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by Brian
Wed May 31, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Am I an optimist
Replies: 7
Views: 3010

Re: Am I an optimist

Good to read that Ciaren Jones has signed for us on a contract for the coming season.

Really important part of the defence and will add a few goals as well.
by Brian
Mon May 29, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: Talk Football General
Topic: Luton Town
Replies: 11
Views: 5355

Re: Luton Town

Congratulations to Luton.

Unfortunately I couldn't get a ticket but cheered them on from the settee.

Good to see Stuart Hammonds on the pitch in his suit at the end.
by Brian
Wed May 17, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: Talk Football General
Topic: Luton Town
Replies: 11
Views: 5355

Luton Town

One game away from the Premier League. Absolutely incredible from where they were just nine years ago playing non-league football. Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu who played Conference Premier for Luton started last nights game and is still only 29. Whatever happens on 27th May at Wembley, it's been an incredi...
by Brian
Wed May 03, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Financial fair play
Replies: 9
Views: 2872

Re: Financial fair play

Interesting posting Becca1980. I like the idea of encouraging clubs to produce more home grown talent. However does taking players on loan from higher level clubs actually stifle bringing home grown youngsters through. I do think having five subs plus two youth/academy players on the bench for every...
by Brian
Wed May 03, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Financial fair play
Replies: 9
Views: 2872

Re: Financial fair play

Is there really financial fair play at top level, I don't think so. Many big clubs spend way beyond their means and have transfer embargos for not following the rules. Also if things go badly there is always some foreign investor waiting in the wings. The difference at our level is an individual wit...
by Brian
Fri Apr 28, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Presentation Night
Replies: 2
Views: 1448

Re: Presentation Night

Sorry I couldn't make it last night but well done to everyone and congratulations to all the winners. It's been a very enjoyable season. We started the league well but then had a dip and lots of injuries. We now have a good, young squad. We say it every summer but please, please can we keep this squ...
by Brian
Thu Apr 20, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Looking Good
Replies: 1
Views: 1500

Re: Looking Good

And top half of the league table.

Hoping for a win on Saturday to secure our spot as the best local team in the league.
by Brian
Tue Apr 11, 2023 4:42 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Today's game
Replies: 3
Views: 1931

Re: Today's game

Wealdstone's game yesterday was also off due to waterlogged pitch.
by Brian
Sun Apr 09, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Royston game
Replies: 4
Views: 2027

Re: Royston game

Thanks Darren, just a brief reprise whilst the lads were unavailable.

The speakers on the ground behind the Fishponds Road goal were definitely working before the game. Perhaps I got a little excited when the goal went in and pulled a wire out :big_grin: :big_grin: :big_grin:
by Brian
Sun Apr 09, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Alternative report by A P Easter
Replies: 3
Views: 1841

Re: Alternative report by A P Easter

Nice to see the club chaplain showing his usual calm and composure :lol: :lol: :lol: