*BS*Nicky Forster has warned his team to expect a very tough match on Saturday, when Eastleigh visit Perrys Crabble.*BF*

The Spitfires have recently signed six players from higher divisions to build on a decent run of form in the league which has seen them lose only once (to Woking) in their last eight league games.

They suffered a poor start to the season, following a decision to invest in full-time young prospects to supplement older part-time players. They are now bolstering their squad following a cash injection.

Fozzy said: “I’m looking for us to gain a winning momentum. We’ve now got a big game against Eastleigh, who have started spending a lot of money to bring in a better calibre of player.”

The Spitfires’ recent signings include Graeme Montgomery, a left winger signed on a permanent basis from Aldershot following a successful loan spell. Montgomery has played against Dover before, as a young prospect at Wealdstone in Whites’ Ryman Premier winning season.

Another key signing is striker Damian Scannell from Dagenham and Redbridge, giving journeyman Jamie Slabber some much needed support up front. Also, defender Mitchell Nelson has signed from Bournemouth to partner captain Tom Jordan at the back.

The sudden nature of these new signings appears to stem from a new major sponsorship deal agreed in December. Other signings include left back Michael Green (Port Vale), plus midfielders Ali Fuseini (Lincoln City) and Scott Rogers (Newport County).

Meanwhile, Forster will look for a Dover performance to match that of last Monday’s at Eastbourne Borough. Despite missing out on the victory, the Dover boss was keen to stress the reasons for not winning were largely out of the hands of his players.

*Q1*He told the Dover Express: “We were bitterly disappointed to come away with a point after playing so well. We had the game cheated away from us with the first goal.

“The boys were magnificent and we dominated both halves. But for some miraculous saves from their keeper, we would have won it.”

*BS*DOVER ATHLETIC vs EASTLEIGH – SATURDAY 7 JANUARY*BF*
Blue Square Bet South, kick-off at 3.00pm

*BS*Nicky Forster has warned his team to expect a very tough match on Saturday, when Eastleigh visit Perrys Crabble.*BF*

The Spitfires have recently signed six players from higher divisions to build on a decent run of form in the league which has seen them lose only once (to Woking) in their last eight league games.

They suffered a poor start to the season, following a decision to invest in full-time young prospects to supplement older part-time players. They are now bolstering their squad following a cash injection.

Fozzy said: “I’m looking for us to gain a winning momentum. We’ve now got a big game against Eastleigh, who have started spending a lot of money to bring in a better calibre of player.”

The Spitfires’ recent signings include Graeme Montgomery, a left winger signed on a permanent basis from Aldershot following a successful loan spell. Montgomery has played against Dover before, as a young prospect at Wealdstone in Whites’ Ryman Premier winning season.

Another key signing is striker Damian Scannell from Dagenham and Redbridge, giving journeyman Jamie Slabber some much needed support up front. Also, defender Mitchell Nelson has signed from Bournemouth to partner captain Tom Jordan at the back.

The sudden nature of these new signings appears to stem from a new major sponsorship deal agreed in December. Other signings include left back Michael Green (Port Vale), plus midfielders Ali Fuseini (Lincoln City) and Scott Rogers (Newport County).

Meanwhile, Forster will look for a Dover performance to match that of last Monday’s at Eastbourne Borough. Despite missing out on the victory, the Dover boss was keen to stress the reasons for not winning were largely out of the hands of his players.

*Q1*He told the Dover Express: “We were bitterly disappointed to come away with a point after playing so well. We had the game cheated away from us with the first goal.

“The boys were magnificent and we dominated both halves. But for some miraculous saves from their keeper, we would have won it.”

*BS*DOVER ATHLETIC vs EASTLEIGH – SATURDAY 7 JANUARY*BF*
Blue Square Bet South, kick-off at 3.00pm

*BS*Dover Athletic 2 Histon 0
Mom- Luke Fewsdale
*IS*Goal scorers- Connor Coyne, Lloyd Harrington*IF**BF*

Dover travelled to Histon this week looking to bounce back from a poor result at AFC Sudbury last week. We arrived slightly later than usual due to traffic but the boys were focused and didn’t let this faze them.

A good start to the game see both teams using the ball well and the game was well balanced. One golden chance presented its self to Corey watts who managed to miss the target, when it looked easier to score. Later in the half a well worked free kick from the training ground gave Lloyd Harrington a chance to shoot only for his left footed strike to clip the post. The half ended 0-0 with Dover having the better chances.

The second half started with Histon trying to keep the ball, however terrific work rate and good team pressure meant Histon were doing it close to there own goal. As the game developed it was fair to say Histon had seen more of the ball however they were struggling to get any chances at the Dover goal.

Eventually Dover got hold of the ball and worked it well up to Connor Coyne, a spell of individual brilliance see him rifle a left footed shot past the despairing dive of Histon’s number 1 from 25 yards. Now Dover needed to focus and retain the ball, Histon were working the ball well but a great defensive performance from the team meant they struggled to get any clear opportunities at goal.

Late in the half a Dover were awarded a free kick in a dangerous area. Lloyd Harrington took the responsibility of working the Histon keeper. The keeper was rooted to the spot as his drive dropped into the bottom corner making it 2-0.

Dover finished the game 2-0 winners, a result that was thoroughly deserved.

A good team performance that will give us the confidence going into our next game at home to Woking.

*IS*Starting team- Charlie Evison, Scott Crane, Brett Jones, Lloyd Harrington, Louis Pout, Corey Watts, Joe Blyth, Tom Axford, Luke Fewsdale, Tom Loynes, and Connor Coyne. *IF*

*BS*Academy players Thomas Axford and Lloyd Harrington have been selected for the final 32 in the England school boy trials, we would like to wish them luck for this weekend.

Dover Athletic Academy are at Home to Woking Wednesday 7th December 14.00 kick off at the Crabble.*BF*

*BS*Dover Athletic 2 Histon 0
Mom- Luke Fewsdale
*IS*Goal scorers- Connor Coyne, Lloyd Harrington*IF**BF*

Dover travelled to Histon this week looking to bounce back from a poor result at AFC Sudbury last week. We arrived slightly later than usual due to traffic but the boys were focused and didn’t let this faze them.

A good start to the game see both teams using the ball well and the game was well balanced. One golden chance presented its self to Corey watts who managed to miss the target, when it looked easier to score. Later in the half a well worked free kick from the training ground gave Lloyd Harrington a chance to shoot only for his left footed strike to clip the post. The half ended 0-0 with Dover having the better chances.

The second half started with Histon trying to keep the ball, however terrific work rate and good team pressure meant Histon were doing it close to there own goal. As the game developed it was fair to say Histon had seen more of the ball however they were struggling to get any chances at the Dover goal.

Eventually Dover got hold of the ball and worked it well up to Connor Coyne, a spell of individual brilliance see him rifle a left footed shot past the despairing dive of Histon’s number 1 from 25 yards. Now Dover needed to focus and retain the ball, Histon were working the ball well but a great defensive performance from the team meant they struggled to get any clear opportunities at goal.

Late in the half a Dover were awarded a free kick in a dangerous area. Lloyd Harrington took the responsibility of working the Histon keeper. The keeper was rooted to the spot as his drive dropped into the bottom corner making it 2-0.

Dover finished the game 2-0 winners, a result that was thoroughly deserved.

A good team performance that will give us the confidence going into our next game at home to Woking.

*IS*Starting team- Charlie Evison, Scott Crane, Brett Jones, Lloyd Harrington, Louis Pout, Corey Watts, Joe Blyth, Tom Axford, Luke Fewsdale, Tom Loynes, and Connor Coyne. *IF*

*BS*Academy players Thomas Axford and Lloyd Harrington have been selected for the final 32 in the England school boy trials, we would like to wish them luck for this weekend.

Dover Athletic Academy are at Home to Woking Wednesday 7th December 14.00 kick off at the Crabble.*BF*

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