Slazenger fourths surrendered a 2-0 half-time lead and were eventually beaten 3-2 by Boston Spa thirds. Veterans Ian Gordon, capitalised on Slazenger’s superiority with two first half strikes but the second period witnessed some fiercely fought hockey. Slazenger competed well with Si Killy and man of the match Ricky Wilby in outstanding form. But Boston […]
Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs (3) Boston Spa 3rd’s
Slazenger fourths suffered an unfortunate 3-0 reversal at Yorkshire League 8 rivals Boston Spa thirds. While the score line suggests otherwise, it was, in fact, a close encounter but Slazenger simply failed to capitalise on several good half-chances produced by the unstinting effort of Andy Auty and Richard Hutchins in midfield. Slazenger trailed by just […]
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.
Report: 04-11-2000 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (1) Boston Spa 4th’s
Slazenger fourths secured another victory at the weekend, this time a 3-1 success over Boston Spa fourths. Slazenger were 2-0 up by half-tim with goals from Ian Gordon. Boston pegged one back early in the second half, but Slazenger picked up the pace and made the game safe with a third goal scored by James […]
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 […]
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 […]
Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (0) Boston Spa
Slazenger firsts maintained their position at the top of Yorkshire League 2 with an entertaining win over lacklustre Boston Spa. Slazenger entered into their dominant stride early in the first half pressurising the Spa defence into conceding two first half flicks converted somewhat luckily by leading scorer Mark Buttle Boston succumbed to further pressure after […]
Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (3) Boston Spa 3rd’s
Slazenger fourths suffered a minor set-back with a 3-1 defeat by Boston Spa thirds. Slazenger conceded an early goal and never seemed to recover from the set-back. Jonny white pulled it back to 2-1, but a third score killed off fight-back hopes. Simon Taylor was Slazenger’s man of the match. On Saturday, Slazenger fourths take […]
