Determined to make up for the squandered points the previous week, Slazenger turned on the style in Middlesbrough last Saturday to net maximum North Division 2 points. The home side overran Slazenger in the early exchanges but goalkeeper Dave Hellam pulled off a string of top notch saves to keep his team in contention. Having survived the first half thanks to Hellam, Slazenger were a different proposition in the second half and within ten minutes Mark Butel struck from the top of the … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (0) Billingham 2nd’s
Report: 17-11-2001 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs. (1) Skipton and Airedale
Slazenger Ladies firsts netted maximum Premier Division points with an outstanding 5-1 win over Skipton and Airedale. The teams looked pretty evenly matched early on before Holly Tyers nosed Slazenger ahead on half-time. Slazenger were much the more eager of the two teams in the second half and their desire paid off with further goals for Rachel White (2) and Tyers who completed a sensational hat-trick. Skipton and Airedale rallied sufficiently to score a consolation goal late … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2001 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs. (1) Skipton and Airedale
Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (6) Bradford 4th’s
Slazenger fifths dominated the first 20 minutes of their away game with Bradford fourths but eventually fell away to lose 6-2. Bradford stunned Slazenger by surviving the initial storm then racing into a 4-0 lead, but Stuart Burnside pegged one back and Rob Stevens first-time strike put the visitors back in the hunt. However, as Slazenger pressed for the goals they fell prey to the counter attack, and twice Bradford struck to finish with a four-goal cushion unjust in Slazenger eyes because … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (6) Bradford 4th’s
Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (3) Brigg 3rd’s
Ten-man Slazenger thirds worked their socks off to come back from behind three times and secure a 3-3 Yorkshire League 6 draw with hosts Brigg thirds. It was a high tempo encounter but under-staffed Slazenger never faltered in their commitment. Briggs slick passing paved the way for the opening goal but Slazenger hit back to level through Andy Birkett off a mazy run. Again Brigg nosed ahead and again Slazenger hit on the counter offensive to level through Gavin Kaye. Brigg went ahead … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (3) Brigg 3rd’s
Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (2) Harrogate 3rd’s
Two dismissals effectively cost Slazenger seconds their chance of turning the tables on visitors Harrogate thirds who ran out 2-0 victors.It was a ding-dong tussle with both sides creating chances. Harrogate netted in the first half but Slazenger were still very much in contention with Jonny White masterminding matters from midfield. But with two extra players Harrogate were able to exploit their advantage with a second goal. Man of the match for Slazenger was Robert Wood. Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (2) Harrogate 3rd’s
