*BS*JIM PARMENTER is hoping Dover fans and the community can back his project to build a new Centre Spot by raising another £24,000 during the next three months.

*BF*The Whites chairman has already vowed to underwrite £130,000 of the £160,000 project – leaving supporters and the community to contribute just £30,000 by the end of the season to ensure building can commence this Spring.

Supporters have so far raised around £6,000 but that is still some distance off the £30,000 target – and Jim is hoping for one big push from everyone to back his plans.

Jim said: “Six grand is a good figure raised so far but we need to start pushing that on. We’ve had the Christmas period, a difficult time for everyone financially, but now we need all our fans to get behind this in whatever way they can so we achieve the £30,000 target.

“This complex is going to be fantastic and bring substantial revenue gains to Dover Athletic. All the profits will be reinvested into the club to take it forward – and that is something we’re going to need desperately if we’re to progress both on and off the field.

“Some events have been organised to raise funds and we need everyone to support them – also we would like fans to help us organise events and schemes which can help us add to the fundraising total.

“It’s so important that things don’t stagnate. I’ve personally agreed to underwrite £130,000 of the total and only ask for the club and community to contribute the rest of the total, which is now just £24,000.”

Last night, with more than 900 fans at the Horsham YMCA game, we only managed to collect £48. That is just a fraction above 4p per person.

Dover Athletic have already booked the contractors to commence building work. All that is needed now is the funds.

SeaFrance and KMfm are organising an Irish Night, where profits will be donated to Dover Athletic’s Centre Spot 2008 Appeal, while a big wine and wisdom quiz night is set to be staged by the club.

Full details on these two events will be announced shortly. Meanwhile, fans are encouraged to keep throwing money into the bucket collections at the ground supporting the appeal.

If you have any ideas of your own, or can lend help organising events, please contact us at [email protected]

You can also support us by shopping online (links on the home page), where every item you purchase at various outlets we will receive funds towards our appeal.

Also you can donate now online or set up a standing order, and have your name displayed in the new clubhouse on a roll of honour.

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*BS*CRAIG CLOKE will be missing from Dover’s line-up this Saturday. The dynamic defender-cum-midfielder is suspended for one match after picking up five bookings this season.*BF*

Replacing Cloke in midfield is likely to be Andy Hessenthaler, who hasn’t started a game for three weeks. Hessenthaler is close to suspension himself and many teams will be relieved at the end of this month when players are given a clean slate in terms of bookings.

Title rivals Tooting are also suffering a suspension on Saturday against Whitstable. Striker Paul Vines will miss out after being sent-off for over-celebration against Worthing.

It’s a time of year when every yellow and red card can count for or against you. For instance, Sittingbourne keeper Chris Lewington was dismissed on Saturday at Met Police and will therefore miss Bourne’s trip to Tooting a week on Saturday.

Dover, however, need only focus on their own fortunes. Currently four points clear, two wins in the next two matches would see Whites go at least seven points ahead of Tooting but having played a game more than the Surrey club. That game in hand for Tooting will be away to Burgess Hill.

Horsham YMCA worked their socks off at SeaFrance Crabble on Monday night, putting in a performance that belied their position in the table. Had they been able to take one of their chances, it could have been a great night for them.

Dover were somewhat fortunate, despite dominating much of the game, but perhaps this kind of victory shows their mental strength. After a tough afternoon at Dulwich last Saturday, a low-tempo performance was perhaps unsurprising. All that matters at this time of year is points though and Monday’s win could end up being viewed as crucial come the end of the season.

Hess’s men have gained 35 points on home turf so far this season (2.4 points per game), only three points short of last season’s overall haul of 38 points at home (1.8 points per game). A win against Croydon Athletic on Saturday would see last season’s home total equalled with six matches at Crabble still to go.
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More pertinently, since the Chatham match three weeks ago Whites have conceded just one goal (a penalty) in five games. All the more impressive considering the number of youngsters in Dover’s back-line recently. If the team can keep this defensive form going in the next four matches, Dover should travel to Tooting on Saturday, March 1 in a strong position.

*BS*Facts about Saturday’s visitors Croydon Athletic:*BF*

– Reggie Savage: top-scorer in Ryman South earlier in the season, Savage left Croydon for spells at AFC Wimbledon and Bromley. Has since returned, however, and scored against Whyteleafe last Saturday. Croydon won the game 2-0.

– They have won just three times on the road this season. However, two of those three victories have come from their last five away games.

– Croydon have scored more goals away than any other side in the bottom half but have also conceded more than any other team in the division on their travels.

– They were involved in the highest scoring match in Ryman South this season, a 6-2 home win against Chatham.

– Croydon will be missing right back Adam Wadmore on Saturday, after he was sent off last week.

*BS*Facts about Tuesday’s opponents Molesey:*BF*

– The Moles are yet to win on home turf this season. However, they did take a point from their match against Kingstonian on Saturday.

– Goalscoring has been the main issue for Molesey this season. Luke Edghill is top-scorer with five goals. Moles have averaged exactly one goal per game.

– Their last win came against Dover’s opponents on Saturday, Croydon Athletic.

– Molesey’s average attendance this season is 122.

*BS*JIM PARMENTER is hoping Dover fans and the community can back his project to build a new Centre Spot by raising another £24,000 during the next three months.

*BF*The Whites chairman has already vowed to underwrite £130,000 of the £160,000 project – leaving supporters and the community to contribute just £30,000 by the end of the season to ensure building can commence this Spring.

Supporters have so far raised around £6,000 but that is still some distance off the £30,000 target – and Jim is hoping for one big push from everyone to back his plans.

Jim said: “Six grand is a good figure raised so far but we need to start pushing that on. We’ve had the Christmas period, a difficult time for everyone financially, but now we need all our fans to get behind this in whatever way they can so we achieve the £30,000 target.

“This complex is going to be fantastic and bring substantial revenue gains to Dover Athletic. All the profits will be reinvested into the club to take it forward – and that is something we’re going to need desperately if we’re to progress both on and off the field.

“Some events have been organised to raise funds and we need everyone to support them – also we would like fans to help us organise events and schemes which can help us add to the fundraising total.

“It’s so important that things don’t stagnate. I’ve personally agreed to underwrite £130,000 of the total and only ask for the club and community to contribute the rest of the total, which is now just £24,000.”

Last night, with more than 900 fans at the Horsham YMCA game, we only managed to collect £48. That is just a fraction above 4p per person.

Dover Athletic have already booked the contractors to commence building work. All that is needed now is the funds.

SeaFrance and KMfm are organising an Irish Night, where profits will be donated to Dover Athletic’s Centre Spot 2008 Appeal, while a big wine and wisdom quiz night is set to be staged by the club.

Full details on these two events will be announced shortly. Meanwhile, fans are encouraged to keep throwing money into the bucket collections at the ground supporting the appeal.

If you have any ideas of your own, or can lend help organising events, please contact us at [email protected]

You can also support us by shopping online (links on the home page), where every item you purchase at various outlets we will receive funds towards our appeal.

Also you can donate now online or set up a standing order, and have your name displayed in the new clubhouse on a roll of honour.

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*BS*THE STRIKER is an opportunity to support your local team and give yourself a chance to win cash prizes of up to £1,000 every week. You can be a winner for as little as £1 per week.*BF*

Not only do you stand a chance of striking it lucky each week but profits from the Striker are part of the lifeblood of the club’s income, helping to produce a winning first-team and an extensive youth system.

Last Wednesday, January 30, Mr R Osborn scooped the £1,000 top prize and Mr D Hambrook claimed £500. 26 other members won cash prizes from £10 to £50. Details of how to become a member yourself are further down this page.

Due to new Lottery regulations, The Striker’s expenses (prizes + collector’s commissions) cannot exceed 80 per cent of its income so eight of the smaller prizes have had to be withdrawn. From this week 20 cash sums will be awarded, with £1,000 and £500 remaining the star prizes.

If the Striker income rises the club will be in a position to give away more cash prizes in future, increasing every member’s chance of being a winner.

*BS*Members can save money too…*BF*
Even if you don’t scoop the top prize, you can still be a winner. That’s because every member of The Striker can save money with a string of top local businesses. Simply show them your discount card, and immediately save money on furniture, TVs, videos, clothing, garage bills plus lots more.
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*BS*How much does it cost?*BF*
Just £1 a week is all it costs to become a member of The Striker. Your membership fee can be collected from you or, to save time, you can pay monthly or quarterly by standing order.
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*BS*What happens to the proceeds?*BF*
Naturally, we use the proceeds to fund the weekly cash prizes and a small amount is used to cover certain expenses. But we put the surplus to good use at Dover Athletic FC, to support your local football club and its work in the community. Dover Athletic has many teams ranging from its hugely succesful youth scheme, through to its first team squad.

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*BS*THE STRIKER is an opportunity to support your local team and give yourself a chance to win cash prizes of up to £1,000 every week. You can be a winner for as little as £1 per week.*BF*

Not only do you stand a chance of striking it lucky each week but profits from the Striker are part of the lifeblood of the club’s income, helping to produce a winning first-team and an extensive youth system.

Last Wednesday, January 30, Mr R Osborn scooped the £1,000 top prize and Mr D Hambrook claimed £500. 26 other members won cash prizes from £10 to £50. Details of how to become a member yourself are further down this page.

Due to new Lottery regulations, The Striker’s expenses (prizes + collector’s commissions) cannot exceed 80 per cent of its income so eight of the smaller prizes have had to be withdrawn. From this week 20 cash sums will be awarded, with £1,000 and £500 remaining the star prizes.

If the Striker income rises the club will be in a position to give away more cash prizes in future, increasing every member’s chance of being a winner.

*BS*Members can save money too…*BF*
Even if you don’t scoop the top prize, you can still be a winner. That’s because every member of The Striker can save money with a string of top local businesses. Simply show them your discount card, and immediately save money on furniture, TVs, videos, clothing, garage bills plus lots more.
*Link1*

*BS*How much does it cost?*BF*
Just £1 a week is all it costs to become a member of The Striker. Your membership fee can be collected from you or, to save time, you can pay monthly or quarterly by standing order.
*Link2*

*BS*What happens to the proceeds?*BF*
Naturally, we use the proceeds to fund the weekly cash prizes and a small amount is used to cover certain expenses. But we put the surplus to good use at Dover Athletic FC, to support your local football club and its work in the community. Dover Athletic has many teams ranging from its hugely succesful youth scheme, through to its first team squad.

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