Hitchin Town Football Club
Founded 1865, Reformed 1928
New men are making a difference for new Canaries
Wednesday, February 22 2006
Hitchin’s form since the turn of the year is the result of an influx of new players that is making a huge difference to the club, claim Canaries officials.
Secretary Roy Izzard, who has suffered the fluctuations of Hitchin’s fortunes over the years more than most, believes that a new era is emerging at Top Field. “In recent weeks, we have seen a marked improvement in the team and the results are starting to prove that,” says Izzard. “It would be great if the public could see what is going on at Top Field – we are building a good team.”
Crowds at Hitchin have dropped this season and the sub-300 average is the lowest since the 1980s. “We’ve had a couple of bad years and we need to start convincing the public that we have turned the corner,” says Izzard. “Our recent results against Bedford, Merthyr and Cirencester are no fluke. A lot of hard work has gone into this season and we are starting to reap the rewards. My message to those that have lost the habit of watching Hitchin is simple – come back and I think you will be impressed.”