Slazenger 3rds were beaten by the odd foal in five against Leeds University. Slazenger went down 2-0 before pulling back to all square thanks to two goals from John Sykes, but Leeds snatched a late winner to take the spoils. … [Read more...] about Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (3) Leeds University
Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Stockton 1st’s
Slazenger's first trip up north took its toll as they went down 4-2 to a strong Stockton side. The long trip left the Hobury-based visitors on the back foot from the start and they were forced to defend as the Stockton forwards piled on the pressure. The Slazenger keeper fell victim to the poor playing surface as the ball bounced awkwardly to gift the hosts the lead. And Stockton built on this by adding two more goals before the break. Slazenger looked a better side in the second … [Read more...] about Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Stockton 1st’s
Report: 05-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Bradford 1st’s
Fifteen seconds was all it took for Keith Whittle to open the scoring for Slazenger and send them on their way to an exciting 4-3 win over visiting Bradford. The hosts added to this just a minute later through Butel's reverse stick shot that established a 2-0 lead in less than two minutes. Slazenger then eased off the gas and, despite the effort of their defence, they found themselves pegged back for 2-2 by gutsy Bradford. The home side rallied and moved up t gear to play some delightful … [Read more...] about Report: 05-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Bradford 1st’s
Report: 05-10-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (7) vs. (0) Adel 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds opened their campaign with an emphatic 7-0 win over hosts Adel. A tight opening ten minutes saw Slazenger's talented 'keeper Simon Killey make two important saves before his side took control. A top-notch performance saw goals for Dave Kaye, Jonny White, Paul Wiper, Lawrence Thornton, Gav Kay (2) and man of the match Neil Hutchins. … [Read more...] about Report: 05-10-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (7) vs. (0) Adel 3rd’s
Report: 05-10-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (1) Chapeltown 2nd’s
Slazenger Thirds also got their season off to a flier following a 3-1 success over visiting Chapeltown Seconds. The hosts dominated the game throughout but were held in a goalless first half. The visitors made a spirited start to the second period and scored from their first attack. But the rest of the game belonged to Slazenger and although John Sykes, Jonathan Clewlow and Eddie Richardson missed several chances before they hit the goal trial. It was Richardson who drew the home … [Read more...] about Report: 05-10-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (1) Chapeltown 2nd’s
