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
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Report: 20-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds gains a much needed victory with a 2-1 success over visitors Bradford thirds. The game started at a furiouis pace with Slazenger just getting the better of the midfield skirmishes. Their reward was an opening goal for Richard Whawell off Gilston's deflected shot. The home side squandered a succession of gifted chances before Bradford broke and got a deserved equaliser. Slazenger, however were in no mood to lose. And with Andy Forman, Ashley Smith and Jonny White … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (3) Bradford 1st’s
Depleted Slazenger dominated the first 20 minutes of this friendly but failed to turn possession into goals and ultimately paid the price. A defensive slit let Bradford in for the opening goal and and own goal after the break doubled the home tally. Keith Whittle pulled one back for Slazenger but yet another defensive error gifted Bradford a match-securing third goal. Slazenger entertain Adel on Saturdat 1:30pm … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (3) Bradford 1st’s
Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Bradford 2nd’s
Slazenger Seconds were just edged out of a ding-dong derby with West Yorkshire rivals Bradford seconds 3-2. Bradford nosed ahead, but outstanding midfield play by Jonny White got the home side back on track and Jonathan Halliday converted a well-worked short corner to level before the break. The visitors regained the lead early in the second half but Andy Forman put in a spectacular through ball for Ben Graham to beat the last defender and the goalkeeper to equalise. The rest of the game … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Bradford 2nd’s
Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (6) vs (8) Bradford 3rd’s
Never has the phrase 'open game' been so apt and never have Slazenger Thirds scored six goals and lost the match as they did following their 14 goal thriller with Bradford thirds. Slazenger raced into a two-goal lead only to conceded two, then as the game settled down Bradford introduced two players from higher teams who made all the difference. Man of the match for Slazenger was John Sykes with four excellent goals. Other scorers were Laurence Thornton and Gavin Kaye. Chris Rodgers … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (6) vs (8) Bradford 3rd’s
