
The Canary Club Podcast
By HTFC Radio


FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Biggleswade FC (Play-off final)
Hitchin Town aim for an immediate return to Step 3 but must beat Biggleswade FC for the first time this season to do so. Including post-match interviews with Michael Jones and Callum Nicolson.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town v Welwyn Garden City
Freddie is alongside Zak for live and exclusive commentary as Hitchin Town host Welwyn Garden City. The Canaries were looking to make it three wins in a row in all competitions against a Welwyn side featuring four former Hitchin players.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v St Albans City
Freddie Cardy and Marac Alionic are back together as Hitchin entertain Step 3 Hertfordshire opponents St Albans in the FA Cup second qualifying round.

FULL COMMENTARY: Harborough Town v Hitchin Town FC
It's the 'HTFC Derby' in Marac Alionic's words as Hitchin make their first ever journey up to Market Harborough in freezing January temperatures!

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v AFC Telford United
Marac and Freddie reunite for Hitchin's final outing of 2024. The last meeting between these two sides saw nine goals go in, so are we in for more drama?

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Bishop's Stortford
Hitchin search once again for their first win of the league season as they take on Bishop's Stortford at Top Field.

FULL COMMENTARY: Barwell FC v Hitchin Town FC
Hitchin take on Canary counterparts Barwell as Brett Donnelly's side look to end a four-game losing run.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Kettering Town FC
Hitchin continue the hunt for their first league win of the season against Northamptonshire outfit Kettering Town to Top Field.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Hertford Town FC
Hitchin begin their Herts Charity Cup campaign against Step 4 Hertford Town, with both sides winless in their opening three league matches.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Luton Town U21
Hitchin continue their pre-season campaign against familiar opposition in Luton Town's U21 side. Lewis Barker joins Marac Alionic in the commentary box.

FULL COMMENTARY: Histon FC v Hitchin Town FC
Hitchin travel to Cambridgeshire to take on Chris Nunn's Histon side who are kicking off their pre-season campaign. The Canaries had lost their opening two matches in pre-season.
Lewis Barker joins Freddie Cardy at half-time.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Halesowen Town FC
Marac Alionic and Freddie Cardy are on commentary as Hitchin Town take on Halesowen Town at Top Field. If Hitchin win, and AFC Sudbury lose to Bromsgrove Sporting, the Canaries will be safe from relegation.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v AFC Telford United
Brett Donnelly takes charge for the first time as Hitchin Town FC manager, as the Canaries host a strong Telford side at Top Field on Non League Day.

Interview: Brett Donnelly appointed Hitchin Town FC manager
Brett Donnelly speaks to Freddie Cardy after it was announced that the former Hitchin player and Stotfold manager had taken charge of Hitchin Town FC.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Luton Town XI (Roy Izzard Testimonial)

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Brentford B
Ashley Hay returns to Top Field as a Brentford B player for the first time since sealing a deadline day switch to the Bees last summer. Hitchin look to find some form again in a friendly match.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Kettering Town FC
Hitchin look to end a run of eight games without a win up against Kettering, who the Canaries beat 4-0 in the reverse fixture before losing to the Poppies in the FA Cup.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Long Eaton United
Hitchin look to end a five-game winless run in all competitions against bottom side Long Eaton United at Top Field.
Finley Wilkinson joins Marac Alionic and Freddie Cardy at half-time.

FULL COMMENTARY: Nuneaton Borough v Hitchin Town FC
Jimmy Ginnelly oversees his final game in charge of Nuneaton Borough, as Hitchin travel to Barwell to face his homeless side. Joseph McCormack joins Freddie Cardy on commentary.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Berkhamsted FC

FULL COMMENTARY: Royston Town FC v Hitchin Town FC
Hitchin try to avoid a fifth consecutive defeat on Boxing Day as they take on a Royston side who find themselves close to the relegation zone. Lewis Barker joins Freddie and Marac at half time.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Leamington FC
Marac Alionic is joined by the injured Lewis Barker as 3rd placed Hitchin Town take on Leamington, who came into the game just one point behind the Canaries.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v AFC Sudbury
Six weeks after knocking AFC Sudbury out of the FA Trophy, Hitchin meet the Suffolk side again at Top Field with the chance to move into the play-off spots.

FULL COMMENTARY: Bromsgrove Sporting v Hitchin Town
HTFC Radio head to the Victoria Ground for the first time, as Hitchin look to build on their comeback win over Coalville last weekend. In midweek, Bromsgrove became the first team this season to take points off of league leaders Mickleover.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Coalville Town FC
A seven goal thriller at Top Field to follow up last weekend's five goal thriller! It's Hitchin Town vs Coalville Town, with the home side looking to avenge a 5-1 defeat to Coalville last season.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Kettering Town FC
Hitchin meet Kettering Town in the FA Cup Third Qualifying Round just a few days after thrashing the Poppies in the Southern League.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Barwell FC
Hitchin host the first Canary Derby of the season as Mark Burke's side look to build on recent wins in the league and cup.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC vs AFC Sudbury
Newly promoted AFC Sudbury travel to league rivals Hitchin Town for a place in the 3rd Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Nuneaton Borough
Super sub Zac Neal joins Marac Alionic for commentary of an important Monday night fixture at Top Field!

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC U18 v Royston Town FC U18
Hitchin have once again linked up with Pro:Direct Academy Central London for this season's FA Youth Cup, and take on Royston Town at Top Field for a place in the First Qualifying Round after beating Arlesey Town last month.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Welwyn Garden City
Hitchin kick off their 2023/24 FA Cup campaign against Southern League Division One Central outfit Welwyn Garden City. Martin Burke joins Freddie in the commentary box!

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Royston Town FC
Almost a month on from Hitchin's Herts Charity Cup victory over Royston, the two sides meet again in the Southern League at Top Field.

FULL COMMENTARY (almost): Hitchin Town FC v St Ives Town FC
It may have cut out immediately after Ciaren Jones' own goal, but you can enjoy most of the action from a five-goal thriller between Hitchin Town and St Ives, with every goal covered in 87 minutes of football before our recording was lost! Martin Burke joins Marac on commentary.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Alvechurch FC
It's a repeat of the opening day fixture of 2020/21, a 5-1 win for the Canaries, as Hitchin host Alvechurch to kick off the league season.

FULL COMMENTARY: Biggleswade Town FC v Hitchin Town FC
Hitchin Town's Development Squad travel to Bedfordshire to face the most senior of Biggleswade's three football teams in another pre-season friendly. Layth Yousif joins us at half time.

Countdown to Kickoff: Derby Day in the Cup!
Freddie and Marac sit down at the Yvette Brewer Stadium before they commentate on Biggleswade Town vs Hitchin Town FC, to look ahead to Hitchin's Herts Charity Cup quarter-final against A505 rivals Royston Town on Saturday.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Watford FC Academy
Pre-season game number seven for Hitchin Town as they host a Watford academy side.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Arsenal U18 (Dan Webb Testimonial)
Dan Webb plays a 406th and final game for his beloved Hitchin Town FC, with Arsenal U18 the visitors on a special afternoon.
Josh Mollison joins Freddie on commentary, with Brian Gray looking back on Dan's career at half time.

FULL COMMENTARY: Kempston Rovers v Hitchin Town FC
A young Hitchin Town side featuring just three First Team players travel to Kempston Rovers. Radio Diamonds commentator Joseph McCormack joins Freddie, with AFC Rushden & Diamonds manager Chris Nunn coming on at half time!

FULL COMMENTARY: Stotfold FC v Hitchin Town FC
It's the pre-season friendly that we've all been looking forward to as Brett Donnelly's Stotfold take on Mark Burke's Hitchin after back to back promotions.

COMMENTARY: Leighton Town FC v Hitchin Town FC (FIRST HALF ONLY)
With one of our batteries giving up at half time, only the recording of the first half of Hitchin's trip to Bell Close survived, cutting off half time guest Zac Neal! 4 of the 5 goals did come in the first half at least...

Countdown to Kickoff: Pre-Season Defeats & Fixtures Released
Freddie and Marac look back on Thursday's 4-1 defeat to Leighton Town, discuss the Development Squad's role in the game and then assess the Southern League fixtures for the Canaries!
Please note- we recorded this episode before it was announced that Hitchin's trip to Barton Rovers on Thursday 20th had been cancelled.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Stevenage FC
Hitchin face likely their toughest pre-season game yet against newly-promoted League One outfit Stevenage. Layth Yousif is our half time guest.

FULL COMMENTARY: Hitchin Town FC v Luton Town XI
It's back! Hitchin kick off pre-season against Luton Town's Development Squad at Top Field with a four-figure crowd in attendance.

Countown to Kickoff: Hatters Preview, with Ciaren Jones
Hitchin defender Ciaren Jones joins Freddie and Marac to look ahead to the opening fixture of pre-season, with a Luton Town XI set to take on Hitchin at Top Field. They also discuss hopes for next season, this summer's training sessions and Ciaren's time in Luton's academy.

Countdown to Kickoff: From Luton to Leighton
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Countdown to Kickoff: Retained and Released
Freddie and Marac are reunited in the all-new Studio Van in a secret Hitchin car park (no, not really) to begin preparations for the upcoming pre-season! They discuss which players have been retained by Mark Burke as well as the two new signings and those who have departed.

Mark Burke end of season interview 2022/23
HTFC Radio's Freddie Cardy sits down with Hitchin Town FC manager Mark Burke to look back on the 2022/23 season.

FULL COMMENTARY: Kings Langley v Hitchin Town FC
Hitchin travel across Hertfordshire for their final away game of the season against already relegated Kings Langley. Defender Stan Georgiou joins Freddie in the commentary box.
