Hitchin Town Football Club
"Football for the Future"
November 2008
| Hitchin to determine its greatest side Hitchin fans have always been divided over exactly which of their teams has been the club’s greatest. Although precious few people are around from the pre-WW2 period, legend has it that the Spartan League...more 30 November 2008 |
| Canaries could face Bury in Southern League Cup Hitchin Town could face new opponents if they successfully negotiate their GX Cup second round tie with Cambridge City on December 9. Hitchin or Cambridge will travel to Bury Town in the third round in...more 30 November 2008 |
| Canaries face the league leaders Hitchin come up against BGB Premier Division leaders Farnborough at Top Field this weekend, but manager Darran Hay is sending a very clear message to his team. “We have nothing to fear,” he insists. “We...more 28 November 2008 |
| Harrow knock reserves out of President's Cup Hitchin’s reserve side was beaten 1-3 at home by Harrow Borough last night in the Capital League’s President’s Cup. The Canaries opened well with strong performances in midfield from Will Holmes, Mark...more 27 November 2008 |
| Broxbourne is new territory for Hitchin Hitchin Town travel to Broxbourne Borough of the Spartan South Midlands League in the first round of the Herts Senior Cup. It will be Hitchin's first visit to Broxbourne, but the two clubs have met before...more 25 November 2008 |
| Hay pleased with his new men Canaries manager Darran Hay was delighted with the performance of his side at Chippenham, earning a valuable point in the process. "We showed some good signs today that the team is coming together…in...more 23 November 2008 |
| Confidence improves as Chippenham loom Canaries manager Darran Hay says the midweek win against Arlesey has been a boost to his side’s confidence ahead of the trip to Chippenham Town. Hitchin easily disposed of Arlesey, but Hay knows that...more 21 November 2008 |
| Many points to prove in Arlesey game Hitchin and Arlesey are likely to be out to prove a point to each other when they meet in the GX Cup first round on Tuesday night. Hitchin look set to field a strong side as they attempt to weld together...more 16 November 2008 |
| Woolf signs for his old club Jonathan Woolf, who joined Hitchin in the summer, has rejoined Bedford. Woolf was released last week by Canaries manager Darran Hay, and like Ian Draycott, another pre-season acquisition, went back to...more 16 November 2008 |
| Canaries close in on unwanted record Hitchin’s defeat at the hands of Halesowen meant that the Canaries have not win in six BGB Premier Division games at Top Field this season. But it’s not the first time that Hitchin have found it hard...more 16 November 2008 |
| "We need hard men," says Williams Hitchin Assistant Manager has hinted that more changes will come to Top Field with the introduction of a harder edge to the squad."We need some hard men," he said. "We have to compete more...more 15 November 2008 |
| Darran Hay's new boys Hitchin have signed nine new players in the past week. Here's the brief run down on the new men: Luke Howard Recently signed goalkeeper, arriving from Cambridge City. Darrell Ellams Nineteen year-old...more 14 November 2008 |
| More changes as Hay prepares for Halesowen Hitchin Town will have a much-changed side for the home game with Halesowen, with three new faces arriving in the past 24 hours. Manager Darran Hay has been busy bringing in more new faces as he continues...more 14 November 2008 |
| Local talent isn’t always for the local club As a former Hitchin schoolboy starts to make a name for himself on the national stage, the story of Jack Wilshere is another tale of "the one that got away" for local football. Wilshere, 16,...more 13 November 2008 |
| Carl Williams appointed assistant manager at Top Field Canaries manager Darran Hay has appointed Carl Williams, the club’s captain, as his assistant manager. Thirty-one year-old Williams, who has made almost 400 appearances for Hitchin in three spells,...more 12 November 2008 |
| Gregson the latest to leave in Hay clear-out Hitchin midfielder Luke Gregson has been released as part of Darran Hay’s rebuilding programme. Gregson, who joined the club in February from Boreham Wood, becomes the seventh player to depart Top Field...more 10 November 2008 |
| Cambridge City await Hitchin or Arlesey Hitchin or Arlesey will face Cambridge City at home in the second round of the GX Cup, earmarked for November 25. The Canaries game with the Blues, which goes ahead on November 18, is one of seven ties...more 10 November 2008 |
| Southern League hasn't been easy, but cycle will turn, says Chairman Hitchin Town have been going through their own downturn in recent years but the future may be a bright one, says Chairman Terry Barratt. Speaking on the day that the Canaries were beaten 2-1 at Mangotsfield,...more 9 November 2008 |
| Charlie Williams closes in on 400 games Hitchin skipper Carl Williams is on the verge of making his 400th appearance for the club. Williams, who joined Hitchin initally in 1996, has had three spells with the Canaries, needs just one more game...more 9 November 2008 |
| "I won’t rest until we get the blend right," promises Hay Hitchin manager Darran Hay has pledged to the club’s fans that he will continue to change his squad until results turnaround and the Canaries can move up the league table. Speaking after a disappointing...more 9 November 2008 |
| Six new faces as Hitchin go to Mangotsfield Hitchin Town manager Darran Hay has signed six new players on the eve of his team’s game at Mangotsfield United. Five of the six will be included in the squad, with another, Stotfold’s Colin Shambrook,...more 7 November 2008 |
| Canaries reserves beaten by Potters Bar Hitchin’s reserve side were beaten at home by Potters Bar Town, despite the presence of a number of first team players. Manager Dan Kennoy fielded Carl Williams, Tyron Sealey, Rodney Hicks and Dean Gilbert....more 6 November 2008 |
| Three more go in Hay purge Canaries manager Darran Hay has released three more players as he clears the decks for a new influx of talent at the club. Following the departure of Lee Wilson and Marlon Campbell, Hay has let go...more 6 November 2008 |
| First team set to appear in Capital League Hitchin manager Darran Hay looks set to field his first team in tonight's Capital League fixture against Potters Bar Town at Top Field. The Canaries reserve side will play its fifth game of the season...more 5 November 2008 |
| Angry Hay set to ring the changes Hitchin manager Darran Hay is poised to make wholesale changes to his squad in the aftermath of the Canaries’ FA Trophy defeat at the hands of Ramsgate. "Don’t be surprised if there are three or...more 4 November 2008 |
| Six in the home net is rare for Hitchin Hitchin Town’s 3-6 home defeat at the hands of Ramsgate was their worst defensive performance at Top Field since Berkhamsted Town hit seven past the Canaries in 2001-02. That game was in the final of...more 2 November 2008 |
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