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 of the second half, Slazenger creating chances but failing to tuck them away. Goalkeeper John Bagshaw took the man of the match award despite the scoreline - no else deserved … [Read more...] about Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (5) Sheffield 4th’s
Mens 2nd XI
Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Halftime changes turned things around for Slazenger seconds who defeated Bradford's third string 4-1. Walker and man of the match Sykes eased Slazenger clear after the break while midfielders Swinden and Grange laid the foundations for Sykes' second. Grange blasted home a fourth after good work by Stu Howie who had dropped back effectively into midfield. Slazenger seconds entertain Halifax 2nd's on Saturday, 1:30pm start … [Read more...] about Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Report: 13-03-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (2) Dinnington 1st’s
Slazenger Seconds failed to hit top form on grass at Dinnington, but did enough to secure three points with a 2-2 draw and with it Yorkshire League Promotion. Slazenger took the lead with a well-worked Mark Swinden goal, but Dinnington hit back to level before the break and nosed in front with a second just after the interval. The visitors threw everything into the attack midway through the second half, a tactic that paid off with equalising goal for Graham Parker. Slazenger seconds … [Read more...] about Report: 13-03-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (2) Dinnington 1st’s
