The Fish House at Fossetts?

[fredheim_holm]

It may have been mentioned before as I don't come into this part of the forum that often, but it occurred to me if we do ever move to FF it'll be a shame to leave the Fish House behind.

I wonder if the club could look to bring them across, either in addition to their current spot that they just use for match days or permanently if it made business sense for them servicing the community there.

Would be a nice touch to keep some history rather than popping a Burger King in there.

Just an idea.

 

[RobM]

Sure a mobile thingy!

 

[Tinks]

Did you see the queue last night? About 7pm the queue went round the corner and down Victoria Avenue.
When (and if) we do move gonna be a loss to them

 

[hlane17]

It may have been mentioned before as I don't come into this part of the forum that often, but it occurred to me if we do ever move to FF it'll be a shame to leave the Fish House behind.

I wonder if the club could look to bring them across, either in addition to their current spot that they just use for match days or permanently if it made business sense for them servicing the community there.

Would be a nice touch to keep some history rather than popping a Burger King in there.

Just an idea.

Bring them with us!!! If they want to come of course. Lovely chippy

 

[LCBB72]

It may have been mentioned before as I don't come into this part of the forum that often, but it occurred to me if we do ever move to FF it'll be a shame to leave the Fish House behind.

I wonder if the club could look to bring them across, either in addition to their current spot that they just use for match days or permanently if it made business sense for them servicing the community there.

Would be a nice touch to keep some history rather than popping a Burger King in there.

Just an idea.

Perhaps a pop up Blue Boar as well .

 

[londonblue]

Apparently the club have asked them to sponsor the club in some way and they've refused.

I doubt the club could care less what happens to them.

 

[The Big Dady]

The Fish House does not need to move, just place your order online on Deliveroo and have it delivered to your seat in the new stadium.

Simples.

 

[rigsby]

When I'm sitting in the Stan Collymore executive lounge at FF....I shall look up with a smile as my waitress arrives with a rod line caught sea bass on a bed wild spinage......

Of course I wont forget the Fish House, a man should never be ashamed of his humble beginnings.......But he must also never be embarrassed about enjoying his success.

 

[Benfleet A1]

I think the pram shop should up sticks as well.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

I think the pram shop should up sticks as well.

Ha! My Mum used to be a big fan.

 

[southendkid]

Apparently the club have asked them to sponsor the club in some way and they've refused.

I doubt the club could care less what happens to them.

Sponsorship might have value to a local business looking for more clients but I can't see it being great value for money for a fish and chip shop, it's already heaving on match day and realistically everyone that would go on a non-match day already knows about it, you'd be spending money for a poor return. I'd hope the club doesn't have a grudge against them just because of that.

 

[GROWLER]

Ever so slightly off topic .
Two years ago having not be back to England for eight years, flew into Stansted,hired the car and drove straight to the Fish House for my First English grub(Before doing what had come to Southend for in the first place) . We got chatting and explained that not only were they my first port of call but also when a nipper I had my first educational attempt next door at Prittlewell School!
Extra chips then arrived to my plate.
So there !??

 

[Supernaut]

I prefer Oceans King on Fairfax Drive myself; it's the same side of the stadium that I live so I don't have to go out of my way, and being slightly further away from RH means there's never much of a queue.

 

[Fairport]

Apparently the club have asked them to sponsor the club in some way and they've refused.

I doubt the club could care less what happens to them.

They could at least sponsor a player or two. When the shop opened years ago I seem to recall that it was owned by someone who came from South East London therefore could be a Millwall fan. Not sure who owns it now.

 

[londonblue]

They could at least sponsor a player or two. When the shop opened years ago I seem to recall that it was owned by someone who came from South East London therefore could be a Millwall fan. Not sure who owns it now.

Indeed. My understanding is that the club has tried to get the to do something, but they've refused. I could be wrong though.

 

[londonblue]

Sponsorship might have value to a local business looking for more clients but I can't see it being great value for money for a fish and chip shop, it's already heaving on match day and realistically everyone that would go on a non-match day already knows about it, you'd be spending money for a poor return. I'd hope the club doesn't have a grudge against them just because of that.

Agreed. I'm not commenting on the rights and wrongs, just that I doubt the club could care less because they make money off the back of the club and don't feel the need to give anything back.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

When (and if) we do move gonna be a loss to them

Must have had a massive loss of revenue when fans couldn't attend games.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

When I'm sitting in the Stan Collymore executive lounge at FF....I shall look up with a smile as my waitress arrives with a rod line caught sea bass

Sad thing is, that won't have been caught from the local Thames estuary. Incidently back in the 70's & 80's when i used to use the local charter boats ( there were a decent amount back then, Bass as well ), they were just referred to as 'Bass'. When was the word 'Sea' added to their description?.

 

[rigsby]

Sad thing is, that won't have been caught from the local Thames estuary. Incidently back in the 70's & 80's when i used to use the local charter boats ( there were a decent amount back then, Bass as well ), they were just referred to as 'Bass'. When was the word 'Sea' added to their description?.

I have caught some decent size ones in recent years. You aren't allowed to sell them though. Some years you can only catch 1 and it has been down to 0 a couple of years back.

In the meantime commercial fishing had its limits raised and Europe still want to empty the stocks completely.

I reckon most customers in local restaurants would like the idea of local caught fish by charter and private boat people who care.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

I have caught some decent size ones in recent years. You aren't allowed to sell them though. Some years you can only catch 1 and it has been down to 0 a couple of years back.

In the meantime commercial fishing had its limits raised and Europe still want to empty the stocks completely.

I reckon most customers in local restaurants would like the idea of local caught fish by charter and private boat people who care.

Off topic, but biggest one i've witnessed caught on a boat, was out of Brightlingsea in 78.
Guy on board caught a 10lb 6oz one on ragworm.
Late 70's the 'Towers' used to be a good area for them.