Depleted Slazenger were ultimately beaten by a three-goal second-half blast from Stockton in division 2 of the Northern Counties League. The visitors started well and dominated the game for the majority of the first half. But the home side scored just before the break and the goal shook Slazenger's confidence. The second half was disappointing for Slazenger who struggled to contain the hosts' swift, incisive breaks. Man of the match Simon Chamberlain was outstanding in the visiting … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (4) Stockton 1st’s
Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (1) Hull 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds were in commanding form in their Yorkshire League Division 4 encounter with Hull thirds and the three points from their 3-1 win lifted them further up the table. Alec Gilston opened the scoring for Slazenger and Ben Graham added a second before half-time. The midfield of Graham, Ashley Smith and Johnny White was dominant, running the game and putting lots of pressure on their East Coast counterparts. When Hull did threaten, Bob Wood was in commanding form as sweeper, … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (1) Hull 3rd’s
Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (4) Leeds Uni 3rd’s
A second half four-goal blitz from Yorkshire League Division 6 leaders Leeds University Thirds put paid to Slazenger Thirds' hopes of a shock win as the Wakefield-based side were beaten 4-0 Slazenger matched the students in the first half thanks to some great goal keeping from Ricki Wilby and a determined team performance. They kept the visitors out in the first half and might even have taken the lead themselves through a number of breakaways lead by Jonathan Clewlow and Andy … [Read more...] about Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (4) Leeds Uni 3rd’s
Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (4) Lincoln
Slazenger seconds put in a brave performance at league-leaders Lincoln but eventually beaten 4-1. Despite the long trip, Slazenger started brightly and, inspired by recent victories, opened the scoring with a goal from the in-form Alec Gilston. But the lead was short lived and the hosts soon established their superiority with a four-goal salvo that gave them maximum points. There were notable performances from Slazengers Matthew Birkett and Ben Graham. This Saturday, Slazenger entertain … [Read more...] about Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (4) Lincoln
Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Sheffield Uni Bankers 2nds’s
Slazenger conceded two last-gasp goals and the points against Northern Counties League visitors Sheffield University Bankers. After a slow start the home side dominated the game, putting continuous pressure on the Sheffield defence and it eventually paid off when Mark Butel broke the deadlock in the first period. Slazenger pushed for a second with Andy Foreman enjoyed success downthe left and some fine play from David Kaye. But they couldn't press home their advantage and in the second … [Read more...] about Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Sheffield Uni Bankers 2nds’s
