Slazenger seconds took a huge step towards safety with a hard fought and well deserved victory away at Bankers fourths. It was always going to be a tough game with Bankers pushing for promotion, but it was Slazenger who wanted it more and pressed straight from the off. The midfield was working well and with Tim Carr causing problems up front, it wasn't long before the breakthrough came, Carr finishing well after some scrappy defensive play. The visitors continued to play the better … [Read more...] about Report: 19-03-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Sheffield Bankers 4th’s
Mens 2nd XI
Report: 13-03-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (1) Bradford University 1st’s
The following day, Slazenger seconds were at home in a re-arranged fixture against Bradford University firsts in a real must win relegation battle. The hosts started very well, creating early chances and bossing the midfield only for Bradford to nick a goal against the run of play. Slazenger continued to press, however and created a number of openings only for the final ball to go astray. As the game entered the second half, Slazengers were beginning to think the opening may not come, … [Read more...] about Report: 13-03-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (1) Bradford University 1st’s
Report: 12-03-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (1) Lincoln 2nd’s
Slazenger seconds traveled to promotion chasing Lincoln on Saturday and were denied by a last gasp winner for the home side. The visitors immediately found themselves under pressure. James Walker making a great stop on the line and then testing the keeper straight after with a powerful shot. The half continued with Lincoln having more of the play only to be thwarted by some great keeping or solid defending. The second half was much the same as the first, Slazengers soaking up the pressure … [Read more...] about Report: 12-03-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (1) Lincoln 2nd’s
Report: 05-03-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (1) Doncaster 4ths
Slazenger’s seconds took a hard fought point off an experienced Doncaster side but will be disappointed not to take all three. The Horbury side started brightly and used their pace to attack Doncaster down both flanks creating a number of chances only to be thwarted by the visiting keeper. As the half went on, Doncaster began to play the physical game that was expected of them, continually breaking Slazenger’s attacks down by any means necessary. It was just before the break however when the … [Read more...] about Report: 05-03-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (1) Doncaster 4ths
Report: 19-02-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (0) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s
Slazenger’s seconds followed on from their great result last week with another solid victory against highly placed Ben Rhydding thirds. Slazenger's have a new found confidence and this showed straight from the off, the whole team linking up well to create a number of chances with Neil Croucher at the centre of much of the play. The pressure paid off mid way through the half with Tim Carr getting a subtle touch past the keeper to give Slazenger's the lead. After a half time reshuffle, … [Read more...] about Report: 19-02-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (0) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s
