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*BS*ANDY HESSENTHALER has revealed he is bidding to sign free-agent midfielder Craig Rocastle.

*BF*Rocastle – a cousin of the late Arsenal hero David Rocastle – impressed the Whites boss on Bank Holiday Monday while playing for Welling during our 2-0 victory at Crabble.

Hess said: “I like Craig as a player and he’s someone I’d like to bring to the football club.

“But there are a few things that need to be sorted as regards our playing budget. John Keister has obviously left the club but we still have to sort a few things out money-wise within our playing budget to get Craig here.

“I’ve been pleased with the start we’ve made but we’re always on the lookout for quality players to improve the squad.”

The 28-year-old is vastly experienced and played in the Championship for Sheffield Wednesday. He has also appeared for Oldham, Port Vale and Yeovil in the Football League.

Rocastle is reported in a local newspaper as telling Wings boss Andy Ford he will no longer play for the north Kent club, alerting the Whites to his availability.

Rumours that Whites are set to sign Danny Spiller, the brother of former Whites ace Lee, have been dismissed as “nonsense”.

The former Gillingham star is expected to complete his move to Dagenham and Redbridge tomorrow (Thursday).

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*BS*ANDY HESSENTHALER has revealed he is bidding to sign free-agent midfielder Craig Rocastle.

*BF*Rocastle – a cousin of the late Arsenal hero David Rocastle – impressed the Whites boss on Bank Holiday Monday while playing for Welling during our 2-0 victory at Crabble.

Hess said: “I like Craig as a player and he’s someone I’d like to bring to the football club.

“But there are a few things that need to be sorted as regards our playing budget. John Keister has obviously left the club but we still have to sort a few things out money-wise within our playing budget to get Craig here.

“I’ve been pleased with the start we’ve made but we’re always on the lookout for quality players to improve the squad.”

The 28-year-old is vastly experienced and played in the Championship for Sheffield Wednesday. He has also appeared for Oldham, Port Vale and Yeovil in the Football League.

Rocastle is reported in a local newspaper as telling Wings boss Andy Ford he will no longer play for the north Kent club, alerting the Whites to his availability.

Rumours that Whites are set to sign Danny Spiller, the brother of former Whites ace Lee, have been dismissed as “nonsense”.

The former Gillingham star is expected to complete his move to Dagenham and Redbridge tomorrow (Thursday).

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*BS*BOOK your seat now for the coach that is running to Worcester on Saturday, 3rd October; plus the trip to Weymouth on the 17th October.

*BF*Here are the full details:

*BS*Worcester on Saturday, 3rd October *BF*

Members: £15
Non-members: £17

Under 16’s accompanied by a Family member go for half price.

The coach will leave Crabble at 8.30am.

*BS*Weymouth on Saturday 17th October:*BF*

£15 Members and £17 non members, Under 16’s accompanied by a Family member go for half price.

This coach will leave at 9am from the same place.

Anyone who has any questions can contact Leigh on 07746 921 832 . To book on the coach either see Leigh or Carl van der veen and they will get you booked on or use the link below to book on-line.

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*BS*RULES FOR THE COACH TRAVEL*BF*

We have just received a letter from Bayliss (our coach company) advising us of various rules for the use of their coaches.

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 behaviour will be tolerated

Bayliss 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 everyones interest and to encourage people who are understandably wary about using the coach, that behaviour is kept within the bounds of common sense.

*IS*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*

*BS*BOOK your seat now for the coach that is running to Worcester on Saturday, 3rd October; plus the trip to Weymouth on the 17th October.

*BF*Here are the full details:

*BS*Worcester on Saturday, 3rd October *BF*

Members: £15
Non-members: £17

Under 16’s accompanied by a Family member go for half price.

The coach will leave Crabble at 8.30am.

*BS*Weymouth on Saturday 17th October:*BF*

£15 Members and £17 non members, Under 16’s accompanied by a Family member go for half price.

This coach will leave at 9am from the same place.

Anyone who has any questions can contact Leigh on 07746 921 832 . To book on the coach either see Leigh or Carl van der veen and they will get you booked on or use the link below to book on-line.

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*BS*RULES FOR THE COACH TRAVEL*BF*

We have just received a letter from Bayliss (our coach company) advising us of various rules for the use of their coaches.

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 behaviour will be tolerated

Bayliss 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 everyones interest and to encourage people who are understandably wary about using the coach, that behaviour is kept within the bounds of common sense.

*IS*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*

*BS*ANDY HESSENTHALER warns there will be a huge leap in standard when the Whites start life in Blue Square South.

*BF*The big kick-off at Maidenhead is just eight days away and boss Hess has warned his Dover team that this season is not going to be an easy ride.

He said: “If we can make it three promotions in a row that would be fantastic and we’d be back in the Conference where we belong.

“We’ve put ourselves on the map in the last couple of years, we’re attracting better players and it’s enjoyable times at the moment.

“But the key is not to get ahead of ourselves.”

Pre-season results have been up-and-down with four defeats on the spin, as Hess experimented with a number of youngsters and trialists, followed by a 2-1 win against Wycombe Wanderers and 8-0 thrashing of Tilbury.

Now he expects his team to step up the standard in their remaining warm-up game against Cray tomorrow.

He said: “We’ve not been too concerned about results. We’re worried about performances and improving our fitness levels.

“The jump we’re about to make is a big jump but I expect us to be knocking on the door with the squad we’re developing and I’m sure the fans do too.”

*Q1*Throughout the course of pre-season, Hess has decided to take a look at his reserve and youth squads to assess the potential coming through the ranks.

He added: “It’s important that I field some of our youth players because we’re putting together an academy team this season and we want to come out and see what we’re developing.

“It also gives us chance to see if any of the players are ready to step up to the plate in the first team.”

To aid their quest for promotion, the club has bought in Adam Birchall from Barnet and Nicky Southall after his release from Gillingham last month, and Hessenthaler is happy with his new recruits.

He said: “Nicky is a massive signing for this football club.

“He is not just a good, versatile player. He is also a leader on and off the field. His knowledge of the game and experience is going to be huge for us this season.

“Birchall is a natural finisher and is different to the other two strikers we have in Frannie Collin and Shaun Welford. He is basically a pest, a nightmare for centre halves- a bit of a Paul Dickov sort of character.

“The games he’s been involved in I’ve been very impressed with. We might not have got the results we wanted but at this stage it’s just about improving fitness levels.”

With expectancy levels rising as the club moves up the league system, Hess is aware that his side will be under pressure but isn’t just looking to make up the numbers, he concluded:

“You do fear people will expect too much too soon but you have to be realistic. Although we’re don’t just want to consolidate, we want to be in amongst it. Whether that’s outright promotion, it’s going to be difficult.”

*BS*ANDY HESSENTHALER warns there will be a huge leap in standard when the Whites start life in Blue Square South.

*BF*The big kick-off at Maidenhead is just eight days away and boss Hess has warned his Dover team that this season is not going to be an easy ride.

He said: “If we can make it three promotions in a row that would be fantastic and we’d be back in the Conference where we belong.

“We’ve put ourselves on the map in the last couple of years, we’re attracting better players and it’s enjoyable times at the moment.

“But the key is not to get ahead of ourselves.”

Pre-season results have been up-and-down with four defeats on the spin, as Hess experimented with a number of youngsters and trialists, followed by a 2-1 win against Wycombe Wanderers and 8-0 thrashing of Tilbury.

Now he expects his team to step up the standard in their remaining warm-up game against Cray tomorrow.

He said: “We’ve not been too concerned about results. We’re worried about performances and improving our fitness levels.

“The jump we’re about to make is a big jump but I expect us to be knocking on the door with the squad we’re developing and I’m sure the fans do too.”

*Q1*Throughout the course of pre-season, Hess has decided to take a look at his reserve and youth squads to assess the potential coming through the ranks.

He added: “It’s important that I field some of our youth players because we’re putting together an academy team this season and we want to come out and see what we’re developing.

“It also gives us chance to see if any of the players are ready to step up to the plate in the first team.”

To aid their quest for promotion, the club has bought in Adam Birchall from Barnet and Nicky Southall after his release from Gillingham last month, and Hessenthaler is happy with his new recruits.

He said: “Nicky is a massive signing for this football club.

“He is not just a good, versatile player. He is also a leader on and off the field. His knowledge of the game and experience is going to be huge for us this season.

“Birchall is a natural finisher and is different to the other two strikers we have in Frannie Collin and Shaun Welford. He is basically a pest, a nightmare for centre halves- a bit of a Paul Dickov sort of character.

“The games he’s been involved in I’ve been very impressed with. We might not have got the results we wanted but at this stage it’s just about improving fitness levels.”

With expectancy levels rising as the club moves up the league system, Hess is aware that his side will be under pressure but isn’t just looking to make up the numbers, he concluded:

“You do fear people will expect too much too soon but you have to be realistic. Although we’re don’t just want to consolidate, we want to be in amongst it. Whether that’s outright promotion, it’s going to be difficult.”