A dissapointing match saw Slazenger 2nd's crushed 4-0 at Ben Rhydding 3rd's with their opponents avenging their second teams' earlier defeat. On Saturday, Slazenger entertain Grimsby 1st's, push back 12 noon. … [Read more...] about Report: 25-11-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (4) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s
Mens 2nd XI
Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (2) Sheffield 4th’s
Battling Slazenger seconds showed amazing resilience to gain a 2-2 draw from their meeting with Sheffield fourths and were unfortunate to miss out on maximum points. Scorers were Hanley and James Swindon. Slazenger will look to build in their impressive performance at Ben Rhydding on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (2) Sheffield 4th’s
Report: 28-10-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (1) Hull University 2nd’s
Slazenger 2nd's exorcised their ghosts against university opposition with a 3-1 win over Hull University 2nd's. Richard Whawell's sharp finishing produced the first goal as he latched onto the rebount off his first-shot to force the ball home. Veteran Simon Miller then turned in a vintage performance to smash home two further goals, the pick being an accurately targeted thunderbolt from the edge of the D which flew just inside the far post. The side's next game is away to Leeds … [Read more...] about Report: 28-10-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (1) Hull University 2nd’s
Report: 21-10-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) Sheffield Hallam
Slazengers shrugged off a poor first-half to take the spoils against Hallam. After a goalless and dour first-half, Slaz came out fighting and it wasn't long before the stale-mate was broken courtesy of an outstanding goal from James Swindon. Minutes later, Swindon teared through to bag his second, with Slaz's defence managing to hold out Hallam at the other end, thanks mainly to the heroics of Bob Wood. … [Read more...] about Report: 21-10-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) Sheffield Hallam
Report: 14-10-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (2) Sheffield Bankers
Slazenger seconds gained a hard-earned point from a 2-2 draw with Sheffield Bankers. James Swinden and Andrew Birkett worked a neat one-two fir the latter to chip the goalkeeper for the opening goal. Slazenger came back strongly but Slazenger dug in and then made the most of a defensive slip, Jonny White slotting home coolly. After the break, the home side continued to dominate possession and eventually pulled a goal back and equalised in two crazy minutes though the second was scored … [Read more...] about Report: 14-10-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (2) Sheffield Bankers
