Slazenger seconds' season finally came alive with an exhilarating 7-0 win over Sheffield Bankers. Mark Butel was in scintillating form with four goals and Lawrence Thornton, Jonny White and Gavin Kaye were also on target. Kaye had a particularly excellent game with some lively right-wing play. … [Read more...] about Report: 12-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (7) vs. (0) Sheffield Bankers 4th’s
Mens 2nd XI
Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Driffield
Visitors Driffield came from a goal down and left with maximum points against home side Slazenger seconds. This Yorkshire League division 4 match was a close affair and although Slazenger took a deserved early lead through Gavin Kay, they could not find the finishing touch to their game. The visitors pulled one back just before half-time and in the second half scored the crucial second against the run of play. … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Driffield
Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (2) Harrogate 3rd’s
Two dismissals effectively cost Slazenger seconds their chance of turning the tables on visitors Harrogate thirds who ran out 2-0 victors.It was a ding-dong tussle with both sides creating chances. Harrogate netted in the first half but Slazenger were still very much in contention with Jonny White masterminding matters from midfield. But with two extra players Harrogate were able to exploit their advantage with a second goal. Man of the match for Slazenger was Robert Wood. Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (2) Harrogate 3rd’s
Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Sheff Uni. Bankers
Depleted Slazenger seconds made hosts Sheffield Bankers work hard for their 2-1 victory and the Yorkshire League 4 points. Andy Forman opened the scoring, but Slazenger were unable to capitalise fully on their advantage.Nevertheless, Slazenger retained their lead until ten minutes from time, but Sheffield equalised and five minutes later scored a scrappy second to leave the visitors feeling well and truly hard done by. On a positive footing, the Slazenger defence played some of its best … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Sheff Uni. Bankers
Report: 03-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (1) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds claim a 3-1 victory from a pulsating encounter with an experience Ben Rhydding thirds outfit. Slazenger opened brightly and were rewarded with an opening goal from Jonny White who dazzled the Ben Rhydding defence with his fancy stick work. Ben Rhydding equalised but inspired goalkeeping from man of the match Thomas Penistone kept parity up to half-time. Andy Forman restored the Slazenger lead early in second half and Ben Graham drove in the decisive third from the top … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (1) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s
