Slazenger seconds' promotion hopes took a knock on Saturday following a hard fought 4-1 home defeat at the hands of York University.The game began at a frantic pace with both sides trying to settle in to their own rhythm. The visitors eventually settled and began to control the game with Slaz' keeper Tom Peniston making some strong saves before York finally opened the scoring. This gave Slazenger a much needed wake up call and it was the home side's turn to control the game. Prolonged … [Read more...] about Report: 22-11-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (4) York University 1st’s
Mens 2nd XI
Report: 15-11-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs (3) Brigg 2nd’s
Slazenger 2nds travelled away to Brigg looking to bounce back after suffering their first defeat of the season the previous week at the hands of Lincoln. Slazenger started strongly and took a well-deserved lead with Tim Carr finishing off a well-worked move. Slazenger continued to control the game and doubled their lead with James Walker turning in a well placed Jonny White cross. A third came just before the break with Rich Hutchinson converting a penalty flick. The second half started as … [Read more...] about Report: 15-11-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs (3) Brigg 2nd’s
Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Grimsby 1st’s
Slazenger Seconds enjoyed a more comfortable victory over Grimsby than the 2-1 score line suggests. They had the majority of the posession but failed to use the full width of the pitch. Scorers were Ben Graham and Ashley Smith. … [Read more...] about Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Grimsby 1st’s
Report: 07-12-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (3) Adel 3rd’s
Slazenger Seconds lost their 100 percent record when they went don 3-2 to Adel Thirds. Alec Gilston struck twice for Slazenger and man of the match Robert Bartholomew defended superbly but it wasnt enough to prevent Adel from taking maximum points. … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (3) Adel 3rd’s
Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (0) Boston Spa 2nd’s
Slazenger got off to a slow start, but eventually found top gear. The visitors thwarted a lot of the Wakefield side's attacks and it took until ten minutes before the break for Slazenger to break the deadlock. A well-worked short corner was drilled home by Paul Wiper. The second half was a totally different story. As Boston Spa tired Slaz started to dominate. They took the game by the scruff of the neck following two goals from Alec Gilston. One was from a short corner and the other came … [Read more...] about Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (0) Boston Spa 2nd’s
