tuesday 31 July at 7.45pm*BF*

On Tuesday Gillingham’s first team squad arrive for the first match between the sides since the club’s unforgettable FA Cup victory at Priestfield in 2010.

New boss Martin Allen is likely to include several former Dover players in his squad. Most notable will be the return of striker Adam Birchall, one year on from his transfer to Gillingham.

Everyone at Dover Athletic is delighted to see Adam back on the football pitch after a cruciate ligament injury just two weeks after the move ruled him out of action for 12 months.

The goalscoring hero of Whites’ unprecedented FA Cup run in 2010/11, Adam will always be remembered for THAT goal at Priestfield against his current employers and a double strike against Aldershot at Crabble to put Dover Athletic into the third round proper.

Adam recently told BBC Radio Kent: “It’s been really difficult and a massive test of my character and professionalism.

“I’ve put my head down and done everything I need to. The next stage is to get out there and do the business.”

Also returning will be right back Matt Fish, who spent four seasons at Crabble, playing a huge part in the club’s double promotion from the Ryman League and FA Cup success. Meanwhile, former goalkeeper Ross Flitney is currently injured so won’t play for Gills on Tuesday.

Former Dover and Gillingham boss Andy Hessenthaler remains at Priestfield as Director of Football after vacating the managerial role at the end of last season. While at Crabble he led the club to consecutive Ryman League championships in style and 2nd place in the club’s first Blue Square Bet South season.

We look forward to welcoming them all back to the club on Tuesday night and hope to see a big crowd at Crabble for this special pre-season friendly.

*BS*Dover Athletic will host two League Two clubs in the next few days. Dagenham & Redbridge come to Crabble on Saturday and then Gillingham visit on Tuesday evening.*BF*

John Still’s Dagenham team will take on Nicky Forster’s revamped squad in our second home friendly of pre-season. Kick-off is at 3.00pm on Saturday.

Dagenham’s squad will include two Dover loanees from last season, striker Rob Edmans, who scored a hat-trick earlier this week, and winger Danny Green.

*Link1*

*BS*Dover Athletic vs Gillingham – Tuesday 31 July at 7.45pm*BF*

On Tuesday Gillingham’s first team squad arrive for the first match between the sides since the club’s unforgettable FA Cup victory at Priestfield in 2010.

New boss Martin Allen is likely to include several former Dover players in his squad. Most notable will be the return of striker Adam Birchall, one year on from his transfer to Gillingham.

Everyone at Dover Athletic is delighted to see Adam back on the football pitch after a cruciate ligament injury just two weeks after the move ruled him out of action for 12 months.

The goalscoring hero of Whites’ unprecedented FA Cup run in 2010/11, Adam will always be remembered for THAT goal at Priestfield against his current employers and a double strike against Aldershot at Crabble to put Dover Athletic into the third round proper.

Adam recently told BBC Radio Kent: “It’s been really difficult and a massive test of my character and professionalism.

“I’ve put my head down and done everything I need to. The next stage is to get out there and do the business.”

Also returning will be right back Matt Fish, who spent four seasons at Crabble, playing a huge part in the club’s double promotion from the Ryman League and FA Cup success. Meanwhile, former goalkeeper Ross Flitney is currently injured so won’t play for Gills on Tuesday.

Former Dover and Gillingham boss Andy Hessenthaler remains at Priestfield as Director of Football after vacating the managerial role at the end of last season. While at Crabble he led the club to consecutive Ryman League championships in style and 2nd place in the club’s first Blue Square Bet South season.

We look forward to welcoming them all back to the club on Tuesday night and hope to see a big crowd at Crabble for this special pre-season friendly.

*BS*Dover Athletic have signed winger Jamie Smith after a successful trial. The 22 year-old has impressed Nicky Forster, who knows him from their days at Brighton & Hove Albion.*BF*

Jamie joins the club after leaving Leyton Orient at the end of last season. Prior to that he spent three years at Brighton, where he made 10 appearances for the first team.

The skilful Londoner has looked comfortable on both wings in the opening friendlies against Deal and Brighton, adding extra creativity to Forster’s revamped midfield.

Nicky said: “I know Jamie from our Brighton days and he has done well. Nobody is guaranteed a place in the team but he’ll strengthen us.”

The Dover boss now has a squad of 19 players, plus a group of talented Academy prospects who are taking their pre-season opportunity to shine.

Smith becomes the second winger to sign this summer after Ricky Modeste came in from Chelmsford City. There is a possibility of a third winger joining the club, as Whites’ boss expects to see a trialist in action at Lewes on Saturday.

Player profile coming soon.

*BS*Dover Athletic have signed winger Jamie Smith after a successful trial. The 22 year-old has impressed Nicky Forster, who knows him from their days at Brighton & Hove Albion.*BF*

Jamie joins the club after leaving Leyton Orient at the end of last season. Prior to that he spent three years at Brighton, where he made 10 appearances for the first team.

The skilful Londoner has looked comfortable on both wings in the opening friendlies against Deal and Brighton, adding extra creativity to Forster’s revamped midfield.

Nicky said: “I know Jamie from our Brighton days and he has done well. Nobody is guaranteed a place in the team but he’ll strengthen us.”

The Dover boss now has a squad of 19 players, plus a group of talented Academy prospects who are taking their pre-season opportunity to shine.

Smith becomes the second winger to sign this summer after Ricky Modeste came in from Chelmsford City. There is a possibility of a third winger joining the club, as Whites’ boss expects to see a trialist in action at Lewes on Saturday.

Player profile coming soon.

*BS*Please send off your application now to claim the early-bird discount for 2012-13 season tickets, which include £10 off a pre-ordered replica shirt and two free match tickets for friends.*BF*

The club froze both its early-bird discount and late purchase season ticket prices at last years rates, and have also introduced FREE entry for under-11s next season.

Moreover, all season tickets cover both standing and seating at Crabble, adding extra value to your ticket. Plus, the club has introduced an under 18’s season ticket.

*BS*Before June 30th 2012 Season Tickets are priced at: *BF*

Adults: £210
Over 60’s: £149
Under 18s: £70

*BS*After June 30th 2012 Season Tickets will be priced at: *BF*

Adults: £240
Over 60’s: £179
Under 18s: £95

*BS*Season Ticket holders will also benefit from:*BF*

+ £10 off a pre-ordered replica shirt.
+ 2 free tickets to bring a friend to a home league game of your choice (worth up to £24).
+ Access to all home pre-season games included.
+ First option on Cup tickets.
+ Entry into prize draw for a signed replica shirt.

*Link1*

Any football fan given half the chance will always try and ‘big up’ their team to anyone who cares to listen.

But one of Dover’s fans recently had a slightly more influential audience than most.

However, those listening on this occasion are more used to watching the action at the Despatch Box rather than the penalty box.

MP for Dover and Deal Charlie Elphicke praised the club’s community efforts during a recent House of Commons debate on the Finance Bill and next years Champions League Final which had led onto the topic of funding for local sport.

Mr Elphicke described himself as a ‘passionate and strong’ Dover Athletic supporter and added that local clubs like Dover “Are part of the cement that holds together all our communities. They should be celebrated just as much, if not more, than all the big-money clubs”.

Speaking after the session in the Commons Charlie stood by his comments, “DAFC plays a really important role in our community in bringing people together and helping to give Dover a great sense of community spirit. Watching Dover play is a great way to spend a Saturday and I hope to be able to spend more time at Crabble next season”.

It’s definitely fair to say that his comments aren’t unfounded as the team has always endeavoured to give something back to the Dover area.

Last season the club donated a total of £2000 to local charities ‘The Pilgrim’s Hospice’ and ‘The Demelza Hospice Care for Children’ whilst spearheading a number of other community projects in and around the town.

The Dover Athletic Football Academy has also gone from strength to strength through the years providing top class training for local young players. The quality of the Academy has been all too evident with Sean Raggett, Tom Axford and Lloyd Harrington all progressing to the senior side, with the icing on the cake coming when both Axford and Harrington gained international experience representing the England Schoolboys team.

But the Academy news doesn’t finish there; the next few weeks will see the completion of the highly anticipated 3G all weather pitch at Abbey School. The development of the facility has been supported by Dover Atheltic, who will use it as their primary training venue – the pitch will also be made available for use by the community.

The Whites are also not afraid to try out new ways to involve the community in far more frontline positions. On the 1st July Crabble will open its gates for a special trial as local players are given the opportunity to try and secure a place in the Dover squad for the coming season. The unprecedented session is aimed at giving those players in the area that haven’t been able previously attract the attention of the club a chance to showcase their skills.

But it’s not just MPs that have championed Dover Athletic, other local leaders have also stepped forward to reiterate Charlie’s claims.

Mayor of Dover, Cllr Anne Smith, believes that the club helps give the local community a sense of identity. She said “The great thing about Dover Athletic is that you get people from all parts of the area involved”.

The Mayor whose family has a long association with local sport in the town also acknowledged the hard work of Dover’s various youth teams, stating “I’m all for anything the gets young people involved in sport”.

#togetherwearedoverathletic

*BS*Please send off your application now to claim the early-bird discount for 2012-13 season tickets, which include £10 off a pre-ordered replica shirt and two free match tickets for friends.*BF*

The club froze both its early-bird discount and late purchase season ticket prices at last years rates, and have also introduced FREE entry for under-11s next season.

Moreover, all season tickets cover both standing and seating at Crabble, adding extra value to your ticket. Plus, the club has introduced an under 18’s season ticket.

*BS*Before June 30th 2012 Season Tickets are priced at: *BF*

Adults: £210
Over 60’s: £149
Under 18s: £70

*BS*After June 30th 2012 Season Tickets will be priced at: *BF*

Adults: £240
Over 60’s: £179
Under 18s: £95

*BS*Season Ticket holders will also benefit from:*BF*

+ £10 off a pre-ordered replica shirt.
+ 2 free tickets to bring a friend to a home league game of your choice (worth up to £24).
+ Access to all home pre-season games included.
+ First option on Cup tickets.
+ Entry into prize draw for a signed replica shirt.

*Link1*

Any football fan given half the chance will always try and ‘big up’ their team to anyone who cares to listen.

But one of Dover’s fans recently had a slightly more influential audience than most.

However, those listening on this occasion are more used to watching the action at the Despatch Box rather than the penalty box.

MP for Dover and Deal Charlie Elphicke praised the club’s community efforts during a recent House of Commons debate on the Finance Bill and next years Champions League Final which had led onto the topic of funding for local sport.

Mr Elphicke described himself as a ‘passionate and strong’ Dover Athletic supporter and added that local clubs like Dover “Are part of the cement that holds together all our communities. They should be celebrated just as much, if not more, than all the big-money clubs”.

Speaking after the session in the Commons Charlie stood by his comments, “DAFC plays a really important role in our community in bringing people together and helping to give Dover a great sense of community spirit. Watching Dover play is a great way to spend a Saturday and I hope to be able to spend more time at Crabble next season”.

It’s definitely fair to say that his comments aren’t unfounded as the team has always endeavoured to give something back to the Dover area.

Last season the club donated a total of £2000 to local charities ‘The Pilgrim’s Hospice’ and ‘The Demelza Hospice Care for Children’ whilst spearheading a number of other community projects in and around the town.

The Dover Athletic Football Academy has also gone from strength to strength through the years providing top class training for local young players. The quality of the Academy has been all too evident with Sean Raggett, Tom Axford and Lloyd Harrington all progressing to the senior side, with the icing on the cake coming when both Axford and Harrington gained international experience representing the England Schoolboys team.

But the Academy news doesn’t finish there; the next few weeks will see the completion of the highly anticipated 3G all weather pitch at Abbey School. The development of the facility has been supported by Dover Atheltic, who will use it as their primary training venue – the pitch will also be made available for use by the community.

The Whites are also not afraid to try out new ways to involve the community in far more frontline positions. On the 1st July Crabble will open its gates for a special trial as local players are given the opportunity to try and secure a place in the Dover squad for the coming season. The unprecedented session is aimed at giving those players in the area that haven’t been able previously attract the attention of the club a chance to showcase their skills.

But it’s not just MPs that have championed Dover Athletic, other local leaders have also stepped forward to reiterate Charlie’s claims.

Mayor of Dover, Cllr Anne Smith, believes that the club helps give the local community a sense of identity. She said “The great thing about Dover Athletic is that you get people from all parts of the area involved”.

The Mayor whose family has a long association with local sport in the town also acknowledged the hard work of Dover’s various youth teams, stating “I’m all for anything the gets young people involved in sport”.

#togetherwearedoverathletic