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Dover Athletic FC v Barnet FC – 01/09/2018

Posted on September 2, 2018 by mattbristow

The National League clash between Dover Athletic FC v Barnet FC saw a lowley Dover continue their dismal start to the season going down by loosing at home by a two goals to one. Both sides getting used to unfamiliar territory. Dover who just cant seem to find first gear this year and Barnet adjusting to life back in the National League.

Here are a few of my favorites. There are plenty more in my gallery here. All are available for licence and self billing applies where applicable. If in doubt get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Barnets defender David Tutonda and Dovers forward Jamie Allen both vie for the ball.

It was a game where both stoppers kept their relative teams in the game. With some great saves.

Barnets midfielder Wesley Fonguck surges forward while Dovers keeper Mitch Walker comes to the ball.

Barnets keeper Mark Cousins makes an acrobatic save to deny Dovers forward Jamie Allen.

: Barnets defender David Tutonda and Dovers forward Jamie Allen both vie for the ball.

: Dovers defender Moussa Diarra and Barnets defender Elliot Johnson.

: Barnets midfielder Wesley Fonguck on the ball.

: Dovers defender Josh Passley takes on Barnets defender David Tutonda.

: Dovers forward Ntumba Massanka makes life difficult for Barnets keeper Mark Cousins

: Dovers midfielder Anthony Jeffrey crosses the ball.

: Barnets midfielder Dan Sweeney wrong foots Dovers defender George Smith.

Dover Athletic FC v Eastleigh FC – 25/08/2018

Posted on August 26, 2018 by mattbristow

Dover Athletic FC v Eastleigh FC – Dover’s continued poor start to their National League season continued. They went down to the Spitfires by two goals to one in a game of two halfs, no pun intended, honestly!

I’m not going to turn this post into a ‘pundit like’ criticism. However, Eastleigh have one of the smallest squads in the league but played to their strengths playing possession football are were rewarded for their efforts, they deserved the win.

Unfortunately, Dover still look like a team that just have not gelled yet. Whites new signing Aryan Tajbakhsh was undoubtedly one of the good things for them to take away from what was otherwise a forgettable afternoon.

New signing Dovers midfielder Aryan Tajbakhsh on the ball.

Here are a few of my favourites from the game:

: Dovers forward Inih Effiong unsuccessfully tries to break through the Eastleigh defence.

: Dovers midfielder Anthony Jeffrey surges forward past Eastleighs midfielder Joe Jones and Eastleighs defender Josh Hare.

: Eastleighs forward Paul McCallum clearly not happy with the referee.

: Eastleighs defender Réda Johnson clashes with Dovers defender Tim Schmoll and in the process takes out Eastleighs keeper Graham Stack.

: Eastleighs defender Josh Hare sends Dovers defender Jack Connors crashing to the ground Dovers midfielder Aryan Tajbakhsh can only look on.

: Dovers forward Jamie Allen falls to the floor with Eastleighs midfielder Joe Jones and Eastleighs keeper Graham Stack as the ball goes just wide.

: Eastleighs keeper Graham Stack punches the ball away.

: Dover’s Nortei Nortey takes a shot at goal.

There is a full gallery here all images are available for licence and self billing applies where applicable. If in doubt get in touch with me.

Dover Athletic FC v Wrexham FC – 04/08/2018

Posted on August 4, 2018 by mattbristow

Dover Athletic FC v Wrexham FC – So the 2018 season got underway. However, it wasn’t the result that Dover were looking for loosing by a goal to nothing.

Probably, even more galling was the fact they could have been winners. If it was not for possibly the weakest penalty I have ever seen that was saved as a result and having a goal disallowed by a questionable decision. But this is football and there is a long, long way to go yet! Here are a few of my favorites from the game.

Dovers defender Josh Passley is wresstled to the ground by Wrexhams forward Stuart Beavon during the opening National League match between Dover Athletic and Wrexham FC at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 04 August 2018.

I think its far too early to start making any far reaching statements, there is a load of talent in the new Dover squad given time I am convinced they will be right up there.

Dovers defender Tim Schmoll and Wrexhams midfielder Luke Young clash mid field during the opening National League match between Dover Athletic and Wrexham FC at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 04 August 2018.

Here are a few more:

: Wrexhams midfielder Luke Young hooks the ball around Dovers forward Inih Effiong.

: Wrexhams midfielder Akil Wright clears the ball.

: Wrexhams forward Mike Fondop sits on the ground after putting Wrexham a goal up.

: Wrexhams forward Mike Fondop turns on the ball.

: Dovers midfielder Mitch Brundle and Dovers forward Inih Effiong cant believe the penalty was saved.

: Dovers defender Kevin Lokko keeps the ball in play.

: Dovers forward Jamie Allen is held back by Wrexhams midfielder Luke Young.

There is a full gallery available here all the images are available for licence.

Dover Athletic FC V Gillingham FC – 21/07/2018

Posted on July 22, 2018 by mattbristow

Dover Athletic FC V Gillingham FC a pre-season friendly. It always seems slightly odd starting the season in July when you need a hat and sun cream in the not too distant future it will be wooly hats and scarfs!

Dover, was much still getting used to its new players. By my reckoning the Gillingham select XI had at least 6 starting players. Three of which were their back line. Gillingham wound up three to nothing winners, but in a friendly with trialists playing the scoreline is imaterial.

Dover’s Anthony Jeffrey rides a tackle by Gillingham’s Max Ehmer during the pre-season friendly match between Dover Athletic and Gillingham FC at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 21 July 2018.

There is a full gallery available for licence here, self billing applies in all cases. For now here are a few of my favorites. I must admit the back line for Dover is shaping up to be mountainous!

: Action from the pre-season friendly match between Dover Athletic and Gillingham FC at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 21 July 2018.

: Dover’s Jamie Allen on the ball closely shadowed by Gillingham’s Aaron Simpson during the pre-season friendly match between Dover Athletic and Gillingham FC at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 21 July 2018. Gillingham ran out 3 to nothing winners. Photo by Matt Bristow.

: Dover’s Nortei Nortey on the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Dover Athletic and Gillingham FC at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 21 July 2018.

: Action from the pre-season friendly match between Dover Athletic and Gillingham FC at Crabble Stadium, Kent on 21 July 2018.

: It might only be a friendly but Dover’s Connor Essam holds his head after Gillingham go 3 goals up

Roll on 4th August when the season gets underway for real!