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*BS*Substitute Jake Reid headed in a dramatic injury time equaliser against Vanarama Conference South side Bath City as they secured an FA Trophy Fourth Round Replay at Twerton Park on Tuesday evening.*BF*

10-man Whites remain in the competition by the skin of their teethes after recovering from being 3-1 down at Crabble on 86 minutes to score twice and keep their Wembley dreams alive.

Stefan Payne opened the scoring early on but was then dismissed for retaliation following an incident with visiting keeper Jason Mellor inside Bath’s area on the stroke of half time.

The visitors capitalised on the extra man-advantage as they scored three second half goals through Andy Gallinagh and a Ross Stearn brace – including a majestic lob to put his side 3-1 side.

But Dover showed tremendous character to rescue a draw as Richard Orlu emphatically headed home before Mellor could not prevent Reid’s header going over the line.

Both sides will battle each other for a semi-final spot again on Tuesday evening at Twerton Park, with the draw taking place on Monday lunchtime.

*Lpic1**BS*OTHER FA TROPHY RESULTS*BF*
*BS**IS*Third Round Replays*IF**BF*
Gateshead 2-2 Wrexham – *IS*Wrexham won 5-3 on penalties*IF*
FC Halifax Town 3-1 Dartford

*BS**IS*Fourth Round*IF**BF*
Torquay United 1-0 FC United Of Manchester
North Ferriby United 1-0 Ebbsfleet United

*BS*FA TROPHY SEMI-FINAL DRAW*BF*
1. *BS*DOVER ATHLETIC*BF* or Bath City
2. FC Halifax Town or Wrexham
3. Torquay United
4. North Ferriby United

*BS*Book your seat on the Supporters Club coach to Bath for the FA Trophy Quarter Final replay on Tuesday 10th February.

Adults Members £5
Adult Non Members £10

Accompanied Child (under 16) £5

Thanks to a kind donation these prices would not be possible

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Departs Crabble @ 2:45PM*BF*

All coaches are covered by insurance, if the game gets called off you get a refund.
(Supporters Club Members and League only)

*BS*Please call or text Andy on 07934300335*BF*

*BS*Andy will be in the Centre Spot before & after every home game*BF*

*BS*Please book early so we know what size of coach to book as the larger one if needed may not be available later in the week*BF*

*BS*RULES FOR THE COACH TRAVEL*BF*

*IS*All vehicles are NON SMOKING
No alcohol will be permitted on our vehicles at any time (which means not just drinking alcohol but also taking it on the coach).
Any damage caused will be charged to the Supporters Club.
Any abnormal or excessive cleaning will result in a £50 fine payable by the Supporters Club.
No excessively rowdy behavior will be tolerated.

The Coach company runs a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY if any of the above restrictions are breached and any individual found to be flaunting the rules, they will be removed from the coach immediately, irrespective of the location of the vehicle.

It is obviously in everyone’s interest and to encourage people who are understandably wary about using the coach, that behavior is kept within the bounds of common sense.

Supporters Coaches are operated by the Dover Athletic Supporters’ Club and are in no way organised by or the responsibility of Dover Athletic F.C.*IF

Two goals in the last five minutes helped ten man Whites stage a dramatic comeback to draw 3-3 with Bath. Stefan Payne had given Dover an early lead, but then saw red just before half time for raising his hands to Bath goalkeeper Jason Mellor. The away side turned the game on it’s head and raced into a 3-1 lead, but Richard Orlu’s strike three minutes from time and Jake Reid’s header at the death kept Whites in the hat for Monday’s draw as they face a replay on Tuesday night.

Chris Kinnear was delighted with the comeback. ‘They came here to shake us up and I knew at 3-1 down it was not going to be easy, but the character of the team is magnificent and they never know when they are beaten.’ He added, ‘we hit the bar and the post and should have won the game – but I am really proud of the players and their fitness levels are that of a full time team.’*Lpic1*

Stefan Payne will now serve a three match ban effective immediately after appearing to raise his hands to Jason Mellor after an altercation the box. Chris was clearly disappointed with his actions, but also pointed out some other factors in the game that went against his team. ‘Stefan has to learn that he cannot do things like that. To be fair he says that the goalie had him by the throat and he was trying to push him off – so their player should have gone as well. I am disappointed with how their bench acted as the four of them were at the ref all game, but the fourth official could not do anything about it. Though I do believe he is going to report them.’

Jake Reid has had his critics this season, but stepped off the bench late on to head home the equaliser. A move that Kinnear credits to his assistant. ‘Jake was on at me to get him on’ said Chris. ‘Reid had done brilliant in the last round against Havant and he told me he would score, so credit to Leberl for that one!’

The draw for the semi final takes place Monday and fans are dreaming of Wembley more than ever before, but Chris is staying on the cautious side. ‘I am sure they will be fancying themselves at their place and we are by no means in the semi finals. We fancy ourselves though away from home though.’*Q2*

He added ‘Maybe it is fate that we win the Trophy and we played with ten men against Lowestoft. But you cannot rely on fate, you really have to rely on hard work and that is was the lads will be prepared for on Tuesday!’

Soloman Taiwo should be fit to return after pulling out of the warm up ahead of today’s game, but Whites will be without Liam Bellamy, Sean Francis, Stefan Payne, Adam Mekki and Dan Holman on Tuesday night as the squad continues to be stretched. ‘I may have to look into whether I can get anyone back from loan, but that is something I will think about tomorrow.’*Lpic2*

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Two goals in the last five minutes helped ten man Whites stage a dramatic comeback to draw 3-3 with Bath. Stefan Payne had given Dover an early lead, but then saw red just before half time for raising his hands to Bath goalkeeper Jason Mellor. The away side turned the game on it’s head and raced into a 3-1 lead, but Richard Orlu’s strike three minutes from time and Jake Reid’s header at the death kept Whites in the hat for Monday’s draw as they face a replay on Tuesday night.

Chris Kinnear was delighted with the comeback. ‘They came here to shake us up and I knew at 3-1 down it was not going to be easy, but the character of the team is magnificent and they never know when they are beaten.’ He added, ‘we hit the bar and the post and should have won the game – but I am really proud of the players and their fitness levels are that of a full time team.’*Lpic1*

Stefan Payne will now serve a three match ban effective immediately after appearing to raise his hands to Jason Mellor after an altercation the box. Chris was clearly disappointed with his actions, but also pointed out some other factors in the game that went against his team. ‘Stefan has to learn that he cannot do things like that. To be fair he says that the goalie had him by the throat and he was trying to push him off – so their player should have gone as well. I am disappointed with how their bench acted as the four of them were at the ref all game, but the fourth official could not do anything about it. Though I do believe he is going to report them.’

Jake Reid has had his critics this season, but stepped off the bench late on to head home the equaliser. A move that Kinnear credits to his assistant. ‘Jake was on at me to get him on’ said Chris. ‘Reid had done brilliant in the last round against Havant and he told me he would score, so credit to Leberl for that one!’

The draw for the semi final takes place Monday and fans are dreaming of Wembley more than ever before, but Chris is staying on the cautious side. ‘I am sure they will be fancying themselves at their place and we are by no means in the semi finals. We fancy ourselves though away from home though.’*Q2*

He added ‘Maybe it is fate that we win the Trophy and we played with ten men against Lowestoft. But you cannot rely on fate, you really have to rely on hard work and that is was the lads will be prepared for on Tuesday!’

Soloman Taiwo should be fit to return after pulling out of the warm up ahead of today’s game, but Whites will be without Liam Bellamy, Sean Francis, Stefan Payne, Adam Mekki and Dan Holman on Tuesday night as the squad continues to be stretched. ‘I may have to look into whether I can get anyone back from loan, but that is something I will think about tomorrow.’*Lpic2*

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*BS*Dover Athletic are delighted to announce that vouchers for Vanarama’s Big Day Out on Sunday 17th May – including the Promotion Final – are now available from the club office.*BF*

With a place in the Football League up for grabs the stakes could not be higher for the Vanarama Conference Promotion Final, and as part of a special new incentive, fans from all over the country are being invited to share in what is sure to be a special occasion by booking their place now and turning the day into a real festival of football!

As a special Early Bird Offer that is ONLY available until the end of February, vouchers are available for just £10 for adults and £5 for under-16s. Once purchased, these vouchers can then later be exchanged for a match ticket to the big event at the national stadium at no extra cost!

With a vast array of pre-match entertainment for all the family and a range of competitions with some fantastic prizes up for grabs, not to mention a feast of football on the pitch – all taking place you would be mad to miss out. And who knows, Whites could even be taking part in the big day!

The club have a limited number of vouchers available, and these go on-sale from Friday 6th February from the club office at Crabble. Current opening hours are Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm, and currently only cash payments will be accepted.

There are currently no plans to offer a postal, telephone or online service.

*BS*Dover Athletic look to progress in the FA Trophy as they host Vanarama Conference South side Bath City in the quarter-final stage.*BF*

Whites overcame a stubborn Woking side 1-0 in a Third Round replay thanks to Nicky Deverdics’ superb free kick. The side defeated Bath City 1-0 in the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy last season, as well as doing the double over them in the league.

*BS*DAFC TEAM NEWS*BF*
New signing Dan Holman is ineligible for Saturday’s game, having already played in the competition whilst on loan at Aldershot Town earlier on in the season. The striker has joined on loan from League one Colchester United until the end of the season, but will have to wait another week to make his first team debut.

Recent recruit James Poole was a late substitute against Lincoln last Saturday and is expected to be on the bench again. Poole scored two goals in six appearances during his loan spell earlier in the season, including a goal in the first round against Lowestoft.

Defender Sean Francis picked up a hamstring injury against Woking in the last round and is a doubt for Saturday’s game which means Tom Wynter could replace him. Midfielder Liam Bellamy remains on the side lines while he recovers from a fractured hand, therefore Solomon Taiwo is likely to keep his place in the centre of midfield.

Defenders Tyrone Sterling and Richard Orlu are expected to keep their places in the team, after the club recently announced they signed contract extensions keeping them at Crabble until the end of the 2015/2016 season.

New signing Adam Mekki is unavailable because he is cup tied having featured for Barnet earlier in the competition.

*BS*OPPOSITION FORM*BF*
Adie Britton’s Bath City side currently sit 10th in the Vanarama Conference South, and are just six points adrift of the play-offs.

Bath, also known as the Romans, have been in decent form ahead of the game against Dover, having lost just once in their last six games. In that run, Bath defeated table toppers Boreham Wood, however lost to 2-1 Whitehawk last Tuesday.

Away from home, the Romans have struggled to find the net scoring a just 12 goals on their travels which is the worst record in the Vanarama Conference South.

*BS*BATH CITY’S ROUTE TO THIS ROUND*BF*
Bath needed extra time and a replay to see off Vanarama Conference North strugglers Gloucester City in the third qualifying round, eventually defeating them 3-1 thanks to two extra time goals.

In the first round proper, Bath picked up a memorable result defeating Conference high-flyers and local rivals Bristol Rovers 0-2 at Memorial Stadium. Two goals in three second half minutes was enough to cause a major upset in the competition.

Britton’s side then took on fellow Vanarama Conference South side Wealdstone and came away with a comfortable 1-3 victory. The Romans were then rewarded with a home tie as they took on Altrincham. A Phil Walsh goal 12 minutes from time was enough to give them the win as they claimed their second conference scalp in the competition.

This is just the second time in Bath’s history that they have reached the quarter-finals of the FA Trophy.

Chris Kinnear’s side will be favourites to make the semi-finals, however the Romans are not to be taken lightly having beaten two Vanarama Conference teams already in the competition.

*BS*MATCH INFORMATION*BF*
Dover Athletic are the highest ranked team definitely in the quarter finals, although Gateshead and Halifax – both of whom play third round ties on Saturday – are ranked higher in the league standings. Bath City are the second lowest ranked side left in.

If the game is tied after 90 minutes, a replay will be played at Twerton Park on Tuesday 10th February, with a 7.45pm kick-off. The winners of this quarter-final clash will receive £8000 in prize money and a place in the FA Trophy semi-finals – the draw for which will be made live on TalkSPORT on Monday morning at 11.30am.

Fans who are unable to attend this big FA Trophy clash can follow the game via @DAFCLiveText on Twitter.

*BS*OTHER FA TROPHY FIXTURES:*BF*
Third round replays:
*IS*Gateshead v Wrexham
FC Halifax v Dartford*IF*
(Winners of the above fixtures to play each other in a quarter-final at later date)

Quarter-finals:
*IS*Torquay United v FC United of Manchester
North Ferriby United v Ebbsfleet United*IF*

*BS*Dover Athletic are delighted to announce that vouchers for Vanarama’s Big Day Out on Sunday 17th May – including the Promotion Final – are now available from the club office.*BF*

With a place in the Football League up for grabs the stakes could not be higher for the Vanarama Conference Promotion Final, and as part of a special new incentive, fans from all over the country are being invited to share in what is sure to be a special occasion by booking their place now and turning the day into a real festival of football!

As a special Early Bird Offer that is ONLY available until the end of February, vouchers are available for just £10 for adults and £5 for under-16s. Once purchased, these vouchers can then later be exchanged for a match ticket to the big event at the national stadium at no extra cost!

With a vast array of pre-match entertainment for all the family and a range of competitions with some fantastic prizes up for grabs, not to mention a feast of football on the pitch – all taking place you would be mad to miss out. And who knows, Whites could even be taking part in the big day!

The club have a limited number of vouchers available, and these go on-sale from Friday 6th February from the club office at Crabble. Current opening hours are Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm, and currently only cash payments will be accepted.

There are currently no plans to offer a postal, telephone or online service.

*BS*Dover Athletic look to progress in the FA Trophy as they host Vanarama Conference South side Bath City in the quarter-final stage.*BF*

Whites overcame a stubborn Woking side 1-0 in a Third Round replay thanks to Nicky Deverdics’ superb free kick. The side defeated Bath City 1-0 in the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy last season, as well as doing the double over them in the league.

*BS*DAFC TEAM NEWS*BF*
New signing Dan Holman is ineligible for Saturday’s game, having already played in the competition whilst on loan at Aldershot Town earlier on in the season. The striker has joined on loan from League one Colchester United until the end of the season, but will have to wait another week to make his first team debut.

Recent recruit James Poole was a late substitute against Lincoln last Saturday and is expected to be on the bench again. Poole scored two goals in six appearances during his loan spell earlier in the season, including a goal in the first round against Lowestoft.

Defender Sean Francis picked up a hamstring injury against Woking in the last round and is a doubt for Saturday’s game which means Tom Wynter could replace him. Midfielder Liam Bellamy remains on the side lines while he recovers from a fractured hand, therefore Solomon Taiwo is likely to keep his place in the centre of midfield.

Defenders Tyrone Sterling and Richard Orlu are expected to keep their places in the team, after the club recently announced they signed contract extensions keeping them at Crabble until the end of the 2015/2016 season.

New signing Adam Mekki is unavailable because he is cup tied having featured for Barnet earlier in the competition.

*BS*OPPOSITION FORM*BF*
Adie Britton’s Bath City side currently sit 10th in the Vanarama Conference South, and are just six points adrift of the play-offs.

Bath, also known as the Romans, have been in decent form ahead of the game against Dover, having lost just once in their last six games. In that run, Bath defeated table toppers Boreham Wood, however lost to 2-1 Whitehawk last Tuesday.

Away from home, the Romans have struggled to find the net scoring a just 12 goals on their travels which is the worst record in the Vanarama Conference South.

*BS*BATH CITY’S ROUTE TO THIS ROUND*BF*
Bath needed extra time and a replay to see off Vanarama Conference North strugglers Gloucester City in the third qualifying round, eventually defeating them 3-1 thanks to two extra time goals.

In the first round proper, Bath picked up a memorable result defeating Conference high-flyers and local rivals Bristol Rovers 0-2 at Memorial Stadium. Two goals in three second half minutes was enough to cause a major upset in the competition.

Britton’s side then took on fellow Vanarama Conference South side Wealdstone and came away with a comfortable 1-3 victory. The Romans were then rewarded with a home tie as they took on Altrincham. A Phil Walsh goal 12 minutes from time was enough to give them the win as they claimed their second conference scalp in the competition.

This is just the second time in Bath’s history that they have reached the quarter-finals of the FA Trophy.

Chris Kinnear’s side will be favourites to make the semi-finals, however the Romans are not to be taken lightly having beaten two Vanarama Conference teams already in the competition.

*BS*MATCH INFORMATION*BF*
Dover Athletic are the highest ranked team definitely in the quarter finals, although Gateshead and Halifax – both of whom play third round ties on Saturday – are ranked higher in the league standings. Bath City are the second lowest ranked side left in.

If the game is tied after 90 minutes, a replay will be played at Twerton Park on Tuesday 10th February, with a 7.45pm kick-off. The winners of this quarter-final clash will receive £8000 in prize money and a place in the FA Trophy semi-finals – the draw for which will be made live on TalkSPORT on Monday morning at 11.30am.

Fans who are unable to attend this big FA Trophy clash can follow the game via @DAFCLiveText on Twitter.

*BS*OTHER FA TROPHY FIXTURES:*BF*
Third round replays:
*IS*Gateshead v Wrexham
FC Halifax v Dartford*IF*
(Winners of the above fixtures to play each other in a quarter-final at later date)

Quarter-finals:
*IS*Torquay United v FC United of Manchester
North Ferriby United v Ebbsfleet United*IF*