Jim Parmenter believes Ian Simpemba signing from Ebbsfleet United shows Dover Athletic's ambitions
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by Andrew Gidley
Dover chairman Jim Parmenter says the arrival of defender
Ian Simpemba will be a key signing in their attempts to make the
Blue Square Bet South play-offs this season.
The 28-year-old central defender has joined on an 18-month
contract for a "nominal fee" from Ebbsfleet and Mr Parmenter says
signing him now emphasises Whites’ ambitions.
He said: "Anyone who has watched Conference football will know
that Ian is an outstanding player. He did it at Lewes and Havant
and has got quality in terms of leadership and enthusiasm. We have
paid money for him now but had we waited until the end of the
season we would have got him on a free."
Mr Parmenter added: "I think Woking will be champions but we are
one of seven or eight clubs who are chasing the four play-off spots
and it makes this weekend’s game at Dorchester very important."
Dover have handed Terry Dixon a contract until the end of next
season. The former Tottenham and West Ham youngster is on his way
back from a serious knee injury and Mr Parmenter said: "He is still
not fully fit but is getting there and we believe he is clearly a
talent."
Dixon turned 22 at the weekend, and his extended deal comes
after the club agreed a contract extension with former Gillingham
full-back Tom Wynter.
Mr Parmenter said more deals were likely as the club plan
ahead for the future.
Wednesday, January 18 2012
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