Slazenger fifths were outplayed by a strong and youthful Sheffield Hallam Sevenths side. It finished 6-1. Ian Wiper put in some tremendous work in midfield for Slazenger and strong defence from Richard Baker earned him man of the match honours. Richard Porter scored the consolation goal off a length-of-field move. Slazenger travel to Bradford fourths […]
Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 5th’s (7) vs (3) Brigg 4th’s
Slazenger Fifths’ first win of the season was a comfortable 7-3 success over Brigg fourths who provided the biggest shock of the day with a goal in the opening minute. Ian Wiper scored twice from penalty corners and in between Steve Wood fired true from the top of the D to put Slazenger 3-1 up […]
Report: 06-10-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (3) Huddersfield
Slazenger fifths never really settled into their stride and subsequently lost 3-1 at home to Huddersfield. Goalkeeper Keith Hellam provided his usual inspiration from the back and Gareth Ventom was an example to all with his swift recovery from an early injury earning him joint man of the match honours , while skippeer Rob Stevens saved some […]
Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 5th’s (0) vs (6) Leeds Met Uni
Slazenger fifths failed to provide the right kind of defence to deny visitors Leeds Metropolitan University a 6-0 victory. But Leeds were denied double figures by the inspirational goalkeeping of man of the match Keith Hellam. Slazenger did, however, string together a few promising attacks but were unfortunate to find the visiting goalkeeping in the same kind […]
Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (1) Zeneca
Slazenger fifths bounced back from condeding a soft opening goal from Zeneca to win 2-1. A series of well-orchestrated short corners led to a snappy equaliser from Ian Wiper just before half-time. A variation on the short-corner routine gained Slazenger a second midway through the second half, While a flurry of yellow cards for Zeneca […]
Report: 24-03-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (9) Boston Spa 4th’s
Slazenger fifth’s young side was cruelly exposed by the late withdrawal of key players against and older and much stronger Boston Spa fourth XI. The visitors won 9-1. Slazenger battled manfully and deserved their consolation goal scored by Steve Wood.
Report: 25-11-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (0) Adel 6th’s
Slazenger 5th’s gained the spoils as they overcam Adel 6th’s 2-0 A good first half saw Slazenger lead 1-0 through an excellent short corner strike by Simon Taylor – and they sealed the win with a super strike from Hayden Foster, who netted a solo goal from the top of the D Slazenger entertain Boston […]
Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs. (3) Bradford 4th’s
Freezing temperatures and driving rain added extra tension to a tight game between Slazenger Fifths and Bradford fourths. It ended all square at 3-3. Richard Baker and Haydn Foster (2) were on target for Slazenger. Lee Goddard was given a full debut and came through extremely well.
Report: 04-11-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs (5) Acomb 3rd’s
Slazenger fifths made a bright start at Acomb thirds but eventually succumbed 5-3. Simon Randall put Slazenger in front, but the visitors conceded a soft goal and Acomb scored twice more before ‘half-time to seemingly take control. Slazenger conceded a fourth just after the break when a tactical switch changed the complexion of the game. […]
Report: 21-10-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (1) Sheffield 6th’s
Slazenger fifths ground out a hard-fought 2-1 win at Sheffield 6ths. Haydn Foster and Richard Hutchins were on top form as they continually harassed the hosts’ defence, with a goal from man of the match Hutchins and a rare strike from Keith Hellam sealing the points.
