Performance of the day was from Slazenger 4th's, who made a tremendous start to the season with a 6-1 in over their Leeds rivals. Just minutes into the game, John Sykes opened the scoring with a penalty flick - and Slazenger continued to punish Leeds and were 3-0 up at the interval. A minor defensive gesture allowed Leeds a token gesture goal, but two more from Sykes and further strikes from James Walker and skipper Jonathan Halliday made it 6-1 … [Read more...] about Report: 23-09-2000 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs (3) Leeds 4th’s
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Report: 11-03-2000 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (1) Leeds University 4th’s
A keenly-contested West Yorkshire derby ended in a 3-1 win for Slazenger thirds over Leeds University fourths. Micky Turner scored twice and the ever-alert Andy Auty finished off a great run by Richard Whawell for the third. Slazenger did, however need the experience and great goalkeeping skills of Thomas Penistone to keep them in front. Slazenger entertain Normanby Park thirds on Saturday, push back 3pm … [Read more...] about Report: 11-03-2000 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (1) Leeds University 4th’s
Report: 12-02-2000 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs (1) Leeds 4th’s
Slazenger fourths were unfortunate to be edged out 1-0 by Leeds fourths. Nick Goldthorpe had a good game in goal but star of the show was youngster Neil Hutchins with an excellent display of solid tackling. … [Read more...] about Report: 12-02-2000 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs (1) Leeds 4th’s
Report: 05-02-2000 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs. (2) Bradford University
Slazenger fourths secured a scrppy 2-2 draw with Bradford Univerrsity. Nine-man Bradford held off Slazenger until just beforehelf-time when Simon Hurley opened the scoring. Slazenger added a second through Ian Wiper after the break, but Brdford hit back with a couple of strikes after Slazenger lost skipper Jonathan Halliday through injury and two other players through disputed umpiring decisions. SLazenger fourths travel to Leeds on Saturday … [Read more...] about Report: 05-02-2000 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs. (2) Bradford University
Report: 29-01-2000 – Mens 4th’s (6) vs. (4) Ben Rhydding
An Ian Wiper hat trick helped Slazenger fourths enjoy a 6-4 win at Ben Rhydding. They enjoyed a perfect start with a brace of goals from Dave Smyth, although the hosts soon pulled one back. Before the interval, further goals were added by Paul Whittam and Wiper to make it 4-1 to Slazenger, with man-of-the-match Wiper taking over in the second half with his two stikes coming from well-executred short corners - to head off a fight back from the hosts with yeildedthree goals. Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 29-01-2000 – Mens 4th’s (6) vs. (4) Ben Rhydding
