Ten-man Slazenger thirds worked their socks off to come back from behind three times and secure a 3-3 Yorkshire League 6 draw with hosts Brigg thirds. It was a high tempo encounter but under-staffed Slazenger never faltered in their commitment. Briggs slick passing paved the way for the opening goal but Slazenger hit back to […]
Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (2) Normanby Park
Slazenger Thirds lost 2-1 to Normanby Park seconds in a game they dominated overall. However, a failure to convert their chances cost the home side dearly. Slazenger opened the scoring early on with a superb finish from John Sykes. Normanby Park equalised on the break-away in the second half. Slazenger responded well and looked to […]
Report: 03-11-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (3) Ben Rhydding 4th’s
Spirited Slazenger thirds lost out by the odd goal in five to hosts Ben Rhydding fourths. And the margin of defeat might have been more had it not been for the heroics of goalkeeper Jonny Walker. Slazenger managed to restrict Ben Rhydding to just 1-0 by half-time and equalised early in the second half through […]
Report: 06-10-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (8) Leeds University 3rd’s
Slazenger thirds were given a hockey lesson by Leeds University third who won comfortable 8-1. Slazenger were 3-0 down at half time, but rallied after the break for Gavin Kaye and Anwar Al-Khaili to supply Andy Birkett with a ferociously hit goal. Unfortunately the goal spurred Leeds on to better things. Slazenger will need to up […]
Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (5) Adel 4th’s
The Slazenger club’s dissapointment continued apace with a 5-1 reversal for Slazenger thirds at the hands of Adel fourths. Lacking four key regulars, Slazenger turned to their younger players. encouragingly, stand in skipper Michael Turner put in a man of the match winning performance and scored the second-half-goal. Slazenger trailed 2-0 at half-time and conceded […]
Report: 22-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (6) Adel 3rd’s
Slazenger thirds warmed up for their league opener against Adel thirds with a 6-1 reversal at the hands of Adel thirds on Saturday. The difference in standard was evident but Slazenger worked hard to stay in the game. Thomas Penistone had another fine match in goal, ably-assisted by sweeper Tony Sidwell. Gavin Kaye scored Slazenger’s […]
Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (6) vs (8) Bradford 3rd’s
Never has the phrase ‘open game’ been so apt and never have Slazenger Thirds scored six goals and lost the match as they did following their 14 goal thriller with Bradford thirds. Slazenger raced into a two-goal lead only to conceded two, then as the game settled down Bradford introduced two players from higher teams […]
Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (0) Harrogate 4th’s
Early jitters gave way to a commanding performance by the third string that gained them a comprehensive opening day victory. Slazenger were grateful to the work of defender Tony Sidwell and goalkeeper Thomas Penistone in those nervy stages. John Sykes scored against the run of play from a short corner to set Slazenger or their way. […]
Report: 24-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (2) York 5th’s
Slazenger third’s second division promotion hopes took a 2-0 knock at home to City of York fifths. Neither side dominated this top of the table clash, but York made the most of their two chances.
Report: 17-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (1) Huddersfield 5th’s
A Gavin Kay hat-trick sealed another vital victory for Slazenger Thirds, 3-1 at Huddersfield fifths. Kay was far too lively for an older Huddersfield XI as all his goals came in quick-fire succession in the first half. The first has a deflected free hit, the second a conversion of Anwar Al-Khaili’s excellent cross, and the […]
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