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*BS*Two goals in five minutes by James Walker in a 4-1 win at Maidenhead on Tuesday sent Dover up two places to 5th.*BF*

Donovan Simmonds, pictured left scoring the opening goal after Agustin Battipiedi’s long range strike had come back off the bar, set-up Walker’s second goal.

Substitute Harry Baker netted the fourth with the last kick of the game. Baker made an impact from the bench after George Purcell was taken ill midway through the first half.

The scoreline perhaps slightly flattered Dover in the end after Maidenhead put on a lot of pressure in the early stages of the second half, but Whites were the more consistent side throughout the game and were rewarded late in the second half.

Match reporter Kevin Harris, who also provided the updates for Tuesday’s MatchdayLive service (followed by more than 1200 people on doverathletic.com), says in his write-up of the game:

“After a fairly even first half, Dover took the lead in injury time through Donovan Simmonds’ tap-in. Maidenhead put the Whites under pressure at the start of the second half, and Ashan Holgate levelled the scores. However, a brace from James Walker turned the game back in Dover’s favour, and the gloss was put on a fine performance when Harry Baker netted the fourth.

“In the single minute of first half injury time, Whites took the lead. Agustin Battipiedi unleashed a fierce drive from 25-yards out, which hit the underside of the bar and bounced out. Thankfully though, Donovan Simmonds was on hand to tap the rebound into the net, to the delight of the travelling Whites fans.

*Lpic1*”With 74 minutes on the clock, Whites re-took the lead. Walker burst into the corner of the area, where he had his legs taken away by Martel Powell. Whilst the referee dealt with the limited protests, keeper Sam Beasant disgracefully kicked at the penalty spot turf to try to make it harder for the kicker. Thankfully Dave Beasant’s son received his comeuppance when Walker coolly slotted the ball past him.”

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*BS*Two goals in five minutes by James Walker in a 4-1 win at Maidenhead on Tuesday sent Dover up two places to 5th.*BF*

Donovan Simmonds, pictured left scoring the opening goal after Agustin Battipiedi’s long range strike had come back off the bar, set-up Walker’s second goal.

Substitute Harry Baker netted the fourth with the last kick of the game. Baker made an impact from the bench after George Purcell was taken ill midway through the first half.

The scoreline perhaps slightly flattered Dover in the end after Maidenhead put on a lot of pressure in the early stages of the second half, but Whites were the more consistent side throughout the game and were rewarded late in the second half.

Match reporter Kevin Harris, who also provided the updates for Tuesday’s MatchdayLive service (followed by more than 1200 people on doverathletic.com), says in his write-up of the game:

“After a fairly even first half, Dover took the lead in injury time through Donovan Simmonds’ tap-in. Maidenhead put the Whites under pressure at the start of the second half, and Ashan Holgate levelled the scores. However, a brace from James Walker turned the game back in Dover’s favour, and the gloss was put on a fine performance when Harry Baker netted the fourth.

“In the single minute of first half injury time, Whites took the lead. Agustin Battipiedi unleashed a fierce drive from 25-yards out, which hit the underside of the bar and bounced out. Thankfully though, Donovan Simmonds was on hand to tap the rebound into the net, to the delight of the travelling Whites fans.

*Lpic1*”With 74 minutes on the clock, Whites re-took the lead. Walker burst into the corner of the area, where he had his legs taken away by Martel Powell. Whilst the referee dealt with the limited protests, keeper Sam Beasant disgracefully kicked at the penalty spot turf to try to make it harder for the kicker. Thankfully Dave Beasant’s son received his comeuppance when Walker coolly slotted the ball past him.”

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*BS*Legendary striker David Leworthy has been voted as Dover Athletic’s best ever player in an online poll by supporters.*BF*

David lit up Crabble in the mid 1990s and remains our record fee signing, having joined the club from Farnborough for £50,000.

There was little doubt about the outcome, such is the esteem that Leworthy is held in by Dover supporters who had the privilege of watching him play. However, last season’s record-breaking goalscorer and FA Cup hero Adam Birchall ran the great man very close, finishing just 23 points behind in second place.

*BS*Leworthy scoring twice on his debut at Crabble:*BF*
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Club photographer Simon Harris contacted the winner to pass on the result and soon received a reply from the man who also scored goals for Tottenham, Oxford, Reading, Farnborough and Kingstonian, amongst others in an outstanding playing career.

*BS*David said:*BF* “I am very honoured to have won this award, especially with all the great players that have played for DAFC over the years.

“I will definitely come down to a game soon as I get a chance, I think I owe it to all at the club for voting for me and you also know how fond of the club I am. Thank you to all concerned.”

*Lpic1*The vote was organised by supporter Callum Snell on the unofficial fans forum, where there is a 23 page thread dedicated to the “Top 100 DAFC Players”: *Link1*

The thread includes comments from former players, including Tim Dixon and Tony MacDonald, who were voted 6th and 37th respectively.

Of the current squad, Mikhael Jaimez-Ruiz came out top in joint 45th alongside former boss Andy Hessenthaler. Olly Schulz and Tom Wynter came joint 47th.

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*BS*Legendary striker David Leworthy has been voted as Dover Athletic’s best ever player in an online poll by supporters.*BF*

David lit up Crabble in the mid 1990s and remains our record fee signing, having joined the club from Farnborough for £50,000.

There was little doubt about the outcome, such is the esteem that Leworthy is held in by Dover supporters who had the privilege of watching him play. However, last season’s record-breaking goalscorer and FA Cup hero Adam Birchall ran the great man very close, finishing just 23 points behind in second place.

*BS*Leworthy scoring twice on his debut at Crabble:*BF*
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Club photographer Simon Harris contacted the winner to pass on the result and soon received a reply from the man who also scored goals for Tottenham, Oxford, Reading, Farnborough and Kingstonian, amongst others in an outstanding playing career.

*BS*David said:*BF* “I am very honoured to have won this award, especially with all the great players that have played for DAFC over the years.

“I will definitely come down to a game soon as I get a chance, I think I owe it to all at the club for voting for me and you also know how fond of the club I am. Thank you to all concerned.”

*Lpic1*The vote was organised by supporter Callum Snell on the unofficial fans forum, where there is a 23 page thread dedicated to the “Top 100 DAFC Players”: *Link1*

The thread includes comments from former players, including Tim Dixon and Tony MacDonald, who were voted 6th and 37th respectively.

Of the current squad, Mikhael Jaimez-Ruiz came out top in joint 45th alongside former boss Andy Hessenthaler. Olly Schulz and Tom Wynter came joint 47th.

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*BS*Director Roger Knight thanks the volunteers who helped make Friday’s fireworks event a resounding success:*BF*

“I would like to thank all the volunteers who helped out with Friday’s fireworks night. It does make it all worthwhile when you have such a dedicated group of people who quite clearly love this football club.

“The fireworks were brilliant and we had a great crowd on a nice evening. I must also thank TubeSnake for superb entertainment. All in all a great night.”