Slazenger men's first XI went top of the Yorkshire League Division 1 table with two wins at the weekend. On Saturday, the side overcame tricky conditions to defeat hosts Hull 2-0. Mark Butel slotted home with a reverse stick strike from a tight angle to give Slazenger an early cushion. Slazenger continued to pass the ball around well into the second half and were rewarded with a second goal through Marcus Taylor who roofed a short corner with a powerful flick. … [Read more...] about Report: 16-12-2000 – Men’s 1st’s (2) vs. (0) Hull
Mens 1st XI
Report: 02-12-2000 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (4) Bradford University
Slazenger went to goals astray in the opening ten minutes and never recovered from this disastrous start. The visitors eventually found their feet, but failed to find their usual fluid style. In fact, Slazenger conceded a third goal before Marcus Taylor's battling midfield display rekindled Slazenger's spirits. Nick Webb and Simon Chamberlain combined to produced the first Slazenger score through Andy Foreman. Unfortunately, once again sloppy defending let Bradford in for their … [Read more...] about Report: 02-12-2000 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (4) Bradford University
Report: 25-11-2000 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (1) Ben Rhydding
SLAZENGER RISE TO CHALLENGE TO CRUSH NEAREST TITLE RIVALS Slazenger were out to prove themselves against their second placed opponents - and they rose to the test. A positive start was made by both teams, with Nick Webb opening the scoring for Slazenger with a well-taken corner. Slazenger took control of the game when Webb quickly added to his total, and tow further goals, for Jonny Wiper and Alec Gilston in the second half made it 4-0. The visitors scored a well-worked consolation … [Read more...] about Report: 25-11-2000 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (1) Ben Rhydding
Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Adel 2nd’s
GOALKEEPER HELLAM TAKES PLAUDITS AS SLAZENGER BOUNCE BACK TO WIN Slazenger struggled to put their game together early on in this Yorkshire League Division 1 clash and were put under pressure, but bounced back to win quite comfotably in the end. Good goalkeeping by man of the match Dave Hellam denied Adel in the first half. Adel did manage to break the deadlock early in the second half, but this merely prompeted Slazenger's fight-back. butel beat the goal-keeper from the top of the D 20 … [Read more...] about Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Adel 2nd’s
Report: 04-11-2000 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs (1) Chapeltown
Mark Butel blazed the hat-trick trail as Slazenger left Division 1 rivals Chapeltown without a prayer. Butel opened the scoring with a penalty stroke in the first five minutes. Chapeltown hit back but the Slazenger defence stood firm. Alec Gilston then netted the first of two to put Slazenger in control. His first was a superb strike while his second came from a rebound off the goalkeeper. Man of the match Mark Swindon moved the ball around well in the second half as Slazenger dominated … [Read more...] about Report: 04-11-2000 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs (1) Chapeltown
