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STRIKER – DID YOU HIT THE NET

Latest Striker Lottery results for Wednesday 19th April

Congratulations to all the winners and better luck next time if your name wasn’t drawn out. It could well be your time next week.

For anyone who doesn’t know how the Striker Lottery works well let me explain if for you. Each week, so long as you have paid your £1 weekly subscription, your number will be entered into a draw. If your number is drawn, congratulations – you’re a winner! It’s as simple as that. The draw is held every Wednesday. Keep an eye on the website and social media pages for full details. Who knows, your number could scoop the £1,000 top prize.

Please note that only paid-for tickets are entered in the draw. For your convenience, your membership fee can be collected from you, or you can pay at the Club Office or, to save time, you can pay monthly or quarterly by standing order.

Contact [email protected] to register your interest and good luck.

CONCORD RANGERS 1 DOVER ATHLETIC 0

Dover fall to Concord sucker punch.

It was a half that started so brightly for the visitors. Dover dominated the early parts and looked the more likely to open the scoring, notably through Jordan Higgs.

The Whites midfielder fired a low effort into the hands of Beeney on 13 minutes and 10 minutes later fired a volley over the crossbar from a quick free-kick whipped in by Myles Judd.

In the 26th minute, Dover looked like they had made the breakthrough when a free-kick taken short by Martin was curled towards the back post by Wanadio, only for Beeney to get a fingertip to the ball. It was a fantastic save by the home stopper.

Jordan Higgs then had a further two chances, glancing a header over then firing the ball over via a deflection, but all of a sudden you’re starting to think it’s going to be one of those nights.

The home side grew into the game inside the last five minutes of the half and on the stroke of half-time as the referee signalled one additional minute, Nelson, a freezing cold bystander, was picking the ball of out of his net.

Concord broke down their left hand side, delivered a lovely cross to Manor who unmarked, headed the cross back where it had come from and the hosts lead at the interval.

The second half mirrored the first with Dover sweeping forward, pinning back Concord who were quite frankly just looking to get out of their own half at times. The Whites huffed and puffed but the impressive Beeney was equal to everything that was thrown at him.

Andi Janjeva looked to take matters into his own hands midway through the second period when he picked up the ball on the half way line, strode forward about ten yards and unleashed a fizzing drive that went narrowly past the post. It was Janjeva again moments later, this time from a corner which was nodded down into the path of the young centre back, who drove his shot back with pace but Beeney was not to be beaten, tipping it around the post.

The Story of Dover’s night

The home side rallied in the final moments with Dover pushing to get an equaliser and began to find gaps in the Whites back line but the referee blew for full time and it was another body blow and just one of them nights. Teams below Dover need to win all their games to ensure a squeaky bum time end of the season but we still have our fate in our own hands as we head to Farnborough this Saturday.

COYW.

Dover Athletic: Nelson, Judd, Paxman, Sterling, Janjeva, Higgs, Oliver, Martin, Wanadio, Baptiste, Carney

Subs: Wilkinson, Nikaj, Brundle, Boateng, Pierrick

Concord Rangers: Beeney, Popo, Thomas, Pollock, Beckett, Monville, Hernandez, Kyei, Steward, Hudson, Manor

Subs: Ramsay, Bettamer, Munns, Day, Modeste

Attendance: Unknown – no announcement

UP NEXT – CONCORD RANGERS

The Whites head to Essex in search of a vital win.

Mitch Brundle and his players will be looking to secure another season in the Vanarama National South tomorrow night as the Whites head to Essex to face Concord Rangers. The bottom club will also be desperate for the points in a bid to commit the great escape, hopefully not at the expense of ourselves. It was a tough day last time out so the players will need to erase that fixture from the memory banks in a bid to get three points on the road.

Concord were impressive during their 3-0 victory over us back in October but their season has since taken a downward spiral, something that we look to take full advantage of at the business end of the campaign. With only three more games remaining, an eight point gap looks like it could be enough but you cannot be too sure.

Form Guide:

Information taken from Flashscores.co.uk

Head to Head: It’s even steven over the last four matches with both sides winning twice. Concord won with ease the last time the two sides met but haven’t managed to keep up that momentum.

TICKET INFORMATION: 

Ticket type Price
Adult £16.50
Concession * £11
Her Game Too *** £11
Next-Gen (18-21) £8
Junior (U18s) £6
Junior (U12s) ** FREE
Family ticket *** £18/£30

Under 12 tickets are only free of charge when purchased with an over 18 ticket – otherwise under 18 prices will apply.

We hope to see as many of you there as possible. COYW.

 

DOVER ATHLETIC 1 OXFORD CITY 5

City slickers in the Dover sun.

It was a tough day at the office for Mitch Brundle and his charges despite starting the game on the front foot. The hosts took an early lead through Josh Ajayi who’s neat finish rounded off a quick break. Alfie Paxman drove the ball at Chris Haigh in the Oxford City goal who parried the ball back into the path of Ajayi to give Dover the lead.

It was a false dawn for the Whites as moments later, Zak McEachran came close with a shot that flashed just wide of Stuart Nelson’s post. The away side had the wind in their sails and in the 18th minute, equalised from a corner when Humphrey Ewers waltzed into the box, controlled the ball and fired past the Dover stopper.

Just after the half hour mark and the visitors were in front. The ball played into Ajayi deep into the Oxford half didn’t stick and just three passes later, Nelson was again picking the ball out of his net. It was a clinical counter that winded the Whites who looked punch drunk going into the break.

It was a knock-out blow that had the Whites reeling as just 60 seconds after the restart, Dover had a mountain to climb when the impressive McEachran made it 3-1. By this time it all started to unravel for the home side. Oxford played some decent stuff, which shows their league placing is on merit.

It wasn’t all doom and gloom for Dover who could of closed the gap but George Nikaj, who was put through on goal, could only fire wide. Moments later, Luke Wanadio turned his marker inside out as he twisted one way and then the other, only to fire across goal and out for a goal kick.

On the 70th minute mark, the Gaffer stripped off his training top and entered the fray in the hope of inspiring a resurgence. Instead the Whites defence was breached again when Oxford substitute Lolos fired home with Dover unable to clear their lines defending a corner.

It got even worse as the game as a contest was all but over when Stuart Nelson brought down an Oxford forward in the box. Lolos placed the ball on the spot and sent Nelson the wrong way. Oxford enjoyed their trip to the south coast whereas it was back to the drawing board for the boss with a massive game now on Tuesday night at Concord Rangers.

As ever we hope to see as many of you there to give the lads a push.

COYW.

Dover Athletic: Nelson, Boateng, Paxman, Moses, Janjeva, Higgs, Martin, Oliver, Wanadio, Pierrick, Ajayi

Subs: Baptiste, Brundle, Nikaj, Carney, Sterling

Oxford City: Haig, Miccio, Ashby, Burley, Coyle, Fleet, McEachran, Sanderson, Williams Bushell, Humphrey Ewers

Subs: Davies, Laciofano, Lolos, Harrison, Wilson

Attendance: 672

UP NEXT – OXFORD CITY

Oxford City head to Crabble.

The Whites face the Hoops in our penultimate home match of the 2022/23 campaign, looking to avenge the 3-1 defeat earlier on in the season. City will be looking to cement a place in the play-off spots with Ebbsfleet already guaranteed one promotion place following their league title claim from last weekend.

Mitch Brundle’s side will be looking to keep one step ahead of the relegation rivals, something the boss has been keen to speak about on numerous occasions. ‘I won’t really be happy until i see four teams with R next to their name so we will keep going,’ said the Gaffer.

Tyrone Sterling completed his ban so is now available for selection which could give the boss a selection dilemma with a fully fit squad at his disposal. Speaking to Kent Online Sport, Brundle said ‘That’s the best thing at the minute because it’s getting towards the end of the season and everyone is fit. Everyone’s trying to fight for their contracts for next year. We’ve had a full-strength squad.’

Opposition boss Ross Jenkins has placed the emphasis on remembering the performance last time out against the Whites. Speaking to his clubs website he said ‘It’s important we replicate our performance in the reverse fixture at their place. It’s a long journey but we’ve got to get on with it and we’ll prepare as normal and get ready for a good game of football. There’s no fear on their behalf. However, it’s important that we don’t focus on that. They’ll do what they can do and we’ll try and do what we’re best at and what we’ve been doing all season and try and get a result there.’

Oxford City Form Guide:

Head to Head: 

The two sides have met twice in the last ten years with both claiming a win each. Dover advanced to the next round of the FA Cup back in 2013 courtesy of a 3-0 win here at Crabble. The Hoops won more recently, at the start of this campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for this game can be purchased at the turnstile only.

Prices are as follows:

Adults – £16

Over 60 – £14

Under 18 – £8

Under 11s continue to be free with paying adult

We hope to see as many of you there as possible. COYW.

 

 

 

OLIVER IS ANDI AFTER EASTER FOOTBALL – MANAGER REACTION

The Gaffer has his thoughts on the Bank Holiday results.

The Whites ended the Bank Holiday weekend with only one point to show for their efforts following a draw against Welling United and a defeat to play-off chasing Dartford on Easter Monday. It was a special goal that nicked the win for the Darts with Lee Allen curling in a long range effort to break Dover’s resolve when it looked like another battling performance on the road.

Speaking to Kent Online Sport Mitch Brundle was quick to point out how pleased he was with the youngsters stepping in over the busy Easter period. ‘We’ve asked some of the other boys to step up. We scored three goals against Braintree and Friday was another game where we could have got another couple of goals, but fair play to Welling. That point, at the end of the day, was another point in the right direction.’

It’s not a secret that club has found it tough to score goals this season but the manager is looking at strengthening in that area over the summer. ‘That’s correct,’ he noted. ‘We’ve known that for a long time and we haven’t been able to get another one in.’

New signing Andi Janjeva and academy player Freddie Oliver have impressed the boss with their recent displays. ‘Andi’s done fantastically since he came in. Freddie is starting to find his feet and he’s getting fitter, which is even better for him performance-wise. He sits in front of that back-four fantastically. He just allows people to be free and more attacking. He’s reliable. He sits in front and doesn’t go wandering so that allows you to have Higgsy more advanced and Marts more advanced. He screens the back four, so they’re not so isolated.

It’s something that we hadn’t had, really, and allows us to free the more technically skilful players. He’s done fantastically well. Hopefully, he can carry it on.’

The Whites entertain high flying Oxford City at Crabble on Saturday, we hope to see you there.

COYW

 

 

OXFORD CITY – VIP STYLE

Fancy watching the Whites take on Oxford City in style? Of course you do.

This Saturday we host Oxford City in the Vanarama National South. Mitch Brundle and the boys will be looking to put on a show and where else would you rather watch it than here with us.

Watch the game from the best seats in the house and let our match day hospitality provide the ultimate way to spend your time with us.

The package includes:

  • Butler hosted lounge with large TVs and a projector showing the game

  • A three-course meal served at your table

  • Reserved undercover premium padded seating

  • Complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water, plus a dedicated paid bar before and after the match

  • Complimentary match day team sheet

The very special experience costs £28 per person and is available for individual and group bookings, or as a gift voucher.

Please note that this price does NOT include entry for non-season ticket holders who do attend, and they will still need to pay at the turnstile on the day.

On the menu for the game will be :

  • Leek & Potato Soup
  • Roast Beef, Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Veg & Gravy
  • Cheesecake

Arrival at the ground should be at 1pm and food will be served at 1.30pm.

There are only 64 spaces available, so all tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.

The dress code is smart casual.

To buy your VIP ticket please email [email protected] or call the office on 01304 822373

STRIKER – DID YOU HIT THE NET?

Latest Striker Lottery results for Wednesday 12th April

Congratulations to all the winners and better luck next time if your name wasn’t drawn out. It could well be your time next week.

For anyone who doesn’t know how the Striker Lottery works well let me explain if for you. Each week, so long as you have paid your £1 weekly subscription, your number will be entered into a draw. If your number is drawn, congratulations – you’re a winner! It’s as simple as that. The draw is held every Wednesday. Keep an eye on the website and social media pages for full details. Who knows, your number could scoop the £1,000 top prize.

Please note that only paid-for tickets are entered in the draw. For your convenience, your membership fee can be collected from you, or you can pay at the Club Office or, to save time, you can pay monthly or quarterly by standing order.

Contact [email protected] to register your interest and good luck.

DARTFORD 2 DOVER ATHLETIC 1

Dover dealt a Bank Holiday blow. 

It wasn’t the ideal start for the Whites as after just four minutes, Harvey Bradbury fired the hosts into the lead with Dover unable to clear their lines.

Despite the early setback, the visitors grew into the game with some neat and tidy possession and could have scored when Jordan Higgs fired his shot against a defender on the goal line after good work by Pierrick down the left hand side.

Dartford had the ball in the net again in the 18th minute when Nelson spilled a long range effort and a Darts forward tucked away the rebound but the linesman’s flag cut short any celebrations. Moments later and Joshua Ajayi spun his man but could only send his volleyed effort into the away fans behind the goal.

In the 28th minute, Lee Martin looked to have been fouled in the box but the referee was having none of it and awarded the Whites a corner. The ball was swung in and Jordan Higgs planted a bullet header into the Dartford goal.

Once Dover had equalised the game seemed to become a scrappy affair, with both sides trying to get hold of the ball.

In the second half Dover pressed forward early on but it was the hosts who took the lead when Luke Allen curled in a 20 yarder. It looked like a foul on Jordan Higgs in the build up but the referee opted to play on. It was costly for the Whites as seconds later the ball was in the net.

Luke Wanadio sent a cross come shot sailing over the crossbar but it wasn’t to be in the second period with the Whites beginning to look tired.

Defeat in Dartford is not going to define this season. We now look ahead to a home game against Oxford City.

COYW.

Dover Athletic: Nelson, Judd, Paxman, Goodman, Janjeva, Higgs, Oliver, Martin, Wanadio, Pierrick, Ajayi

Subs: Moses, Baptiste, Boateng, Nikaj, Carney

Dartford: Wynter, Chin, Essam, Bonner, Coulson, Statham, Smith, Fonkeu, Bradbury, Dudzinski, Meade

Subs: Allen, Murtagh, Dunn, Oduadu, Napa

Attendance: 1246

UP NEXT – DARTFORD

We head to Princes Park for a dose of Easter football. 

The Whites kicked off the Bank Holiday Easter weekend with a 0-0 stalemate at home to Welling United yesterday. It was a performance that summed our campaign up so far with us having dominated the ball but yet couldn’t put it in the onion bag. Welling hardly posed any real threat and looked content to play for a point but it could have been more had the referee spotted a potential penalty for Welling for a handball incident that eventually saw Wings Gaffer Warren Feeney sent off.

Dover manager Mitch Brundle was left frustrated by lack of three points but there were positives to take from the game. ‘I’m starting to sound like a broken record,’ said the Gaffer after the match. ‘We had some good moments but lacked the threat in the final third but that has been our season really. I was pleased with the defensive side of things as we never really looked like conceding. It’s another point and a clean sheet so we can take that away with us.’

The Whites dominated the first half, forcing Kai McKenzie into a handful of decent sides but were unable to bypass the Welling stopper. That game is now in the history books and with the Easter weekend raining fixtures on us, we move quickly onto Monday and a trip to North Kent. With Ebbslfeet wrapping up the title yesterday, Dartford now have the lottery of the play-offs to contend with if they want to advance back into the National League.

Dover will be looking to avenge a 3-1 hammering at Crabble earlier in the season but the form over the last five fixtures favours the home side heavily with the Whites only once in the last five, a 6-1 drubbing back in 2015. Despite the league table and formbook, we upset the odds last weekend away to Braintree so it’s not an impossible job. We hope to see as many of you as we can, to get behind the lads in what could be a crucial point in the season.

If you are thinking of travelling to the game the supporters club has a coach running.

Ticket Information

Adult £15

Concessions (Over 65) £10

Youth 13-17 £5

Junior £2