Match Preview – Crowborough Athletic v Fisher
The Fish will be covering distance on the road tomorrow to visit free-scoring Crowborough Athletic, who currently sit 10 points ahead of us in 6th place in the SCEFL Premier Division table. Abbo will need to see improvements from the Fisher back-line on this trip given that Sean Muggeridge’s side have notched up 13 (thirteen)... Read More
Gary – It’s the same ball killing us every time. Fisher 3 – 4 Hollands and Blair
On yet another frustrating afternoon at St Paul’s Fisher went down 3-4 to Hollands and Blair, depsite controlling the majority of the game and hitting the woodwork numerous times. Gary Abbott was left exasperated at full time, knowing that going forwards his side are causing problems for anyone they come up against. “We have caused teams... Read More
Match Preview – Fisher v Hollands and Blair
After a point midweek away against Erith & Belvedere the Fish will be looking to move up the table at home on Saturday against Hollands and Blair. Boss Gary Abbott has been impressed by his new pairing up front over the past couple of week, with Trey Williams bagging the equaliser on after Guylepsey Menga... Read More
Match Preview – Lordswood v Fisher
If a break and some good fortune is what the Fish need to get the goals and points flowing again, a trip to Martin Grove to face Lordswood is just what we need. Richard Styles’ side have lost their last five games, shipping 20 goals in the process, and could present the exact opportunity Abbo... Read More
Abbo – we all need to stick together. Fisher 0 – 3 Cray Valley PM
On Tuesday evening we fired up the floodlights for the first time at St Paul’s, but it seems that a change in atmosphere and a large crowd wasn’t enough to inspire a change in fortunes for the Fish. Gary Abbott was one again left ruing a frustrating game which saw the home side struggle to... Read More
Club Statement – Ben intends to stand down as Chairman
Fisher Football Club regret to announce that long-standing Chairman Ben Westmancott has signalled his intention to leave his leadership role at the club after the next Board Meeting. Ben has been at the heart of the club since we re-formed in 2009, leading the fight to see community football return to Rotherhithe and Bermondsey. As we near the... Read More
Gary – Most frustrating game of the season. Fisher 1 – 3 Tunbridge Wells
After a home defeat against second-bottom Tunbridge Wells on Saturday which left the home side in 18th, Fisher boss Gary Abbott was left feeling as frustrated as the Fish faithful once again. There was a horribly familiar start to the game, with The Wells one up before the 5 minute through Tom Bryant. “It was the... Read More
Match Preview – Fisher v Tunbridge Wells
On Saturday afternoon we welcome Tunbridge Wells to St Paul’s for the first time, with the Fish looking to start swimming in the right direction again after back-to-back defeats. Jason Bourne’s Tunbridge are probably the perfect opposition for Abbo and the team to get back to winning ways against, with The Wells currently languishing second... Read More
Abbo – An upset changing room shows they care. Croydon 3 – 1 Fisher
On Wednesday evening Gary Abbott was once again left asking questions about consistency, in terms of availability and concentration at the back. If there are two things which appear to have underlined this season so far for the Fisher boss it is the fact that across eight games the same XI still haven’t appeared twice,... Read More
Fisher support Millwall’s Defend Our Den campaign
At a time when we are close to celebrating the full on return of community football to Bermondsey and Rotherhithe, just down the road our neighbours Millwall FC, and more importantly the Millwall Community Trust are being treated with an attitude that stinks of contempt by Lewisham Council. On Wednesday of this week Lewisham Council’s... Read More