In their first outing of the season, Slazenger Veterans were knocked out of the National Cup 5-3, by visiting Alderley Edge. Slazenger went 2-0 down before Ian Garcia's opportunistic strike pulled them back in it. Alderley restored their two-goal cushion but Dave Smyth scored again for the hosts to give them a chance. But the visitors sealed the win with another strike, although skipper Geoff Birkett snatched a late consolation for Slazenger. … [Read more...] about Report: 05-10-2002 – Mens Vet’s (3) vs. (5) Alderley Edge
Mens Veterans
Report: 02-02-2002 – Mens Vets (1) vs (3) Adel Vets
Slazenger Veterans went out of the Yorkshire Veterans Cup, losing 3-1 at Adel in an entertaining encounter. The more youthful Adel side opened strongly and the visitors had to dig deep to stay in contention with Ashley Smith working in defence and George Hutchins in commanding form in goal. However Adel's short courner routine paid dividends and they raced into a two-goal lead. But Slazenger responded well and pulled a goal back before the break when Keith Whittle created an opportunity … [Read more...] about Report: 02-02-2002 – Mens Vets (1) vs (3) Adel Vets
Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens Vet’s (7) vs (4) Wakefield Vet’s
Jubilant Slazenger Veterans knocked neighbours Wakefield out of the Yorkshire Veterans Cup following an entertaining 7-4 encounter that left Ian Gordon and Keith Whittle with hat-tricks and the crowd gasping for more. A home victory looked far from being the case in the first half as Wakefield enjoyed the better play and missed several chances before opening the scoring. Slazenger responded quickly however, and Keith Whittle scored a fine solo goal. Ian Gordon was then on hand to level for … [Read more...] about Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens Vet’s (7) vs (4) Wakefield Vet’s
Report: 10-02-2001 – Mens Vets (2) vs (1) Adel Vets
Slazenger Vets edged a close contest with Adel 2-1 in a high-speed encounter. Adel opened the scoring off a short corner, but Slazenger then matched Adel play-for-play. George hutchins pulled off an excellent save to keep Slazenger in contention, then sustained pressure either side of half-time led to an equalising goal for Graham Parker. Excellent defensive work by Ian Wiper kept Adel at bay before Martin Lofthouse struck with the winner just a few minutes from the final whistle. … [Read more...] about Report: 10-02-2001 – Mens Vets (2) vs (1) Adel Vets
