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Watford defender signs on loan

 

We are delighted to announce that we have completed the loan signing of Watford centre-back Bayli Spencer-Adams until January 31st next year.

Our new number 22 joined Watford on a one-year deal with the option of a further year from Arsenal in July 2019.

He had previously spent time in the youth setups at West Ham United and Tottenham.

Since joining the Hornets, Bayli  has been a regular for the Under-23s and has trained with the first team.

On January 23, 2020, Spencer-Adams made his first-team debut for Watford in an FA Cup third round replay against Tranmere Rovers.

In August 2020 he signed a new one-year contract with the option of a further year.

MATCH PREVIEW: TORQUAY UNITED VS DOVER ATHLETIC

Andy Hessenthaler’s side travel to in-form Torquay United on Saturday, looking to put Tuesday’s poor performance at Crabble behind them.

Tuesday night’s 5-0 home defeat against Aldershot Town saw Whites extend their losing streak to three matches following an opening day 1-0 victory against Notts County.

Meanwhile, Torquay have won three of their opening four league games, including a last-minute winner against Chesterfield in midweek.

A 2-0 win at Plainmoor in November 2017 was the last time Whites played at Plainmoor, with last season’s fixture cancelled following the curtailment of the season due to the Nationwide pandemic.

The two sides did meet in August 2019, though it was The Gulls who left Kent with three points thanks to a 2-1 win.

Of the current Dover squad, Will De Havilland, Oscar Gobern, Jack Munns and Bilel Hinchiri started that game at Crabble, with Yusuf Mersin, Kurtis Cumberbatch and Steve Rigg named as substitutes.

Summer signing Ade Azeez knows our hosts well, having spent two separate loan spells at the club during the 2013-14 campaign and last season.  Overall he scored three goals in 10 games for United.

Saturday afternoon’s hosts have made nine summer signings, including former Premier League player Dean Moxey.

Gary Warren and Andrew Nelson plied their trade in Scotland before their switch to Devon earlier this year.  Warren joined from Premiership side Inverness Caledonian Thistle and rejoins Torquay following three matches during a month-long loan spell last season, with Nelson signing from Championship club Dundee having previously been on the books at Sunderland.

Ex-Boreham Wood and Ebbsfleet striker Josh Umerah also joined, whilst Connor Lemonheigh-Evans has made his move to United a permanent one after three previous loan spells at Plainmoor.

Torquay’s Players to Watch

The Gulls snapped up striker Danny Wright to replace last season’s top scorer Jamie Reid, who moved to League Two side Mansfield Town in June.

Former Solihull Moors and Cheltenham Town man Wright, has already opened his account up for the new campaign, netting a last-minute penalty in their 2-1 victory against Bromley last weekend.

Asa Hall and Louis Britton have both scored twice.

Coverage 

This game will be played behind closed doors, however you can buy a match pass here via Torquay United’s website.

We will also have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – Follow us and get all the news as it happens.

Saturday’s other National League Fixtures

Barnet Vs Hartlepool United

Chesterfield Vs Stockport County (5:20pm)

Dagenham & Redbridge Vs Yeovil Town

Eastleigh Vs Aldershot Town

Notts County Vs Maidenhead United

Solihull Moors Vs Boreham Wood

Wealdstone Vs Wrexham

Weymouth Vs King’s Lynn Town

Woking Vs FC Halifax Town

 

 

LATE PENALTY DENIES THE ACADEMY THREE POINTS

The Dover Academy conceded a 96th minute penalty to deny them of all three points at Eastleigh.

Noah Carney added to his goal last week in the FA Youth Cup by scoring twice as the young Whites looked set to take victory.

However, Eastleigh were gifted an equaliser deep into added time, when a lapse in concentration allowed the hosts to score late on.

Dover started strongly and took the lead midway through the first half through some excellent play from Rolando Onu, who in turn set up Carney to finish.

The young whites almost doubled their lead towards the break, however George Lamb’s effort struck the post.

Carney doubled his and Whites’ tally in the second half after some good play allowed the youngster to coolly stroke home.

Eastleigh were then awarded a spot kick, however Athletic goalkeeper Magnus Lewis guessed correctly and saved the penalty.

However, the Spitfires pulled level late on, halving the deficit with 10 minutes remaining before being awarded a second spot-kick, this time after 90 minutes had been played, which was duly converted to level the scores.

About the game, Academy manager Mike Sandmann said: “I can’t fault the lads for their hard work but we need to be better in difficult moments in games and learn how to manage games better.

“It’s a learning curve for the lads with many still only in their first year, so it’s something we will be looking to improve on as we continue through the season.”

FA CUP TICKETS

WHITES TO TRAVEL TO GLOVERS IN CUP

Dover have been drawn away to fellow National League side Yeovil Town in the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying.

The tie is due to take place during the weekend on Saturday 24th October.

EMIRATES FA CUP FOURTH ROUND QUALIFYING DRAW IN FULL

Darlington v Cambridge City

Stafford Rangers v Skelmersdale United

Solihull Moors v Wrexham

Banbury United v Bury Town

South Shields v FC Halifax Town

Ilkeston Town v Hartlepool United

FC United of Manchester v Guiseley

Brackley Town v Marske United

King’s Lynn Town v Notts County

Stockport County v Chesterfield

AFC Fylde v Altrincham

Chester v Marine

Maidenhead United v Cray Valley

Canvey Island v Cray Wanderers

Wealdstone v Hayes & Yeading United

Sutton United v Bromley

Tonbridge Angels v Taunton Town

Hemel Hempstead Town v Hampton & Richmond Borough

Aldershot Town v Woking

Maldon & Tiptree v Haringey Borough

Dagenham & Redbridge v Hartley Wintney

Leiston v Barnet

Weymouth v Oxford City

Eastbourne Borough v Dulwich Hamlet

Eastleigh v Weston Super Mare

Sholing v Torquay United

Bath City v Havant & Waterlooville

Boreham Wood v Wimborne Town

Yeovil Town v Dover Athletic

Bishop’s Stortford v St Albans City

Concord Rangers v Chippenham Town

Bye: Chorley

VIDEO: MANAGER REACTION

Andy Hessenthaler has his say following Dover’s 5-0 home loss to Aldershot Town on Tuesday evening.

MATCH PREVIEW: DOVER ATHLETIC VS ALDERSHOT TOWN

Dover won’t just welcome Aldershot to Crabble tonight, they will also welcome back a couple of familiar faces. 

Shadrach Ogie, who scored a brilliant solo goal in our 2-0 win in this fixture last season during a loan spell at Crabble, may well line up for our opponents having joined The Shots on a one-month loan from Orient earlier this month.

Visiting Goalkeeper Mitch Walker is no stranger to Dover supporters, having spent seven years with Athletic prior to his departure last year.

Dover and Aldershot will be looking to avoid an unwanted hattrick, with both sides losing back-to-back league matches.  Andy Hessenthaler’s men conceded three second half goals at Stockport County on Saturday afternoon, having lost 4-1 at Bromley four days earlier, with Town losing 2-1 to both Hartlepool and Sutton United.

The Shots did defeat Brentford B on Saturday in a friendly after their league match, scheduled for the same day, was cancelled due to the demise of Macclesfield Town.

Aldershot have added nine players to their squad for this season, including former Scotland International Ross McCormack on a free transfer following his release from Aston Villa at the end of the 2018-19 campaign.

The 34-year-old featured in the Championship for the likes of Cardiff, Leeds, Fulham and Aston Villa, scoring 120 goals in 333 appearances.  He also netted for Glasgow Rangers against Portuguese giants and then European Champions League winners Porto in 2005.

Searle has appointed Jamie Sendles-White as his new captain following Dean Rance’s departure to Dagenham & Redbridge.  The defender won the National League South with Torquay United and has also been joined at the EBB Stadium by former Daggers forward Chike Kandi.

Aldershot’s Player to Watch

Striker Mo Bettamer scored his first of the season against Sutton last Tuesday and also netted twice against Brentford B in a friendly on Saturday.

He was also second top scorer last season for The Shots, only being beaten by Ethan Chislett, who joined AFC Wimbledon in the summer.

Coverage 

This game will be played behind closed doors, however you can watch the game for £8 with our all new and improved streaming service.

Details on how to buy your match pass can be found here.

We will also have live updates on Twitter – @DAFCLiveText – Follow us and get all the news as it happens.

Tuesday’s National League Fixtures

Altrincham Vs Solihull Moors

Barnet Vs Weymouth

FC Halifax Town Vs Yeovil Town

Hartlepool Vs Bromley

King’s Lynn Town Vs Boreham Wood

Macclesfield Town Vs Eastleigh

Sutton United Vs Notts County

Torquay United Vs Chesterfield

Wealdstone Vs Stockport County

Woking Vs Dagenham & Redbridge

VIDEO: MANAGER REACTION

Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler gives his view following Whites’ 3-0 loss at Stockport County on Saturday.

 

NEW STREAMING SERVICE ANNOUNCED

Following a difficult start to our first ever streaming attempt, we are delighted to announce we will now be working with 247.tv, an independent production company with over two decades worth of experience, to bring you live coverage of our home games, starting with our match against Aldershot Town on Tuesday 13th October.

Specialising in exciting high quality productions for both the TV & Web, 247.tv provide streaming for La Liga, as well as other major sporting events around the world and always going the extra mile to give the best possible service to all of their clients.

The price to watch Tuesday’s match will be £8, which includes a free Video On Demand (VOD) replay, allowing you to watch the game again at a different time.

To purchase your virtual ticket for Tuesday’s National League fixture, simply visit  www.247.tv/dafctv and take the following steps. Continue reading “NEW STREAMING SERVICE ANNOUNCED” →