Dover manager Andy Hessenthaler has confirmed Sam Gore has left the club after being told that his contract would not be renewed next season.

The defender has been plagued by injury problems and faces a double-hernia operation.

Hessenthaler said: “He’s been tremendous for us but it has been frustrating for him this year and I couldn’t offer him a new contract on the basis of this year.

“It’s best he goes somewhere else for a fresh start and I’m sure he’ll do a great job for someone.”

Matt Fish was due to train this week and could be included on Saturday while Adam Birchall and Jon Wallis should feature having had an extra week to rest knocks picked up in the 1-1 draw against Maidenhead.

Hessenthaler said: “We are getting everyone back for consideration at a good time.”