Slazengers firsts team briefly topped the North League Division 2 following their 2-1 win at York, but a 2-1 reversal at home to second-placed Newcastle University dropped them to second. It was a good weekend for Kevin Windler who scored all three Slazengers goals and took man of the match on Saturday. Defender Will Buckley was man of the match in Sunday's clash. … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Newcastle Uni 1st’s
Mens 1st XI
Report: 02-11-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Sheff Uni Bankers 2nd’s
Slazenger made hard work of this encounter but still managed to take maximum points. Despite not firing on all cylinders the Horbury-based outfit battled hard to secure a slender victory thanks to goals from Mark Butel, Kevin Windler and Keith Whittle. James Swinden took the man of the match honours for a hard working display in midfield. … [Read more...] about Report: 02-11-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Sheff Uni Bankers 2nd’s
Report: 26-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (1) Sunderland 1st’s
Slazenger continued their winning run with a solid victory over a strong Sunderland team. They took the lead early on with James Swinden pouncing on a loose ball in Sunderland's defence's area and slotted it past their outstretched keeper. But the home side leveled the scores with their next attack. It was a clinical finish from close-range. The goal boosted Sunderland's confidence and they mounted several attacks but they were repelled by an excellent defensive play. And midway … [Read more...] about Report: 26-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (1) Sunderland 1st’s
Report: 19-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 1st’s
Slazenger returned to winning ways with a well-deserved win over strong visitors Halifax. Unlike recent weeks, Slazenger started well and took an early lead when Mark Swinden fired a superb shot into the roof of the net. The hosts continued press but were caught on the break as Halifax drew level. Undeterred, Slazenger pushed on, employing stick passing in midfield didn't score again until the second half. Mike Thornecroft produced a sensational strike to send Slazenger 2-1 up but … [Read more...] about Report: 19-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 1st’s
Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Stockton 1st’s
Slazenger's first trip up north took its toll as they went down 4-2 to a strong Stockton side. The long trip left the Hobury-based visitors on the back foot from the start and they were forced to defend as the Stockton forwards piled on the pressure. The Slazenger keeper fell victim to the poor playing surface as the ball bounced awkwardly to gift the hosts the lead. And Stockton built on this by adding two more goals before the break. Slazenger looked a better side in the second … [Read more...] about Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Stockton 1st’s
