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by Greenfinch
Thu Apr 01, 2021 2:55 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Roy on Tv's Mastermind
Replies: 0
Views: 3203

Roy on Tv's Mastermind

Roy has been shortlisted to appear on Mastermind, he's specialist subject HTFC. Good luck Roy.
by Greenfinch
Thu Apr 01, 2021 2:52 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Tribute To Matthew.
Replies: 8
Views: 6778

Re: Tribute To Matthew.

Really sad news, Mathew was always smiling and happy to chat before a match. Hitchin Town fans are part of my extended family, and now all too soon another great character has gone, thinking of you Maric and your family.
by Greenfinch
Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:13 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: The Day I fell off My Perch
Replies: 4
Views: 4159

The Day I fell off My Perch

It was the final day of the season,and to win the Div 1 Championship we had to beat mid-table Uxbridge at home to be sure,otherwise Moseley could snatch it from us, and I think if we lost we could have come Third.Whatever the situation, I decided to dress up in a Canary suit, thinking surely we just...
by Greenfinch
Mon Mar 08, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Away to Cambridge City,....."Now Run"
Replies: 2
Views: 3150

Re: Away to Cambridge City,....."Now Run"

That made me smile Andy, Luckily there was a 2" door step,I was still 4" short but managed to stretch at full length.
by Greenfinch
Sun Mar 07, 2021 12:36 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Away to Cambridge City,....."Now Run"
Replies: 2
Views: 3150

Away to Cambridge City,....."Now Run"

Can't remember much about the match,except it was a sunny Saturday afternoon a league match and we lost 2-0.I had decided previously to park my car in Baldock Railway Station,partly to view the Cambridgeshire countryside on the train and take a leisurely walk to the ground before exploring the city ...
by Greenfinch
Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Ate Too Much Tongue Pie Boy
Replies: 1
Views: 3071

Ate Too Much Tongue Pie Boy

Forty odd years ago Hitchin Town were drawn away to Needham Market in a cup competition (possibly the FA Trophy) or a replay but it was on a Tuesday night.Anyway, I decided to travel down on my new BSA C-15 motor bike,I loved that bike Chrome and Black, and with a yellow silk scarf flying from my ne...
by Greenfinch
Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:18 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: Clapton FC Here We Come, ....But No Reverse Gear
Replies: 1
Views: 3156

Clapton FC Here We Come, ....But No Reverse Gear

I started my apprenticeship at H A Saunders in Queen Street,( the main Austin/Morris dealership) in 1966, after a couple of years I became friends with the service controller, his name was Dave Hughs and soon realised we had the same passion for Hitchin Town, and we started to attend watching the aw...
by Greenfinch
Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: The Day A Wren Turned Into A Canary Part Part Two
Replies: 0
Views: 2848

The Day A Wren Turned Into A Canary Part Part Two

As we entered The Boardroom door ( That's me and my Canary) Peter Hills (thank you Neil) The Chairman Of Hereford Shook my hand, and with his other hand raised his small toupee at the front of his head,that my friends was the start of an hilarious, nail biting and exciting afternoon,let alone the te...
by Greenfinch
Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:10 pm
Forum: Talk Hitchin Town FC
Topic: The Day A Wren Turned Into A Canary
Replies: 1
Views: 3727

The Day A Wren Turned Into A Canary

Drawn away to Hereford Utd in the 1st round of the FA Cup,and being part of the Management team and Hospitality at Top Field (which I still miss) I was honoured and delighted to join the rest of the officials and players on the team coach.I heard that Hereford were nicknamed The Bulls,and A Canary b...