The Magpies boss took over at The Avenue on the September 29 last year, after he became a free agent following his sacking from Poole Town. He had enjoyed a 19 year spell with the Dolphins, taking charge of the club almost 1,000 time, bringing them up the divisions, before returning to the club he played at in the 1990s. Killick has taken charge of 40 Southern League games since joining the Magpies, with a game a piece in the FA Cup and FA Trophy.
His first game was an FA Trophy third qualifying game against Merthyr on October 7 , which Dorchester lost 3-1. In fitting fashion, Killick's first game after the year anniversary will be another FA Trophy tie, this time away to Tiverton later today. FA Trophy preview: Tiverton Town vs Dorchester Town: The former Poole Town manager has spoken about what this year last has been like for him personally.
He said: "From my own point of view, I've really enjoyed it. "Being at Poole for so long, I was worried how things were going to be, Dorchester is only the second club I have managed, so it was a bit of an unknown. "It's exceeded expectations though, what the people here are like, those who run the club, the volunteers, the supporters and the players have all been so welcoming and I am really enjoying it.
" When it comes to how the team have performed over the last year, Killick still believes the club can keep growing, and is trying to give supporters 'more reasons' to turn up at the Avenue on a weekly basis. Last season, the team foug.