Slazenger got off to a slow start, but eventually found top gear. The visitors thwarted a lot of the Wakefield side's attacks and it took until ten minutes before the break for Slazenger to break the deadlock. A well-worked short corner was drilled home by Paul Wiper. The second half was a totally different story. As Boston Spa tired Slaz started to dominate. They took the game by the scruff of the neck following two goals from Alec Gilston. One was from a short corner and the other came … [Read more...] about Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (0) Boston Spa 2nd’s
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Report: 24-03-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (9) Boston Spa 4th’s
Slazenger fifth's young side was cruelly exposed by the late withdrawal of key players against and older and much stronger Boston Spa fourth XI. The visitors won 9-1. Slazenger battled manfully and deserved their consolation goal scored by Steve Wood. … [Read more...] about Report: 24-03-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (9) Boston Spa 4th’s
Report: 01-10-2000 – Boys U16 Tournament
Slaz U16's fought hard but couldnt break through the York City A defence as they went 1-0 down. Jonathan Clewlow had a good game in midfield but was blocked at every turn, while Eddie Richardson had a great game in defence. The U16's then had a bad day against Boston Spa as they were thumped 4-0. Gavin Kaye and Neil Hutchins made vital tackles for Slaz, but weight of numbers and some clever short corner routines proved telling in the end as Spa held sway. … [Read more...] about Report: 01-10-2000 – Boys U16 Tournament
Report: 04-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs.(2) Boston Spa 4th’s
Under-strength Slazenger men's fifth string was squeezed out 3-2 at Boston Spa fourths. Slazenger trailed just 1-0 at half-time but were rocked when the home side powered into a 3-0 second half lead. Claw-back goals by Paul Whitham and man of the match Haydn Foster combined with a gutsy display from Robin Barron were not enough to pinch a share of the spoils. … [Read more...] about Report: 04-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs.(2) Boston Spa 4th’s
