Football Association place AFC Fisher in Kent League

Friday 29th May 2009

THE FOOTBALL Association have agreed that AFC Fisher will be allowed to play in the Bulmers Cider Kent League next season at Dulwich Hamlet’s Champion Hill, writes Stephen McCartney.

A meeting was held at Fisher Downside in Bemondsey last night by the club’s supporters, young and old, just fifteen days after Fisher Athletic were wound up at The High Court in central London.

The end result being the formation of a Fisher Supporters Trust with 37 founding members.

The newly formed Supporters Trust will not be a limited company but a member's club who will pay an annual subscription. Although one long standing supporter announced he would pledge £5000.00 to the club as an interest free loan.

First elections were also held last night with both Barry Albin-Dyer and Martin Eede agreeing to carry on in their respective roles as club president and chairman after a majority vote.

Former press officer Joe Arif will move across and assist Mr Eede as fixture and club secretary.

Tim Rodgers, after a three year break, will return to his former role as programme editor and press officer. Ben Westmancott was appointed club treasurer. Six club officers without portfolio were also appointed.

AFC Fisher was agreed as a working title for the new club and assurances were received that the Fish would still be allowed to play at Champion Hill for the forthcoming season.

The FA have agreed that AFC Fisher will play in the Bulmers Cider Kent League next season.

The Kent League's AGM is the 18th June and the AFC Fisher Supporters Trust will hold the next general meeting at Champion Hill Stadium on Monday 22nd June at 7:30pm.

The new clubs name and matters on the pitch will no doubt be high on the agenda.

Supporters unable to make last night’s meeting are all very welcome to attend on June 22nd.

Article courtesy of www.fisherathletic.co.uk