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RIP SIMON HARRIS

Dover Athletic Football Club is in mourning today after the sudden passing of our legendary club photographer Simon Harris.

An immensely popular figure over so very many years, Simon, who was 66, was a well-known face at the club, attending both home and away matches to capture all the first-team action.

Simon also spent time as Chairman of The Dover Athletic Supporters Trust and in 2010, he set an unbelievable milestone, by attending his 1000th consecutive Dover Athletic game.

No job was too big or too small for Simon and come rain or shine he ensured he made the day for hundreds of children over the years by taking photos of the matchday mascots on the pitch at Crabble.

The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Simon’s wife Tina, his son Kevin and wife Rachel, his daughter Laura, his family, and all his many friends at this very sad and difficult time.

As a mark of respect, there will be a minute’s silence ahead of kick-off in Saturday’s National League match against Yeovil Town at Crabble and our management, staff, and players will be wearing black armbands.

Rest in peace, Simon, and thank you for your incredible dedication and commitment over so many, many years.

 

YEOVIL HOSPITALITY ON SALE

Tickets are now on sale for the VIP Platinum Suite for our National League game against Yeovil Town this Saturday.

They will only be on sale until noon on Friday, March 18th.

To see the match from the best seats in the house and to enjoy a very special experience costs £28 per person.

Please note that this price does NOT include entry for non-season ticket holders who do attend, and they will still need to pay on the turnstile on the day.

The experience includes:

  • Butler hosted lounge with large TVs and projector showing the game

  • A three-course meal, served at your table

  • Saturday’s menu is:

    • Vegtable soup and bread roll
    • Steak pie, baby potatoes, carrots, peas and gravy
    • Salted caramel blondie cheesecake and cream

  • Reserved undercover premium padded seating

  • Complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water, plus dedicated paid bar before and after the match

  • Complimentary matchday team sheet

Arrival at the ground should be at 1pm and food will be served at 1.30pm.

There are only 64 spaces available, so all tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.

The dress code is smart casual.

To buy your passes please email gavin.hughes@doverathletic.com or call the office on 01304 822373

We very much look forward to welcoming you to the suite soon.

VIDEO: PLAYER REACTION

Eighteen-year-old defender Will Moses made his first start of the season in the 2-1 National League defeat against FC Halifax Town at The Shay on Saturday.

After the game, the former Dover Athletic Academy captain spoke to BBC Radio Kent.

 

VIDEO: MANAGER REACTION

Andy Hessenthaler spoke to BBC Radio Kent after the 2-1 National League defeat against FC Halifax Town at The Shay on Saturday.

Alfie Pavey gave Whites a 10th-minute lead with the fifth goal of his loan spell with us before Billy Waters equalised for the hosts five minutes before half-time.

Substitute Matty Warburton secured the three points for the Shaymen in the 69th minute when he slotted home Waters’ cross.

MATCH PREVIEW – FC HALIFAX TOWN VS DOVER

Manager Andy Hessenthaler and his squad are back in action away from home on Saturday when they travel to West Yorkshire to play promotion-chasing FC Halifax Town at The Shay (3pm).

The hosts are currently fourth on the National League table, four points behind third-placed Wrexham, after a four-game unbeaten run.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT US?

You can read the hosts preview HERE

You can read FC Halifax Town manager Pete Wild’s thoughts ahead of the game HERE

LAST TIME WE MET

November’s meeting between the sides at Crabble saw the visitors win 3-1.

Billy Waters opened the scoring for FC Halifax Town in the eighth minute before Ben Williamson equalised in the 75th minute.

Halifax responded with Kieran Green heading home from a corner moments later before Waters sealed the win two minutes from time.

LEADING SCORER

Billy Waters is leading the way with 13 goals in the National League this season.

NATIONAL LEAGUE FORM GUIDE

05/03 Weymouth 0-2 FC Halifax Town

26/02 FC Halifax Town 1-0 Barnet

22/02 Notts County 1-1 FC Halifax Town

TEAM NEWS

Marshall Wratten (hamstring), TJ Bramble (back), James Caton (hamstring), and Noah Carney (foot) will all miss the trip after picking up injuries this week.

Bramble and Caton picked up theirs in the defeat at Barnet last Saturday, while Wratten and Carney suffered theirs in the Kent Senior Cup game at Dartford on Tuesday night.

Captain Ryan Hanson, Alex Green (ankle), Seth Twumasi (knee), and Travis Gregory (knee) all remain on the sidelines.

Player/coach Reda Johnson and Arjanit Krasniqi are both fit again and are included in the matchday squad.

DOVER COLOURS

For fans heading to The Shay wanting to wear the same shirts as the players, we will be wearing our red shirts.

COVERAGE

The game kicks off at 3pm but if you are unable to make the trip, BBC Radio Kent will be providing commentary HERE

Please note that there will be no coverage of the game on Twitter @DAFCLiveText 

TICKET INFORMATION

You can get all the information you need HERE

SATURDAY’S OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE FIXTURES

Altrincham v Eastleigh

Boreham Wood v Chesterfield

King’s Lynn Town v Torquay United

Wealdstone v Weymouth

Woking v Maidenhead United

Yeovil Town v Grimsby Town

Q&A EVENING WITH CHAIRMAN AND MANAGER

Dover Athletic Chairman Jim Parmenter and manager Andy Hessenthaler will host an open meeting for all supporters in the Centre Spot at Crabble on March 22nd.

So, if you want the answers to your questions, then please make sure you attend the event.

Doors open at 6.30pm with the meeting starting at 7pm.

VIDEO: MATCH REACTION

Dover Athletic Academy manager Mike Sandmann gives his reaction after his young team, which included two-16 year-olds, lost 2-1 at promotion-chasing National League South Dartford in the second round of the Kent Senior Cup.

Dartford, the cup holders, led 1-0 at half-time thanks to Weymouth loanee Jordan Greenidge’s 20th-minute strike.

Greenidge added a second 15 minutes from time before 18-year-old midfielder Luke Baptiste reduced the deficit for Whites.

DARTFORD: Dan Wilks, Kory Roberts, Jayden Sweeney, Tyrique Hyde, Connor Essam, Tom Bonner ©, Danny Leonard, Kieran Murtagh, Jordan Greenidge, Che Krabbendam, Ade Azeez.

SUBS: Jack Jebb, David Ijaha, Kalvin Kalala, George Porter, Gabriel Duo.

DOVER ATHLETIC: Josh Bexon, Harrison Byford, Marshall Wratten, Flynn Toon, Will Moses ©, Will Currie, Kieran Agebebi, Harry Sikirwayi, Djair Parfitt-Williams, Luke Baptiste, Noah Carney.

SUBS: Cameron Chamberlin, Sam Hignett, George Nikaj, Daniel Lott, Freddie Oliver.

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KENT SENIOR CUP CAMPAIGN STARTS

Whites head to National League South Dartford in the second round of the Kent Senior Cup at Princes Park on Tuesday (7.45pm).

Dartford, the cup holders, are currently third in their division following their 3-2 win against leaders Dorking Wanderers last Saturday.

The winner of the tie will play Margate, who beat Gillingham 4-3 on penalties, in the previous round.

VIDEO: PLAYER REACTION

Captain on the day Jake Goodman spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matt Gerrard after the National League defeat at Barnet.

VIDEO: MANAGER REACTION

Andy Hessenthaler spoke to BBC Radio Kent’s Matt Gerrard after the 6-0 National League defeat against Barnet at The Hive on Saturday.

The hosts led 1-0 at half-time thanks to a long-range strike by Reece Grego-Cox in the sixth minute.

Adam Marriot scored twice to make it 3-0 before Adam Parkes saved Ephron Mason-Clark’s penalty.

Reiss Greenidge added a fourth before Grego-Cox and Sam Woods completed the scoring.