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 the break. Swinden replaced Bagshaw with five minutes left and the switch proved decisive as Swinden hit the ball into the D and Graham had only one thing on his mind as he … [Read more...] about Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (1) Huddersfield 2nd’s
Mens 2nd XI
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. … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (1) York 3rd’s
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 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
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 after Halifax equalised at 2-2. … [Read more...] about Report: 25-09-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
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
