He said: "It really is impressive. This is the kind of
spirit which is needed. If the fans keep this up, helping the club out and
turning up at the ground for the games in good numbers, we will definitely get
this club motoring again.
"Results on the pitch have improved beyond recognition
from before Christmas. Clive Walker has done a great job with the team since
returning. He has given us an outside chance of staying up and despite
dropping two points on Saturday we're not dead and buried yet.
"Whatever happens to us at the end of the season - and
we're desperate to stay in the Ryman Premier - we're heading in the right
direction now. If we go down, we'll be pulling out all the stops to win the
Ryman One title straight away. If we stay up, we'll be going all out to win
promotion to Conference South.
"Of course, we're not going to be paying silly money on
wages. We'll be managing the club in a sensible way, paying good wages but
not salaries that will run up more debt. We're trying hard to clear the old
debts now but need the fans to remain loyal - and continue their superb
fundraising events.
"My fellow board members and I are impressed and proud with this club
and fans. And, make no mistake, if we keep this up, the club will once again
be back up there where it should be.
"I say a big well done to everyone. Keep the faith and
keep turning up. We're in this together."
Veteran Bradley Sandeman, the former Maidstone, Northampton and Port Vale
player, has signed for Dover until the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Jude Stirling has turned down a move to Conference South club
Bishop's Stortford - who have a FA Trophy quarter-final clash with Gravesend
& Northfleet to look forward to on the 12th March - in a bid to help the
Whites avoid relegation.
The former Luton Town defender, is quickly establishing himself as a
favourite among the club's faithful.
Bishop's Stortford recently made a seven-day approach for the non-contract
player but boss Clive Walker announced: "Jude has decided to stay and
I'm delighted with that. We've got a great team spirit at the moment
and Jude is a big part of that."
Ryman League Premier Division (bottom eight)
| Pos |
Team |
PLD |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
PTS |
| 15 |
Windsor & Eton |
31 |
9 |
10 |
12 |
38 |
46 |
37 |
| 16 |
Cheshunt |
31 |
10 |
7 |
14 |
47 |
57 |
37 |
| 17 |
Slough Town |
26 |
10 |
6 |
10 |
37 |
38 |
36 |
| 18 |
Folkestone Invicta |
32 |
9 |
9 |
14 |
38 |
40 |
36 |
| 19 |
Harrow Borough |
32 |
9 |
9 |
14 |
31 |
41 |
36 |
| 20 |
Tonbridge Angels |
32 |
8 |
8 |
16 |
38 |
55 |
32 |
| 21 |
Dover Athletic |
33 |
7 |
7 |
19 |
40 |
54 |
28 |
| 22 |
Kingstonian |
32 |
6 |
5 |
21 |
36 |
66 |
23 |
Leyton v Dover Athletic
Ryman League Premier Division
Saturday 5th March 2005
Kick Off 3:00pm
at Leyton Stadium, 282 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10
