Slazenger seconds gains a much needed victory with a 2-1 success over visitors Bradford thirds. The game started at a furiouis pace with Slazenger just getting the better of the midfield skirmishes. Their reward was an opening goal for Richard Whawell off Gilston's deflected shot. The home side squandered a succession of gifted chances before Bradford broke and got a deserved equaliser. Slazenger, however were in no mood to lose. And with Andy Forman, Ashley Smith and Jonny White … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Bradford 3rd’s
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Report: 20-10-2001 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (1) Newcastle Uni 1st’s
Slazengers long trip to Newcastle University in North Division 2 took its toll for a while, but ultimately proved successful. Newcastle started strongly and put the Slazenger defence under pressure but they were able to absorb anything thrown at them. It took about 20 minutes to break the deadlock but it was Slazenger who broke the deadlock through Windler. Slazenger continued to put the North side under pressure but were denied a further goal before half-time. Straight from re-start … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2001 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (1) Newcastle Uni 1st’s
Report: 20-10-2001 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (0) Normanby Park
A much changed Slazenger fourths still managed to out-gun visitors Normanby Park 3-0. Jonathan Clewlow, Gavin Kaye and James Walker worked particularly well in attack while seasoned campaigner Dave Smyth scored two of the three goals off quick counter-attacks. Gavin Kaye out away the third from a good cross into the circle. Slazenger are at Tadcaster on Saturday, push back 3pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2001 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (0) Normanby Park
Report: 13-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (3) Hull 3rd’s
It was a familiar story for Slazenger seconds. Afte dominating most of their game with Hull thirds they came off second best 3-1. Marcus Taylor added weight to the Slazenger midfield, but Slazenger threw away possession early on and Hull nipped in to open the scoring. Slazenger went on to control the first half but failed to capitalise in terms of goals. A slick short corner after the break enabled Richard Whawell to equalise, but Hull finished strongly and scored two match-securing goals in … [Read more...] about Report: 13-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (3) Hull 3rd’s
Report: 13-10-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (1) Stockton 1st’s
Slazenger continued their impressive East Pennine League form with another outstanding home performance that got going from the very first minute and which included four cracking goals for the in-form Kevin Windler. A well-taken reverse stick strike from Mark Butel left the Stockton goalkeeper no chance and put the visitors firmly on the back foot. Slazenger never looked in trouble throughout the first half, absorbing the breakaways and then leaving forwards Butel and Windler to cause … [Read more...] about Report: 13-10-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (1) Stockton 1st’s
