July 2003

Canaries could be on the cusp
Hitchin Town could find themselves as unlikely northerners if the Conference cut goes against them next season - assuming of course that the club finishes in the top 13! With the three current feeder...more
27 July 2003
Canaries appoint new President
Hitchin Town have appointed a new club president for the first time in almost 20 years. Tony Huckle, for many years a supporter, sponsor and official of the club, took over from John Dawson last week....more
27 July 2003
Roberts looks forward to Top Field return
Cambridge City provide the opposition for Hitchin's final home game of their pre-season programme next Saturday, and one Canaries old boy is keenly anticipating a return to Top Field. Former Hitchin...more
19 July 2003
Hitchin's youngsters attract the big names
Senior clubs are queueing up for Hitchin Town's talented youngsters with Matt Nolan, Dean Brennan and Ryan Frater attracting scouts from a number of Football League clubs. Hitchin's pre-season games...more
19 July 2003
O'Keefe puts the spotlight firmly on youth
Hitchin Town unveiled its plans for the future on Thursday night and put a strong emphasis on youth, greater commercial activity and a healthy focus on community development. Manager Robbie O'Keefe...more
13 July 2003
New signings have lifted the club to a new level
Last Friday night's capture of former Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday striker Andy Douglas has given Hitchin Town a major boost and sent a signal to the rest of the Ryman Premier Division. That's the...more
13 July 2003
Back room team "best yet" for O'Keefe
Hitchin manager Robbie O'Keefe believes that the current backroom team is the best he has seen since he joined the club in 1998. Summer additions of Kerry Dixon and Darren Salton and a revamped role for...more
13 July 2003
Where's my medal? Asks Parker
Hitchin midfielder Adam Parker is looking forward to welcoming his old club, Aldershot Town to Top Field next Saturday for a pre-season friendly. But Parker is still smarting over not receiving a...more
5 July 2003
It's like coming back home, says Charlie
Carl Williams re-signed for Hitchin this week and straight away declared "I've come back home and it feels very good." Williams, known as Charlie to fans and team mates alike, spent just one year away...more
5 July 2003
Canaries won't let Nolan go for a song
Hitchin Town will not be bullied into a cut-price deal should Chesterfield Town come in for 21 year-old striker Matt Nolan. Nolan is on trial at Saltergate and is being closely watched by manager...more
5 July 2003