Slazenger seconds finished off the first half of the season with an emphatic 4-1 away win over Harrogate. Slazenger ripped Harrogate apart in the first 20 minutes and killed the game off with two goals apiece for James Swinden and Stuart Howie, Harrogate managed their consolation goal late on.
Report: 27-11-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (1) Tadcaster 1st’s
Slazenger seconds battled out a 1-1 draw with Tadcaster firsts. Slazenger approached the match in confident mood after a strong performance the previous week. However, Tadcaster struggling at the wrong end of the table belied their position with an enterprising start that produced a surprised early goal. Slazenger hit back almost immediately. For the rest […]
Report: 20-11-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (0) Chapeltown 2nd’s
A superb performance by Captain and man of the match Jonny Walker steered Slazenger seconds to a brilliant 2-0 win over arch rivals Chapeltown seconds. Andy Birkett benefited from Slazenger’s superiority with an early goal and fine creative play by Simon Taylor and James Swinden kept Slazenger in the ascendancy. Alex Gilston wrapped things up […]
Report: 13-11-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazenger seconds entered their fixture with Halifax seconds with high hopes but their ambitions were dashed 2-1. Slazenger looked the stronger team but relaxed too readily on their slender lead and conceeded two breakaway goals in response to Alec Gilston’s first half opener. slazenger seconds travel to Chapeltown seconds on Saturday 2pm.
Report: 06-11-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (1) Lincoln
Slazenger seconds’ kept their winning run intact – even after a 140 mile round trip to Lincoln. Slazenger won 3-1. Good running and a clinical pass from Birkett allowed Alec Gilston to score the opener. Ben Graham had a go from just inside the D and his reverse stick and a bobble beat the goal-keeper. In […]
Report: 30-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) King Cross 1st’s
Slazenger seconds have finally found a winning formula in this year’s higher division. From the off they were the better team against a competitive King Cross. Slazenger won this Division 4 clash 2-0. The youngest of the Swindens opened the scoring and should have had a lot more by the end of the game. Marcus […]
Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (1) Huddersfield 2nd’s
Slazenger 2nd’s scored a last minute winner to secure a 2-1 victory at Huddersfield 2nd’s. At the half time mark, Slazenger had shown why they can do well in the higher league with quick clean passing creating several chances. Gilston scored the opener and Bagshaw kept the opposition out until the home side scored on […]
Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (1) York 3rd’s
A good, hard-fought match between Slazenger seconds and York thirds ended all square at 1-1. Defences dominated in the first half, but York threw caution to the wind after the break and scored on the break. Debutant Swinden scored a deserved equaliser for Slazenger. On Saturday, Slazenger seconds travel to Huddersfield seconds.
Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (5) Sheffield 4th’s
Slazenger seconds struggled to get into their stride against hosts Sheffield fourths. And as a result, they trailed 2-0 at half time and slumped to a heavy 5-0 defeat. Birkett had a great chance to open Slazenger’s account early in the second half but wasted an open goal chance. That was pretty much the story […]
Report: 25-09-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Battling Slazenger seconds forced a 3-2 win over Halifax second string. Slazenger performed poorly in the first half and trailed 1-0 at half time. But Thomas Penistone made some good saves and inspired his team to better things in the second half. Second grade goals from Ben Graham (2) and Lofthouse, who bagged the winner […]
