Jubilant Slazenger Veterans knocked neighbours Wakefield out of the Yorkshire Veterans Cup following an entertaining 7-4 encounter that left Ian Gordon and Keith Whittle with hat-tricks and the crowd gasping for more. A home victory looked far from being the case in the first half as Wakefield enjoyed the better play and missed several chances before opening the scoring. Slazenger responded quickly however, and Keith Whittle scored a fine solo goal. Ian Gordon was then on hand to level for … [Read more...] about Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens Vet’s (7) vs (4) Wakefield Vet’s
Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (3) Bradford
Slazenger fifths put up a game performance against a strong Bradford side before going down at home 3-1. Eddie Richardson scored for Slazenger and skipper Robert Stephens battled manfully throughout. … [Read more...] about Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (3) Bradford
Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs (6) York
Slazenger fourths lost 6-2 to York despite goals from Richard Hutchins and John Sykes and a fine display in goal from Ricky Wilby. … [Read more...] about Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs (6) York
Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (1) Brigg
Slazenger Thirds made a flying start to their Yorkshire League Division 6 clash with Lincolnshire outfit Brigg and maintained their healthy advantage to win comfortably 3-1. Slazenger are desperate for points to get away from the relegation zone so they hit a high tempo from the first to last whistle. Pressure from lively forwards Ian Wiper and James Swinden created some early opportunities and Slazenger's well oiled routines paid off with Martin Lofthouse scoring all the goals from these … [Read more...] about Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (1) Brigg
Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (1) Harrogate 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds made an excellent start to the year with a marvelous 4-1 away win over Harrogate thirds.Foreman opened the scoring with a reverse stick from the top of the D. The second came from an easy tap-in by Richard Whawell. Gavin Kay's powerful strike put Harrogate completely out of the game and their fate was sealed by another excellent shot be Foreman. On Saturday, Slazenger seconds are at home to Hull thirds, push back 12 noon. … [Read more...] about Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (1) Harrogate 3rd’s
