Under-strength Slazenger men's fifth string was squeezed out 3-2 at Boston Spa fourths. Slazenger trailed just 1-0 at half-time but were rocked when the home side powered into a 3-0 second half lead. Claw-back goals by Paul Whitham and man of the match Haydn Foster combined with a gutsy display from Robin Barron were not enough to pinch a share of the spoils. … [Read more...] about Report: 04-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs.(2) Boston Spa 4th’s
Report: 04-03-2000 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (3) Bedale
Slazenger Ladies clinched the Yorkshire League 2 championship after a tense, keenly-fought encounter with second-placed Bedale. It was Slazenger's penultimate Yorkshire League fixture and proved to be a thrill-a-minute encounter with the lead changing hands three times. The home side went into the lead almost immediately with a superb short corner strike from Julie Bear. But the visitors hit back with two goals in quick succession and that's how it stayed until half time. Slazenger equalised … [Read more...] about Report: 04-03-2000 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (3) Bedale
Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (0) Huddersfield 7th’s
Slazenger fifths took another step towards Division Nine Championship glory with a 5-0 win over Huddersfield Sevenths. Playing some super hockey, Slazenger were alwats in command with man of the match Keith Hellam maintaining his fine forme with a hat-trick. The impressive Haydn Foster also weighed in with a brace, while keeper Jim Heller made some great saves to keep a clean sheet. Slaz visit Normanby Park on Saturday, meet 11.45am for a 2pm pushback … [Read more...] about Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (0) Huddersfield 7th’s
Report: 12-02-2000 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs (1) Otliensians
With only three Yorkshire League 2 games remaining, Slazenger Ladies didn't show any signs of easing off against Otliensians, who felt the full brunt of the Slazenger machine, crashing 5-1. Good support from Holly Tyers and Lisa Dransfield gave player of the match Julie Bear the chance to open the scoring. Goals followed from Lyndsay Harvey and Tyers. Midfield strength from Elainee White, Andrea Wallace and Sue Swinden ensured Otley enjoyed relatively little posession. A lapse in … [Read more...] about Report: 12-02-2000 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs (1) Otliensians
Report: 12-02-2000 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (2) Adel 7th’s
Slazenger fifths got back into the winning groove by recording a 5-2 success over Adel sevenths. At times Slazenger struggled to find their true rhythm but when they did get their passing game together they were rewarded with goals by Keith Hellam (2). Foster, O'Shea and Simon Hurley, Man of the match was Anwar. … [Read more...] about Report: 12-02-2000 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (2) Adel 7th’s
