Kentish Football 
Dover Athletic boss Martin Hayes adds to his squad
Thursday 22nd July 2010
DOVER ATHLETIC manager Martin Hayes has signed three players this week, writes Justin Allen.
Joining the Blue South Bet South club are striker Ben Hunt and midfielder Sam Cutler – while defender Dean Hill has won a new contract after impressing the new Dover management staff in pre-season.
Hunt, 20, started his career at the famed West Ham Academy of Football before joining Bristol Rovers for two seasons, where he made 14 first-team appearances.
He had loan spells at Gloucester City and runaway Blue Square South champions Newport County last season before his release from Rovers this summer.
Hayes told www.doverathletic.com on Tuesday: “Ben reminds me of Steve Morison, who I signed at Bishop’s Stortford and is now at Millwall. He is very direct, can pick up the ball, turn and run at goal. I think he’s going to get quite a few goals at this level."
Cutler joins from Welling United and Hayes said: "Sam has shown ambition in wanting to sign for us. He is a decent player and gives us more options.
“And I’m only too happy to keep Dean here. His attitude has been good since returning to pre-season and he was part of a strong squad last season. I am delighted to offer him a new deal, he deserves it.”
Hayes revealed that he wants to be able to change tactics, formations and players for different matches – or different stages of games.
He said: “To do that, we need good options across the park. This is definitely going to be a squad game this season.
“I don’t want us just to stick to 4-4-2, we can play 4-3-3, 5-4-1, it will be good to have those options.”
Chairman Jim Parmenter added: “It’s going to be exciting this season. We’re bringing in players that will play an attractive style of football and I am delighted we’re building a strong squad.”
Article courtesy of www.doverathletic.com
Dulwich Hamlet v Dover Athletic
Pre-Season Friendly
Saturday 24th July 2010
Kick Off 3:00pm
at Champion Hill Stadium, Edgar Kail Way, Dog Kennel Hill, East Dulwich, London SE22 8BDJoining the Blue South Bet South club are striker Ben Hunt and midfielder Sam Cutler – while defender Dean Hill has won a new contract after impressing the new Dover management staff in pre-season.
Hunt, 20, started his career at the famed West Ham Academy of Football before joining Bristol Rovers for two seasons, where he made 14 first-team appearances.
He had loan spells at Gloucester City and runaway Blue Square South champions Newport County last season before his release from Rovers this summer.
Hayes told www.doverathletic.com on Tuesday: “Ben reminds me of Steve Morison, who I signed at Bishop’s Stortford and is now at Millwall. He is very direct, can pick up the ball, turn and run at goal. I think he’s going to get quite a few goals at this level."
Cutler joins from Welling United and Hayes said: "Sam has shown ambition in wanting to sign for us. He is a decent player and gives us more options.
“And I’m only too happy to keep Dean here. His attitude has been good since returning to pre-season and he was part of a strong squad last season. I am delighted to offer him a new deal, he deserves it.”
Hayes revealed that he wants to be able to change tactics, formations and players for different matches – or different stages of games.
He said: “To do that, we need good options across the park. This is definitely going to be a squad game this season.
“I don’t want us just to stick to 4-4-2, we can play 4-3-3, 5-4-1, it will be good to have those options.”
Chairman Jim Parmenter added: “It’s going to be exciting this season. We’re bringing in players that will play an attractive style of football and I am delighted we’re building a strong squad.”
Article courtesy of www.doverathletic.com
Dulwich Hamlet v Dover Athletic
Pre-Season Friendly
Saturday 24th July 2010
Kick Off 3:00pm
at Champion Hill Stadium, Edgar Kail Way, Dog Kennel Hill, East Dulwich, London SE22 8BD
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