Dover Athletic boss Martin Hayes releases quartet

DOVER ATHLETIC boss Martin Hayes has issued his retain list for the new season, writes Justin Allen.


The club narrowly missed out on the Blue Square Bet South play-off’s, finishing in seventh place with 74 points from 42 games, just a couple of points adrift of fifth-placed Woking.

Players being released are Sam Long, Joe Tabiri, Elliott Charles and Lewwis Spence.

Ross Flitney, Matt Fish, Rob Gillman, Olly Schulz, Harry Baker, Barry Cogan, Jon Wallis and Sam Cutler have all been offered new deals.

Luke I’Anson, Adam Birchall and Tom Wynter are already under contract.

Hayes told www.doverathletic.com:  We hope everyone signs. We want to compete for the title next season and are looking to bring four or five more players in to bolster the squad to give us a much better chance."


Meanwhile, Dover Mayor Sue Jones presented Birchall with the player of the season award on Saturday, not once but twice.

Whites' super striker was recognised by both supporters and teammates for his outstanding contribution this season.

Mayor Jones also made a presentation to the club, accepted by captain Rob Gillman, in recognition of the unprecedented FA Cup success and the positive effect it had on the town of Dover as a community.

Birchall has not only broken club goalscoring records (with 45 goals) and been the top scorer in the FA Cup but he has represented Dover Athletic with passion, hard work and sportsmanship on and off the pitch throughout the last 10 months.

In the fans' vote, goalkeeper Ross Flitney was awarded second place for his consistent displays and FA Cup heroics, while right back Matt Fish, the club's second longest serving player, came in third.

Appreciation was also shown in a presentation to one of the unsung volunteers at Crabble. Young Callum Gladwish can be seen at almost every game assisting the coaching staff and kitman Robin Hastie on matchdays, plus helping around the club behind the scenes.

Dover Athletic have announced that entry and season tickets prices will be frozen for the 2011-2012 season.

In addition, early-bird season ticket purchases will be discounted again.

Season tickets can be purchased from next week.

Admission prices for next season are:
Adults: £12
Over 60's: £9
Under 18's: £6
Under 11's: £3

Transfer to the seated stands:

Adults: £1.50
Over 60's & 11-16 Years: £1
Under 11's: Free

Season Ticket Prices have been frozen

Season tickets are valid for all of Dover's home league games, plus home pre-season friendlies and reserve team home games. They do not allow entry to cup games, play-off's or other 'special events'.

Season Ticket Prices – Before 30 June 2011:

Adult Ground Only: £210
Adult Ground & seat: £240
Over 60's Ground Only: £149
Over 60's Ground and Seat: £170
11-16 Ground Only: £100
11-16 Ground and Seat: £120

Season Ticket Prices – After 30 June 2011:
Adult Ground Only: £240
Adult Ground & seat: £270
Over 60's Ground Only: £179
Over 60's Ground and Seat: £200
11-16 Ground Only: £116
11-16 Ground and Seat: £136

For full details please visit www.doverathletic.com

(Article courtesy of Justin Allen - www.doverathletic.com)