Hitchin Town Football Club
Founded 1865, Reformed 1928
New faces as Hitchin go to Mangotsfield
Friday, September 7 2007
Hitchin travel to Mangotsfield buoyed by four points in their last two games.
The Canaries will also include two new signings in their squad as manager Darren Salton seeks to increase his team selection options.
Salton has signed Stefan McNally and Matt Kenniford, two youngsters who immediately come into contention. McNally is a versatile player who can play in defence or central midfield while Kenniford, a left-sided midfielder cum forward is a former Luton youth player.
At the same time, Glen Lamacraft has left the club, albeit temporarily, in a bid to find his form. Scott Orphanou has gone on loan to Biggleswade Town.
Salton was pleased with his team's performance against Cirencester. "We played some good, fast football and created plenty of chances. I could not have asked for more effort," he said.
Mangotsfield are in mid-table, one point ahead of Hitchin. They are under new management this season, with former Forest Green boss Frank Gregan in charge at Cossham Street and ex-Chippenham manager Darren Perrin installed as number two.
The Manogoes lost 1-2 at home to Hemel in midweek and have picked up just two points from their last three games. They have won one of their three home games, a 2-0 success against Bashley.
Hitchin have yet to win at Cossham Street in two previous meetings, their 2-2 draw last season, after beging 0-2 down at half-time being their only point.