Four spectacular goals from Ian Wiper and an equally impressive fifth from Dave Smyth gave Slazenger fourths a comfortable 5-1 win over York sevenths. Smith opened the scoring and Wiper added the first of his four before half-time. Man of the match Wiper scored an impressive hat-trick after the break to sink the visitors
Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (1) City of York 6th’s
Determined play by Simon Taylor at right half was the only bright spot in an otherwise lack-luster performance from Slazenger thirds who were edged out 1-0 by visitors City of York sixths. The goal was a cruel blow despite Slazenger’s poor performance as it came off the very last hit of the game. Goalkeeper Thomas […]
Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (5) Sheffield 4th’s
Slazenger seconds struggled to get into their stride against hosts Sheffield fourths. And as a result, they trailed 2-0 at half time and slumped to a heavy 5-0 defeat. Birkett had a great chance to open Slazenger’s account early in the second half but wasted an open goal chance. That was pretty much the story […]
Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Sheffield 3rd’s
Slazenger came out with all guns blazing at home to Sheffield thirds and were rewarded for their gun-toting style with a 3-0 victory. It took the home side just ten minutes to settle into their formidable, confident rhythm, then man of the match Mark Butel fired into the roof of the net on the net […]
Report: 25-09-1999 – Ladies 1st’s (6) vs (0) Leeds University
Slazenger Ladies first team continued their formidable winning form with a 6-0 drubbing of Leeds University. Slazenger out-played their opponents and were 2-0 up by half time through goals by player of the match Holly Tyers. Four more goals after the break by Tyers, Julie Bear, Gwyn Barnett and Andrea Wallace killed off a spirited […]
Report: 25-09-1999 – Mens 5th’s (6) vs (2) Halifax 4th’s
Slazenger fifths opened their Yorkshire League campaign with a 6-2 success over Halifax fourths. Slazenger led 3-1 at half-time but Halifax improved dramatically after the break. A pinched fourth, however, set Slazenger back on track but they still had to find that extra gear to kill off determined opposition. Scorers were Foster (2), Rivers (2), […]
Report: 25-09-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Battling Slazenger seconds forced a 3-2 win over Halifax second string. Slazenger performed poorly in the first half and trailed 1-0 at half time. But Thomas Penistone made some good saves and inspired his team to better things in the second half. Second grade goals from Ben Graham (2) and Lofthouse, who bagged the winner […]
Report: 25-09-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Roundwood
Slazenger mens first powered to a 3-0 win over Roundwood on Saturday. Roundwood have provided formidable opposition in previous years but Slazenger were on top for much of this game and drilled home their advantage with goals scored on a regular basis. Scorers were David Kaye, Mark Butel and Simon Chamberlain. Tireless midfielder Will Buckley […]
Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 5th’s (8) vs (5) Ben Rhydding 8th’s
Slazenger fifths found their opening league fixture on grass tough going, And, despite scoring five goals, eventually went down 8-5 to hosts Ben Rhydding 8th’s. Slazenger trailed 4-1 at half-time but rallied to draw level at 4-4 before finally giving second best to their hosts. Scorers were Haydn Foster (2), Gavin Kaye, Richard O’Shea and […]
Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs (2) Ben Rhydding 7th’s
A Good first half from Slazenger fourths laid the foundations for success over Ben Rhydding sevenths. The horbury men won by a 5-2 margin. Scorers were Ian Gordon, Ian Wiper and Dave Smyth. The bulk of the goals were scored before half-time after which Slazenger went off the boil and only a second goal by […]
