Dover have beat off competition from Mansfield Town for the signing of midfielder Matt Johnson.

The 20-year-old Rushden & Diamonds midfielder had looked set to join Blue Square rivals Mansfield, but agreed to move on a one year deal, and joins former team-mate Shane Huke at Crabble .

Boss Martin Hayes (pictured) said: "Matt was talking to Mansfield but things didn’t pan out for him there and I am pleased to get him.

"He is big, strong, and a box-to box player.

"He is young, versatile, suits the way we play and wants to get back in the Conference (Blue Square Premier).

"It shows we are chasing the right calibre of player from clubs above, and it’s not working out anymore expensive than the players who are leaving."

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