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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.

RAZAK DEAL IS OFF Published on: 8th August 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler reveals that French striker Hamdi Razak will not be joining the club. The Whites player-boss also gives his verdict on the 1-1 draw with Maidstone.

CLOKEY'S BUNDLE OF JOY Published on: 16th August 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Craig Cloke's wife Simone has given birth to a baby boy - and the defender wants to round off a perfect week with victory at Horsham YMCA on Saturday.

HESS IS STILL THE TOPS Published on: 4th May 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dagenham and Redbridge boss John Still has sung the praises of Dover manager Andy Hessenthaler, labelling him "incredible" and "a top professional"

HESS BID TO CLEAR STAINES Published on: 7th November 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler talks about bouncing back against Staines - and rubbishes claims he has been approached by Watford.

LOVELL MAKES HAT-TRICK Published on: 22nd June 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler made his third summer signing on Friday morning with the capture of Mark Lovell from Sittingbourne. He is known to Hess and Darren Hare from his Gillingham days.

BIG-MATCH VERDICT Published on: 27th December 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Immediate reaction from Andy Hessenthaler after today's 3-0 home win against Maidstone that has kept Whites 17 points clear at the top of Ryman Premier.

ANDY H: STRIKER UPDATE Published on: 5th September 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler has confirmed there will be no new striker in place before the Ashford Middlesex match and dismisses reports that the player's identity is Bromley striker Danny Hockton.

JON PONDERS STAYING Published on: 31st May 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jon Wallis has told doverathletic.com that Andy Hessenthaler's appointment as new Whites boss could persuade him to stay at Crabble next season.

WHITEHOUSE ON THE LIST Published on: 30th January 2010 by JUSTIN ALLEN John Whitehouse has been placed on the transfer list while Craig Cloke is available for a loan move to give him vital match time under his belt.

3,011 WELCOME HESS Published on: 21st July 2007 by DAFC MEDIA TEAM Dover Athletic - watched by a bumper 3,011 crowd at Crabble - had an excellent workout against a full-strength Gillingham side in boss Andy Hessenthaler's first game in charge.

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".

WALLIS IN THE BAG Published on: 12th June 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jon Wallis has agreed to sign for Dover Athletic - completing Andy Hessenthaler's first major summer signing. He speaks of his delight at being a Whites player this coming season.

WILKO RETURNS Published on: 9th December 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic can confirm that Dave Wilkinson has joined us on a one-month loan from Crystal Palace. He is available tonight for the match against Harlow.

DOOR NOT SHUT ON LEE Published on: 12th March 2010 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler says he may live to regret letting Lee Browning leave Crabble and is going to invite the skilful forward, who will soon undergo an operation, back to pre-season training in July.

CAN'T TAKE FOOT OFF GAS Published on: 19th February 2008 by STEVE ETHELBERT Andy Hessenthaler insists the title race between Dover and second-placed Tooting and Mitcham is far from over despite Whites opening up a 10-point lead.

ANDY RELEASES FIVE Published on: 1st May 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Boss Andy Hessenthaler has released five players as he bids to build a team to challenge for a place in the Blue Square Southern Division. Full details and audio interview.

LEGEND RETURNS Published on: 12th July 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Tim Dixon will be working for the club this season in a scouting and development role. There is also news of a new physio and Andy Hessenthaler speaks about pre-season.

HESS BIDS TO STRIKER DEAL Published on: 28th August 2008 by ANDREW STUCKEN Andy Hessenthaler is confident a new striker will be unveiled next week - after Monday's Football League transfer deadline - to replace the void left by last season's top scorer, Jimmy Dryden.

HESS SLAMS RED-CARD Published on: 14th February 2008 by STEVE ETHELBERT Andy Hessenthaler was furious that Lee Browning was sent-off at Molesey, branding the referee's decision as harsh.

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."

FAN-TASTIC EVENING Published on: 22nd June 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler and Darren Hare met fans at Crabble on Thursday for the first time and outlined his team-building will be completed in time for the new season.

PARTY WITH DAFC Published on: 10th April 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Why not celebrate what has been a great season for the Mighty Whites by attending our end-of-season dinner and dance awards evening on Saturday, April 19.

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.

FRANNIE PENS NEW DEAL Published on: 7th May 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Frannie Collin has signed a new one-year deal with Dover while Andy Hessenthaler has given Jimmy Dryden a deadline of next week to make a decision on a new contract.

HESS' WORK IN PROGRESS Published on: 18th March 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler says that his young Dover team is still very much "work in progress" and insists the side will only get better.

HESS: BEES CAN BUZZ OFF Published on: 13th December 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler does not want the vacant managerial post at Brentford - describing a report in the Daily Mail linking him to the job as "rubbish".

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.

POUTON EYES A RETURN Published on: 24th October 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Alan Pouton is back training after breaking his collarbone in August and reveals exclusively to doverathletic.com: "I can see light at the end of the tunnel."

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.

HESS SET TO WELCOME LEE Published on: 11th September 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler says Lee Browning will bring positive attacking attributes to his team when he completes his move from Sittingbourne.

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.

HESS PRESS FEATURE Published on: 13th October 2008 by DAFC PRESS OFFICE Andy Hessenthaler is featured in a national publication this week - the NonLeagueToday newspaper, currently on sale in most good newsagents.

GET ON DOVER HESS-PRESS! Published on: 29th May 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler has been unveiled as Dover Athletic's new full-time manager - signing a two-year contract here at Crabble. He says will continue playing as well.

ANDY'S ON THE CASE Published on: 31st May 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler has told fans not to worry about the recent departures from the club, insisting: "I'm already well on the case to bring quality players to Crabble."

RECHARGED FOR CHALLENGE Published on: 23rd October 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Boss Andy Hessenthaler says that his team's challenge is to maintain their superb form after they were given a night off training this week to recharge their batteries.

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.

ANDY'S NOT WORRIED Published on: 30th December 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler gives his verdict after Whitstable hold his table-topping side to a 1-1 draw at SeaFrance Crabble.

HESS: I'M GOING NOWHERE Published on: 29th September 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler can scotch mischief-making rumours that he is set to leave the club to re-join Gillingham as their manager.

HESS HINDERED BY GILLS LINK Published on: 13th May 2010 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler says the speculation linking him with Gillingham has been an "unwelcome distraction" as he builds for next season.

BOSS HAPPY WITH OPTIONS Published on: 11th July 2008 by ANDREW STUCKEN Andy Hessenthaler has been running the rule over several triallists ahead of tomorrow's first pre-season friendly, but is keen to remind fans of the quality already signed on at the club.

AL OF A SIGNING Published on: 26th July 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Midfield star Alan Pouton has given fans a boost by signing a one-year contract with Dover Athletic following our friendly win against Ashford at Crabble.

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.

MOORE'S THE MERRIER Published on: 6th August 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler was boosted by Sammy Moore's scoring performance against Crystal Palace as he made his first start since his injury lay-off - and is delighted to have such a big squad.

OLLY THINKS BIG Published on: 10th May 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Olly Schulz speaks exclusively to doverathletic.com after opting to quit Ramsgate and sign up to next season's Hess Express.

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.

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.

THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY Published on: 27th December 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler says Dover fans saw the good, the bad and the ugly as his men won 2-1 at Ashford on Boxing Day.

3,000 PLUS FOR GILLS GAME Published on: 17th July 2007 by STEVE ETHELBERT Dover Athletic are expecting a crowd of around 3,000-plus for the club's first pre-season friendly against a full-strength Gillingham side, featuring their summer signings.

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.

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.

ANDY'S STRIKER WORRIES Published on: 2nd October 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler will delve into the loan market next week - if strikers Lee Browning and Jimmy Dryden fail to recover from injury.

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.

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.

WILKO'S BACK IN TOWN Published on: 7th September 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN and MATTHEW CLEMENTS Craig Wilkins has rejoined Dover Athletic after four months away - and will go straight into the team against Dulwich Hamlet for our Ryman South fixture.

FOUR LEAVE CRABBLE Published on: 30th May 2007 by DAFC PRESS OFFICE Dover Athletic can confirm four out-of-contract players have opted to leave the club and seek pastures new next season. We wish them the best of luck and thank them for their service here.

WALLIS DECISION IMMINENT Published on: 11th June 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler says Jon Wallis is poised to make a decision on his future in the new few days - and updates fans about his squad-building progress.

HESS: NO ORDINARY JOE Published on: 12th March 2010 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS and JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic have today signed midfielder Joe Tabiri on a month's loan from Barnet. The 20 year-old has BlueSquare South experience and Andy Hessenthaler believes he will make a difference as the side look to bounce back.

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.

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.

CLOKEY KEEPING QUIET Published on: 30th March 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Craig Cloke talks about how the Dover players had to listen to the Worthing team celebrate as though they had won the league title following our 1-0 defeat in West Sussex.

DEANO'S BACK AT CRABBLE Published on: 10th May 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dean Hill has spoken to doverathletic.com after signing for the Whites today from Premier Division neighbours Ramsgate.

HESS SALUTES HEROES Published on: 6th April 2008 by ANDREW STUCKEN Andy Hessenthaler ranks clinching the Ryman One South title at Dover alongside his career high of gaining promotion to the Championshp with Gillingham at Wembley.

MANAGER Q&A Published on: 24th March 2010 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler is inviting fans to Crabble tonight for a special question and answer evening. Chairman Jim Parmenter and Andy's No2 Darren Hare will also be available to answer questions at the Centre Spot, starting 7.15pm.

SHANE'S GOING STATESIDE Published on: 15th June 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Midfielder Shane Hamshare is going to the United States of America this summer to take up some coaching and will not be available for our pre-season schedule.

POUTON AND RUDDY SIGN Published on: 29th July 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler announced the signings of goalkeeper Dean Ruddy and midfielder Alan Pouton on DAFCtv following Saturday's friendly against Crawley.

JIM: DON'T STAYAWAY Published on: 10th March 2010 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jim Parmenter has urged stayaway Dover fans to return to Crabble and get behind Andy Hessenthaler's men - and warned he will have to cut the wage bill if gates stay at their current low level.

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.

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.

MATT FISH SIGNS ON Published on: 23rd July 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Andy Hessenthaler spoke to Matthew Clements about the Gillingham friendly, the signing of Matt Fish and how his squad is shaping up in preparation for August 18.

HESS MOVES ON Published on: 20th May 2010 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler has today left his post as Dover Athletic manager by mutual consent after three highly-successful seasons.

GET 'EM WHILE THEY'RE HOT Published on: 15th June 2007 by theClubShop Dover Athletic Club Shop have announced the launch of two new limited edition T-shirts to celebrate the appointment of Andy Hessenthaler as First Team Manager.

GORE COMES BACK HOME Published on: 2nd July 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Sam Gore returns to Crabble after his release from Gillingham - to complete Andy Hessenthaler's fourth summer signing - and is delighted to be at his home-town club.

JIMMY DRYDEN UPDATE Published on: 21st May 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler has confirmed that Jimmy Dryden's contract offer has been amended and is expecting a decision "within days".

BBC WEBSITE FEATURE Published on: 1st December 2008 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover Athletic boss Andy Hessenthaler is currently featured on the BBC Football website. The article covers his career as a player and the superb job he is doing at Crabble.

DAVIS LEAVES Published on: 26th January 2010 by JUSTIN ALLEN Summer-signing Tom Davis has left Dover Athletic by mutual consent today, it has been announced.

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.

LOVELL OFF TO ASHFORD Published on: 15th November 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Striker Mark Lovell is leaving Dover Athletic to join Ashford Town on a free transfer this week, having found his playing time limited. He scored five goals for Whites.

HESS'S HARE-RAISER Published on: 4th June 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Darren Hare has been appointed Andy Hessenthaler's assistant. The Crystal Palace youth development coach will combine his role at Whites with the Championship club.

ANDY CHASES A FORWARD Published on: 16th October 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler wants to bolster the frontline in a bid to convert the chances being created and improve Whites' goals tally column in the Ryman One table.

DRYDEN BOARDS HESS-PRESS Published on: 6th June 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler has confirmed that Jimmy Dryden has signed a new one-year contract with Dover and Hess keeps fans up to date with his squad plans for the new season.

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.

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.

MARK'S JOY Published on: 24th June 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Mark Lovell talks of his joy of becoming Dover's latest new signing and believes that boss Andy Hessenthaler will get all the right ingredients to take the club up the divisions.

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.

MEET ANDY HESSENTHALER Published on: 14th June 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Whites are staging a meet-the-manager evening at Crabble on Thursday, June 21, at Crabble (6.30pm). All fans are welcome to attend and meet Andy Hessenthaler.

HESS'S DELIGHT Published on: 13th June 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler is delighted to have signed Jon Wallis - and insists the midfielder made a "very brave decision" to stay at Crabble instead of joining a League Two club.

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.

HESS: UP THE TEMPO Published on: 10th December 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler has challenged his players to up the tempo after a disappointing but profitable performance against Harlow

FRANNIE ON BOARD Published on: 21st June 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Prolific striker Frannie Collin has joined Dover Athletic following his release from Gillingham - to complete Andy Hessenthaler's second major summer signing.

PACEY MARVIN SIGNS IN Published on: 1st April 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN & MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover Athletic are delighted to announce the signing of Gillingham forward Marvin Hamilton until the end of the season. Chelsea's James Simmonds is also staying for another month.

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.

HARE'S READY FOR WORK Published on: 13th June 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Darren Hare cannot wait for the pre-season to start after agreeing to be Andy Hessenthaler's assistant-manager - and insists that exciting times lie ahead.

WHITES v DONS Published on: 9th October 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic's FA Cup tie with AFC Wimbledon is a celebration of the progress both clubs have made. Justin Allen talks to Andy Hessenthaler and Dons boss Terry Brown.

OLLIE'S PRICE NOT RIGHT Published on: 13th July 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler insists no deal will be done for Ramsgate defender Ollie Schultz unless the Rams drop their asking price, and Jim Parmenter updates fans on the search for a sponsor.

ANDY'S MIGHTY QUINN Published on: 5th August 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler gives a glowing review of young defender Liam Quinn to Justin Allen after our 1-1 friendly draw at Margate but wants to improve the strikers' goals-to-chances ratio.

WHITES' TRIPLE RAM RAID Published on: 10th May 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic have today signed Ramsgate trio Olly Schulz, Dean Hill and Sam Jones. Again doverathletic.com are the first to break the news.

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.

ROSS SIGNS UP Published on: 18th January 2010 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic can confirm that the reported transfer of Ross Flitney from Croydon Athletic has been completed. The goalkeeper has signed a contract until the end of next season.

HESS IS THE BEST Published on: 30th November 2007 by STEVE ETHELBERT Andy Hessenthaler has been named Gillingham's greatest player by the PFA in a special 100th anniversary celebration.

MERIDIAN TONIGHT FEATURE Published on: 22nd August 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Meridian Tonight featured DAFC during their news programme on Friday evening. Sports correspondent Iain McBride was at SeaFrance Crabble on Monday. Details of how to watch the feature:

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.

HESS RARING TO GO Published on: 5th July 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler and his No 2 Darren Hare welcomed the Dover squad to pre-season training on Thursday - and cannot wait to get cracking with the task of winning promotion.

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 CLOSE-IN ON DEALS Published on: 27th July 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler hopes to sign Alan Pouton and Dean Ruddy on contract soon, and is pursuing others. Plus, the new sponsor and kit will be unveiled at Crabble on Tuesday evening.

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.

HESS CAN STAY FOR LIFE Published on: 4th March 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler can stay at Dover Athletic for life, says chairman Jim Parmenter today in a special official website feature.

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.

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.

NICKY'S ON BOARD Published on: 9th September 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic boss Andy Hessenthaler is thrilled to have signed Gillingham midfielder Nicky Southall on loan for a month.

JOB WEL DONE Published on: 8th December 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Shaun Welford talks to Justin Allen after Whites' 3-0 win against Worthing - and boss Andy Hessenthaler also reflects on going four points clear at the top of Ryman One.

BIG BLOW FOR CLOKEY Published on: 29th August 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Craig Cloke is set to spend this week in hospital after it was suspected he may have suffered damage to his kidneys - and is not expected to play for some time.

SHAUN WELFORD RETURNS Published on: 29th October 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic completed the signing of striker Shaun Welford on a two-year contract from Ryman Premier club Ramsgate on Monday, after three years away from Crabble.

GILLS TO BRING FIRST TEAM Published on: 19th July 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN & MATTHEW CLEMENTS Gillingham boss Ronnie Jepson names a full-strength squad for their visit to Crabble on Saturday, including new signings Simon King, Delroy Facey, Efe Sodje and triallist Simon Royce.

COULD IT BE WORTHING? Published on: 28th March 2008 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover go into Saturday's match knowing that, if the weather holds, a win at Worthing and a draw or loss for Tooting would make them champions of Ryman Division One South.

MARVIN LOOKS TO SETTLE Published on: 17th April 2008 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Marvin Hamilton is looking to find the right club this summer and is not ruling out signing for Dover. The former Gillingham utility player is also searching for his best position.

SAMMY'S ALL HEART Published on: 3rd June 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Sammy Moore has promised to wear his heart on his sleeve for Dover Athletic after signing a two-year deal with the club.

JIM: HESS IS A KNOCKOUT Published on: 8th April 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jim Parmenter says Dover Athletic and Andy Hessenthaler fit like a boxing glove - and that knocked out the club's title rivals this season.

WHITES SUSTAIN MOMENTUM Published on: 13th March 2008 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover will go into Saturday's home game against Walton Casuals looking for their 8th win on the spin, with 15 points needed from their last eight matches to take the Ryman South title.

GRAZ v BAILEY: THE DILEMMA Published on: 4th December 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Andy Hessenthaler has much to ponder as he considers whether to start with Giuliano Grazioli or Nathan Bailey in his frontline at Harrow with Shaun Welford suspended.

RYMAN FIXTURES RELEASED Published on: 15th July 2008 by ANDREW STUCKEN Whites chairman Jim Parmenter was pleased with the club's fixture list, despite a tough start. Fixtures include Maidstone at home on December 27 and Tonbridge away in the final game.

SUPER KIDS IMPRESS Published on: 24th October 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic's brilliant under-18s won rave reviews from first-team boss Andy Hessenthaler after he watched them book a FA Youth Cup first-round date with Brighton after beating Maidstone 6-0.

BOSS IS NO SOFT TOUCH Published on: 14th July 2010 by JUSTIN ALLEN Adam Birchall has warned that Martin Hayes may be a laid-back geezer –but he is a manager who demands the highest standards.

HESS GETS MOORE Published on: 3rd June 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Dover Athletic have pulled off a transfer coup this summer by completing the signing of highly-rated midfielder Sammy Moore - beating competition from a host of Blue Square Premier clubs.

HESS READY FOR WORTHING Published on: 6th December 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Andy Hessenthaler speaks to doverathletic.com about Monday's victory and the weekend test against an impressive Worthing side. Whites will be aiming to gain their eighth straight league win.

DULWICH MATCH PREVIEW Published on: 7th September 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS As the club pays tribute to the life of Dennis Hammond this weekend, Andy Hessenthaler's team face Dulwich Hamlet in an important fixture for the unbeaten men in white.

WHITES' FRIENDLY DATES Published on: 3rd July 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover Athletic are pleased to announce a strong line-up of seven pre-season friendlies, starting with Andy Hessenthaler's former club Gillingham (first team) at Crabble on Saturday, July 21.

HESS CLUB HEAVEN Published on: 31st May 2007 by ANDY STEVENS Lifelong Dover fan and journalist Andy Stevens comments on a remarkable day at Crabble, which lifted the spirits of everyone involved at the club to exciting levels.

TIMMY TO LEAD RESERVES Published on: 12th November 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Timmy Dixon has been appointed reserve-team supremo after Gary Whittle stood down after five years' excellent work.

AWAY AND AWAY, AND AWAY Published on: 20th September 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS A busy week lies ahead for Andy Hessenthaler's men prior to next Saturday's cup tie at Hythe. Two league games on the road in five days await his unbeaten team, including a meeting with the former Lord of Crabble.

JIM BACKS A GOAL RUSH Published on: 15th January 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Jim Parmenter is backing Andy Hessenthaler's men to get back on the goal trail and shoot Whites to automatic promotion.

BAILEY'S TASTY FOR WHITES Published on: 23rd July 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Nathan Bailey has signed a one-year contract with Dover Athletic, bolstering our forward ranks for the upcoming season.

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.

SATURDAY'S BIG GAME Published on: 4th March 2010 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover face two BIG home games in the space of four days, starting on Saturday when play-off rivals Braintree come to Perrys Crabble. Whites boss Andy Hessenthaler is calling for his side to be positive.

CHAMPIONS ON THE ROAD Published on: 11th April 2008 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS As the team goes to Imber Court, Met Police this weekend, aiming for a 100 point haul, Whites fans continue to celebrate what has been a remarkable season for the club.

DEFENDERS ON HESS RADAR Published on: 8th January 2010 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Andy Hessenthaler is searching for defensive reinforcements, as the club's injury and suspension problems continue to bite into his squad. Hess is in talks with Football League clubs regarding a loan move.

WHITES' DOUBLE-HEADER Published on: 11th October 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover face two important league games in the next three days, starting away to Whyteleafe on Saturday. Kent rivals Chatham then come to SeaFrance Crabble on Monday evening.

MOSQUITO HITS THE NET Published on: 10th March 2008 by DOVER MOSQUITO Dover Mosquito joins our web team as a regular columnist for doverathletic.com and kicks off this week by pondering how you equate success.

ANDY'S COLOURFUL CAREER Published on: 28th May 2007 by DAFC WEB TEAM Our new manager Andy Hessenthaler is a well-respected name in football - and here we give you a run down of his career as a player and manager at semi-pro and professional level.

KEISTER LOOKS AHEAD Published on: 9th June 2007 by JUSTIN ALLEN John Keister is looking forward to a new dawn at the club following Andy Hessenthaler's appointment as manager - and wants to put the bad times of last season behind him.

TWO HOME GAMES FOR ME Published on: 24th August 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Whites face a tricky Bank Holiday weekend double, starting with Leatherhead at Crabble on Saturday. On Monday Dover will travel to Whitstable for the first league game between the two clubs since 1959.

WHITES SIGN CHELSEA ACE Published on: 7th March 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN & MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover Athletic are pleased to announce the loan signing of midfielder James Simmonds. The 20 year-old has signed for a month from Premier League giants Chelsea.

HESS AIMS FOR BULLSEYE Published on: 17th August 2008 by STEPHEN McCARTNEY Andy Hessenthaler is preparing for the big Kent derby with the Darts at Princes Park on Tuesday evening – declaring: "If we can't get up for this game, we won't be able to get up for any game."

2010 ACADEMY TRIALS Published on: 2nd February 2010 by Darren Hare, DAFC Academy Trials for next season's intake for the Dover Athletic FC Academy are taking place during half term at the Abbey school in Faversham, on Friday 19th February.

REDHILL MATCH PREVIEW Published on: 30th August 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover's depleted squad travel to Redhill in Sussex on Saturday for a Preliminary round tie in the FA Cup, in what will be a test of character for manager Andy Hessenthaler's young team.

DOOR STILL OPEN Published on: 25th June 2010 by JUSTIN ALLEN Martin Hayes admits he has told Sammy Moore and Dean Hill he wants to see them in action first before offering them new deals. He also says everyone at the club is on trial.

TO ESSEX AND BACK Published on: 19th October 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS This week's article previews our FA Trophy trip to Maldon. The Ryman North side are unbeaten in the league and will test a changed Dover side from the one which faced Chatham.

KEISTER'S THE ASSASSIN Published on: 3rd May 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Q&A SPECIAL: John Keister was one of the outstanding players during our championship-winning season. The club's player of the year has taken part in a Q&A for the website.

HARROW MATCH PREVIEW Published on: 14th August 2008 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Three and a half years since the sides last met, Whites entertain Harrow on Saturday to kick off their Ryman Premier division campaign. A number of injury concerns presents a selection headache for Andy Hessenthaler.

HOW CAN WE SUPPORT DAFCtv? Published on: 20th July 2008 by SIMON HARRIS Simon Harris responds to DAFCtv cameraman Dave Shirley's recent blog about his highlights service, asking supporters to consider what we can all do to help ease some of the burden that producing DAFCtv entails.

DARREN ANSWERS BACK Published on: 16th May 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN FANS' Q&A SPECIAL: Darren Hare has answered questions put to him by supporters this week. Here we publish his answers in what is sure to make fascinating reading for our supporters.

FOCUS ON BURGESS HILL Published on: 3rd April 2008 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Andy Hessenthaler is asking his players to focus all their thoughts on Saturday's match against Burgess Hill, whatever Tooting's result on Friday, and get back to winning ways.

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.

WHITES TO WEMBLEY? Published on: 27th September 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover continue their FA Cup journey, quite literally, this weekend. A short trip to Hythe is the latest stop for Hess's team - a match that should epitomise the magic of the great cup competition.

WHEN WINTER COMES .... Published on: 22nd July 2010 by MARK WINTER Dover fan Mark Winter has written an article in the latest edition of When Saturday Comes ... here it is for those of you who may have missed it.

VITAL PERIOD STARTS HERE Published on: 26th October 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover face two difficult league games in 72 hours at the start of a crucial period of the season. Whites travel to Burgess Hill and then entertain Met Police at Crabble on Monday evening.

WHITES vs THE WALTONS Published on: 29th November 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover get back to Ryman League action with two games in three days against both teams from Walton-on-Thames, at the start of an important month for Whites' promotion bid.

TITLE RIVALS SQUARE UP Published on: 29th February 2008 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Dover will hope to retain their strong lead at the top of Ryman South when they, along with a large travelling support, go to title rivals Tooting & Mitcham.

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN Published on: 21st March 2008 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Whites go into an Easter weekend double header of games against Leatherhead and Ashford needing four wins from their last seven matches to secure their first league title since 1993.

WHITES' HOME EXAMINATION Published on: 16th November 2007 by MATTHEW CLEMENTS Previewing Whites' games against Corinthian-Casuals and Tooting & Mitcham. The article now includes an apology to Corinthian-Casuals for incorrect information published on Friday:

JIM PARMENTER Q&A Published on: 13th June 2008 by JUSTIN ALLEN Chairman Jim Parmenter has answered questions that fans have put to him via doverathletic.com