LOAN WATCH: OCTOBER

LOAN WATCH: OCTOBER

*BS*Whites currently have three players out on loan to give them valuable first team experience and doverathletic.com is tracking their progress.*BF*

Full backs Tom Axford and Lloyd Harrington are regular starters for Ramsgate and Whitehawk respectively, while centre back Sean Raggett has gained some playing time with Herne Bay.

Here is an update on each player:

*BS*Tom Axford (right back) at Ramsgate FC (Ryman South)*BF*

Tom’s first game saw him play 78 minutes in a 4-0 victory for Ramsgate against Waltham Forest in the FA Trophy. He supplied a powerful cross for Warren Schulz, whose diving header was saved.

One week later Tom play the full 90 minutes in Ramsgate’s 1-1 draw against Folkestone Invicta.

Tom again completed the whole match in Rams’ 2-1 win at Leatherhead on Saturday. He created a goalscoring opportunity in the first minute of the game and played alongside former Dover first-teamers Sam Gore and Dean Hill, plus Gillingham striker Ashley Miller.

*BS*Lloyd Harrington (left back) at Whitehawk FC (Ryman Premier)*BF*

Lloyd enjoyed two wins in his first two games for the Ryman League pacesetters, playing the full 90 minutes against Wingate & Finchley and Canvey Island.

On Saturday they lost 1-0 against second placed Hampton & Richmond, who had ex-Dover midfielder James Simmonds in their side.

At Whitehawk, Lloyd is playing alongside former Dover winger Jerahl Hughes and experienced non-league performers Sami El-Abd, Sam Gargan and Joe Keehan.

*BS*Sean Raggett (centre back) at Herne Bay (Ryman South)*BF*

Sean has been selected three times for Herne Bay, coming on once as a second half substitute during his loan spell.

He has not featured in the last two matches.