Visitors Slazenger fifths took the initiative from their derby with Wakefield fifths at College Grove, but the home side rallied to win 4-2. Goals were scored by Nick Bunner, a first half equaliser, and second-half strikes from Bunney, P Leighton and man of the match Dan Washer. … [Read more...] about Report: 08-04-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (4) Wakefield 5th’s
Report: 01-04-2000 – Mens 5th’s (6) vs (0) Ben Rhydding
Division 9 champions Slazenger fifths gave a brilliant performance to beat a strong Ben Rhydding side 6-0.Slaz played their Division 7 opponents off the park with their usual fast-flowing passing led by Richard Baker and Jonathan Clewlow, who bagged a fantastic hat trick in man of the match display - with the duo consistently terrorising the visitors on both wings. In midfield, Ian wiper and Simon Hurley dominated proceedings, with Slaz's other goals scored by Baker and Kay (2) … [Read more...] about Report: 01-04-2000 – Mens 5th’s (6) vs (0) Ben Rhydding
Report: 11-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (1) Chapeltown 4th’s
Slazenger fifths are celebrating after clinching promotion under the captaincy of Jim Heller of Yorkshire Division 9 - for the first time in their history. They confidently beat Chapeltown 4th's 4-1 with their purposeful passing always too much for the visitors. Midfield maestro Hadyn Foster pulled the strings throughout for Slazenger. Slazenger's goals came from Ian Gordon (2), Gavin Kay and Foster. Man of the match was Heller, who was in magnificent form between the posts. The … [Read more...] about Report: 11-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (1) Chapeltown 4th’s
Report: 11-03-2000 – Ladies 2nd’s (1) vs (1) Ben Rhydding
End to end action was the order of the day for Slazenger seconds against Yorkshire League 6 rivals Ben Rhydding - a thrilling encounter that ended 1-1. Slazenger produced numerous attacks but managed only the one goal, scored by Julie Bacon just before half-time off a great cross from Claire Mills. The visitors equalised, however, moments into the second half. … [Read more...] about Report: 11-03-2000 – Ladies 2nd’s (1) vs (1) Ben Rhydding
Report: 11-03-2000 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs (1) Harrogate
Secure in the knowledge that they had already gained promotion, Slazenger Ladies were determined to complete their Yorkshire League 2 programme on a high - and that's exactly what they did. But it took an opening goal by Harrogate to wake the home side up. Julie Bear equalised for Slazenger from an excellent short corner routine, closely followed by a lead-taker from Gwyn Barnett ,the player of the match. After the break, Sue Swindon, Holly Tyers and Barnett added to the Slazenger goals … [Read more...] about Report: 11-03-2000 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs (1) Harrogate
