The Canary Club Podcast

It's third from bottom versus third from top as Hitchin face Rushall Olympic. Our (pre-match) interview with Jake Hutchinson and Jack Green is at the end of this podcast.

Hitchin travelled to Theobalds Lane for the first time in 13 years for a Herts Senior Cup finl against Isthmian League Cheshunt.

The last six games between Hitchin and Peterborough have yielded twenty-two goals, so more drama was in store this time around! Joseph McCormack is our half-time guest.

Hitchin Town Women return to HTFC Radio as the XI take on unbeaten table toppers Garston Ladies Vintage! Karla Chaffey joined Freddie for the commentary.

A local derby that is now a crucial game in the relegation battle, with these two teams coming into the game level on points at the bottom of the table, having already met in the league and FA Cup already this season. Layth Yousif is our half time guest.

Redditch faced a Hitchin side in desperate need of points, with the away side looking to extend their five game unbeaten run. Spoiler alert: it wasn't exactly a classic...

After his side's unbelievable FA Cup win over AFC Bournemouth, Kane Smith was kind enough to speak to Freddie and Marac all about Boreham Wood's FA Cup shock, facing the team he supports in the next round and so much more! 

Coming up on Episode 60: Our thoughts on Hitchin's 3-2 loss to Ware in a midweek friendly. Reaction from Mark Burke immediately after the game. All of the big transfers, including Brentford B recruiting from Needham Market! Former Hitchin Town Women manager gives his thoughts on Norwich's season so far. Predicting all of the big clashes in the FA Cup 4th round.

A linesman substitution, hitting the woodwork four times, a wondergoal and two goals in two minutes: a lot to unpack in our latest commentary, and we had our highest number of listeners this season! Martin Burke was in the electric chair.

Jake Hutchinson and Callum Stead run the show in Hitchin's first league game of 2022.

Our first podcast of 2022, and we're back on zoom as Marac has covid! Fortunately he will be out in time for Hitchin's clash with St Ives. Here's what we talked about: The FA Cup third round delivers again with shock wins for non-league Boreham Wood and Kidderminster Harriers. Both of Hitchin's league games this year are postponed due to covid cases, but there is a friendly win over Dunstable Town...

A month-by-month reflection on the highs and lows of 2021 on both HTFC Radio and the Canary Club Podcast, including clips of our favourite and funniest moments! A very Happy New Year to all of our listeners.

In our final commentary of 2021, Hitchin looked to end the year on a high against North Hertfordshire rivals Royston, who went into the early kick-off 7th in the table. Keep your eye out for a special end of 2021 podcast where we look back on the last year, including clips of our best and funniest moments!

Plenty to get stuck into on Episode 57: Reflecting on a concerning Saturday afternoon that saw an injury to Tamworth's Bilal Yafai forced Hitchin's game to be abandoned. Christmas 5 a side teams- the best yet? Looking back on Pro:Direct Eleven's win over Arsenal U17 with Damon Lathrope. Arsenal's young guns are flying up the table. Discussing Hitchin's attacking options and analysing some of the r...

Five PDA Hitchin players were in action in a 7 goal exhibition of youth football at Top Field!

In five attempts since moving to this league, Hitchin have never beaten AFC Rushden & Diamonds. Could they turn things around and move off the bottom of the table on Saturday?

On Episode 56 of the Canary Club Podcast: Another big Canaries Worldwide roundup, featuring Norwich City, Lamontville Golden Arrows and Las Palmas. In the Canary Derby the Leicestershire Canaries came out on top with two unbelievable goals. Hear a clip of our interview with Lionsbridge FC's Mike Vest. The points are shared at Stamford Bridge between two fascinating clubs. How did our Fantasy Teams...

We promised a big interview, and we delivered!  As part of HTFC Radio and the Canary Club Podcast's new-found partnership with Lionsbridge FC of Virginia, USA, who better to talk to than co-founder and chairman of the club Mike Vest?  We discussed a range of topics, including how on earth we all know each other in the first place, Luke Brown's time at the club, Lionsbridge's origins back in 2017 a...

Hitchin looked to maintain their recent good run of form against an Alvechurch side with negative memories of Top Field, having lost 5-1 to the Canaries on the opening day of last season.

Coming up on Episode 54 of the Canary Club Podcast: Matt Moloney stars as Hitchin sweep aside Leiston for their first win for 13 games. We get all of the post-match reaction from a delighted Mark Burke. Gerrard, Howe, Farke, Smith and Xavi all find new clubs- so what do we think about the latest iteration of the managerial merry-g-round? Somehow Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains at ManChester United, a...

After 4 league game without even scoring, the floodgates finally opened for Mark Burke’s canaries against 5th place Leiston.

For the second time this season we make the short trip to a windy Langford Road, with Hitchin hoping for a result to take them away from the bottom of the table. We speak to Mark Burke post-match too.

It’s been a while, but the podcast resumes! Here’s what we talked about: The success of the 'Generation Cup' at Top Field, with great games and legendary players completing a fantastic day. Bonfire Night and Halloween 5-a-side teams. Spurs sack Nuno Espirito Santo after just 4 months, Daniel Levy is surely to blame. Antonio Conte comes in! Canaries Worldwide is packed full of goals, drama and fasc...

Hitchin won 2-0 the last time these two sides met back in 2019, but with the Bards’ midweek win, making FA Cup history, they had all of the momentum coming into a tight game.

Will a returning Callum Stead provide the boost that Hitchin need against lowly St Ives on a torrentially rainy night in Cambridgeshire?