Slazenger thirds took another giant stride up the Yorkshire League Division 6 with a narrow 2-1 victory away at local rivals Huddersfield thirds. The visitors opened well, passing the ball fluently and creating chances from the start. Robert Stephens led the forward line well but it was Jonathan Clewlow who opened the scoring for Slazenger, beating the goalie at the top of the D after being put through by playmaker Simon Miller. Slazenger's rearguard of Micky Turner, Ian Wiper and keeper … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (1) Huddersfield 3rd’s
Mens 3rd XI
Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (4) Leeds Uni 3rd’s
A second half four-goal blitz from Yorkshire League Division 6 leaders Leeds University Thirds put paid to Slazenger Thirds' hopes of a shock win as the Wakefield-based side were beaten 4-0 Slazenger matched the students in the first half thanks to some great goal keeping from Ricki Wilby and a determined team performance. They kept the visitors out in the first half and might even have taken the lead themselves through a number of breakaways lead by Jonathan Clewlow and Andy … [Read more...] about Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (4) Leeds Uni 3rd’s
Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (4) Dinnington 1st’s
Slazenger Thirds were missing five regulars for their trip to take on Dinnington's first string, and the 4-1 score line reflects this deficiency though it fails to do justice to the visitors' performance. Slazenger's young guns dug in for the first ten minutes and rallied from the initial storm that left them a goal adrift. Neil Hutchins had an excellent game in defence and Jonathon Clewlow, James Walker and Robert Stephens marshaled the midfield well. The visitors were delighted to get to … [Read more...] about Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (4) Dinnington 1st’s
Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (1) Brigg
Slazenger Thirds made a flying start to their Yorkshire League Division 6 clash with Lincolnshire outfit Brigg and maintained their healthy advantage to win comfortably 3-1. Slazenger are desperate for points to get away from the relegation zone so they hit a high tempo from the first to last whistle. Pressure from lively forwards Ian Wiper and James Swinden created some early opportunities and Slazenger's well oiled routines paid off with Martin Lofthouse scoring all the goals from these … [Read more...] about Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (1) Brigg
Report: 12-01-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (2) Normanby Park 2nd’s
Slazenger thirds, desperate for points in Yorkshire League Division 6, lost out 2-0 in their closely fought game at Normanby Park seconds. The visitors were caught flat-footed in the early minutes and found themselves 1-0 down. Andy Birkett and Simon Miller looked to bring Slazenger back into the game and they thought their efforts had reaped rewards when Andy Birkett cut the ball back to Geoff Birkett who touched the ball on for James Walker to fire the ball home. But the goal was … [Read more...] about Report: 12-01-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (2) Normanby Park 2nd’s
