Hitchin born Ian had racked up over 300 appearances for Colchester, who he had joined from school, when he was amazingly snapped up by Arsenal on a free transfer in 1983.
Although never a regular at...
Hitchin born Tim came through the youth ranks at Kenilworth Road before making his League debut for the Hatters alongside Ceri Hughes and Neil Poutch in an injury ravaged side at Aston Villa in March...
A tremendous ‘box-to-box’ player with superb stamina, Sean signed professional forms for the Hatters in May 1996 shortly after making his League debut in a Luton side that was just about to be...
Hitchin born Harry turned out for Hitchin Union Jack but, as an amateur, got called up to play for the Town on occasion.
A goalkeeper by choice he played in goal in the final game of the 1898-99...
Despite winning England Schools caps at both under-15 and under-21 level, Andrew decided to stay on at school to gain his GCSE A-levels before taking up full-time football with Luton Town.
Hitchin...
Billy was picked up by the extensive early 1960’s Swindon scouting system while playing for East London boys and signed on for the Wiltshire side in December 1961.
After only two League games for...
Born in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Sometimes a defender but mainly a striker, Liam started his football career with Ramsgate followed by spells at Herne Hay and Gravesend and Northfleet (later named...
Hitchin born Scott was an England schoolboy international and attended the F.A. School of Excellence before signing on for Tottenham where a glittering career was promised.
Apart from scoring two...
Born Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Kevin began his goalkeeping career at Manchester United in 1992 but the next 6 years saw just 6 first team appearances. Loans out to Rochdale, Rotherham United and Celtic...
Born in Hitchin in 1873, George became a well-known goalkeeper, plying his trade for Hitchin Town when he was called upon by the Town in an emergency in April 1899.
Following the necessary sale of...
Born in Hitchin in 1878, Harry was only 14 when he made his debut for his home town club and was a member of the Herts County team from a young age.
After a spell at St Albans he came to the notice...
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Hitchin born Ian had racked up over 300 appearances for Colchester, who he had joined from school, when he was amazingly snapped up by Arsenal on a free transfer in 1983. Although never a regular at...
Hitchin born Tim came through the youth ranks at Kenilworth Road before making his League debut for the Hatters alongside Ceri Hughes and Neil Poutch in an injury ravaged side at Aston Villa in March...
A tremendous ‘box-to-box’ player with superb stamina, Sean signed professional forms for the Hatters in May 1996 shortly after making his League debut in a Luton side that was just about to be...
Hitchin born Harry turned out for Hitchin Union Jack but, as an amateur, got called up to play for the Town on occasion. A goalkeeper by choice he played in goal in the final game of the 1898-99...
Despite winning England Schools caps at both under-15 and under-21 level, Andrew decided to stay on at school to gain his GCSE A-levels before taking up full-time football with Luton Town. Hitchin...
Billy was picked up by the extensive early 1960’s Swindon scouting system while playing for East London boys and signed on for the Wiltshire side in December 1961. After only two League games for...
Born in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Sometimes a defender but mainly a striker, Liam started his football career with Ramsgate followed by spells at Herne Hay and Gravesend and Northfleet (later named...
Hitchin born Scott was an England schoolboy international and attended the F.A. School of Excellence before signing on for Tottenham where a glittering career was promised. Apart from scoring two...
Born Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Kevin began his goalkeeping career at Manchester United in 1992 but the next 6 years saw just 6 first team appearances. Loans out to Rochdale, Rotherham United and Celtic...
Born in Hitchin in 1873, George became a well-known goalkeeper, plying his trade for Hitchin Town when he was called upon by the Town in an emergency in April 1899. Following the necessary sale of...
Born in Hitchin in 1878, Harry was only 14 when he made his debut for his home town club and was a member of the Herts County team from a young age. After a spell at St Albans he came to the notice...