Brothers Paul and Jonathan Wiper ensured Slazenger 1st's progressed to the second round of the county cup as they defeated York University 2-1. Man of the match Paul Wiper gave them an early lead against their division four hosts, but Uni showed their mettle by putting Slazengers under increasing pressure as the half progressed. Slazenger came out after the break refreshed and extended their lead through Jonny Wiper, but then decided to sit back and despite a great performance by debutant … [Read more...] about Report: 24-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (1) York University (Cup)
Mens 1st XI
Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (0) Boston Spa
Slazenger firsts maintained their position at the top of Yorkshire League 2 with an entertaining win over lacklustre Boston Spa. Slazenger entered into their dominant stride early in the first half pressurising the Spa defence into conceding two first half flicks converted somewhat luckily by leading scorer Mark Buttle Boston succumbed to further pressure after Simon Chamberlain finished another well worked counter attack. Slazengers fitness told in the second half as they dominated … [Read more...] about Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (0) Boston Spa
Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Scarborough 1st’s
Fully charged Slazenger settled quickly into their fluent attacking style at Scarborough to returning confortable 2-1 victors. Will Buckley's tremendous strike opened Slazenger's account in this Pritt Roller Yorkshire League Division 2 fixture. Midfielder Nick Webb plucked the ball out of the air for the second off Andy Forman's cross. The second goal however, had a downside to it. Slazenger sat back on their two-goal cushion and Scarborough hit back in the second half. Their … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Scarborough 1st’s
Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Sheffield 3rd’s
Slazenger came out with all guns blazing at home to Sheffield thirds and were rewarded for their gun-toting style with a 3-0 victory. It took the home side just ten minutes to settle into their formidable, confident rhythm, then man of the match Mark Butel fired into the roof of the net on the net on the end of a dramatic solo run. After further relentless pressure, Slazenger added two more goals through Jonny Wiper, a flick-on from a short corner and Andrew Forman, tucking away a rebound … [Read more...] about Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Sheffield 3rd’s
Report: 25-09-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Roundwood
Slazenger mens first powered to a 3-0 win over Roundwood on Saturday. Roundwood have provided formidable opposition in previous years but Slazenger were on top for much of this game and drilled home their advantage with goals scored on a regular basis. Scorers were David Kaye, Mark Butel and Simon Chamberlain. Tireless midfielder Will Buckley was the man of the match. … [Read more...] about Report: 25-09-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Roundwood
