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
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Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (1) York 3rd’s
A good, hard-fought match between Slazenger seconds and York thirds ended all square at 1-1. Defences dominated in the first half, but York threw caution to the wind after the break and scored on the break. Debutant Swinden scored a deserved equaliser for Slazenger. On Saturday, Slazenger seconds travel to Huddersfield seconds. … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (1) York 3rd’s
Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs (1) City of York 7th’s
Four spectacular goals from Ian Wiper and an equally impressive fifth from Dave Smyth gave Slazenger fourths a comfortable 5-1 win over York sevenths. Smith opened the scoring and Wiper added the first of his four before half-time. Man of the match Wiper scored an impressive hat-trick after the break to sink the visitors … [Read more...] about Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs (1) City of York 7th’s
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
