Martin Eede steps down as Fisher chairman

Wednesday 16th June 2010

AFTER long deliberations, Martin Eede has regretfully resigned from the positions of chairman and club secretary of Kent League club Fisher with immediate effect, writes Stephen McCartney.

The Board have reluctantly accepted and would like to thank Mr Eede for all his efforts over the past three years.

In a statement, club spokesman Mr Joe Arif told www.fisherfc.co.uk: “Martin has been a terrific asset and was especially instrumental in setting up the new Fisher FC after the demise of the old club last year.

“His experience and contacts in the non-league game have been hugely beneficial.

“Martin was not only an effective chairman but also a much needed mentor to many of us.

“Martin feels the club has come a long way in a relatively short space of time and the Fisher board now possess the right amount of experience to push on. We respect his decision and wish Martin well in his future ventures.”

Fisher manager Gary Lisney added: “On a personal note I’d like to thank Martin Eede for all his support since I came to the club and I wish him well for the future.”

Lisney continued; ‘Bryan Glover (assistant manager) and I are both looking forward to the new campaign. I’m in regular contact with the players and many if not all remain 100% committed to the cause.”

Fisher finished their Kent League campaign in the bottom four – but crowds at Dulwich Hamlet’s Champion Hill were good – with average gates of 95.

The club were allowed to play there for free last season, but will have to pay their Ryman League landlords £6,000 in rent next season.

The team are due back for pre-season training next Tuesday, ahead of two lucrative friendlies against Millwall (10 July) and Dagenham & Redbridge (21 July).

Visit Fisher’s website: www.fisherfc.co.uk