Slazenger second's disappointing away form continued with a 2-1 reversal at Sheffield fourths.Slazenger should take positives from the encounter, however, in the guise of Paul Wiper and man of the match Bob Wood who were outstanding. Sheffield opened the scoring, but Slazenger got back into contention with a deflected equaliser from Richard Whawell. Tempers frayed in the second half and twice Sheffield were reduced to ten men, but while Slazenger spurned their chances the hosts made to … [Read more...] about Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (2) Sheffield 4th’s
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Report: 20-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds gains a much needed victory with a 2-1 success over visitors Bradford thirds. The game started at a furiouis pace with Slazenger just getting the better of the midfield skirmishes. Their reward was an opening goal for Richard Whawell off Gilston's deflected shot. The home side squandered a succession of gifted chances before Bradford broke and got a deserved equaliser. Slazenger, however were in no mood to lose. And with Andy Forman, Ashley Smith and Jonny White … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Report: 13-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (3) Hull 3rd’s
It was a familiar story for Slazenger seconds. Afte dominating most of their game with Hull thirds they came off second best 3-1. Marcus Taylor added weight to the Slazenger midfield, but Slazenger threw away possession early on and Hull nipped in to open the scoring. Slazenger went on to control the first half but failed to capitalise in terms of goals. A slick short corner after the break enabled Richard Whawell to equalise, but Hull finished strongly and scored two match-securing goals in … [Read more...] about Report: 13-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (3) Hull 3rd’s
Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazenger seconds battled to the final whistle without reward as experienced Halifax seconds secured a contentious 2-0 victor. Wingers Matt Birkett and man of the match Richard Whawell were constant threats but the sides were deadlocked at 0-0 at half-time. Ten minutes from time Halifax gained a penalty flick decision, hotly disputed by Slazenger who had goalkeeper Jonny Walker sent off. Not supprisingly a second goal followed before the end. … [Read more...] about Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Report: 22-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (5) Adel 2nd’s
If chances were goals then Slazenger seconds should have had acricket score against Adel seconds, but in the end it was down to finishing and the hosts had the edge in this department to win 5-0. Adel are two leagues above Slazenger and were just too clinical in front of goal, scoring all five goals from breaks against the general run of play. Slazenger can, however take some consolation from the performance and the sound individual displays of Bob Wood, Paul Wiper and man of the match … [Read more...] about Report: 22-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (5) Adel 2nd’s
