Dover Athletic boss Jake Leberl sees similarities between new summer signing Decarrey Sheriff’s game and that of Whites fans’ favourite Ricky Miller

Manager Jake Leberl sees similarities between new Dover summer signing Decarrey Sheriff’s game and that of Whites fans’ favourite Ricky Miller.

Striker Sheriff, 27, arrives ahead of their National League South return for the 2025/26 campaign after a season at Isthmian Premier Billericay, in which he bagged 10 goals.

He started in Ricay’s 2-1 extra-time Isthmian Premier play-off semi-final defeat to Dover in late April, coming off in extra-time, before Leberl’s team saw off Dartford to secure Isthmian Premier promotion.

But Whites confirmed they have got Sheriff’s signature last Friday - as it was third time lucky for Leberl - who has compared Sheriff to another attacker in Miller.

Miller scored 68 goals in 101 Whites matches before he moved on to the Football League.

Leberl said: “He first came to light when we were in the National League.

“We tried to get him on loan so we did a lot of homework on him then.

“We wanted him last summer but he chose to go to Billericay, which is understandable.

“He has a little bit of Ricky Miller in him. He’s strong, powerful and has a good left foot on him. He has had a couple of frustrating seasons.

“But I do feel, especially if we can get him off to a good start, he can be a terrific signing.”

While Dover’s front three of top scorer George Nikaj, Luke Baptiste and Ruben Soares-Junior - who the club announced has penned a new deal over the weekend - each contributed more than 20 goals, Leberl is optimistic Sheriff’s arrival will add more to his squad on their Step 2 return.

“It’s really important to be flexible,” he said.

“In my head, I know where I want us to go and I won’t put round pegs in square holes. I think it’s important players are comfortable in the positions they’re playing