Slazenger thirds had their toughest game of the season to date, eventually being squeezed out by Sheffield sixths 2-3. Richard Whawell slid by a couple of defenders to equalise for Slazenger and man of the match Craig Lee was on hand to finish off cooly for the second. But Slazenger took control and eventually their midfield superiority paid off with two late match seizing goals. On Saturday, Slazenger travel to Rotherham fourths, push-back 2pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 30-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (3) Sheffield 6th’s
Mens 3rd XI
Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (1) City of York 5th’s
Slazenger 3rd's avenged an early season defeat by City of York 5th's as they notched a 4-1 win courtesy of two of their youngest players. A storming display by 17 year old Simon Taylor ripped York apart down the right. But star billing was reserved for Richard Whawell, aged just 15 who scored a superb hat trick and showed some skillful wing play. Slazengers other goal came from veteran Martin Lofthouse and there was another excellent performance from 17 year old Paul Johnson at the … [Read more...] about Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (1) City of York 5th’s
Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (0) Ben Rhydding
After a tight start, Slazenger thirds pulled away to record a notable 3-0 win over Ben Rhydding. Andy Birkett followed up well for the opening goal, lifting well over the grounded goalkeeper. And the second was even better, Richard Whawell getting to the bye-line and pulling the ball back across the D for James Swinden to hammer home. Man of the match Birkett tucked away the third. Slazenger thirds are away to York Sixths on Saturday, push back 12:30pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (0) Ben Rhydding
Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (1) City of York 6th’s
Determined play by Simon Taylor at right half was the only bright spot in an otherwise lack-luster performance from Slazenger thirds who were edged out 1-0 by visitors City of York sixths. The goal was a cruel blow despite Slazenger's poor performance as it came off the very last hit of the game. Goalkeeper Thomas Penistone impressed for Slazenger Slazenger thirds will have to lift their game for Saturday's short trip to College Grove where they will take on neighbours and rivals … [Read more...] about Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (1) City of York 6th’s
Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (1) Bradford 4th’s
Slazenger thirds pulled away from Bradford fourths in the final quarter to sink three goals and take a 4-1 win from what had, until then, been a closely-faught, highly paced encounter. Scorers for Slazenger, after Bradford had stung the Horbury side with a breakaway goal, were Richard Whawell, Andy Auty and James Swinden. On Saturday, Slazenger thirds take on Bardsey thirds at Addingford Fields, 12 noon start. … [Read more...] about Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (1) Bradford 4th’s
