July 2006

Carney aims for 30
Hitchin’s new signing Grant Carney is hoping to net 30 goals for the Canaries this coming season. "I have told Darren Salton that I want to score 30," he said. "I have always scored a lot...more
28 July 2006
Salton aims for top five
Canaries manager Darren Salton has reiterated that he will quit if Hitchin fail to make the top five next season. Speaking at the Hitchin Town Supporters Club AGM, Salton said: "I meant what I said...more
21 July 2006
Salton signs three more for his title chase
Hitchin manager Darren Salton has signed three more players as he builds his squad for next season. Young goalkeeper Michael Parkin, who comes from Hitchin, has joined the Canaries and will increase...more
21 July 2006
Bridge returns to Hitchin
Mark Bridge has rejoined Hitchin after a spell away from Top Field. The popular Bridge, who won many friends at the club for his unselfish running and commitment, spent half a season away for Hitchin...more
18 July 2006
Long haul to start for Hitchin
Hitchin will make their longest trip of the 2006-07 season on the opening day. The Canaries travel to Tiverton on Saturday August 19 for their first Southern League fixture of the campaign. Hitchin...more
13 July 2006
Salton thanks his old club for “magnificent gesture”
Hitchin manager Darren Salton has praised his old club, Luton Town for its part in a successful evening at Top Field this week. The Hatters brought a full strength team to Hitchin and attracted a near...more
12 July 2006
Home in the FA Cup, tough draw in Trophy
Hitchin Town will meet Harlow Town or Cogenhoe United or Saffron Walden   in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup on Saturday September 16 2006. Cogenhoe of the United Counties League and Eastern...more
7 July 2006
Salton secures new keeper
Hitchin Town manager Darren Salton has signed former Dunstable goalkeeper Paul Taylor. Taylor, who was sent off in an Errea Cup game against the Canaries last season, will go straight into first team...more
7 July 2006
Hatters and Bees at Top Field
Two former managers from North Hertfordshire return to the area next week when Hitchin Town take on Luton Town and Barnet in the Canaries’ first two pre-season games. Brian Stein, who briefly managed...more
4 July 2006
Carney signs for Hitchin
Hitchin Town have secured the services of Grant Carney, the former Hemel Hempstead and Dunstable striker. Carney, who has been eyed by the Canaries for two seasons, looks set to form a lethal front-line...more
1 July 2006