Hitchin Town Football Club
"Football for the Future"
March 2009
| Three new faces on deadline day Hitchin have made three new signings on transfer deadline day. Brendan Gallen, a 27 year-old left back from Hayes & Yeading, has joined the club. Gallen has played for Maidenhead and Irish clubs...more 31 March 2009 |
| Pepper leaves Hitchin Hitchin defender Tom Pepper has signed for Cambridge City. The Canaries’ full back was the subject of a seven day approach from Cambridge manager Gary Roberts and decided to sign for the play-off...more 30 March 2009 |
| Bennett glad to be back Canaries goalkeeper Martin Bennett was one of the heroes of his side’s 2-0 win against Banbury United. Bennett, who recently came back to the side after a long lay-off with a hand injury, believes his...more 28 March 2009 |
| It's a relief, says Payne Hitchin’s 2-0 win against Banbury, which lifts the Canaries three points clear of 19th place, was a great relief to the club’s players and management, says Colin Payne. "It’s good to be out of the...more 28 March 2009 |
| Canaries and Banbury meet headlong in "cup final" Hitchin Town face arguably their biggest game of the season so far when they meet Banbury United at Top Field. The Canaries jumped over the Puritans in midweek on goal difference, sending Billy Jeffrey’s...more 27 March 2009 |
| Reserves have the chance to make up ground on Hayes Hitchin’s reserve side take on Hayes & Yeading this evening at Top Field knowing that a win against the league leaders will help them close the gap on the Middlesex side. Hitchin, who have won...more 25 March 2009 |
| Hammond blow overshadows the evening Hitchin Town’s climb out of the bottom four was overshadowed by a rash moment that will deprive the Canaries of the services of in-form Jeff Hammond for three games. Hammond was sent off in the 88th...more 25 March 2009 |
| Midweek preview: Canaries can jump out of bottom four Hitchin Town can leapfrog Banbury United on Tuesday night if they beat Stourbridge in another six-pointer at Top Field. With Banbury sitting on the sidelines, the Canaries can go three points clear of...more 22 March 2009 |
| Kleiser pleased with "grit and determination" Hitchin coach Rob Kleiser was delighted with the Canaries 2-1 win against Chippenham but believes the team showed a harder edge against their promotion-chasing opponents. "We played less football...more 21 March 2009 |
| Payne wants to create "fortress Top Field" Canaries manager Colin Payne has been impressed with the support from the club’s fans since he arrived at the club in February and is calling for a "partisan" atmosphere in the next few weeks....more 21 March 2009 |
| Wilmot answers the call from his old club Richard Wilmot returned for his sixth spell at Top Field when he ran out against Bashley in midweek. Wilmot, still only 39 (!), made his 229th appearance for the club, spanning 22 years, against Bashley....more 20 March 2009 |
| Weekend preview: High octane round of fixtures This weekend could be one of the most exciting of the season with some absolute vital games at both ended of the table. Stourbridge, who visit Hitchin on Tuesday night, will meet Mangotsfield in the only...more 20 March 2009 |
| Payne brings in three new faces for Chippenham game Hitchin manager Colin Payne has made three new signings on the eve of the Canaries important league game against promotion hopefuls Chippenham. James Edgerley, who made a good impression last season in...more 20 March 2009 |
| Vital 90 minutes ahead for Canaries Hitchin Town’s first game in a sequence of four consecutive Top Field fixtures see s them face Bashley tonight (7.45pm). The Canaries can increase the pressure on the teams above them if they win against...more 17 March 2009 |
| Midweek preview: Big Tuesday ahead All of Hitchin’s fellow relegation strugglers are in action on Tuesday night, with the Canaries’ battle with Bashley one of the big games. Banbury, who are in a precarious position with so many games...more 15 March 2009 |
| Next four may decide, says Payne Hitchin Town’s future may well hang on the next four league games, all of which are at Top Field, says manager Colin Payne. Speaking after his side had thrown away a two-goal half-time lead to lose 3-2...more 15 March 2009 |
| Payne: "We need something from Halesowen game" Hitchin manager Colin Payne is hoping that his side can gain at least a point from the trip to Halesowen, despite the home side’s lofty position in the league table. Halesowen may be fourth in the...more 13 March 2009 |
| Canaries have chance to jump out of bottom four Hitchin travel to Corby tonight knowing a win will lift them above Banbury United and out of the bottom four for the first time in weeks. The Canaries, boosted by a 3-2 victory against Mangotsfield...more 11 March 2009 |
| Best win of season for reserves Hitchin’s reserve side enjoyed its best Capital League win of the season when they beat second-placed Staines Town 4-1 at Top Field. The Canaries side fielded a more experienced team than in their last...more 10 March 2009 |
| Boateng and Edgerley in reserve squad for visit of Staines James Edgerley, who played a handful of games last season for the Hitchin first team before sustaining an injury, is included in tonight’s reserve team fixture at Top Field. Staines, who are second in...more 9 March 2009 |
| A new Hammond can be a Canary hero The name Hammond is not unusual for Canaries fans, but Jeff Hammond’s early performances suggest he can become a big favourite with the Top Field faithful. Hammond, who joined the club three weeks ago...more 8 March 2009 |
| Midweek preview: Halesowen can help the Hitchin cause Halesowen Town, Hitchin’s opponents next Saturday, will play Banbury United on Tuesday night in a game that will attract the attention of Canaries fans. The Yeltz need to maintain the form shown at Farnborough,...more 8 March 2009 |
| Crowds holding up well in crisis Hitchin Town officials have praised the support coming from the club’s fans over the past troubled months at Top Field. The crowd against Mangotsfield was 342, just below average but third best on the...more 8 March 2009 |
| The escape is on, says Payne Colin Payne believes the "great escape" is on after his side beat Mangotsfield 3-2 at Top Field. "It is definitely on," he says. "At 2-1 down, it was looking grim, but we came...more 7 March 2009 |
| Stevenson departs once more Jon Stevenson has left Hitchin Town and joined Ryman League Harlow Town. "I said when I joined that I wanted players who were 100% committed to Hitchin Town," said Colin Payne. "We received...more 7 March 2009 |
| Payne looks for repeat of desire shown against Merthyr Colin Payne is hoping to replicate the spirit and desire shown by the Canaries last week against Merthyr in the club’s big relegation zone clash with Mangotsfield tomorrow. “If we show the sort of commitment...more 6 March 2009 |
| Weekend preview: Hitchin and MUFC meet in clash of strugglers Hitchin Town’s game with Mangotsfield stands out as one of the weekend’s top games in the BGB Premier Division. While the other end of the table will focus on Farnborough’s meeting with play-off hopefuls...more 6 March 2009 |
| Canaries eye basement clashes with interest Hitchin Town fans will be watching closely the outcome of some of this week’s games in the BGB Premier Division. On Tuesday night, the bottom two – Clevedon and Yate – meet at the Hand Stadium. A in...more 1 March 2009 |
| Bull moves to Barton The continued churn of players at Top Field has seen striker Russell Bull move to BGB Midland Division side Barton Rovers. Bull, who was signed in the summer from local football, failed to secure a...more 1 March 2009 |
| Payne happy with Canaries' character Hitchin manager Colin Payne was pleased with the manner in which his side came back to earn a draw against Merthyr Tydfil at Top Field. “We showed a lot of character to recover after going 2-1 down,”...more 1 March 2009 |
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