*BS*FA CUP final referee Steve Bennett will be the special guest at a Sportsman’s Evening at the Centre Spot on Sunday, August 26.

*BF*Top Premiership whistler Bennett will give an insight into refereeing at the top level and take questions from the audience.

The event is being organised by the Supporters’ Trust and hot food will be available. Chilli and curry will be the two dishes on offer.

Our own Mark Jones will be doing his comedy spot.

Tickets are available at £15 each at first-team matches or contact Paul Harrison on 07885 284913.

*BS* The Supporters Trust are re-introducing the supporters plaques.*BF*

If anyone would like to buy a new improved supporters plaques email your order to Paul Reeves,

horsa79@hotmail.co.uk

The cost of a Plaque is £30

*BS*FA CUP final referee Steve Bennett will be the special guest at a Sportsman’s Evening at the Centre Spot on Sunday, August 26.

*BF*Top Premiership whistler Bennett will give an insight into refereeing at the top level and take questions from the audience.

The event is being organised by the Supporters’ Trust and hot food will be available. Chilli and curry will be the two dishes on offer.

Our own Mark Jones will be doing his comedy spot.

Tickets are available at £15 each at first-team matches or contact Paul Harrison on 07885 284913.

*BS*ANDY HESSENTHALER has told doverathletic.com he will not be signing striker Hamdi Razak.

*BF*Hess could not agree personal terms with the talented big Frenchman.

The Whites player-boss said: “I loved the kid. He had talent and we were going to give an unproven player an opportunity in England.

“But sadly he wasn’t realistic with the type of money he wanted. He was coming here for the money and that’s not the type of player I want to sign at Dover Athletic. So we’ve washed our hands of that one and we move on.”

Hess stated that the club’s playing budget for the coming season had virtually been spent.

But he said: “We’re always on the lookout for player who can improve our squad but we’re pretty much nearly there now.”

Jon Wallis netted for Whites in a 1-1 draw with Maidstone on Tuesday night at the SeaFrance Stadium – and Hess said: “We were excellent. Alan Walker told me we were the best side Maidstone have played for three years. We opened them up time and again.

“Obviously, I’m concerned we didn’t put away our chances. But that will come. When it does, someone is going to be on the end of a good hiding.”

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*BS*ANDY HESSENTHALER has told doverathletic.com he will not be signing striker Hamdi Razak.

*BF*Hess could not agree personal terms with the talented big Frenchman.

The Whites player-boss said: “I loved the kid. He had talent and we were going to give an unproven player an opportunity in England.

“But sadly he wasn’t realistic with the type of money he wanted. He was coming here for the money and that’s not the type of player I want to sign at Dover Athletic. So we’ve washed our hands of that one and we move on.”

Hess stated that the club’s playing budget for the coming season had virtually been spent.

But he said: “We’re always on the lookout for player who can improve our squad but we’re pretty much nearly there now.”

Jon Wallis netted for Whites in a 1-1 draw with Maidstone on Tuesday night at the SeaFrance Stadium – and Hess said: “We were excellent. Alan Walker told me we were the best side Maidstone have played for three years. We opened them up time and again.

“Obviously, I’m concerned we didn’t put away our chances. But that will come. When it does, someone is going to be on the end of a good hiding.”

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*BS*ANDY HESSENTHALER is leading the Dover Athletic Soccer School fortnight at Crabble this summer for children aged 7 to 15.*BF*

DAFC is offering the opportunity to local kids to be taught skills by qualified FA coaches, have some fun and exercise.

Bookings can be made for individual days or a whole week of football coaching with reliable and safe supervision in well organised surroundings.

*BS*Head Coach:*BF*
Andy Hessenthaler

*BS*Dates:*BF*
Monday 6th August to Friday 10th August
Monday 13th August to Friday 17th August

*BS*Times:*BF*
10.00am to 3.00pm

*BS*Location:*BF*
Dover Athletic Football Club, Crabble Athletic Ground, Lewisham Road, River, Dover CT17 0PA

*BS*Age Range:*BF*
7 to 15

*BS*Cost:*BF*
£10 per day or £40 per week

*BS*What is on offer:*BF*
* Children may attend for a day or whole week
* Quality instruction and tuition from qualified FA coaches
* Reliable and safe supervision in well organised surroundings
* The opportunity to learn new skills and improve
* Enjoyable games and challenges
* Each child who books a full week will receive a free football and one DAFC first-team match day ticket.

*BS*Refreshments:*BF*
Please supply your child with food and plenty to drink as there will be breaks for lunch and drinks throughout the day, water will be available.

*BS*Clothing and Equipment:*BF*
It is a requirement that children wear shin-pads and it is advisable to wear suitable clothing such as football shirt/shorts/socks and appropriate footwear. Also bring warm and waterproof clothing in the event of inclement weather.

The club shop which has a very good supply of football kit and equipment for children of all ages will be open in the mornings.

*BS*Booking forms can be obtained from:*BF*
A) The club shop every Saturday from 10.00am to 1.00pm
B) DAFC pre-season games at Crabble
C) By writing to DAFC, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope. Dover Athletic Football Club, Crabble Athletic Ground, Lewisham Road, River, Dover CT17 0PA.
D) By clicking the link below.

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*BS*DOVER BOSS Andy Hessenthaler can confirm that the club had offered contracts to midfielder Alan Pouton and ‘keeper Dean Ruddy.*BF*

Former Gillingham star Pouton, 30, scored during the second half of Whites’ opening pre-season friendly against his former club on Saturday.

Meanwhile, American custodian Ruddy, who played for Horsham YMCA last season, has featured in both of Dover’s pre-season games so far.

Hess said: “We’ve spoken to both of the players about terms and offered contracts. But it’s one of those situations where the lads want a bit of time to think before committing themselves to Dover Athletic.

“However, I’m confident that both of them will put pen-to-paper either before or after the Crawley friendly tomorrow (Saturday).

“We’re building a strong squad here and we probably need another three or four players to complete it.

“We need a centre half. That’s a big priority at the moment. Obviously, Joe Vines has decided that the travelling is too much for him so we now look elsewhere.

“As I’ve said a few times, the French lad up front, Hamdi Razak, has impressed us and I’m currently talking to his agent to thrash out a deal. We need to make sure we can push this deal through within the parameters of our playing budget. But we’re working on something and we’ll see what happens.”

In other news, chairman Jim Parmenter confirmed that the club will be unveiling their new first-team playing kit and sponsor before the pre-season game against Crystal Palace at Crabble on Tuesday evening (7.45pm kick-off).

*BS*DOVER BOSS Andy Hessenthaler can confirm that the club had offered contracts to midfielder Alan Pouton and ‘keeper Dean Ruddy.*BF*

Former Gillingham star Pouton, 30, scored during the second half of Whites’ opening pre-season friendly against his former club on Saturday.

Meanwhile, American custodian Ruddy, who played for Horsham YMCA last season, has featured in both of Dover’s pre-season games so far.

Hess said: “We’ve spoken to both of the players about terms and offered contracts. But it’s one of those situations where the lads want a bit of time to think before committing themselves to Dover Athletic.

“However, I’m confident that both of them will put pen-to-paper either before or after the Crawley friendly tomorrow (Saturday).

“We’re building a strong squad here and we probably need another three or four players to complete it.

“We need a centre half. That’s a big priority at the moment. Obviously, Joe Vines has decided that the travelling is too much for him so we now look elsewhere.

“As I’ve said a few times, the French lad up front, Hamdi Razak, has impressed us and I’m currently talking to his agent to thrash out a deal. We need to make sure we can push this deal through within the parameters of our playing budget. But we’re working on something and we’ll see what happens.”

In other news, chairman Jim Parmenter confirmed that the club will be unveiling their new first-team playing kit and sponsor before the pre-season game against Crystal Palace at Crabble on Tuesday evening (7.45pm kick-off).