Brothers Paul and Jonathan Wiper ensured Slazenger 1st’s progressed to the second round of the county cup as they defeated York University 2-1. Man of the match Paul Wiper gave them an early lead against their division four hosts, but Uni showed their mettle by putting Slazengers under increasing pressure as the half progressed. Slazenger […]
Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (6) Doncaster
Slazenger 5th’s traveled away to Doncaster for a hastily arranged friendly but their weakened side put up a good display in their 6-4 defeat. Slazenger battled hard and showed good spirit with Haydn Foster scoring a hat trick, and Patrick Rivers also on target, with Jonathan Clewlow also outstanding. On Saturday, Slazenger 5th’s entertain Boston […]
Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs (0) Chapeltown
The fourths failed to turn first half pressure into points as Ian Wiper went close from two corners and Paul Wiper narrowly missing from James Walkers superb cross. After the break, Slazenger showed a lot more purpose, with James Walker flicking in from the right side of the D and within four minutes, Paul Wiper […]
Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (1) City of York 5th’s
Slazenger 3rd’s avenged an early season defeat by City of York 5th’s as they notched a 4-1 win courtesy of two of their youngest players. A storming display by 17 year old Simon Taylor ripped York apart down the right. But star billing was reserved for Richard Whawell, aged just 15 who scored a superb […]
Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (1) Huddersfield 2nd’s
Slazenger 2nd’s scored a last minute winner to secure a 2-1 victory at Huddersfield 2nd’s. At the half time mark, Slazenger had shown why they can do well in the higher league with quick clean passing creating several chances. Gilston scored the opener and Bagshaw kept the opposition out until the home side scored on […]
Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (0) Boston Spa
Slazenger firsts maintained their position at the top of Yorkshire League 2 with an entertaining win over lacklustre Boston Spa. Slazenger entered into their dominant stride early in the first half pressurising the Spa defence into conceding two first half flicks converted somewhat luckily by leading scorer Mark Buttle Boston succumbed to further pressure after […]
Report: 16-10-1999 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (0) Wakefield Wanderers
Slazenger Ladies firsts secured their fifth straight Yorkshire League Division 2 win of the campaign with a 2-0 victory over derby rivals Wakefield Wanderers. Slazenger started tentatively, weighing up the opposition instead of testing them out. But the team soon got into its stride and out-played Wanderers with terrigic build-up play masterminded by player of […]
Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (7) Huddersfield 7th’s
Slazenger fifths were nothing short of apalling at Huddersfield Sevenths. They crashed 7-2. The two consolation goals were scored by Rob Halliwell and Robert Stevens. Man of the Match went to Simon Hurley for his non-stop effort. Slazenger fifths entertain Normanby Park on Saturday, push back 4:30pm
Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (3) Boston Spa 3rd’s
Slazenger fourths suffered a minor set-back with a 3-1 defeat by Boston Spa thirds. Slazenger conceded an early goal and never seemed to recover from the set-back. Jonny white pulled it back to 2-1, but a third score killed off fight-back hopes. Simon Taylor was Slazenger’s man of the match. On Saturday, Slazenger fourths take […]
Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (0) Ben Rhydding
After a tight start, Slazenger thirds pulled away to record a notable 3-0 win over Ben Rhydding. Andy Birkett followed up well for the opening goal, lifting well over the grounded goalkeeper. And the second was even better, Richard Whawell getting to the bye-line and pulling the ball back across the D for James Swinden […]
