Slazenger seconds made an excellent start to the year with a marvelous 4-1 away win over Harrogate thirds.Foreman opened the scoring with a reverse stick from the top of the D. The second came from an easy tap-in by Richard Whawell. Gavin Kay’s powerful strike put Harrogate completely out of the game and their fate […]
Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (2) Harrogate 3rd’s
Two dismissals effectively cost Slazenger seconds their chance of turning the tables on visitors Harrogate thirds who ran out 2-0 victors.It was a ding-dong tussle with both sides creating chances. Harrogate netted in the first half but Slazenger were still very much in contention with Jonny White masterminding matters from midfield. But with two extra […]
Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (0) Harrogate 4th’s
Early jitters gave way to a commanding performance by the third string that gained them a comprehensive opening day victory. Slazenger were grateful to the work of defender Tony Sidwell and goalkeeper Thomas Penistone in those nervy stages. John Sykes scored against the run of play from a short corner to set Slazenger or their way. […]
Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (2) Harrogate 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds took charge in this game from the fifth minute when Asad Baig finished off a well-worked move with the opening goal. Midway through the half Richard Whawell doubled the tally after terrific work by Foster in midfield. Slazenger then made it hard for themselves by conceding a goal against the run of play […]
Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (7) vs. (2) Harrogate 2nd’s
Slazenger overcame a sluggish start and an early goal set-back to defeat Harrogate’s second string comprehensively. Foundations for the victory were laid by the strong mid field work of Dave Kaye and Keith Whittle. Whittle scored first from a short corner to equalise, Slazenger seemed in control but Harrogate hit back before half-time to trail […]
Report: 09-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs (4) Harrogate 4th’s
In a ding-dong match, Slaz came out victors with a cleverly deflected goal from Gavin Kaye in the last few minutes. There never more than one goal in it with Slaz opening the scoring with a short corner strike from skipper Geoff Birkett. After a reply from Harrogate, Martin Lofthouse pot Slaz back in front […]
Report: 11-03-2000 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs (1) Harrogate
Secure in the knowledge that they had already gained promotion, Slazenger Ladies were determined to complete their Yorkshire League 2 programme on a high – and that’s exactly what they did. But it took an opening goal by Harrogate to wake the home side up. Julie Bear equalised for Slazenger from an excellent short corner […]
Report: 06-02-2000 – Boys U16’s Tournament
Slazenger had mixed fortunes against three of the top sides in the Yorkshire Boy’s U16’s League. They earned a creditable 1-1 draw with Sheffield Bankers, James Swinden scoring for Slazenger and a third-match draw, also 1-1, with Harrogate, this time Gavin Kaye getting on the scoresheet. But the wheels came off in between when they […]
Report: 04-12-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (1) Harrogate
Slazenger seconds finished off the first half of the season with an emphatic 4-1 away win over Harrogate. Slazenger ripped Harrogate apart in the first 20 minutes and killed the game off with two goals apiece for James Swinden and Stuart Howie, Harrogate managed their consolation goal late on.
Report: 20-11-1999 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs (0) Harrogate
Slazenger Ladies 1st’s stormed to a 3-0 win over Yorkshire League Division 2 rivals Harrogate. Midfield players Sue Swinden and player of the match Gwyn Barnett provided plenty of balls for the Slazenger forwards. Scorers were Holly Tyers, Julie Bear and Jackie Cooper. Julie Finch was denied goal number 4 when the Harrogate goalkeeper did […]
