A question. Whats the hardest part of being a sports photographer shooting football? The answer, covering a game of the club you support when they are struggling and you have to get pictures that are newsworthy! roughly translated means I had to basically cover them getting stuffed and be at the end of goals!
Its been a pretty hard week/season at Dover. No Sh*t Sherlock I hear you say. But, probably not for the reasons that are immediately obvious. But enough of that as I am no pundit or reporter, I am just a humble photographer that sits and takes pictures of what happens in front of me! Here are just a few personal favourites from today’s clash against high flying Salford City FC. It was however, not the result that the club wanted but in my opinion a lot of positives to take away. To be fair the difference was this fella, Adam Rooney currently top scorer in the league, and today he bagged a hat trick in what has to be said style.
Salford’s defender Carl Piergianni celebrates with Salford’s forward Adam Rooney after scoring his hat-trick during the National League match between Dover Athletic FC and Salford City FC.
I think for now, Dover’s problems are clear and simple. But as a rudderless ship adrift in the suddenly very competitive National League. However, salvation will come from a very strong leader be that who it may. It is my peronsla opinion is that at this level now to succeed you just have to be full time. But I guess this week will be full of announcements and revelations.
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- Salford’s forward Adam Rooney keeps Dovers defender George Smith at bay.
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- Dovers forward Tobi Sho-Silva leaps to head the ball.
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- Dovers defender Connor Essam wins the ball over Salford’s forward Adam Rooney.
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- Dovers midfielder Bedsenté Gomis fires home Dovers only goal during the National League match between Dover Athletic FC and Salford City FC
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- Dovers midfielder Nortei Nortey clashes with Salford’s midfielder Danny Lloyd.
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- Salford’s forward Adam Rooney reels away after scoring for the third time.
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- Dovers keeper Mitch Walker collects the ball ahead of Salford’s forward Rory Gaffney.
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- Salford’s forward Adam Rooney heads the ball past Dovers midfielder Nortei Nortey for his second goal.
There is a larger gallery here. All images are copyright to me, self billing applies. If in doubt please get in contact with me.