Match Preview – Fisher v Rochester United
On Saturday we welcome Rochester United to St Paul’s for the first ever competitive fixture at the new ground, and the first chance for Gary Abbott’s Fish to lay down a marker for the Southern Counties East Premier League season. Matt Hume’s Rochester side come into the game off the back of a disappointing opening... Read More
Banner and flags almost ready
The world famous Fisher ‘ultras’ have been busy making something bit special for the new ground. Over the past week they’ve been hard at work painting the banner which will not only look impressive from the stands but give the lads on the field a bit of visual encouragement as they take on Rochester. Come... Read More
Souvenir matchday posters for Saturday’s game
Pick up something to remember the day by To celebrate Fisher’s welcome return home to SE16 and our first official match in the new ground we have produced some limited edition commemorative matchday posters (as well as beer mats/coasters). These will be available in the clubhouse during the match on Saturday but be warned they... Read More
Fish for a Fiver for Football League Season Ticket holders
Ahead of the new Southern Counties East Premier League season kicking off this Saturday, Fisher are pleased to announce that the opening game this weekend against Rochester United will feature reduced prices for any season ticket holders of the 92 league clubs. The Fish are keen to draw a good crowd for the first competitive... Read More
Fish lose disjointed encounter – Fisher 0 – 2 Otford United
Fisher FC 0 – 2 Otford United Jason Matthews ’33, Dominic Ryan ’76 On a baking hot afternoon in Rotherhithe the best summary of the day’s action was disjointed. Kick off was delayed to allow the visitors’ substitutes to arrive, the referee quite rightly built a drinks break into each half, and as pre-season often dictates... Read More
Abbo – Not about the result
Gary Abbott was naturally disappointed to see Fisher succumb to a two goal defeat at home to Otford United in his first game back at the helm, but was still upbeat following the match. “It wasn’t about the result today. It was just about the shape and looking at a lot of players. We’ve had... Read More
Match Preview – Fisher v Otford United, Saturday 6 August – 3pm
As we have seen all summer, a week can be a long time in non-league football – and this week has seen changes again for the Fish. Hot on the heels of last weekend’s celebration both on and off the field as we played out our first game at St Paul’s in style with a... Read More
Non-league legend Gary Abbott returns as Manager
Fisher FC are delighted to announce the appointment of non-league legend Gary Abbott as first team manager. Abbott returns for his second spell in the hot seat having managed Fisher Athletic when they played at the Surrey Docks Stadium and prior to the establishment of Fisher as a fan-owned club. Abbott first joined the club in... Read More
Fisher start life at home in style – Fisher 4 – 0 Farnborough OBG
Fisher FC 4 – 0 Farnborough Old Boys Guild Troy Abbey ’36, Alfie Roche ’37, Rob Curtis ’79, Harry Budgen ’86 Fisher celebrated their return to Rotherhithe after a 12 year exodus with a convincing 4-0 win against a well prepared Farnborough OBG side. Playing their first game at the new St Paul’s Stadium across... Read More
Curtis – Thanks to the fans, an emotional day
Interim Manager Rob Curtis has spoken of his pride leading Fisher in their first game back home, and thanked the supporters for contributing to a great atmosphere as they celebrated a 4-0 win against Farnborough OBG. “Today’s game was a fitting start to the journey this club is on. All the hard work behind the... Read More