Promoted Slazenger clinched the Yorkshire League Division 2 title with a thumping 5-1 triumph over Scarborough. Slaz exuded confidence, during what has been a great season, and put their opponents to the sword with some flowing moves. Man of the match Andy Forman provided chance after chance for scorers Neil Webb, Mark Butel (2) and Alec Gilston (2). Undefeated so far this season, Slaz travel to Boston Spa on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (1) Scarborough 1st’s
Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (0) Huddersfield 7th’s
Slazenger fifths took another step towards Division Nine Championship glory with a 5-0 win over Huddersfield Sevenths. Playing some super hockey, Slazenger were alwats in command with man of the match Keith Hellam maintaining his fine forme with a hat-trick. The impressive Haydn Foster also weighed in with a brace, while keeper Jim Heller made some great saves to keep a clean sheet. Slaz visit Normanby Park on Saturday, meet 11.45am for a 2pm pushback … [Read more...] about Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (0) Huddersfield 7th’s
Report: 12-02-2000 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs (1) Otliensians
With only three Yorkshire League 2 games remaining, Slazenger Ladies didn't show any signs of easing off against Otliensians, who felt the full brunt of the Slazenger machine, crashing 5-1. Good support from Holly Tyers and Lisa Dransfield gave player of the match Julie Bear the chance to open the scoring. Goals followed from Lyndsay Harvey and Tyers. Midfield strength from Elainee White, Andrea Wallace and Sue Swinden ensured Otley enjoyed relatively little posession. A lapse in … [Read more...] about Report: 12-02-2000 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs (1) Otliensians
Report: 12-02-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Slazenger thirds returned to winning ways with a 4-1 success over Bradford's third string. Two excellent goals from Paul Wiper gave Slazenger a 2-1 half-time lead. Slazenger slumped in the middle of the game but rallied to score further goals through John Sykes who put in a high-octane performance, and Richard Whawell. On Saturday, Slazenger thirds travel to Harrogate fifths (12 noon). … [Read more...] about Report: 12-02-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Report: 12-02-2000 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (2) Adel 7th’s
Slazenger fifths got back into the winning groove by recording a 5-2 success over Adel sevenths. At times Slazenger struggled to find their true rhythm but when they did get their passing game together they were rewarded with goals by Keith Hellam (2). Foster, O'Shea and Simon Hurley, Man of the match was Anwar. … [Read more...] about Report: 12-02-2000 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (2) Adel 7th’s
