It was a familiar story for Slazenger seconds. Afte dominating most of their game with Hull thirds they came off second best 3-1. Marcus Taylor added weight to the Slazenger midfield, but Slazenger threw away possession early on and Hull nipped in to open the scoring. Slazenger went on to control the first half but failed to capitalise in terms of goals. A slick short corner after the break enabled Richard Whawell to equalise, but Hull finished strongly and scored two match-securing goals in … [Read more...] about Report: 13-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (3) Hull 3rd’s
Mens 2nd XI
Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazenger seconds battled to the final whistle without reward as experienced Halifax seconds secured a contentious 2-0 victor. Wingers Matt Birkett and man of the match Richard Whawell were constant threats but the sides were deadlocked at 0-0 at half-time. Ten minutes from time Halifax gained a penalty flick decision, hotly disputed by Slazenger who had goalkeeper Jonny Walker sent off. Not supprisingly a second goal followed before the end. … [Read more...] about Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Report: 22-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (5) Adel 2nd’s
If chances were goals then Slazenger seconds should have had acricket score against Adel seconds, but in the end it was down to finishing and the hosts had the edge in this department to win 5-0. Adel are two leagues above Slazenger and were just too clinical in front of goal, scoring all five goals from breaks against the general run of play. Slazenger can, however take some consolation from the performance and the sound individual displays of Bob Wood, Paul Wiper and man of the match … [Read more...] about Report: 22-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (5) Adel 2nd’s
Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Bradford 2nd’s
Slazenger Seconds were just edged out of a ding-dong derby with West Yorkshire rivals Bradford seconds 3-2. Bradford nosed ahead, but outstanding midfield play by Jonny White got the home side back on track and Jonathan Halliday converted a well-worked short corner to level before the break. The visitors regained the lead early in the second half but Andy Forman put in a spectacular through ball for Ben Graham to beat the last defender and the goalkeeper to equalise. The rest of the game … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Bradford 2nd’s
Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (2) Harrogate 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds took charge in this game from the fifth minute when Asad Baig finished off a well-worked move with the opening goal. Midway through the half Richard Whawell doubled the tally after terrific work by Foster in midfield. Slazenger then made it hard for themselves by conceding a goal against the run of play with a minute of the break. The continuous assault on the Harrogate defence, however, paid off a fourth time when Rob Stevens netted. Slazenger entertain Bradford … [Read more...] about Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (2) Harrogate 3rd’s
