Maidenhead United
1
Proctor (32)
Slough Town
3
Rogers (og 27), Jamieson (78), Churchill (85)
Premier Midweek FL
Forget the score line, it's of little consequence compared with the magnificent performance Maidenhead United put up against Slough Town in their Premier Midweek League local derby clash at York Rd evening.
For the first time this season the Magpies played entertaining football, and for 75 minutes matched the best Slough had to offer.
Of course there were reasons for this transformation. The first was full-back Paul Birdseye, whose transfer from Wycombe Wanderers was rushed through in time for him to play, and the second was new striker Dave Proctor.
Birdseye's presence at right back added more security to the defence and Probert, although missing three chances, certainly put bite in the forward line. It was probably the best game between the two sides for at least four seasons, with both goals under constant bombardment.
The issue was in doubt up to the 85th minute, when a tragic defensive error by Malcolm Cale enabled Slough substitute Laurie Churchill to clinch the game. Up to then Cole had been the hero of the game for his handling of Mick Chatterton. The former Maidenhead striker was beaten every time in the air, and never got a chance to try his lethal shot at goal.
There was a definite sense of purpose about Maidenhead from the start. Brian Langfield neatly carved out two openings for new hoy Proctor, but in his anxiety to create a favourable impression he blasted both shots wide of the post
When he did score, in the 32nd minute, he took his chance with the coolness of a veteran. Birdseye chipped a free kick into the centre and Dennis Montague nodded the ball down to Proctor who coolly side-stepped Ray Eaton and hit a hard shot into the net.
Five minutes earlier Slough had gained a lucky lead when left back Steve Rogers attempted to turn a centre from Stuart Jamison for a corner, and headed into his own net. It was heartening to see Maidenhead's team of no-hopers giving Slough the run around. Malcolm Kemp really came out of his shell to give the Rebels defence a torrid time.
David Kemp also had a good game, and gave another former Maidenhead player Alan Fottman little chance to shine. Maidenhead's bad luck continued in the second half. Malcolm Kemp made a break down the left wing and his centre flashed across to Proctor who hit the ball on the volley just inside the bar-and it bounced out again.
Jamison scored Slough's second goal in the 78th minute with a magnificent 20-yard shot which curled into the top of the goal.
Then in the 85th minute Cole attempted to pass the ball back to Peter Spittle but laid it straight in the path of Churchill.
For the first time this season the Magpies played entertaining football, and for 75 minutes matched the best Slough had to offer.
Of course there were reasons for this transformation. The first was full-back Paul Birdseye, whose transfer from Wycombe Wanderers was rushed through in time for him to play, and the second was new striker Dave Proctor.
Birdseye's presence at right back added more security to the defence and Probert, although missing three chances, certainly put bite in the forward line. It was probably the best game between the two sides for at least four seasons, with both goals under constant bombardment.
The issue was in doubt up to the 85th minute, when a tragic defensive error by Malcolm Cale enabled Slough substitute Laurie Churchill to clinch the game. Up to then Cole had been the hero of the game for his handling of Mick Chatterton. The former Maidenhead striker was beaten every time in the air, and never got a chance to try his lethal shot at goal.
There was a definite sense of purpose about Maidenhead from the start. Brian Langfield neatly carved out two openings for new hoy Proctor, but in his anxiety to create a favourable impression he blasted both shots wide of the post
When he did score, in the 32nd minute, he took his chance with the coolness of a veteran. Birdseye chipped a free kick into the centre and Dennis Montague nodded the ball down to Proctor who coolly side-stepped Ray Eaton and hit a hard shot into the net.
Five minutes earlier Slough had gained a lucky lead when left back Steve Rogers attempted to turn a centre from Stuart Jamison for a corner, and headed into his own net. It was heartening to see Maidenhead's team of no-hopers giving Slough the run around. Malcolm Kemp really came out of his shell to give the Rebels defence a torrid time.
David Kemp also had a good game, and gave another former Maidenhead player Alan Fottman little chance to shine. Maidenhead's bad luck continued in the second half. Malcolm Kemp made a break down the left wing and his centre flashed across to Proctor who hit the ball on the volley just inside the bar-and it bounced out again.
Jamison scored Slough's second goal in the 78th minute with a magnificent 20-yard shot which curled into the top of the goal.
Then in the 85th minute Cole attempted to pass the ball back to Peter Spittle but laid it straight in the path of Churchill.
Slough Town Lineup
- 1 Ian Wolstenholme
- 2 Micky OSullivan
- 3 Ray Eaton
- 4 Keith Mead
- 5 Alf DArcy
- 6 Ian Reid
- 7 Stewart Jamieson
- 8 Terry Reardon
- 9 Micky Chatterton
- 10 Alan Tottman
- 11 Geoff Hunn
Substitutes
Maidenhead United Lineup
Spittle, Birdseye, Rogers. D. Kemp Montague, Cole, Cooper, Shepherd, Langfield. M. Kemp, Probert. Sub: Husky