My objectives is to improve on what we did last year, says Lisney

Friday 07th May 2010

FISHER manager Gary Lisney says he will be looking for improvement next season - after finishing their first campaign in the Bulmers Cider Kent League in the bottom four, writes Stephen McCartney.

The Champion Hill based club held their annual general meeting on Wednesday night and revealed a profit of £3,300 in it’s first season since re-forming after the demise of Fisher Athletic.

Lisney had to start from scratch and built a team last summer - without a playing budget - but they went on to finish the season well and reached the quarter-finals of the London Senior Cup, going out to a youthful Croydon Athletic side on penalties.

Lisney attended the club’s AGM - which was also attended by local MP Simon Hughes - to reflect on his side’s campaign last term.

“We had one objective this year and that was to put together a competitive squad at this level,” Orpington-based Lisney told supporters.

“I think we’ve done that. We’ve had some good times throughout the year as well as some bad periods.

“I don’t look at stats or league positions - the league looks after itself - you finish where you deserve to finish.

“I don’t think it’s fair to look at league positions. We started with absolutely nothing. We weren’t sure if we were to fulfil fixtures.

“We do have a competitive squad and lots of positives to take from it from my view. I can count eight players who are regular starting players who are experiencing senior football for the first time and wholeheartedly that experience will stand us in good stead next season as they will know what to expect.

“We’ve attracted a few experienced players as I wanted a mix of experienced players to look after the youngsters.

“In terms of tangible objectives we have to be realistic. Faversham won the League this year and finances dictate where teams finish.

“I want to win every single game and I’m miserable if we lose.

“My objectives is to improve on what we did last year.

“I’m keen that we have a youth structure. I want their best youngsters coming down and training and be apart of the first team. The under 18s can be part and parcel of the group and be a part of Fisher.”

Lisney revealed that his goalkeeping son, Adam, 18, who has played for both Arsenal and Millwall as a youngster, has attracted the attention of Ryman Premier League side Cray Wanderers.

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