The Canary Club Podcast

Needham Market were the only team in the whole of Step 3 still yet to have won a game this season, and they faced a Hitchin side who could go bottom of the table if they lose. What could possibly go wrong?

On this week's podcast: Hitchin lose at home to Hednesford with 2 goals in 2 minutes providing yet another sucker punch for the yellows. Mark Burke speaks to us after the game and admits that Hitchin are indeed in a relegation battle. Neymar says he plans to retire after the 2022 World Cup, so we have a look at the ups and downs of his international career. Does football really need the Nations Le...

After League Cup knockout to St Neots on penalties and a promising 2-2 draw against Hednesford, Hitchin take up the task of stopping second placed Coalville from winning a sixth consecutive league game.

The First Round of the Southern League Cup pits a struggling Hitchin side against a young but talented St Neots, who are third in the league below. Expect chances, drama and the game going right down to the wire! Our next commentary is on Monday the 11th as Coalville make the journey down to Top Field.

Here's a brief glimpse of what's to come on Episode 51: All of the big talking points from the Premier League as we head into the international break. Hitchin are thumped at home and slip into the relegation zone. The Canaries travel to St. Neots in the Cup, which does not look easy. Watford change manager again with Ranieri replacing Munoz, and we hear from Watford fan John East. One of our Japan...

After defeat in the FA Cup and to Rushden & Diamonds, midweek postponement meant for a refreshed and ready Hitchin side against bottom of the table Stourbridge, who came into this game with four 1-1 draws from nine games. Torrential rain meant for a proper game of non-league football.

Braving the fuel crisis (please don't be an idiot), HTFC Radio head once again to Hayden Road in the hope that we surely won't witness another 7-1. We didn't, but.....

We've made it to Episode 50! So it's only fitting that the anniversary podcast contains just about everything that the podcast is known for- debate, news, interviews and plenty of laughs. Here's what's coming up: Our reaction to the breaking news this afternoon- Callum Stead has left Hitchin to join Northern Premier League side South Shields. We reveal who's top of our Fantasy Premier League podca...

After winning just one game in five it’s a must-win for Hitchin against Barwell in the Canary Derby. No spoilers, but feel free to skip up to about 2 hours one minute… Layth Yousif is our half-time guest!

Coming up on Episode 49: Reflecting on a big FA Cup win for the Canaries against local rivals Biggleswade Town, where a change of formation worked a trick. The winners and losers of the summer transfer window. Crazy events in Sao Paulo as part of our Canaries Worldwide round-up with Brazil v Argentina abandoned. Discussing shirt numbers and recent arguments concerning a player's number, and some o...

HTFC Radio make the short journey to the Yvette Brewer Stadium as two local rivals are pitted against each other in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.

A youthful Hitchin side meet Bugbrooke St. Michaels in the FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round in a match full of goals, skill and excitement. The brilliant youth coach Marc Campbell joins us on commentary.

With Freddie enjoying the sun in Cornwall, Marac and his son Isaac do a brilliant job taking over on commentary as Callum Stead delivers the goods in Hitchin’s first home game of the season.

Coming up on Episode 48: The headlines and discussion from an action-packed opening weekend of Premier League football. We reveal who is top of our podcast Fantasy Football League. Hear from Boreham Wood's Kane Smith (ex-Hitchin of course) after Hitchin's win over the National league side in midweek. Hitchin are defeated by Redditch United on the first game of the new Southern League season. A bum...

One final pre-season friendly for Hitchin who face National League outfit Boreham Wood and the return of Kane Smith! Our post-match interview with Mark Burke is included.

On Episode 47 of the Canary Club Podcast: How to join our Fantasy Football League (use the code g6uji1) 2 own goals in Hitchin's win over Arsenal U18s Messi says adios, PSG say bonjour Our terrible summer 5-a-side teams Grealish signs for Manchester City- how will he fit in? Previewing Hitchin v Boreham Wood

One final pre-season friendly for Hitchin with some late drama- can the Eagles get revenge after a 6-1 defeat in September last year? Eddy Reilly is our half-time guest.

A local pre-season derby as the league season gets ever-closer for Mark Burke's Hitchin side.

A large sense of Deja Vu as the Canaries face fellow Step 3 side Beaconsfield in another pre-season friendly.

Coming up in Episode 46 of the Canary Club Podcast: High hopes for local EFL sides in the upcoming season- how will Stevenage and Luton get on? Freddie interviews Boro winger Elliot Osborne after Stevenage beat Crystal Palace U23. Canaries Worldwide includes new seasons in Bulgaria and Belgium, and Brazil's footballing feats at the Tokyo Olympics. Callum Stead scores a brace in a 4-0 win over Leig...

As part of our 'blind commentary' of Hitchin v Harpenden, we speak to Canaries right-back Jack Green, talking injuries, team-mates, defensive tactics and scoring the winner in THAT game against Leatherhead.

On the 1 Year Anniversary episode of the Canary Club Podcast, we discuss: Our favourite moments, interviews and memories from our initial year of podcasting. HTFC assistant manager Michael Jones gives is thoughts on a 2-1 win over Watford XI. Argentina win the Copa America, and play Italy? Looking ahead to Harpenden Town v Hitchin and our 'blind commentary'. Marac looks back on the Euro 2020 final...

A panenka penalty, the sons of Dennis Wise and Mauricio Pochettinho and Marac almost being wiped out by an Alex Brown clearance. It’s Hitchin Town v Watford U23s on HTFC Radio!

League 2 locals Stevenage FC entertain Hitchin in a fantastic afternoon of football, including a wondergoal by a former Canary.

Brett Donnelly returns to Top Field with a new-look Stotfold side, with Hitchin looking to progress before a big game against Stevenage on Saturday, live on HTFC Radio.