Midfielder Jon Wallis has praised Dover Athletic boss Martin Hayes for a tactical change that has paid dividends.

Dover picked up maximum points from just two of their following eight Blue Square Bet South fixtures but they have won four and claimed a draw from their last five to put them back on course for a play-off place.

Wallis (pictured) said: "We were playing 4-4-2 but instead of changing the personnel, the manager looked at changes elsewhere.

"With three in midfield and two either playing high wide or up front, we’re now putting a run of results together.

"We’ve worked on the system and the shape at the training ground and it has opened up everyone’s eyes. We are climbing the ladder now."

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Wallis was pleased to see Hayes get his reward for what has so far been a good season by being offered a new deal.

He said: "It was tough at first as he came in late but he’s brought in a few faces and a few have gone and we are now finding stability in the squad.

"We are a confident team now and have a good chance of finishing really high in the play-offs. That’s what we are aiming for."

Dover host Dorchester in Blue Square Bet South on Saturday before travelling to Staines on Tuesday.

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