Seniors Fish and Chips Preston: this is how readers reacted to the popular Fylde Coast takeaway coming to Ingol

Seniors Fish and Chips, which currently has nine branches across the Fylde Coast, announced last week that it would be opening a new takeaway in Ingol.

The owner, Alastair Horabin, said the takeaway will offer delivery and open in the Autumn, after a “full and much needed” refurbishment of the current site, which was previously Ingol Fish & Chips.

Alastair added: “I've been in negotiation for that site for what feels like forever...we can now start looking forward to coming to Preston.”

The Post’s story announcing the new takeaway received a large number of comments and shares from across Facebook, but what did our readers have to say?

The majority were happy with the news

Steve Wareing: “Brilliant news, Seniors are a class brand. I've visited some of their existing outlets on the Fylde Coast and can highly recommend them. ”

John Cook: “Nice one Alister another good Fish and chip shop”

Heather Amanda List: “Finally something we need a local chippy and even better one that delivers”

Nichola Van Eck-hardinge: “I hope it goes well so when i come over from Holland to see my family I get a good chippy meal”

Kath Bass: “Whoopee at last ! Good luck Alastair hope you open soon as.”

Leigh Howard: “Their choice of fish is a treat."

Liz Bennett: “Looking forward to it! ”

Alan Stirzaker: “We will be there come opening day.”

Some people were not so excited:

Liz Bassett: “Bit over-rated to me.”

Peter Woods: “Try and avoid Senior's small portions.”