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 players Harrogate were able to exploit their advantage with a second goal. Man of the match for Slazenger was Robert Wood. Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (2) Harrogate 3rd’s
Mens 2nd XI
Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Sheff Uni. Bankers
Depleted Slazenger seconds made hosts Sheffield Bankers work hard for their 2-1 victory and the Yorkshire League 4 points. Andy Forman opened the scoring, but Slazenger were unable to capitalise fully on their advantage.Nevertheless, Slazenger retained their lead until ten minutes from time, but Sheffield equalised and five minutes later scored a scrappy second to leave the visitors feeling well and truly hard done by. On a positive footing, the Slazenger defence played some of its best … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Sheff Uni. Bankers
Report: 03-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (1) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds claim a 3-1 victory from a pulsating encounter with an experience Ben Rhydding thirds outfit. Slazenger opened brightly and were rewarded with an opening goal from Jonny White who dazzled the Ben Rhydding defence with his fancy stick work. Ben Rhydding equalised but inspired goalkeeping from man of the match Thomas Penistone kept parity up to half-time. Andy Forman restored the Slazenger lead early in second half and Ben Graham drove in the decisive third from the top … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (1) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s
Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (2) Sheffield 4th’s
Slazenger second's disappointing away form continued with a 2-1 reversal at Sheffield fourths.Slazenger should take positives from the encounter, however, in the guise of Paul Wiper and man of the match Bob Wood who were outstanding. Sheffield opened the scoring, but Slazenger got back into contention with a deflected equaliser from Richard Whawell. Tempers frayed in the second half and twice Sheffield were reduced to ten men, but while Slazenger spurned their chances the hosts made to … [Read more...] about Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (2) Sheffield 4th’s
Report: 20-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds gains a much needed victory with a 2-1 success over visitors Bradford thirds. The game started at a furiouis pace with Slazenger just getting the better of the midfield skirmishes. Their reward was an opening goal for Richard Whawell off Gilston's deflected shot. The home side squandered a succession of gifted chances before Bradford broke and got a deserved equaliser. Slazenger, however were in no mood to lose. And with Andy Forman, Ashley Smith and Jonny White … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Bradford 3rd’s
