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HUGHES BIDS FAREWELL Published on: 31st December 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jerahl Hughes has left Dover Athletic by mutual consent after travelling issues took their toll on the young winger.

HESS: I'M NO QUITTER Published on: 31st December 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler has poured cold water on "fabricated" and "trouble-making" reports that he offered his resignation to chairman Jim Parmenter following the 6-2 defeat at Lewes.

HESS EXPRESS ROLLS ON Published on: 31st December 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Whites chief Andy Hessenthaler says anyone writing off Dover in the second half of the season can do so at their peril.

WHITES MAKE THE A-GRADE Published on: 22nd December 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic have just received confirmation from the FA that our Crabble stadium has achieved an A-grade - the standard needed for promotion to the Football League.

HESS'S PLAY-OFF AIM Published on: 21st December 2009 by STEPHEN McCARTNEY Andy Hessenthaler has stated his team's aim this season remains to qualify for the Blue Square South play-offs. Whites' boss is confident his side will build on their unbeaten run over the Christmas period.

WE'VE GOT IT COVERED Published on: 18th December 2009 by DAFC With the usual winter weather set to cause havoc for many clubs, Dover Athletic have taken steps to ensure the white stuff doesn’t leave us out in the cold.

TWO TOM'S DEPART CRABBLE Published on: 13th December 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover Athletic have let Tom Davis go on loan to Ryman South club Croydon Athletic for a month and the transfer-listed midfielder scored on debut. Defender Tom Wynter has returned to Gillingham, who have injury problems.

MORE WYNTER AT CRABBLE Published on: 1st December 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover Athletic have extended the loan of Gillingham defender Tom Wynter for another month. The 19 year-old has excelled at left back for Whites and featured briefly at centre back.

CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS? Published on: 19th November 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Justin Allen, in our latest web blog, cannot understand what all the fuss is about following our recent downturn in form. Second in the table after two successive runaway title triumphs? What a crisis.

HOOK AND DAVIS LISTED Published on: 18th November 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Lee Hook and Tom Davis have been placed on the transfer list by Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler, who is currently trying to sign a central defender.

WILKINSON DEPARTS Published on: 17th November 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN To clarify recent speculation, non-contracted keeper David Wilkinson has left Dover Athletic due to the club not wishing to bust its playing budget.

TABLE TOPPERS CLASH Published on: 5th November 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS The highly anticipated match between Dover and Newport sees the league's top scorers up against the tightest defence. Andy Hessenthaler expects an entertaining game and Dean Holdsworth has done his homework.

WYNTER'S HERE Published on: 29th October 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Gillingham defender Tom Wynter has joined Dover Athletic on a one-month loan deal to bolster the ranks and give boss Andy Hessenthaler extra options in the back four.

ANY MOORE QUESTIONS? Published on: 28th October 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Sammy Moore will answer your questions online in a doverathletic.com Q&A. Simply send your questions to us by Monday, November 2.

WHITES' REALITY CHECK Published on: 28th October 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Andy Hessenthaler is looking for his team to show character after the toughest week he's had at Crabble since joining the club in 2007. He praises Woking, pre-season title favourites, whose full-time status told on Tuesday night.

FIREWORKS EVENT Published on: 28th October 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover Athletic host the annual Fireworks and Concert event. Doors open at 5.30pm and the fireworks display starts at 7.00pm. Food and refreshments available all night and full licensed bar in the Centre Spot.

WE'RE WEL UP FOR IT Published on: 26th October 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Shaun Welford is certain Whites have the firepower to maintain a serious title bid this season - so long as they can keep it tight at the back.

WILKO IS BACK Published on: 22nd October 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic boss Andy Hessenthaler has today completed the signing of Whites' former on-loan keeper David Wilkinson - who will be ready for the FA Cup clash with Eastleigh.

WHITES CAN GO TOP Published on: 20th October 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover can return to the top of BlueSquare South when they entertain Basingstoke. Title rivals Newport do not play and Whites will hope to maintain their 100% home record.

CONFERENCE STATEMENT Published on: 19th October 2009 by Football Conference The Football Conference has issued a statement in response to an article in the Daily Mail on Monday (19th Oct), in which is was stated that sponsors Blue Square are to terminate their agreement at the end of the current season.

HESS HAS MORE OPTIONS Published on: 9th October 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Andy Hessenthaler hopes to have more players available for Welling than any game this season. Whites have been unfortunate with a string of injuries but Hess should have a selection headache for the FA Cup tie.

PUGH RETURNS TO GILLS Published on: 6th October 2009 by BBC Sport | Non League Andy Pugh has returned to Gillingham a week earlier than planned. He scored in the league on his Dover debut but will not play in the FA Cup this weekend. We wish him well for the future and thank him for his service.

CRAIG SIGNS Published on: 25th September 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Craig Rocastle signed Blue Square South forms for Dover Athletic on Thursday evening. He has agreed to "play for nothing" to win a contract with the Whites, making his debut in the 8-0 crushing of East Preston in the FA Cup on Saturday.

FA CUP: MATCH PREVIEW Published on: 24th September 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover Athletic host Sussex County side East Preston in the FA Cup on Saturday. As the highest ranked side currently in the competition, Whites will hope to avoid a giant-killing by the lowest ranked team left in the draw.

HESS DUSTS OFF BOOTS Published on: 17th September 2009 by Stephen McCartney Andy Hessenthaler may be forced to name himself in the Dover squad on Saturday against Bath, as six players are expected to be ruled out through injury. The 44 year-old's last appearance was at Maidstone in April.

HOME DRAW IN THE FA CUP Published on: 14th September 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover Athletic will host East Preston in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup on Saturday, September 26. The Sussex County League side beat Guildford 4-3 on penalties after their replay on Tuesday finished as a 2-2 draw.

PUGH JOINS ON LOAN Published on: 10th September 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Gillingham striker Andy Pugh has joined Dover Athletic on a one-month loan deal to solve a striker crisis after Adam Birchall and Shaun Welford were both crocked.

ROCASTLE'S A TOP TARGET Published on: 9th September 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler has revealed he is bidding to sign former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Craig Rocastle.

KEISTER DEPARTS Published on: 8th September 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN John Keister is this week leaving Dover Athletic to join Margate on a free transfer - and boss Andy Hessenthaler hailed him as a "model professional".

DAFCtv Published on: 8th September 2009 by PAUL HARRISON The Supporters Club will again this season be sponsoring DAFCtv.

SUPPORTERS 1ST AID ROOM Published on: 8th September 2009 by PAUL HARRISON Following the recent raffle a cheque will be presented to the football club.

HESS SURPRISED Published on: 3rd September 2009 by TONY HUDD Andy Hessenthaler has confessed to being surprised by the team’s early surge to the top of Blue Square League South.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAY Published on: 2nd September 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Andy Hessenthaler's squad have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the season in BlueSquare South. Here is what the local and national media have been saying about Whites' form.

SUPRORTERS COACHES TO WORCESTER AND WEYMOUTH Published on: 31st August 2009 by PAUL HARRISON The Supporters Club are arranging coaches to away games this season. Now taking bookings for the trip to Worcester on Saturday, 3rd October and Weymouth on Saturday 17th October.

LEAGUE NEWS ROUND-UP Published on: 26th August 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Latest news from BlueSquare South, including Weymouth missing out on star signing, all change at Bromley and Woking boss Graham Baker defending his decision to let hotshot striker Manny Williams sign for Havant & Waterlooville.

WHITES LOOK TO KICK ON Published on: 21st August 2009 by YourDover.co.uk Dover hope to continue their positive start to the season when Weston-super-Mare visit Perrys Crabble on Saturday. Striker Adam Birchall is expected to be fit despite suffering a swollen ankle in Monday’s 1-1 draw at Chelmsford.

OLLY'S HEAD BOY Published on: 18th August 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Olly Schulz heads Dover in front but Chelmsford level through a hotly-disputed second-half penalty in Essex last night - but Whites should be happy with a 1-1 draw on the road.

ADAM'S ON FIRE Published on: 15th August 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Adam Birchall took his tally to three goals in two games after his double helped Whites to a 4-1 win against Dorchester. Shaun Welford and Nicky Southall also netted.

LOOK HUGHES A WINNER Published on: 12th August 2009 by KEVIN HARRIS Jerahl Hughes and Adam Birchall grab late goals to help Dover secure a much-deserved 2-0 win against Bishop's Stortford at Crabble. Read Kevin Harris' match report.

WHITES' BISH BASH Published on: 12th August 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jim Parmenter and Sammy Moore give their reflections to Justin Allen on a superb 2-0 win against Bishop's Stortford at Crabble. Audio interviews.

GROUNDS FOR REASON Published on: 12th August 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic chairman Jim Parmenter today explains why new ground regulations have been introduced at Crabble and also urges fans to arrive early to avoid turnstile congestion against Dorchester on Saturday.

JIM'S LOOKING FORWARD Published on: 7th August 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Chairman Jim Parmenter cannot wait for the action to start after a busy summer and tells Justin Allen about the latest goings on at the club and in the Blue Square family.

HESS READY FOR BIG LEAP Published on: 6th August 2009 by PHILL CATTERICK Andy Hessenthaler expects a huge leap in standard when the Whites start life in Blue Square South against Maidenhead next Saturday.

RAFFLE Published on: 5th August 2009 by PAUL HARRISON The Supporters Club are running a raffle to raise funds for DAFCTv and to assist with the cost of creating the Supporters first aid room.

NICKY SIGNS FOR WHITES Published on: 25th July 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic have signed Nicky Southall on a one-year contract today and boss Andy Hessenthaler insists he will be a "massive" player this season.

HESS SLEEPS EASY Published on: 19th July 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler will still be sleeping easy despite back-to-back pre-season defeats last week and insists: "It's all about being ready for August 8."

ADAM'S UP FOR IT Published on: 15th July 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN EXCLUSIVE: Adam Birchall gives his first interview about his move to Crabble to doverathletic.com - and says he cannot wait to work with Andy Hessenthaler.

SUPPORTERS CLUB RAFFLE Published on: 14th July 2009 by PAUL HARRISON The Supporters Club will shortly be holding a fund raising raffle.

BIRCHALL SIGNS Published on: 13th July 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Adam Birchall has signed for Dover Athletic following his release from Barnet and boss Andy Hessenthaler says he will be a "defender's nightmare" this coming season.

BARNET AT FULL STRENGTH Published on: 10th July 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Whites will face Barnet's full first team, including ex-Premier League stars Gary Breen and Micah Hyde, at Crabble. Dover pits their wits against the League Two side in their first pre-season friendly.

WHITES KICK OFF AWAY Published on: 3rd July 2009 by DAFC PRESS OFFICE Dover Athletic kick off their first season in Blue Square South away to Maidenhead on August 8 - followed by home games against Bishops Stortford on Aug 11 and Dorchester Aug 15.

DAVIS SIGNS UP Published on: 30th June 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Tom Davis has become Dover Athletic's latest new signing - after joining from AFC Wimbledon. Audio interviews with Tom and assistant-boss Darren Hare available.

NO TV DEAL? NO BIG DEAL Published on: 27th June 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jim Parmenter says the collapse of Setanta will not cause Dover Athletic any problems as the club starts life in the Blue Square South.

CLUB HOLDING TRIALS Published on: 26th June 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic U-18s manager Dominic Castle says the club are holding open trials for youngsters at Elms Vale Recreation Ground on Tuesday, July 7 (7.30pm).

CONFERENCE GOOD FOR TV Published on: 25th June 2009 by FOOTBALL CONFERENCE The Blue Square Football Conference have issued a press release following the demise of Setanta. It is hoped another broadcaster can be found to screen our league's games.

CLUBS BUOYANT AFTER AGM Published on: 19th June 2009 by FOOTBALL CONFERENCE The Football Conference have issued a press release following their Annual General Meeting, during which a special thank you was extended to Blue Square.

WHITES HONOURED BY FA Published on: 18th June 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic have been granted full FA membership after the English game's governing body rewarded the club for progression both on and off the field.

SUPPORTERS CLUB Published on: 15th June 2009 by PAUL HARRISON At the Supporters Trust AGM on Thursday 26 March in the Centre Spot it was decided that the best way forward was to restructure the Supporters Trust and change to a Supporters Club.

TICKET SALES ON THE UP Published on: 11th June 2009 by DAFC TICKET OFFICE Season ticket sales for the Hess Express have outsold last year's figures. Ticket applications can be collected from the club office, downloaded from this website or call us to request a form in the post.

JAKE'S BACK Published on: 9th June 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jake Leberl has today agreed to rejoin Dover Athletic - after signing from AFC Wimbledon, where he has just enjoyed a promotion-winning season from Blue Square South.

CHAIRMAN EXCLUSIVE Published on: 29th May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic chairman Jim Parmenter talks to Justin Allen on camera about all the latest goings-on at Crabble - and confirms his "100 per cent commitment" to the club.

DEANO SET FOR SURGERY Published on: 27th May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Defender Dean Hill is set to undergo an operation within the next week to clear a groin problem for the new season.

POUTS LEAVES DAFC Published on: 23rd May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Popular midfield star Alan Pouton has left Dover Athletic due to work commitments and the increased travelling in Blue Square South.

WE'RE WEL UP TO THE TASK Published on: 23rd May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Shaun Welford credits Andy Hessenthaler and Darren Hare for making him a more complete player and rates Whites' chances in Blue Square South.

RETURN OF THE MOSQUITO Published on: 19th May 2009 by DOVER MOSQUITO Just when you thought he had disappeared, up pops Dover Mosquito with his latest fans' column for doverathletic.com. Here he discusses DAFCtv.

FRANNIE GUNS FOR GOALS Published on: 15th May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Frannie Collin will be looking to bag plenty of goals in Blue Square South - after signing a new one-year contract with Dover Athletic.

ALL WEL AND GOOD Published on: 13th May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Shaun Welford - one of Dover's best players last season - has signed a new contract at Crabble - and boss Andy Hessenthaler believes he can continue to be a key performer.

WHITEHOUSE PENS DEAL Published on: 12th May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN John Whitehouse has signed a new one-year contract at Crabble to give Whites two quality keepers following the signing of Lee Hook from Eastbourne Borough.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS Published on: 11th May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic have recruited two new board members as the club strengthen their off-the-field team ahead of the club's first season in Blue Square South.

WHITES HOOK A KEEPER Published on: 11th May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Goalkeeper Lee Hook has completed a free transfer to Crabble from Blue Square Premier club Eastbourne Borough. Dean Hill has also penned a new one-year contract.

HEATH AND SAFETY Published on: 10th May 2009 by Steve Parmenter John Heath has been appointed Dover Athletic's new head of health and safety - as the club continue to improve Crabble's excellent safety record.

WHITES CLOSE ON TARGETS Published on: 9th May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jim Parmenter has been working overtime as he looks to agree deals with Andy Hessenthaler's top summer targets - and is close to securing some signatures.

DAFCtv GOALS 2008/09 Published on: 7th May 2009 by Steve Parmenter Watch (nearly) every goal of Dover Athletic's amazing 2008/2009 Championship season in (just under) 4 minutes, courtesy of DAFCtv.

WALLO AND BROWNING STAY Published on: 6th May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jon Wallis and Lee Browning - who have enjoyed excellent seasons for the Whites - are eyeing another great year after today signing new contracts.

GORE BLIMEY Published on: 5th May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Sam Gore has become the latest player to sign a new contract with the Whites. The popular Dovorian has agreed to stay for another season.

KEISTER, ROGERS, FISH SIGN Published on: 4th May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Whites are delighted to announce that John Keister, Matt Fish and James Rogers have agreed new contracts and want a stab at Blue Square South football.

BARNET FRIENDLY ARRANGED Published on: 1st May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic have arranged one of their pre-season friendlies. We host our good friends from Barnet on Saturday, July 11 at 3pm. The club are planning to face three clubs from the Football League this summer.

JONES AND BODKIN LEAVE Published on: 1st May 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Whites boss Andy Hessenthaler has decided not to offer contracts to Sam Jones or Matt Bodkin - as the club release only two players this summer.

JIM PARMENTER AUDIO Published on: 29th April 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jim Parmenter talks to Justin Allen about a new lease for Crabble, potential new signings, the youth academy, the scrapping of the reserve team, Laurence Ball going to Oxford University - and looks ahead to Blue Square South.

ACADEMY TRIALS Published on: 29th April 2009 by Academy Team Trials for the Dover Athletic Football Academy at Abbey School are taking place on Tuesday 5th May at 5.30pm. We are still accepting appointments for the session, which is being held at the Abbey School Sports Centre, Faversham.

HESS IS ON THE CASE Published on: 29th April 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler is planning to nail down his squad for next season within weeks, rather than months, as he prepares to challenge for promotion to the Blue Square Premier.

ROD JOHNSON - 1946-2009 Published on: 28th April 2009 by DAFC The club are saddened by the news that Whites fan Rod Johnson, the ex-treasurer of the Supporters Trust, has passed away.

WHY HESS IS THE BEST Published on: 28th April 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Website editor Justin Allen - in our latest web-team blog - explains just why Andy Hessenthaler is a top manager and how he has changed the mentality of the club to winning one.

JIM PLANS BIG SUMMER Published on: 28th April 2009 by STEPHEN McCARTNEY Jim Parmenter has promised to back Andy Hessenthaler in the transfer market and hopes to unveil three new signings within the next week or two.

BROWNING'S ON THE MEND Published on: 26th April 2009 by STEPHEN McCARTNEY Whites' forward Lee Browning is recovering at home after swallowing his tongue in a freak accident during Saturday's eventful Kent derby at Tonbridge. The match also involved two players and both managers being sent off.

HESS EXPRESS TICKETS ON SALE Published on: 21st April 2009 by DAFC You can now book your new season ticket as the Hess Express rolls into the Blue Square South. Prices for the 2009/10 season are frozen - and there will be discounts for early purchases.

GLORY, GLORY, DOVER Published on: 12th April 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Ryman League chairman Alan Turvey, Whites chairman Jim Parmenter, assistant-boss Darren Hare and fan Callum Snell speak to Justin Allen after the club were presented with the Ryman League Championship trophy.

CHAMPIONS AGAIN - DAFCtv Published on: 12th April 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Highlights and interviews galore from the presentation of the Ryman League Championship trophy. Dave Shirley, Tom Crawley and Andrew Stucken bring you DAFCtv's championship-winning coverage.

SIDIBE HAPPY AT 'DOUVRES' Published on: 6th April 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Lassana Sidibe is brushing up his English but the French ace intends to let his football do most of the talking as he bids to impress manager Andy Hessenthaler.

LASSANA SIDIBE Published on: 5th April 2009 by DAFC PRESS OFFICE Lassana Sidibe is on trial at Dover Athletic until the end of the season - after playing as a sub during our 1-1 draw at Heybridge. No contract has been offered yet.

IT'S DOVER FOR ME Published on: 31st March 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler speaks to doverathletic.com this week about how the title win on Saturday ranks among his highest achievements in football and pledges his future to the club, declaring: "I want to get us into the Conference National."

CHAMPIONS, CUPS AND KIT Published on: 30th March 2009 by DAFC Whites are the champions again - and our heroes will be crowned kings of the Ryman Premier on Saturday, April 11 at Crabble when they receive the trophy. Also on April 18, we will be revealing our new sponsor and kit.

RE-LIVE THE GLORY Published on: 29th March 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN DAFCtv gives you EXCLUSIVE access to footage of the day Dover Athletic clinched the Ryman League Premier Division title as well as interviews with some of our heroes. Dave Shirley and Tom Crawley were our men at Crabble.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! Published on: 28th March 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Shaun Welford grabbed two goals - with James Rogers, Frannie Collin, Matt Bodkin and Dean Hill also netting - as Dover clinch the Ryman Premier title in style with their biggest win of the season - a 6-0 victory over Sutton.

BACK WITH THE BIG BOYS Published on: 28th March 2009 by BBC SPORT Andy Hessenthaler, Alan Pouton and Jim Parmenter give their immediate reaction to winning the Ryman Premier title - a second successive promotion to secure our place in the Blue Square South.

HESS SALUTES HIS STARS Published on: 27th March 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler says team ethic, hard work, commitment - and certainly not money - have been the reason for Dover's superb season.

CELEBRATE WITH US Published on: 25th March 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Celebrate Dover Athletic's greatest season in recent memory at our presentation dinner on Saturday, April 18.

GRAZ RETIRES Published on: 22nd March 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Giuliano Grazioli has announced his retirement from the game this week and boss Andy Hessenthaler pays tribute to a player who has had a superb career.

MOORE'S THE MERRIER Published on: 13th March 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Sammy Moore is hoping the big-clash with Staines at Crabble on Saturday turns out to be the match of the season.

SUPPORTERS OPEN MEETING Published on: 11th March 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover fans are all invited to attend the Supporters Trust AGM on Thursday 26 March in the Centre Spot at 7.45pm. The meeting is open to ALL supporters for discussion on the future of the Trust or possible Supporters Club.

CLOKE AND SWAGGER Published on: 9th March 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Whites ace Craig Cloke is backing his team-mates to beat title rivals Staines on Saturday as he steps up his recovery from a nasty long-term knee injury by taking up aerobics.

COLLIN'S SPOT ON Published on: 7th March 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Frannie Collin hit a late penalty to save Whites from slipping to defeat against a poor Tooting and Mitcham side - as Staines cranked up the pressure by closing the gap to 18 points with three games in hand.

DOVER FIGHT FOR WIN Published on: 4th March 2009 by MIKE GREEN Whites claimed another three points in their quest for promotion on Tuesday against a dogged Hornchurch outfit, Sammy Moore and Alan Pouton scoring the goals to put Dover 20 points clear of title rivals Staines.

WHITES TO OPEN ACADEMY Published on: 3rd March 2009 by DAFC ACADEMY Dover Athletic are delighted to announce that the club will be opening a football academy at The Abbey School in Faversham in September.

IMPORTANT TRUST STATEMENT Published on: 26th February 2009 by Jason Cloke Please read the article behind regarding the Trust AGM and the future of the Trust.

PRESTON STAYING ON Published on: 26th February 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Millwall keeper Preston Edwards has extended his loan spell at Dover Athletic by a further month - the club has confirmed.

SPONSOR A PLAYER FOR £30 Published on: 13th February 2009 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Grab a piece of memorabilia from Dover's outstanding season by sponsoring one of the available players' kit. At a vastly reduced rate of £30, signed or unsigned shirts will be awarded in April.

WHITES FOCUS ON STRIKER Published on: 12th February 2009 by STEVE WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR Dover Athletic have decided to discontinue the 200 Club monthly draw and focus efforts on the Striker Lottery, which awards a top prize of £1,000 EVERY WEEK.

MAKE CRABBLE SPECIAL Published on: 10th February 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jim Parmenter wants the fans to crank up the volume at Crabble and make it a special atmosphere this Saturday against Carshalton: "Show the players what you really think of them!"

HESS GETS A TOP BOD Published on: 3rd February 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Winger Matt Bodkin has completed his move from Grays to Dover on a free transfer until the end of the season - along with Millwall kid Danny Keen.

ENGLAND KEEPER SIGNS Published on: 29th January 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN UPDATED Dover Athletic have signed England Under-19 keeper Preston Edwards on loan initially for one month from Millwall.

HORNCHURCH: MARCH 3 Published on: 22nd January 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover's home fixture with AFC Hornchurch has been re-arranged to Tuesday, March 3 - with the game kicking off at 7.45pm. The Aveley League Cup fixture will be played next Monday.

ASK JIM A QUESTION Published on: 19th January 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jim Parmenter is in the chair to answer fans' questions in our latest special feature which allows you to quiz a club personality via the official website.

HAVING A BALL Published on: 14th January 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Laurence Ball grabbed the winner as the Whites marched a massive 23 points clear at the top of the Ryman Premier after a 2-1 win against Billericay at Crabble on Tuesday night. James Rogers had earlier put Dover in front.

HESS ANSWERS BACK Published on: 10th January 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler spends half an hour answering fans' questions that were posed via the official club website. He talks about his ambition and desire to take Dover into the Football League.

BAILEY GOES TO MARGATE Published on: 9th January 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Striker Nathan Bailey has been released by Dover Athletic and has joined our East Kent neighbours Margate on a free transfer. We wish Nathan the best of luck in his future career.

WEL-CLASS STRIKER Published on: 5th January 2009 by JUSTIN ALLEN Shaun Welford is winning plenty of fans as his goalscoring exploits and hard-working performances continue. He talks to Justin Allen about his improved form.