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TRIP TO SPIREITES FIRST UP FOR WHITES

Athletic will travel to Chesterfield on the opening day of the 2019/20 Vanarama National League campaign.

Andy Hessenthaler’s men visit the ProAct Stadium on Saturday, August 3rd, with home matches against Dagenham & Redbridge on Tuesday 6th August and Wrexham on August 10th following afterwards.

Following Maidstone United’s relegation last season, the Boxing Day and New Year fixtures will be against fellow Kent side Bromley, with Crabble hosting the first clash on 26th December.

Dover will end their season at home for a second consecutive year, with Harrogate Town the visitors on Saturday 25th April.

You can find the full 2019/20 Vanarama National League fixture list HERE.

 

VIDEO: MEET THE MANAGER EVENING

Catch up on Thursday night’s event at the Centre Spot where Andy Hessenthaler, Darren Hare, Lee Worgan and Chairman Jim Parmenter answered questions from Dover supporters.

BONJOUR NASSIM

Manager Andy Hessenthaler has boosted his squad by signing French winger Nassim L’Ghoul on a two-year deal.

The 21-year-old made 25 appearances for National League South side Welling United last season, scoring three goals.

After leaving the Nike Academy, L’Ghoul had trials with both Charlton Athletic and Dagenham and Redbridge before signing for St. Neots in 2016.

He then joined Whitehawk before making the move to Welling in July last year.

Welcome to  Crabble Nassim!

SQUAD NUMBERS REVEALED

Dover Athletic have confirmed the squad numbers ahead of the  2019/20 Motorama National League season.

Four players, Josh Passley, new captain Kevin Lokko, Jamie Allen and Alfie Pavey have all retained their numbers from last season.

The goalkeepers No.1 shirt has been handed to Yusuf Mersin following Mitch Walker’s departure.

Squad:

1. Yusuf MERSIN

2.  Joshua PASSLEY

3.  Bobby-Joe TAYLOR

4.  Scott DOE

5. Kevin LOKKO

6. Will DE HAVILLAND

7. Jai REASON

8. Michael WOODS

9. Inih EFFIONG

10. Jamie ALLEN

11. Jack MUNNS

12. Ricky MODESTE

13. Lee WORGAN

14. Alfie PAVEY

15. Kurtis CUMBERBATCH

16. Paul ROONEY

17. Joe BEDFORD

18. Oscar GOBERN

19. Steven RIGG

20. Marshall WRATTEN

 

 

LOKKO NAMED NEW CAPTAIN

Andy Hessenthaler has named his new captain.

Revealed at Thursday night’s ‘Meet the Manager Evening’, Athletic’s boss confirmed defender Kevin Lokko will wear the armband, with recent signing Michael Woods given the role of vice-captain.

Lokko has started every league game since Hessenthaler took charge last October and earlier this year was named ‘National League Player of the Month’ for January.

The 23-year-old was also voted ‘Players player of the season’ by his teammates at the end of the last campaign.

Congratulations Kevin!

MARSHALL GOES PRO WITH WHITES

Dover Athletic are delighted to announce youngster Marshall Wratten has signed professional terms with the club.

Pictured alongside boss Andy Hessenthaler in Athletic’s new JAKO training kit, the 18-year-old has put pen to paper on an initial one-year deal following a string of fine performances for Dover’s academy side.

The left winger has already had a taste of first-team football, featuring as a substitute in our Emirates FA Cup first round tie at Bury in November, plus took in loan spells with Bostik Premier side Margate and Southern Counties East Football League club Hollands & Blair last season.

As well as winning five trophies in his time with Whites’ academy, Wratten was also second top scorer and contributed the most assists in Mike Sandmann’s team during their last campaign.

His former boss was delighted to see the youngster progress into the first-team squad.  “Marshall’s development has been fantastic,” said Sandmann.  “He has played a huge part in our success and we are delighted to see him sign for the first-team.

“The academy is all about progressing players and supporters will see a young hungry player that is determined to be successful”

Congratulations Marshall!

 

JAKO TO KIT OUT ATHLETIC

Dover Athletic are delighted to announce JAKO as our kit manufacturer for the 2019/20 campaign.

The sportswear company will supply both playing and training kit to the first team, academy team and youth sides.

The new playing strip, which will feature our new front of shirt sponsor ‘Exclusive Glazing’ will be revealed within the next couple of weeks.

 

 

MEET THE MANAGER EVENING

Fans will have the opportunity to meet Andy Hessenthaler when Dover Athletic host a ‘Meet the Manager’ evening in The Centre Spot on Thursday 27th June.

Whites’ manager, along with chairman Jim Parmenter and some of Athletic’s backroom staff, will answer questions from supporters during a formal Q & A session, with the chance to mingle afterwards.

Food and drink will be available to purchase on the evening with doors opening at 6:30 pm for a 7 pm start.

We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.