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DA COSTA ON BOARD

Manager Andy Hessenthaler has added to his attacking options with the signing of winger Khale da Costa.

Da Costa joins after leaving Tonbridge Angels in April.

The 27-year-old joined the Angels in June 2019 from St Albans City and went on to make 46 appearances, scoring six goals.

He started his football career in the academies at Fulham and Luton Town before going to play senior football at Ware Town, Hendon, Harlow Town, and Concord Rangers.

Welcome to the club, Khale!

If you would like to sponsor Khale’s playing shirts for the 2021/22 season then please contact our Sponsor Relations Manager Richard Harvey at [email protected]

 

 

CATON COMES BACK

Dover Athletic is delighted to announce the signing of winger James Caton – for a second time!

The 27-year originally joined us from Southport in February 2017 and scored two goals in two games in what were his only appearances for us.

Widnes-born Caton started his career at Bolton before signing for Blackpool where he made two appearances in the Championship

He had loan spells at Accrington Stanley and Chester before signing for League One Shrewsbury in 2014.

Further loan spells followed at Mansfield, Wrexham, and Lincoln City, where he scored three goals in 12 games.

Welcome back to the club, James!

If you would like to sponsor James’ playing shirts for the 2021/22 season then please contact our Sponsor Relations Manager Richard Harvey at [email protected]

 

HESS ADDS TO HIS DEFENSIVE LINE

Dover Athletic is delighted to confirm the signing of versatile defender Seth Twumasi.

The 31-year-old has spent the past three seasons with fellow National League Club Maidenhead United.

He joined the Magpies from Maidstone United in November 2017 after spending two years at the Gallagher.

Seth started his career at Chelsea and earned a professional contract with the Blues and he also represented England at u16s, u17s, u18s, and u20s level while on the books at Stamford Bridge.

He can play anywhere across the defensive line or in midfield and he has played in the Football League for Yeovil Town, Peterborough United, Northampton Town, Dagenham & Redbridge, and Newport County.

Welcome to the club, Seth!

If you would like to sponsor Seth’s playing shirts for the 2021/22 season then please contact our Sponsor Relations Manager Richard Harvey at [email protected]

 

WINGER REJOINS CLUB

We are delighted to announce that winger Travis Gregory is back at Crabble for a second season after agreeing a new contract.

The winger, 26, who also played at wing-back last season, played eight times after joining from Leatherhead last summer.

He had scored six goals in 28 appearances for the Tanners before signing for us after impressing during pre-season.

Travis also spent time in the academies at both Chelsea and Rangers.

Welcome back to the club, Travis !

If you would like to sponsor Travis’ playing shirts for the 2021/22 season then please contact our Sponsor Relations Manager Richard Harvey at [email protected]

 

 

CAPTAIN AGREES NEW DEAL

Dover Athletic Football Club is delighted to announce that our captain Sam Wood has re-joined the club.

The 34-year-old left-back joined us last August after leaving fellow National League club Bromley.

The former Brentford, Wycombe Wanderers, Eastleigh, and Bromley defender made 15 appearances and scored two goals in his debut season for us.

Welcome back to the club, Sam !

If you would like to sponsor Sam’s playing shirts for the 2021/22 season then please contact our Sponsor Relations Manager Richard Harvey at [email protected]

VIDEO: MANAGER’S UPDATE

Watch what manager Andy Hessenthaler has to say about his first three summer signings Ricky Miller, Ben Williamson, and Reda Johnson.

 

REDA AGREES TO JOIN

Dover Athletic Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of former Sheffield Wednesday, Plymouth Argyle, and Coventry City defender, Reda Johnson.

The French-born former Benin international centre-back will be a player-coach for Manager Andy Hessenthaler’s side.

The 33-year-old left fellow National League club Eastleigh in February 2020.

He joined the Spitfires from Coventry City in 2016 and made 85 appearances for them, scoring nine times.

Johnson played 88 games for Sheffield Wednesday, 43 for Plymouth, and 34 for Coventry, where he was captain during the 2014/15 season.

Welcome to Crabble, Reda!!

If you would like to sponsor Reda’s playing shirts for the 2021/22 season then please contact our Sponsor Relations Manager Richard Harvey at [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

WILLIAMSON SIGNS ON

Manager Andy Hessenthaler has completed his second signing of the day with the arrival of former Bromley forward Ben Williamson.

Williamson left the Ravens earlier this month after joining them from fellow National League side Eastleigh in November 2019.

He went on to make 52 appearances for our Kent rivals, scoring five times, including the goal that secured Bromley’s play-off spot after beating Notts County 1-0 last month.

The Lambeth-born front-man is no stranger to Hess, having spent three years with the Spitfires, including when our manager was there.

Williamson joined Eastleigh from Cambridge United in August 2017 and scored 19 times in 102 appearances.

The 32-year-old arrives at Crabble with a wealth of Football League experience.

Apart from his time with Cambridge United, he’s also played for AFC Bournemouth, Port Vale, and Gillingham.

Welcome to Crabble, Ben !!

If you would like to sponsor Ben’s playing shirts for the 2021/22 season then please contact our Sponsor Relations Manager Richard Harvey at [email protected]

MILLER’S BACK AT CRABBLE!!

Dover Athletic Football Club is excited to announce the signing of striker Ricky Miller.

The 32-year-old returns to Crabble as Manager Andy Hessentahler’s first summer signing after leaving fellow National League side Aldershot Town earlier this month.

Our new number 9 joined the Shots in January and made 22 appearances, scoring three goals, during his time with them.

Miller originally joined us from Luton Town in June 2015 and went on to score 68 goals in 101 appearances before leaving for League One club Peterborough United in 2017.

Since then he has played for Mansfield Town (loan) and Port Vale before joining Aldershot.

In his final season at Crabble, Miller was named National League Player of the Year,  DAFC Players’ Player of the Season, the Supporters Player of the Season, and the Golden Boot after he finished the season with 46 goals, including 40 in the National League.

Miller’s stunning goal tally in his final season here included five league hat-tricks –  including one in his farewell appearance at Barrow on the final day of the season to help Whites to a 3-2 win.

Since then he has played for Mansfield Town (loan) and Port Vale before joining Aldershot.

Welcome home, Ricky!!

If you would like to sponsor Ricky’s playing shirts for the 2021/22 season then please contact our Sponsor Relations Manager Richard Harvey at [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

WATCH ENGLAND TONIGHT

Come along to Crabble tonight to support England while supporting your club at the same time.

England’s last-16 European Championship clash against Germany at Wembley will be shown live on the big screen in the Centre Spot.

The game kicks off at 5pm and the bar will be open from 4pm.

Entry is £10 per person (cash or card on the door) and that includes your first drink – there will also be hot bar snacks available.

Due to Covid-19 regulations, supporters will need to book a seat/table in advance by emailing [email protected] so we can plan seating, food, and anything else to arrange for your needs and comfort.

Drinks and food will be served by table service only.