'Hitchy is always with us' - the keeper who died after one-punch attack

The memory of James Hitchcock lives on at non-league Barton Town, almost two years after he died after being punched on a visit to York.

BBC Football DeskSenior Sports Correspondent

October 2, 2026•3 min read•3,938 views

The memory of James Hitchcock lives on at non-league Barton Town, almost two years after he died after being punched on a visit to York.

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