Slazenger 5's faced a tough encounter against a physical and quick Worksop team. Despite this it was Slazengers that started the brighter with neat passing interplay and people making themselves available for passes. Harry Gunning and Tom Pitchforth worked well linking up with veteran Geoff Birkett in midfield and wingers Chris Gascoigne and Elliott Golding were always available on the wings. It was no surprise when striker Peter Gunning put the home side in front half way through the … [Read more...] about Report: 15-12-2012 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs. (4) Worksop 3rd’s
Report: 15-12-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (1) vs. (6) Thirsk 2nd’s
Despite bad weather for the past 3 weeks preventing training sessions, and some new players in the team, Slazengers was off to a strong start, with Gemma Whittam scoring the first goal of the match within the first few minutes. Unfortunately, although Slazengers managed to keep possession and had many attempts on goal, Thirsk broke through and equalised the score. Scores didn’t stay 1-1 for long though, with Thirsk quickly adding another 2 extra points to their score despite some good defensive … [Read more...] about Report: 15-12-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (1) vs. (6) Thirsk 2nd’s
Report: 09-12-2012 – Girls U12’s Tournament
The 3rd tournament of the season was held last weekend and saw the girls putting in some great performances to finish top of their league. They were beaten only by Thirsk in a very close match with a final score of 3:2, but in all their other games came out on top. They will now progress to league D, and hopefully with a higher standard of opposition we will see them up their game even further. Opposition beaten were Pocklington, Driffield, Halifax, Wakefield … [Read more...] about Report: 09-12-2012 – Girls U12’s Tournament
Report: 08-12-2012 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Huddersfield 2nd’s
Slaz were keen to carry on from their previous weeks high spirits and set out to take 3 points from Huddersfield. Slaz moved the ball around well from the back to the front but struggled to get into the Huddersfield D due to strong defending. Huddersfield tackled well and got slaz on the break to get a goal in the first half. Slaz continued to move the ball well but failed to create that edge to break Huddersfield. In the second half Dan Perry (man of match) scored a great solo run past 3 … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2012 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Huddersfield 2nd’s
Report: 08-12-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (3) Lincoln Roses 4th’s
Slazengers 2nds made the long trek out to Lincoln for their division 5 confrontation with mid table Lincoln Roses 4ths. With a weakened side, missing several key players, the team pressed on looking for a win to secure their position at the top of the table. The away team played well, with a standout effort from defender and man of the match Simon Taylor. However the whole team pulled together, and sharing the goals. Jed Whawell, Mark Swallow and Matthew Stacey all netted for slaz. Lincoln … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (3) Lincoln Roses 4th’s
