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 3pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs. (6) Sheffield Uni. Bankers
Mens 3rd XI
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. Gavin Kaye and John Sykes, the other front men, then combined for the second, scored by the latter. York hit back with a goal before half-time, but Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 11-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (1) York
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 scored a consolation second through Lofthouse. Andy Christie impressed for Slazenger. … [Read more...] about Report: 04-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (6) Leeds University 3rd’s
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 Paul Johnson. … [Read more...] about Report: 14-10-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (2) West Yorkshire Police
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 cooly converted the 7th, with a well-placed shot from the edge of the D. … [Read more...] about Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (7) vs. (1) Huddersfield 5th’s
