Slazenger 2nds did something they didn't do for most of last season - start playing from the first whistle - as they overcame Lincoln 4-3. Midway through the first half, Slaz were cruising at 3-0 up, courtesy of striked from Swinden (2) and Tuddenham, only for Lincoln to pull one back. Disaster struck two minutes into the second half when keeper Bagshaw pulled his groin while attempting to save an effort which made it 3-2. Tuddenham then bagged his second to give Slaz breathing space at … [Read more...] about Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (3) Lincoln
Mens 2nd XI
Report: 23-09-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (2) Leeds 2nd’s
Slazenger 2nd's claimed a draw in their keenly- contested encounter with Leeds 2nd's. On a hot, sticky day, Slazenger were fortunate to be just 1-0 down at the break, but several substitutions were made and the score was levelled in the early stages of the second half. They should have gone in front soon after, but a penalty flick was saved. Leeds then came strong again and scored - but then promptly lost their lead to a deft flick into the roof of the net from Birkett, to give … [Read more...] about Report: 23-09-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (2) Leeds 2nd’s
Report: 08-04-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (7) Wakefield 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds were beaten 7-1 by hotst Wakefield. Slazenger took the lead through James Swinden, but a change of formation at half time ensured Wakefield thirds completed a comfortable win in their last match of the season. … [Read more...] about Report: 08-04-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (7) Wakefield 3rd’s
Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) Leeds University
Slazenger seconds hit top form to beat top of the table Leeds University 2-0. J Swinden gave Slaz the lead when he converted a fre hit into the D from Walker, with Andy Birkett capping an excellent performance with a well-executed second to seal things. Man of the match was Mark Swinden. … [Read more...] about Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) Leeds University
Report: 12-02-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (1) Doncaster 4th’s
Slazenger seconds recorded a fine 4-1 victory over Doncaster fourths. A superb strike from man of the match Mark Swinden set the standard. Other goals followed in the second half from brother James Swinden, veteran Ashley Smith and Andy Birkett. Next up for Slazenger is a real make-or-break affair on Saturday at Leeds University. … [Read more...] about Report: 12-02-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (1) Doncaster 4th’s
