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 who made all the difference. Man of the match for Slazenger was John Sykes with four excellent goals. Other scorers were Laurence Thornton and Gavin Kaye. Chris Rodgers … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (6) vs (8) Bradford 3rd’s
Mens 3rd XI
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. And a second short corner goal from Graham Parker knocked some of the string out of the visitors. Injuries forced Slazenger to change things around in the … [Read more...] about Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (0) Harrogate 4th’s
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. … [Read more...] about Report: 24-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (2) York 5th’s
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 third from another deflected free hit. Huddersfield pulled a goal back but never really threatened Slazenger goal-keeper Simon Killey. Slazenger entertain York … [Read more...] about Report: 17-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (1) Huddersfield 5th’s
Report: 10-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (2) Hull University 2nd’s
Slazenger thirds continued their impressive run of form with a 2-2 draw with Hull University Seconds. After going a goal down, Slazenger levelled from a well-executed short-corner routine, Simon Miller firing home. Micky Turner put Slazenger one up with a powerful flick following a goal-stopping foul. But Hull struck back to equalise, and though Slazenger pressed for the winner it just eluded them. … [Read more...] about Report: 10-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (2) Hull University 2nd’s
