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 on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (6) Shef Hallam 7th’s
Mens 5th XI
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 after 20 minutes. Man of the Match John Sykes score his first of four, just before half-time. Good work from Gareth Ventom led to Sykes' second and, after a sloppy period in which Brigg pegged back … [Read more...] about Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 5th’s (7) vs (3) Brigg 4th’s
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 of Slazenger's blushes with a well-taken flick, but by then the game was Huddersfield's … [Read more...] about Report: 06-10-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (3) Huddersfield
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 of form as their marksmen. … [Read more...] about Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 5th’s (0) vs (6) Leeds Met Uni
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 ensured Slazenger enjoyed a comfortable finish to the fixture. Slazenger fifths entertain Adel fifths on Saturday 12 noon. … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (1) Zeneca
