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Over 2 hours of the ups and downs of following Dover Athletic.

There's no doubt about it, following any football team can be a trying task, but it always seems that following a team like Dover takes some beating.

Whilst not everything in this latest compilation you will want to remember, it is aimed to reflect the experience of being a Dover Athletic supporter.

Whilst there were a number of compatibility issues with the DVD version of Volume 1, this time around I believe that the DVD-R version will be much better.

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Matches from the vault
Dover v Gravesend - 1990 Kent Senior Cup Final -Some of the earliest footage of Dover I could find. The Kent Senior Cup win against Gravesend in 1990 played at Gillingham. (How Priestfield has changed)
Dover v Stevenage Borough - November 1994 -When Dover appeared on television during the 1994/95 season. The cable channel WireTV covered many Conference matches during their brief existence, and they managed to come to Crabble a few times. On this particular occasion, Dover were up against old rivals Stevenage Borough. Watch out for what looks like a certain 2003 board member making V-signs at what seems to be the cameras!
Dover v Woking - February 1996 -Games against Woking appear many times on this compilation although I make no apology for this since they have normally been memorable occasions, full of incidents and goals.

Memorable matches
Crawley v Dover - September 2002 - Crawley were tipped as the pre-season favourites to lift the Dr.Martens Premier Division title although Dover had already dented their hopes at Crabble a month earlier by beating them 2-1. With many players out injured, manager Clive Walker was forced to play players out of position in an effort to somehow steal a point or two. As it turned out, despite a weakened line-up, it was Dover defenders who played a major part at both ends of the pitch to secure an emphatic win.

Memorable matches
Dover v Maidenhead - October 2003 - F.A.Cup 2nd Qualifying Round - With such a successful previous FA Cup run, Dover were looking to try to emulate that achievement. It would start with a tricky encounter against Ryman Premier Division opposition in the form of Maidenhead. It had been some 3 years or so since Dover had scored more than 3 goals in a league or FA Cup/Trophy game, but with some great goals Dover finally exceeded the 3-goal barrier.

A Musical Compilation
"Frustration" - November 2003 - This probably summed up Dover's season up to November 2003. Clips and goals from the season up to early November with music courtesy of "James" - "Born of Frustration"

Memorable Matches
Tamworth v Dover - March 2003 - An explosive encounter. A game in which, having not been defeated for a number of months, Tamworth found being on the wrong end of a scoreline at home difficult to stomach.

The Best Bits from "A Bad Day At The Office"
The 2001/02 Season - Some of the few memorable moments from a turbulent season where Dover nearly went out of business and were relegated from the Football Conference.
Dover v Hayes - Goals a plenty in a 3-2 win which was relatively incident free compared to the return game some months later.
Dover v Boston United - Runaway leaders Boston United were expected to breeze past bottom club Dover Athletic. On paper, that's how it should have been….. however, games are played on football pitches and not paper. A fascinating game with a real sting in the very final minute, which sent the Dover fans into raptures.
Margate v Dover - A Boxing Day encounter between bitter rivals and a first game in charge for ex-Everton and Wales keeper Neville Southall. Memorable for Dover fans for the score rather than the game itself. A win is a win however, and who cares when it is against Margate!
Hayes v Dover - Despite the Hayes 2-1 victory, a truly astonishing match brim full of incidents. I really only took the camera to this game on the off chance I might get some half-decent footage. It turned out to be one of the most unbelievable matches I have ever filmed. Four sendings-off, complete mayhem at times, two genuine goals disallowed, a forearm smash on a Dover player which received merely a yellow card…… oh, and there were three goals. Mild bad language on the soundtrack due to camera position.
Dover v Farnborough - Pretty mild stuff compared with Hayes v Dover but another game with a sting in the tail that sent the Dover fans into raptures.

Memorable matches
Dover v Folkestone Invicta - Boxing Day 2002
On a mudbath of a Crabble pitch, a fascinating league encounter between two closest of neighbours. Another game where the referee would benefit from eyes in the back of his head as penalty appeals were turned down, and players squared up to each other in some very personal battles.

What Happenned Next?
Some odd and strange moments from down the years.

A Classic
Dover v Rushden & Diamonds - 2000/01 season - Another game that on paper was a mere formality for a Rushden side that had cost a few million. Following Dover's last encounter with Rushden at Crabble, their manager Brian Talbot had publicly stated that they had "put Dover in their place" after they had beaten the Whites. It was revenge time and how sweet it turned out to be. To ram Talbots words straight down his throat was in such a convincing manner was more than anyone at Dover could wish for.

A Musical Compilation
"Days Like These" - Charting the 2nd part of the 2002/03 season to music courtesy of "Asia".

Champions
More archive footage, this time from the promotion season of 1993/94.
Dover v Hastings Town - December 1992 - Well I had to include this one didn't I? Also it was when I was actually following Hastings and of course I recognise many of the players. My old friend Tony Burt doing the toss-up, No.10 Dean White, (Dad of ex-Dover player Ben), who is now reserve manager at Brighton, and the very observant long-time Dover fans will spot an ex-Dover player celebrating the Hastings goal.
Dover v Dorchester Town - February 1993 - Included for a truly astonishing goal by a certain Nicky Dent. Watch out for it!
The presentation of the Champions Shield.

Memorable matches
Dover v Worcester City - May 2003 - An end of season stroll around the pitch? Not on your nellie. A game full of incident and a referee who gets the wrong man.

More memorable Woking matches
Dover v Woking - August 1993 - Football Conference - The new boys give a Conference thrashing to Woking.
Woking v Dover - October 2002 - FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round Replay - A first round proper tie at home to Oxford awaited the winners and Dr.Martens oufit Dover were the underdogs to Conference club Woking having drawn 1-1 three days earlier at Crabble. The most downloaded set of highlights ever on doverathleticvideo.com says it all about this game and will live in any Dover fan's fondest memories forever.

A Musical Compilation
"It's a Beautiful Day" - November 2002 - I thought of using this piece of music by "U2" as an accompaniment to some clips a long time before it was used on the ITV Premiership signature tune. I decided to use it anyway since it fitted in so well with the way things were going for Dover at the time.

QUALITY OF OLDER FOOTAGE: Some of the footage on this video is quite old and technology in days past was not quite what it is like in the 21st century. I have done my best to enhance it, but nonetheless sound and vision varies on some of the older footage. Do not adjust your set.

• The DVD has been produced using DVD-R, which is compatible with most DVD players.
• On some systems the Menu may not work as intended although you should be able to enter the Chapter numbers directly. Refer to the "order of Appearance" contained in the accompanying booklet for chapter numbers.
• QUALITY OF OLDER FOOTAGE: Some of the footage on this DVD is quite old and has been derived from old videotape. Technology in days past was not quite what it is like in the 21st century. I have done my best to enhance it, but nonetheless sound and vision varies quite considerably on some of the older footage. There is nothing wrong with the DVD or your player, and do not adjust your set.