Despite last minute withdrawals, depleted Slazenger fifths took the honours as they won a hard-fought game at Hull YPI 2-1. The match could have gone either way, with Slaz reaching into a 2-0 interval lead, courtesy of goals from Haydn Foster and Rob Stevens. The second half saw intense pressure from Hull and Slaz conceded […]
Report: 08-04-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (4) Wakefield 5th’s
Visitors Slazenger fifths took the initiative from their derby with Wakefield fifths at College Grove, but the home side rallied to win 4-2. Goals were scored by Nick Bunner, a first half equaliser, and second-half strikes from Bunney, P Leighton and man of the match Dan Washer.
Report: 01-04-2000 – Mens 5th’s (6) vs (0) Ben Rhydding
Division 9 champions Slazenger fifths gave a brilliant performance to beat a strong Ben Rhydding side 6-0.Slaz played their Division 7 opponents off the park with their usual fast-flowing passing led by Richard Baker and Jonathan Clewlow, who bagged a fantastic hat trick in man of the match display – with the duo consistently terrorising […]
Report: 11-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (1) Chapeltown 4th’s
Slazenger fifths are celebrating after clinching promotion under the captaincy of Jim Heller of Yorkshire Division 9 – for the first time in their history. They confidently beat Chapeltown 4th’s 4-1 with their purposeful passing always too much for the visitors. Midfield maestro Hadyn Foster pulled the strings throughout for Slazenger. Slazenger’s goals came from […]
Report: 04-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs.(2) Boston Spa 4th’s
Under-strength Slazenger men’s fifth string was squeezed out 3-2 at Boston Spa fourths. Slazenger trailed just 1-0 at half-time but were rocked when the home side powered into a 3-0 second half lead. Claw-back goals by Paul Whitham and man of the match Haydn Foster combined with a gutsy display from Robin Barron were not […]
Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (0) Huddersfield 7th’s
Slazenger fifths took another step towards Division Nine Championship glory with a 5-0 win over Huddersfield Sevenths. Playing some super hockey, Slazenger were alwats in command with man of the match Keith Hellam maintaining his fine forme with a hat-trick. The impressive Haydn Foster also weighed in with a brace, while keeper Jim Heller made […]
Report: 12-02-2000 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (2) Adel 7th’s
Slazenger fifths got back into the winning groove by recording a 5-2 success over Adel sevenths. At times Slazenger struggled to find their true rhythm but when they did get their passing game together they were rewarded with goals by Keith Hellam (2). Foster, O’Shea and Simon Hurley, Man of the match was Anwar.
Report: 05-02-2000 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs. (2) Acomb 4th’s
Slazenger fifths gave a good account of themselves before eventually being edged out 2-1 by a strong Acomb fourths outfit. Simon Hurley scored after the break to level from a good short corner but succombed to a second-half match-winner. Slazenger travel to Adel to commence their come-back trail on Saturday, meet 1pm.
Report: 29-01-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs. (6) Halifax
Slazenger fifths travelled to Halifax without three key players and with only ten men. And by half time, they were three goals down. Slazenger made a better fight of ti in the second period and grabbed three scores of their own, but the opposition replied with another three goals to seal a 6-3 victory. Slazenger’s […]
Report: 15-01-2000 – Mens 5th’s (7) vs (2) Brigg 5th’s
Slazenger fifths had a tough task away on grass at Brigg fifths but performed brilliantly to defeat their hosts 7-2. Playing confidently despite being unaccustomed to the surface Slazenger created several goal-scoring opportunities seven of which were put away but man of the match Haydn Foster (4), Kaye and O’Shea (2).
