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Salford midfielder Dennis Politic scored a goal David Beckham would have been proud of as the former England captain watched the National League club for the first time since becoming a co-owner. 

The 18-year-old, who is on loan from Bolton, took aim from 45 yards to lob Dover Athletic goalkeeper Mitch Walker in a style reminiscent of Beckham's goal against Wimbledon in 1996. 

Although Politic had given his team a ninth-minute lead, Beckham's presence in the stands didn't inspire a Salford victory, with National League outfit losing 3-1 at home to Dover.

Salford midfielder Dennis Politic takes aim from 45 yards against Dover Athletic

Salford midfielder Dennis Politic takes aim from 45 yards against Dover Athletic

The 18-year-old strikes through the ball in front of the club's new co-owner David Beckham 

The 18-year-old strikes through the ball in front of the club's new co-owner David Beckham 

Dover Athletic goalkeeper Mitch Walker runs into his net after conceding the opening goal

Dover Athletic goalkeeper Mitch Walker runs into his net after conceding the opening goal

Politic, on loan from Bolton Wanderers, celebrates with his team-mates after finding the net

Politic, on loan from Bolton Wanderers, celebrates with his team-mates after finding the net

Beckham was naturally the centre of attention as he arrived at the Peninsula Stadium. with fans clamouring for autographs and selfies. 

He was accompanied by his son Romeo and close friend Dave Gardner and met up with Phil Neville, who was with his son Harvey.  

Beckham, 43, took a 10 per cent stake in the club last month and was appointed as a director along with his former Manchester United team-mates Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Phil Neville.  

Beckham, sporting a flat cap, watches from the stands as Salford take on Dover Athletic 

Beckham, sporting a flat cap, watches from the stands as Salford take on Dover Athletic 

Beckham waves to the home fans during the first-half of Saturday's National League match

Beckham waves to the home fans during the first-half of Saturday's National League match

New Salford City co-owner David Beckham arrives to watch their match against Dover 

New Salford City co-owner David Beckham arrives to watch their match against Dover 

The former England captain has become a director of the National League club

The former England captain has become a director of the National League club

Beckham was the centre of attention as he made his way into the Peninsula Stadium

Beckham was the centre of attention as he made his way into the Peninsula Stadium

Fans scrambled for an autograph or a selfie with Beckham as he made his way into the ground

Fans scrambled for an autograph or a selfie with Beckham as he made his way into the ground

Beckham took time to pose for a photograph with Babs, the Salford City mascot 

Beckham took time to pose for a photograph with Babs, the Salford City mascot 

A crowd clamours for pictures of Beckham as he arrives for the National League fixture

A crowd clamours for pictures of Beckham as he arrives for the National League fixture

Beckham was approved as a co-owner and director of Salford by the FA on January 31

Beckham was approved as a co-owner and director of Salford by the FA on January 31

Beckham, 43, took a 10 per cent stake in the club last month

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