LATER in the evening, football was supposed to be coming home, and indeed it did to some extent. While towns like Hitchin became transformed into melting pots of drunk fans wearing England shirts, there was a chance to remind people … Continue reading Non-League: Time used wisely – transforming a football ground
SUDDENLY, the FA Trophy is important once more. With non-league action suspended, FA Trophy games have been allowed to continue, although goodness knows if the competition will be allowed to continue to its conclusion. With last season’s final between Harrogate … Continue reading In the bleak midwinter, Hitchin’s trophy exit
HITCHIN TOWN have lost a lot of people during the pandemic, mostly veteran supporters or officials who epitomised the spirit of the club. Among the saddest pieces of news was the passing of club legend Tony Huckle, who died at … Continue reading People like Hitchin’s Tony Huckle show life is what you make it
WHAT A ridiculous situation this season’s FA Cup is. The second qualifying round brought us many ties involving step two teams from the non-league world. But in this confusing world of the pandemic, step two clubs cannot admit supporters to … Continue reading Non-League without a signal is nothing
NON-LEAGUE football has its heroes and Hitchin Town lost one of its legendary figures this past week when it was announced Bernie Gogan had passed away. Gogan was a member of Hitchin’s 1968-69 team that finished runners-up in the Isthmian … Continue reading The Grey Neutral: Bernie the goal, Bury and Belgium
THINGS haven’t gone particularly well for Hitchin Town this season, the first three games yielded just one point and a refashioned team was heavily beaten 5-0 at Alvechurch. Famously loyal, the fans have kept very quiet – there was a … Continue reading Young, gifted and green
