If chances were goals then Slazenger seconds should have had acricket score against Adel seconds, but in the end it was down to finishing and the hosts had the edge in this department to win 5-0. Adel are two leagues above Slazenger and were just too clinical in front of goal, scoring all five goals from breaks against the general run of play. Slazenger can, however take some consolation from the performance and the sound individual displays of Bob Wood, Paul Wiper and man of the match … [Read more...] about Report: 22-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (5) Adel 2nd’s
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Report: 22-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (1) Adel 1st’s
Slazenger's last friendly before the league programme gets underway was return to winning ways and dazzling form for the Horbury outfit. Slazenger turned out a performance reminiscent of last season's championship winning form. Mark Swindon put them one up early on from a well-worked short corner routine, but Adel withstood further pressure to deny Slazenger further goals before half-time. After fending off a brief rally, Slazenger scored a second midway through the second half through … [Read more...] about Report: 22-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (1) Adel 1st’s
Report: 10-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (2) Adel
Slazenger continued their surge towards the East Pennine League second division with a convincing win over strong opposition. Slazenger went on the defensive from the whistle then broke out for man of the match Mark Butel to score after only four minutes. Webb made it 2-0 before half time but Adel pegged one back in the second half from a flicked short corner. It proved to be merely a wake-up call for Slazenger who made it three through James Swindon. Adel claimed a second goal, … [Read more...] about Report: 10-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (2) Adel
Report: 10-02-2001 – Mens Vets (2) vs (1) Adel Vets
Slazenger Vets edged a close contest with Adel 2-1 in a high-speed encounter. Adel opened the scoring off a short corner, but Slazenger then matched Adel play-for-play. George hutchins pulled off an excellent save to keep Slazenger in contention, then sustained pressure either side of half-time led to an equalising goal for Graham Parker. Excellent defensive work by Ian Wiper kept Adel at bay before Martin Lofthouse struck with the winner just a few minutes from the final whistle. … [Read more...] about Report: 10-02-2001 – Mens Vets (2) vs (1) Adel Vets
Report: 25-11-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (0) Adel 6th’s
Slazenger 5th's gained the spoils as they overcam Adel 6th's 2-0 A good first half saw Slazenger lead 1-0 through an excellent short corner strike by Simon Taylor - and they sealed the win with a super strike from Hayden Foster, who netted a solo goal from the top of the D Slazenger entertain Boston Spa 4th's on Saturday, push-back 3pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 25-11-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (0) Adel 6th’s
