*BS*MARTIN HAYES and Paul Joynes were impressed with the performance and fitness of their players at Faversham.

*BF*The Whites management duo are confident of signing “three or four” fresh faces this week – possibly tomorrow night when Maidstone visit Crabble for our third pre-season friendly.

Boss Hayes said: “We’re close to agreeing some deals with trialists. There’s just a few odds and ends to sort out but hopefully we will have some news this week.

“The attitude of the squad has been very good and we’re trying to introduce a few new things this season.

“It goes without saying that we’ve taken over a team that finished second in the Blue Square South last season – so we’ve inherited good players. Now it’s just a case of filling in a few areas around the squad to make us even better.

“I want us to pass the ball and be attractive on the eye and want to have width and options.

“One thing we will need is a strong bench this season so when things need changing we can make an impact with the substitutes we bring on.”

Assistant Joynes has been impressed with central defender Dean Hill, who has returned for pre-season to win a contract.

He said: “Dean is a pleasure to work with. I’ve been impressed with the way he has conducted himself.

“The trialists have done well too. I thought the lad Ben Hunt looked lively and could be an asset for us. Sam Cutler, Elliott Charles and Mark Corneille were also good, plus one or two others.

“Martin has a good idea who he wants to sign – and I’m sure they are going to be good additions to what is an already strong squad.”

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*BS*MARTIN HAYES and Paul Joynes were impressed with the performance and fitness of their players at Faversham.

*BF*The Whites management duo are confident of signing “three or four” fresh faces this week – possibly tomorrow night when Maidstone visit Crabble for our third pre-season friendly.

Boss Hayes said: “We’re close to agreeing some deals with trialists. There’s just a few odds and ends to sort out but hopefully we will have some news this week.

“The attitude of the squad has been very good and we’re trying to introduce a few new things this season.

“It goes without saying that we’ve taken over a team that finished second in the Blue Square South last season – so we’ve inherited good players. Now it’s just a case of filling in a few areas around the squad to make us even better.

“I want us to pass the ball and be attractive on the eye and want to have width and options.

“One thing we will need is a strong bench this season so when things need changing we can make an impact with the substitutes we bring on.”

Assistant Joynes has been impressed with central defender Dean Hill, who has returned for pre-season to win a contract.

He said: “Dean is a pleasure to work with. I’ve been impressed with the way he has conducted himself.

“The trialists have done well too. I thought the lad Ben Hunt looked lively and could be an asset for us. Sam Cutler, Elliott Charles and Mark Corneille were also good, plus one or two others.

“Martin has a good idea who he wants to sign – and I’m sure they are going to be good additions to what is an already strong squad.”

*BS*WE politely remind media outlets that material from this website is under copyright and agreement must be sought from the author before reproducing it elsewhere.

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*BS*SAMMY MOORE bids a fond farewell to Dover Athletic as he completes his free transfer move to AFC Wimbledon.

*BF*The talented central midfielder, who was out of contract this summer, admits the lure of training full-time as a professional footballer again was too much to turn down.

But he wants to thank Dover fans for their excellent support during the past two seasons.

He said: “The support at Dover has been amazing. I was a fan of the club so it was a great honour to play for the club. I had an enjoyable time and the supporters played a big part in that.

“It’s been a difficult summer but I’ve missed training full-time and want to get back into the Football League, as it’s always been my dream to be a professional footballer.

“Obviously, I was a professional footballer with Ipswich and played a lot of games in League Two for Brentford before coming here. I am so glad that I helped my local club gain a promotion and we so nearly got another one last season.

“I hope that the club can win promotion again this season – and wish Martin Hayes and the boys the very best of luck. And I thank everyone for the past two seasons.”

*BS*SAMMY MOORE bids a fond farewell to Dover Athletic as he completes his free transfer move to AFC Wimbledon.

*BF*The talented central midfielder, who was out of contract this summer, admits the lure of training full-time as a professional footballer again was too much to turn down.

But he wants to thank Dover fans for their excellent support during the past two seasons.

He said: “The support at Dover has been amazing. I was a fan of the club so it was a great honour to play for the club. I had an enjoyable time and the supporters played a big part in that.

“It’s been a difficult summer but I’ve missed training full-time and want to get back into the Football League, as it’s always been my dream to be a professional footballer.

“Obviously, I was a professional footballer with Ipswich and played a lot of games in League Two for Brentford before coming here. I am so glad that I helped my local club gain a promotion and we so nearly got another one last season.

“I hope that the club can win promotion again this season – and wish Martin Hayes and the boys the very best of luck. And I thank everyone for the past two seasons.”

*BS*The Premier League has announced that it will commit £6m of financial support to the Football Conference for the next three seasons.*BF*

The Premier League today announced a solidarity package with The Football Conference worth £6m over the next three seasons.

Following the £1m payment made to the Football Conference in 2009/10 the Premier League has decided to provide funding for seasons 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2012/13 that will support all Football Conference clubs.

The funding will be split into general payments made to all 68 Conference clubs and a separate club development fund which any Conference club can apply to for specific projects.
The funding will be structured in the following way:*Q1*

– £1.2m per season provided as funds to support all Football Conference clubs;

– £800,000 per season committed to a new club development fund to which all Conference clubs can apply;

Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Scudamore, said:
“The Premier League and our member clubs recognise the importance of the continued health of football outside the Football League and it is with this in mind that we have made this commitment to the Football Conference.
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“In particular, we are extremely pleased to be working with the Football Conference to establish a new club development fund that will allow Conference clubs, all extremely important within their local communities, to invest more funds into local youth development and good cause initiatives.”

Football Conference Chairman, Brian Lee, said:
“This is a further wonderful gesture of friendship from the Premier League towards The Football Conference. The solidarity commitment for three years is most welcome whilst the new funding will allow our Clubs to express themselves in a tangible form for the benefit of their communities. We accept the challenge with gratitude.”

*BS*Dover Athletic travel to Ryman South new boys Faversham on Saturday.*BF*
*IS*Pictured above: Olly Schulz makes his Dover debut at Salters Lane in 2008.*IF*

Whites will play their 2nd pre-season friendly at the Kent League champions, who will feature a number of familiar faces to Dover supporters.

Meanwhile, Martin Hayes is hoping to complete the signings of several new players in the coming week to bolster his first-team squad.

A welcome addition on Saturday will be central defender Rob Gillman, a new signing from Bromley. Rob was unavailable for the first match due to a family wedding.

A host of former Dover players now play for Faversham, including Matt Bourne, Tom Hickman, Shane Hamshare, Michael ‘Buster’ Smissen and Dale Skelton.

Assistant manager at Salters Lane is Clive Walker, who will need no introduction to Whites’ supporters. He helped boss Justin Luchford in guiding the club to promotion from the Kent League last season.

Leaving the club in the summer was Lee Shearer (pictured above – no.6). Shears enjoyed two spells at Crabble and has since played for several Kent clubs, including Folkestone and Maidstone. He has now signed for Hythe Town.

*BS*Faversham Town Facts*BF*

*BS*Formed:*BF* 1884
*BS*Former Names:*BF* Faversham Invicta, Faversham Railway and Faversham Rangers
*BS*Ground:*BF* Moved to Salters Lane in 1953.
*BS*Honours:*BF*
Kent Amateur Cup: 1957, 1959, 1972-74
Kent League Champions: 1970, 1971, 1978, 1990, 2010
Kent Senior Trophy: 1977, 1978

*BS*Recent History*BF*
Faversham Town reached a crisis point in 2003 when the club were ejected from the Kent League for non-payment of fines. With the ground effectively abandoned the vandals and drug-dealers moved in and systematically destroyed what was left.

The club trustees fought a desperate battle to heal the rift between the then owners over ownership of the Club and the Salters Lane ground. The issues were eventually resolved and the club returned to the Kent League in 2006.

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*BS*Faversham vs Dover Athletic
Saturday 17 July – 3.00pm kick-off*BF*
Salters Lane, Faversham, ME13 8ND

*BS*The Premier League has announced that it will commit £6m of financial support to the Football Conference for the next three seasons.*BF*

The Premier League today announced a solidarity package with The Football Conference worth £6m over the next three seasons.

Following the £1m payment made to the Football Conference in 2009/10 the Premier League has decided to provide funding for seasons 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2012/13 that will support all Football Conference clubs.

The funding will be split into general payments made to all 68 Conference clubs and a separate club development fund which any Conference club can apply to for specific projects.
The funding will be structured in the following way:*Q1*

– £1.2m per season provided as funds to support all Football Conference clubs;

– £800,000 per season committed to a new club development fund to which all Conference clubs can apply;

Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Scudamore, said:
“The Premier League and our member clubs recognise the importance of the continued health of football outside the Football League and it is with this in mind that we have made this commitment to the Football Conference.
*Lpic1*
“In particular, we are extremely pleased to be working with the Football Conference to establish a new club development fund that will allow Conference clubs, all extremely important within their local communities, to invest more funds into local youth development and good cause initiatives.”

Football Conference Chairman, Brian Lee, said:
“This is a further wonderful gesture of friendship from the Premier League towards The Football Conference. The solidarity commitment for three years is most welcome whilst the new funding will allow our Clubs to express themselves in a tangible form for the benefit of their communities. We accept the challenge with gratitude.”

*BS*Dover Athletic travel to Ryman South new boys Faversham on Saturday.*BF*
*IS*Pictured above: Olly Schulz makes his Dover debut at Salters Lane in 2008.*IF*

Whites will play their 2nd pre-season friendly at the Kent League champions, who will feature a number of familiar faces to Dover supporters.

Meanwhile, Martin Hayes is hoping to complete the signings of several new players in the coming week to bolster his first-team squad.

A welcome addition on Saturday will be central defender Rob Gillman, a new signing from Bromley. Rob was unavailable for the first match due to a family wedding.

A host of former Dover players now play for Faversham, including Matt Bourne, Tom Hickman, Shane Hamshare, Michael ‘Buster’ Smissen and Dale Skelton.

Assistant manager at Salters Lane is Clive Walker, who will need no introduction to Whites’ supporters. He helped boss Justin Luchford in guiding the club to promotion from the Kent League last season.

Leaving the club in the summer was Lee Shearer (pictured above – no.6). Shears enjoyed two spells at Crabble and has since played for several Kent clubs, including Folkestone and Maidstone. He has now signed for Hythe Town.

*BS*Faversham Town Facts*BF*

*BS*Formed:*BF* 1884
*BS*Former Names:*BF* Faversham Invicta, Faversham Railway and Faversham Rangers
*BS*Ground:*BF* Moved to Salters Lane in 1953.
*BS*Honours:*BF*
Kent Amateur Cup: 1957, 1959, 1972-74
Kent League Champions: 1970, 1971, 1978, 1990, 2010
Kent Senior Trophy: 1977, 1978

*BS*Recent History*BF*
Faversham Town reached a crisis point in 2003 when the club were ejected from the Kent League for non-payment of fines. With the ground effectively abandoned the vandals and drug-dealers moved in and systematically destroyed what was left.

The club trustees fought a desperate battle to heal the rift between the then owners over ownership of the Club and the Salters Lane ground. The issues were eventually resolved and the club returned to the Kent League in 2006.

*Link1*

*BS*Faversham vs Dover Athletic
Saturday 17 July – 3.00pm kick-off*BF*
Salters Lane, Faversham, ME13 8ND