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Firko on: The season so far
Steve Firkins and the staff have had a tough time of late as the team struggle to find a return to early season form. The Fisher manager talks openly here about his thoughts on the team’s recent slump and his hopes for what can be achieved during the remainder of the season and beyond. What … Continue reading
Fisher FC needs you
Fisher FC is on the look-out for talented people who want to help us develop and grow our supporter-owned club. The Fish, who are constituted as a not-for-profit co-operative organisation, have made huge strides since forming in 2009 in the wake of Fisher Athletic’s liquidation. Now, as our chairman Ben Westmancott explains, we are looking … Continue reading
Local MP supports football governance changes
Fisher FC patron and local MP Simon Hughes last week spoke at the launch of the Supporters Direct football governance proposals. The launch was also attended by Fisher FC chairman Ben Westmancott, and saw Supporters Direct (the umbrella body supporting fan ownership and supporters’ trusts) outline the changes they would like to see in the … Continue reading
MATCH OFF: Fisher FC P- P Greenwich Borough
Saturday’s game against Greenwich Borough has been postponed due to a frozen pitch at Champion Hill.
Fisher launch football academy in Bermondsey
Fisher this week launch our new football academy programme, aimed at talented young footballers in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe. The programme, delivered in partnership with the Millwall Community Scheme (MCS) and SCL, allows gifted footballers aged 16-18 to further their footballing education while also studying for an NVQ. Players will receive at least six hours coaching … Continue reading
Tunbridge Wells v Fisher FC – game is on
Saturday’s match at Tunbridge Wells goes ahead as planned following an early pitch inspection. Tunbridge Wells vs Fisher FC 3pm, Saturday 28th January 2012 Kent Hurlimann Football League Culverden Stadium, Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SG By train: Direct trains from London Bridge take about 45 minutes and leave every 15 minutes during the early … Continue reading
Peacehaven on a Tuesday night?
Trips to the seaside on a weeknight could become a reality for the Fish under proposals to restructure Step 5 of the National League System which were launched by the FA last week. We’ve been asked by the FA to provide feedback to them about their plans, and as a member-owned club we’d like you … Continue reading
Beavan signs as the Fish prepare for Canterbury
Fisher this week announced the signing of former Luton and Grays Athletic defender George Beavan, who put pen to paper before the Beckenham game on Monday. George, 21, is a left-sided defender who is comfortable at centre-half or left-back. Having made his debut with Luton in League 1 in 2008, George joined Grays Athletic on … Continue reading
The New Year Beck-ons
The Fish ended 2011 on a high note with a win over Cray Valley, and 2012 starts with a bank holiday Monday derby encounter with rivals Beckenham Town. Games against Becks are always spicy affairs,with plenty of history between the two clubs and some familiar faces in the Beckenham squad. Elstrom Die scored Fisher FC’s first … Continue reading
A festive message from the Fish
It’s Christmas time – and all we want for Christmas are some points in the bag and some good weather for our Boxing Day clash at Cray Valley! After a disappointing first half of 2011, the Fish have very much got back on track in the new season and we can look forward to 2012 … Continue reading
