Slazenger fifths edged a competitive away fixture over Acomb fourth string. Patrick Rivers goal five minutes from time after Haydn Foster had beaten the entire Acomb defence with some outstanding stick skill clinched it for the visitors. Slazenger goalkeeper Jim Heller was named man of the match for a magnificent performance that included a string of vital saves. Foster, Rivers, Lock and Barron also impressed. … [Read more...] about Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (0) Acomb 4th’s
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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
Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (5) Sheffield 4th’s
Slazenger seconds struggled to get into their stride against hosts Sheffield fourths. And as a result, they trailed 2-0 at half time and slumped to a heavy 5-0 defeat. Birkett had a great chance to open Slazenger's account early in the second half but wasted an open goal chance. That was pretty much the story of the second half, Slazenger creating chances but failing to tuck them away. Goalkeeper John Bagshaw took the man of the match award despite the scoreline - no else deserved … [Read more...] about Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (5) Sheffield 4th’s
Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Sheffield 3rd’s
Slazenger came out with all guns blazing at home to Sheffield thirds and were rewarded for their gun-toting style with a 3-0 victory. It took the home side just ten minutes to settle into their formidable, confident rhythm, then man of the match Mark Butel fired into the roof of the net on the net on the end of a dramatic solo run. After further relentless pressure, Slazenger added two more goals through Jonny Wiper, a flick-on from a short corner and Andrew Forman, tucking away a rebound … [Read more...] about Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Sheffield 3rd’s
