Dean, who is UEFA B licenced, has extensive coaching experience and joins from Beckenham Town where he was assistant manager.

On taking up the role, Dean told fisherfc.co.uk,

“Growing up, I often watched Fisher at the Surrey Docks Stadium and I am delighted to have the chance to play a role in helping the club return home and return to success.

“The job-in-hand is to ensure that Fisher finish the season well and safe from relegation. My philosophy is to play fast, attacking football and I have had success with this approach.”

Fisher chair Ben Westmancott welcomed Dean to the club,

“Dean was the stand-out candidate in a really impressive field, and I am sure that he will prove to be a successful and popular appointment. As well as strong coaching credentials in senior football, Dean has a wealth of experience in working in community football including six years at Millwall FC Community Scheme. This will be invaluable as we look to ensure that our new home on Salter Road becomes a real hub for community football.”

Westmancott was quick to pay tribute to Junior James, who steered the club through the last few weeks.

“Junior’s commitment and professional approach over the last three games has been enormously impressive. He clearly has a very bright coaching future ahead of him – as well as remaining a very dangerous striker! I would like to put on record the thanks of the board and supporters for the effort he put in during a difficult period for the club.”

Dean will take training this week before making his managerial debut at home to Sevenoaks Town on Saturday 6th December. The match takes place at Champion Hill Stadium, East Dulwich SE22 8BD and kicks off at 3pm.