Slazenger 4's lost their previous encounter against Barnsley so it was very encouraging that Slazengers started this match with a high tempo and built penetrating attacks from the start. Using both flanks, the home side managed to get behind the Barnsley defence several times before one of these attacks resulted in a goal when Harry Bullock fortuitously managed to reverse hit the ball into the far corner. The keeper was undone by the speed of the shot and was expecting something a little harder … [Read more...] about Report: 25-02-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (4) vs. (0) Barnsley 2nd’s
Mens Development
Report: 21-01-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 5th’s
After a week off due to the recent cold weather Slazenger 4's quickly got back into the groove against strong opponents Rotherham 5's. Despite the opposition fielding several adults Slazenger's were undeterred and quickly got into their stride with strong midfield performances once again from Tom Pitchforth and Aidan Hopkinson, with Matthew Stacey and Tim Hunter working hard on the flanks. They worked as a unit denying their opponents time on the ball and were tenacious in the … [Read more...] about Report: 21-01-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 5th’s
Report: 07-01-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (7) vs. (0) Airedale 3rd’s
It was back to business for Slazenger’s after the festive season and they didn’t fail to disappoint. Looking refreshed and raring to go, this was highlighted by a series of excellent attacking movements, resulting in two early short corners, and not long after this early pressure resulted in two goals, one each for Robert Cann and Tim Hunter. Slazenger’s kept applying the pressure and dominated possession throughout both halves, with some excellent link up play, they forced a further two … [Read more...] about Report: 07-01-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (7) vs. (0) Airedale 3rd’s
Report: 03-12-2011 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (5) vs. (0) Huddersfield 7th’s
Slazengers 4’s, expected a strong performance against Huddersfield and didn’t fail to disappoint. From the first whistle they took control of the game and enjoyed the majority of the possession. In a strong team display, with some good attacking play from the midfield, most notably Tom Pitchforth, it was only a matter of time before the home team took the lead with two goals from winger Tim Hunter.This was quickly followed by a third goal from Matthew Stacey, scoring against his former … [Read more...] about Report: 03-12-2011 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (5) vs. (0) Huddersfield 7th’s
Report: 26-11-2011 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (0) vs. (0) Doncaster
Slazenger's acquitted themselves well in this top of the table clash against high flying Doncaster. Both sides were disciplined, contained some skillful players and managed to keep their shape, working hard in both attack and defence. Slazenger's enjoyed the best goalscoring opportunities in both halves, with striker Peter Gunning coming close midway in the first half with a lovely deflected effort that was brilliantly saved by a Doncaster keeper who made several telling saves throughout the … [Read more...] about Report: 26-11-2011 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (0) vs. (0) Doncaster
