Slazenger thirds overcame a robust West Yorkshire Police squad 5-3. Police scored two early goals but Slazenger arrested the slide and half-back Anwar Al-Kahili and Tony Sidwell started to cause the home side problems. Short corners were particularly effective and Slazenger went on to score all their five goals without reply until the last ten […]
Report: 03-02-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (4) Hull YPI
Slazenger thirds were well beaten 4-0 by a fitter, and more determined host side Hull YPI and could have no complaints about the margin of defeat.
Report: 02-12-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (1) City of York 5th’s
In a highly entertaining match between two evenly matched sides, Slazenger thirds and visitors City of York 5th’s, a 1-1 draw was probably the fairest result. Slazenger moved the ball around nicely in the first half against York and had the best chance of the game, but failed to make it count. It took a […]
Report: 25-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (0) Hull YPI 2nd’s
Slazenger 3rd’s got back to winning ways with a solitart goal win over Hull YPI 2nd’s. Their performance was inspired by Martin Lofthouse, with John Sykes netting the crucial goal early in the second half. The side’s next match is away at York 5th’s. (Hull YPI merged with with Kingston-Upon-Hull in 2001)
Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs. (6) Sheffield Uni. Bankers
Slazenger thirds were given a lesson in finishing by hosts Sheffield University Bankers. Bankers had eight shots on goal, and scored from six without reply. Slazenger controlled the midfield but lacked bite up front. Man of the match went to Richard Whawell. Next up for Slazenger are Hull YPI at home on Saturday, push back […]
Report: 11-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (1) York
An outstanding performance from Slazenger thirds’ front line gained them a convincing 5-1 win over York. Man of the match Richard Whawell led the way with two superb scoring strikes. Whawell struck in the opening minutes, finishing a slinking run from inside his own half with a shot that left the goal-keeper no chance. […]
Report: 04-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (6) Leeds University 3rd’s
Slazenger thirds had a great first half against quality opposition in Leeds University thirds. But the Student’s superior fitness paid off in the end as Leeds ran out 6-2 victors. Martin Lofthouse fired home the opening goal, but Leeds scored a dubious equaliser before half-time. Slazenger never really got going in the second half, but […]
Report: 14-10-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (2) West Yorkshire Police
Slazenger thirds lost out by an odd goal in three in an extremely competitive and even contest with West Yorkshire Police. The Police squad’s physical power proved too much for Slazenger in the end after Slazenger had come back to equalise from a goal down through Richard Whawell. Slazenger man of the match was youngster […]
Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (7) vs. (1) Huddersfield 5th’s
Slazenger 3rd’s warmed up for this week’s league programme start with a convincing 7-1 thrashing of Huddersfield 5th’s. Andy Auty raced to a hat-trick with some lively forward play, while youngster Gavin Kaye and Richard whawell added two more with some delicate finishing. Micky turner converted a flick to make it siz and Tony sidwell […]
Report: 23-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (9) Leeds 3rd’s
Slazenger 3rd’s were well and truly outclassed against a very strong Leeds 3rd’s outfit, who triumphed 9-0. Early exchanges were very even, with Andy Auty coming close for Slazenger on a number of occasions. Leeds’ finishing was top-notch and they made the most of their chances to produce an embarrassing scoreline that did not reflect […]
