Slazenger Men's 5's took on local rivals Wakefield in a friendly and after a tight, evenly contested 1st half no one would have been able to accurately guess the final score at the half-time interval, when the match was tied at 0-0. Both teams worked hard and had opportunities to dominate but just a lack of control at important moments or poor decision making meant that there were few meaningful attacks for either side. Slazenger keeper Harry Buttery never touched the ball once in the first … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2012 – Mens 5th’s (7) vs. (0) Wakefield 7th’s
Mens Development
Report: 01-12-2012 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (1) Rotherham 4th’s
After a postponment last week Slazengers 5ths were keen to get into there match against Rotherham away at the Aurora stadium. However they certainly didn't have things their own way. In a very tight first half Slazengers failed to break down a well organised Rotherham defence and had to relie on some good defensive work from Matthew Smith and alert goalkeeping from Harry Buttery. The 2nd half saw Slazengers move up a gear and a great run down the right and an excellent cross from George … [Read more...] about Report: 01-12-2012 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (1) Rotherham 4th’s
Report: 20-10-2012 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 5th’s
Gunning on fire again!! Slazenger Men's 5th team were playing at home against Rotherham in their latest fixture in the Yorkshire development league. Fielding a young team the home side had to weather early pressure from the opposition who were strong in defence and had several skillful opponents in midfield. That said, Danny Croxall and Dave Smyth were resolute in defence and quickly snuffed out and danger. The only time Slazenger keeper Harry Buttery was called into action he was … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2012 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 5th’s
Report: 13-10-2012 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs. (0) Kingston Upon Hull 4th’s – “All the Fun of the Fair”
On Saturday 13th October a long drive to Hull eventually brought the reward of a match well played and won. Having Yorkshire’s biggest fair set up next to the pitch was never going to make things easy especially as the music and waltzers started halfway through the game, but a solid flowing performance from the Men’s fifth team saw a well earned victory against Hull. The back four of Steve Fealy, Matthew Smith, Danny Croxall and David Smyth held a solid line and moved the ball easily out of … [Read more...] about Report: 13-10-2012 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs. (0) Kingston Upon Hull 4th’s – “All the Fun of the Fair”
Report: 06-10-2012 – Mens 5th’s (Dev.) (3) vs. (4) Doncaster 7th’s
Slazenger 5's faced tough opposition in Doncaster 7's but met the challenge with lots of spirit and hard work. Doncaster started the game more quickly and looked a well disciplined side, battling well in midfield and using their young, skilful players up front to great effect. Matthew Smith in the centre of defence had to work very hard with Adam Drake to keep the opposition at bay. After absorbing a lot of pressure Slazenger's did begin to mount some attacks of their own with debutants Owen … [Read more...] about Report: 06-10-2012 – Mens 5th’s (Dev.) (3) vs. (4) Doncaster 7th’s
