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 a goal to inject more tension into the game. Slaz managed to hold on for the three points, with Foster and Ray Graham performing well, while defender Eddie Richardson … [Read more...] about Report: 07-10-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (1) Hull YPI
Mens 5th XI
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. … [Read more...] about Report: 08-04-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (4) Wakefield 5th’s
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 the visitors on both wings. In midfield, Ian wiper and Simon Hurley dominated proceedings, with Slaz's other goals scored by Baker and Kay (2) … [Read more...] about Report: 01-04-2000 – Mens 5th’s (6) vs (0) Ben Rhydding
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 Ian Gordon (2), Gavin Kay and Foster. Man of the match was Heller, who was in magnificent form between the posts. The … [Read more...] about Report: 11-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (1) Chapeltown 4th’s
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 enough to pinch a share of the spoils. … [Read more...] about Report: 04-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs.(2) Boston Spa 4th’s
