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Keeper Dan had a Latte fun!

Whitstable keeper Dan Colmer’s family serve up the cappuccinos and flat whites from their mobile barista business but the shot-stopper had other more pressing things on his mind – recovering from the post-match celebrations after helping his side win the FA Vase.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
18 May 2025

By David Lawrence

GOLDEN MOMENT: Whitstable’s Harvey Smith, middle

IT was a coffee-free morning on Monday for commuters heading over the Dartford Crossing.
Whitstable keeper Dan Colmer’s family serve up the cappuccinos and flat whites from their mobile barista business but the shot-stopper had other more pressing things on his mind – recovering from the post-match celebrations after helping his side win the FA Vase.
“I’m sure my customers will understand,” the 23-year-old said.
Colmer was beaten by an early effort from former Sevenoaks teammate Dan Bennett before going on to make a number...

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