Slazenger's second string produced an encouraging performance against Rotherham seconds, despite going down 3-1. Ben Graham gave Slazenger the lead before Rotherham scored three times.Neil Hutchins was their man of the match. On Saturday, the seconds travel to Adel thirds for their first game of the season. … [Read more...] about Report: 28-09-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (3) Rotherham 2nd’s
Mens 2nd XI
Report: 09-03-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (4) Driffield 1st’s
Slazenger Seconds conceded two late goals and were eventually beaten 4-2 at Driffield. The visitors went 2-0 down but fought back with goals from Graham and Gav Kaye but the two late strikes condemned them to defeat. Robert Bartholomew was Slazenger's man of the match. … [Read more...] about Report: 09-03-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (4) Driffield 1st’s
Report: 02-03-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (2) Sheffield Hallam 4th’s
Slazenger seconds gained a Yorkshire League 4 lifeline with a 4-2 victory over Sheffield Hallam. Gav Kaye picked out Alec Gilston for the opening score off a well-worked short corner. Sheffield's set piece was pretty effective as well and gained them two goals through Slazenger managed to equalise through Mark Butel just before half-time. White, Smith and Graham took a firm grip of the midfield in the second half which led to match-winning foals for Gilston and man of the match Jonny … [Read more...] about Report: 02-03-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (2) Sheffield Hallam 4th’s
Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (1) Hull 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds were in commanding form in their Yorkshire League Division 4 encounter with Hull thirds and the three points from their 3-1 win lifted them further up the table. Alec Gilston opened the scoring for Slazenger and Ben Graham added a second before half-time. The midfield of Graham, Ashley Smith and Johnny White was dominant, running the game and putting lots of pressure on their East Coast counterparts. When Hull did threaten, Bob Wood was in commanding form as sweeper, … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (1) Hull 3rd’s
Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (4) Lincoln
Slazenger seconds put in a brave performance at league-leaders Lincoln but eventually beaten 4-1. Despite the long trip, Slazenger started brightly and, inspired by recent victories, opened the scoring with a goal from the in-form Alec Gilston. But the lead was short lived and the hosts soon established their superiority with a four-goal salvo that gave them maximum points. There were notable performances from Slazengers Matthew Birkett and Ben Graham. This Saturday, Slazenger entertain … [Read more...] about Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (4) Lincoln
