Despite last minute withdrawals, depleted Slazenger fifths took the honours as they won a hard-fought game at Hull YPI 2-1. The match could have gone either way, with Slaz reaching into a 2-0 interval lead, courtesy of goals from Haydn Foster and Rob Stevens. The second half saw intense pressure from Hull and Slaz conceded a goal to inject more tension into the game. Slaz managed to hold on for the three points, with Foster and Ray Graham performing well, while defender Eddie Richardson … [Read more...] about Report: 07-10-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (1) Hull YPI
Report: 01-10-2000 – Boys U16 Tournament
Slaz U16's fought hard but couldnt break through the York City A defence as they went 1-0 down. Jonathan Clewlow had a good game in midfield but was blocked at every turn, while Eddie Richardson had a great game in defence. The U16's then had a bad day against Boston Spa as they were thumped 4-0. Gavin Kaye and Neil Hutchins made vital tackles for Slaz, but weight of numbers and some clever short corner routines proved telling in the end as Spa held sway. … [Read more...] about Report: 01-10-2000 – Boys U16 Tournament
Report: 16-09-2000 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (0) Bradford 1st’s
Slazenger got off to a great start, with their enterprising play too much for Bradford. Slaz were wheezing the ball rounf the back of the Bradford defence continually and creating quick chances up the wing from the off and they went into an early 8th minute lead when Alec Colston netted. Fluent play led to another three goal for the Slaz goal-machine, in what was a truly uplifted display and super start to the season. A fifth goal was added by Richard Tuddenham after good left wing play … [Read more...] about Report: 16-09-2000 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (0) Bradford 1st’s
Report: 09-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs (4) Harrogate 4th’s
In a ding-dong match, Slaz came out victors with a cleverly deflected goal from Gavin Kaye in the last few minutes. There never more than one goal in it with Slaz opening the scoring with a short corner strike from skipper Geoff Birkett. After a reply from Harrogate, Martin Lofthouse pot Slaz back in front with a flick into the corner of the net from another short corner routine - only for Harrogate to hit back again. Ian Wiper repeated the sequence again with a delightful flick over … [Read more...] about Report: 09-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs (4) Harrogate 4th’s
Report: 08-04-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (7) Wakefield 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds were beaten 7-1 by hotst Wakefield. Slazenger took the lead through James Swinden, but a change of formation at half time ensured Wakefield thirds completed a comfortable win in their last match of the season. … [Read more...] about Report: 08-04-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (7) Wakefield 3rd’s
