Fifteen seconds was all it took for Keith Whittle to open the scoring for Slazenger and send them on their way to an exciting 4-3 win over visiting Bradford. The hosts added to this just a minute later through Butel's reverse stick shot that established a 2-0 lead in less than two minutes. Slazenger then eased off the gas and, despite the effort of their defence, they found themselves pegged back for 2-2 by gutsy Bradford. The home side rallied and moved up t gear to play some delightful … [Read more...] about Report: 05-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Bradford 1st’s
Mens 1st XI
Report: 28-09-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (7) Rotherham 1st’s
Slazenger's winning run came to an end as they went down 7-4 to a strong Rotherham outfit. Slazenger's goalscorers were Kevin Windler, a fine hat trick and Mark Swallow. On Saturday, Slazenger start their league campaign with the visit of Bradford 1.30pm start. … [Read more...] about Report: 28-09-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (7) Rotherham 1st’s
Report: 16-03-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (4) Gateshead 1st’s
Slazenger ended the season on a dissapointing note, conceding two late goals in their defeat against Gateshead.The Wakefield based side started well, but conceded a goal against the run of play. They battled back, though and equalised through Kev Windler. They continued to press and took the lead through Paul Wiper who used a reverse stick to make it 2-1. And before the break. Windler scored his second of the game to give Slazenger a two-goal cushion. But in the second half, Gateshead … [Read more...] about Report: 16-03-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (4) Gateshead 1st’s
Report: 09-03-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (1) Norton 1st’s
A Mark Butel double helped Slazenger to a comfortable 4-1 win over Norton that condemned their visitors to relegation. Slazenger dominated from the start but couldn't convert their numerous chances as both Butel and Kev Windler went close in the opening stages. Eventually James Swinden broke the deadlock, deflecting a Simon Chamberlain shot into the net following fine work by midfield pairing Nick Webb and Dave Kaye. They doubled their lead when Paul Wiper arrived at the back post to … [Read more...] about Report: 09-03-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (1) Norton 1st’s
Report: 02-03-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (1) Tynemouth 1st’s
Mixed emotions were the order of the day for Slazenger after their tough trip to higher placed North East Division 2 outfit Tynemouth. Slazenger should have been happy with the away point, but on reflection they felt they could have won the game. Indeed, Slazenger could have been two up very early in the first half but were thwarted by an outstanding goalkeeper. And against the run of play Tynemouth took the lead, playing on as Slazenger players stood around waiting for the umpire to … [Read more...] about Report: 02-03-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (1) Tynemouth 1st’s
