*BS*I WAS asked by a very eminent and distinguished journalist to consider writing a hopefully humorous column for the website on a regular basis – with my views and thoughts on any aspect of Dover Athletic that may be of interest to our fans.

*BF*How could I refuse such a request to put my monumental IQ to work on such a project?

There has been such a response from supporters who I have already talked to about it but, despite their views, I am prepared to go ahead.

If I offend one or two people, I am very disappointed – because I’d rather offend everybody! It’s so much more fun that way!!

You may have noticed that modesty is one of my many qualities that are far too numerous to mention.

Firstly and belatedly, I would like to wish everybody associated with DAFC a very Happy New Year and to show my generosity of spirit this even extends to our charming friends from Folkestone, Tonbridge and Dartford.

The other day I was interested to read a message from a fan who has moved away from the area and now lives hundreds of miles away. He stated that there was a “great deal of discontent in the dressing room”.

I have not noticed this gentleman training with the players or in the dressing room recently – so all I can think is that he must have remarkable eyesight and hearing from all that distance away.

I hope he can pass me the telephone number of his optician. Then I could pass the details on to some of the referees and linesmen – and perhaps then they will get more decisions right.

After we lost to Dulwich on Sunday, one supporter suggested that Terry White was not perhaps our saviour. That, I must say, is a little premature. Let’s give him a chance and not judge him on one match.

I am disappointed to report that on matchdays a few supporters have been spotted not using the official entrances at Crabble and sneaking through the fencing instead and must warn them that anybody caught in the future will be frog-marched back into the ground and forced to watch the rest of the game. We can see you sneaking out!

I did say at the beginning that I would attempt to make these observations humorous but I must remember Simon Davis, who I got to know well over the last few months and would just like to repeat that he was a true Dover fan, great supporter and good friend who I will miss very much.

The next two games are Molesey and Croydon at home so I hope you will keep up the fantastic support and I will walk among you passing on pearls of wisdom and raising the intelligence level to new heights.

My guess is that we will win both games and improve our goal difference by four – so there is no pressure there Terry.

Come On You Whites!!

*BS*I WAS asked by a very eminent and distinguished journalist to consider writing a hopefully humorous column for the website on a regular basis – with my views and thoughts on any aspect of Dover Athletic that may be of interest to our fans.

*BF*How could I refuse such a request to put my monumental IQ to work on such a project?

There has been such a response from supporters who I have already talked to about it but, despite their views, I am prepared to go ahead.

If I offend one or two people, I am very disappointed – because I’d rather offend everybody! It’s so much more fun that way!!

You may have noticed that modesty is one of my many qualities that are far too numerous to mention.

Firstly and belatedly, I would like to wish everybody associated with DAFC a very Happy New Year and to show my generosity of spirit this even extends to our charming friends from Folkestone, Tonbridge and Dartford.

The other day I was interested to read a message from a fan who has moved away from the area and now lives hundreds of miles away. He stated that there was a “great deal of discontent in the dressing room”.

I have not noticed this gentleman training with the players or in the dressing room recently – so all I can think is that he must have remarkable eyesight and hearing from all that distance away.

I hope he can pass me the telephone number of his optician. Then I could pass the details on to some of the referees and linesmen – and perhaps then they will get more decisions right.

After we lost to Dulwich on Sunday, one supporter suggested that Terry White was not perhaps our saviour. That, I must say, is a little premature. Let’s give him a chance and not judge him on one match.

I am disappointed to report that on matchdays a few supporters have been spotted not using the official entrances at Crabble and sneaking through the fencing instead and must warn them that anybody caught in the future will be frog-marched back into the ground and forced to watch the rest of the game. We can see you sneaking out!

I did say at the beginning that I would attempt to make these observations humorous but I must remember Simon Davis, who I got to know well over the last few months and would just like to repeat that he was a true Dover fan, great supporter and good friend who I will miss very much.

The next two games are Molesey and Croydon at home so I hope you will keep up the fantastic support and I will walk among you passing on pearls of wisdom and raising the intelligence level to new heights.

My guess is that we will win both games and improve our goal difference by four – so there is no pressure there Terry.

Come On You Whites!!

*BS*CHRIS CHASE has been released from his contract at Dover Athletic by mutual consent, reveals chairman Jim Parmenter.

*BF*Chris was not able to attend training sessions due to work or demonstrate his 100 per cent commitment to Dover Athletic.

Jim said: “We wish Chris the very best for the future. Unfortunately, he was not able to show his commitment and we need players who can.

“Terry White is working on a number of irons we have in the fire – and are hoping to boost our squad soon.”

*BS*CHRIS CHASE has been released from his contract at Dover Athletic by mutual consent, reveals chairman Jim Parmenter.

*BF*Chris was not able to attend training sessions due to work or demonstrate his 100 per cent commitment to Dover Athletic.

Jim said: “We wish Chris the very best for the future. Unfortunately, he was not able to show his commitment and we need players who can.

“Terry White is working on a number of irons we have in the fire – and are hoping to boost our squad soon.”

More details to follow asap

*BS*TERRY WHITE admits he has been a grumpy bear since watching Dover’s 3-1 defeat at Dulwich.

*BF*The Whites caretaker-boss never takes defeat well and he cannot wait for the Molesey game on Saturday so he can get it out of his system.

He said: “I hate losing and turn into a right old grumpy bear. The defeat is hurting because before they went 2-0 up we were taking control of the game – and I felt had we levelled at 1-1 we’d have gone on to win. However, we go 2-0 down and of course are left chasing the game.”

Terry is currently working hard on bringing a creative midfielder to the club, one who can score goals into the bargain too.

He said: “It doesn’t take a genius to work out that we need someone who can create chances for our frontmen and can score from midfield.

“This is an area I am working on at the moment – and all week, in my breaks at work and during the evenings, I am on the phone virtually all the time trying to bring someone new to Crabble.

“The lads have been great since I’ve come here and although I gave them a right ear-bashing at Dulwich I understand they gave it 100 per cent.

“Our desire was there and that pleased me. And, of course, Jimmy Dryden performed to the kind of level I know he can. He was brilliant and that was a massive positive for us.”

Terry said there was no chance of the club signing Brighton midfielder Doug Loft on loan, despite rumours suggesting a deal had been struck with the Seagulls.

He said: “I don’t really want to comment about players contracted at other clubs – but Doug won’t be coming to Dover.

“We have irons in the fire and hopefully can get someone in soon. However, I am not just going to bring someone in for the sake of it.

“Dover are not an average run-of-the-mill club at this level and I’m looking for players who have the right temperament to handle the pressure here.”

A lot has been made of Clive Walker being invited to summarise on the WhitesLive internet commentary service on Sunday.

Terry insisted he had “absolutely no problem” with Clive offering his viewpoints on the game – and has an excellent relationship with the Whites boss.

He said: “Clive is not the sort of guy who would make comments about the team that he wouldn’t relay to me. I value Clive’s views – and everyone has a view in football. It’s part and parcel of the game.

“I’ve been put in charge of first-team affairs and desperately want to help the club get out of this division. So far, apart from the result on Sunday, I am enjoying it here.”

More details to follow asap

*BS*TERRY WHITE admits he has been a grumpy bear since watching Dover’s 3-1 defeat at Dulwich.

*BF*The Whites caretaker-boss never takes defeat well and he cannot wait for the Molesey game on Saturday so he can get it out of his system.

He said: “I hate losing and turn into a right old grumpy bear. The defeat is hurting because before they went 2-0 up we were taking control of the game – and I felt had we levelled at 1-1 we’d have gone on to win. However, we go 2-0 down and of course are left chasing the game.”

Terry is currently working hard on bringing a creative midfielder to the club, one who can score goals into the bargain too.

He said: “It doesn’t take a genius to work out that we need someone who can create chances for our frontmen and can score from midfield.

“This is an area I am working on at the moment – and all week, in my breaks at work and during the evenings, I am on the phone virtually all the time trying to bring someone new to Crabble.

“The lads have been great since I’ve come here and although I gave them a right ear-bashing at Dulwich I understand they gave it 100 per cent.

“Our desire was there and that pleased me. And, of course, Jimmy Dryden performed to the kind of level I know he can. He was brilliant and that was a massive positive for us.”

Terry said there was no chance of the club signing Brighton midfielder Doug Loft on loan, despite rumours suggesting a deal had been struck with the Seagulls.

He said: “I don’t really want to comment about players contracted at other clubs – but Doug won’t be coming to Dover.

“We have irons in the fire and hopefully can get someone in soon. However, I am not just going to bring someone in for the sake of it.

“Dover are not an average run-of-the-mill club at this level and I’m looking for players who have the right temperament to handle the pressure here.”

A lot has been made of Clive Walker being invited to summarise on the WhitesLive internet commentary service on Sunday.

Terry insisted he had “absolutely no problem” with Clive offering his viewpoints on the game – and has an excellent relationship with the Whites boss.

He said: “Clive is not the sort of guy who would make comments about the team that he wouldn’t relay to me. I value Clive’s views – and everyone has a view in football. It’s part and parcel of the game.

“I’ve been put in charge of first-team affairs and desperately want to help the club get out of this division. So far, apart from the result on Sunday, I am enjoying it here.”

*BS*WITH the £1,500 raised through the Trust Christmas Raffle this year, the Trust voted on giving the club a further £3,000, which was voted unanimously.

*BF*The cheque will be presented to Jim Parmenter on the pitch at Crabble during the Molesey game this Saturday 13th January 2007.

Sadly, we have to report that Barbara Holyer has handed in her resignation from the Trust board. Barbara will continue to support the Trust and Club on matchdays as she always has. Paul, Debbie and all the Trust board would like to extend their thanks to Barbara for all she has done since the Trusts inception.

This means there are now three vacant spaces on the Trust board, if you feel you have anything to offer, be it advice or ideas, please see one of the Board members.

The next Quiz Night is now on Friday 2nd February 2007, race night is booked in for Friday 23rd March 2007, Buddy Holly tribute is booked in for the 30th March 2007 and dont forget the return of ELVIS to the Centre Spot on Friday 26th January 2007, £5 per ticket – which are selling fast.

Next Trust meeting will be in the Centre Spot, 7.45pm kick-off on Monday 5th February 2007. Please pop along if you have the time.