Kevin Windler closed with a hat-trick that clinched the points for Slazenger who bounced back from the previous week's defeat with this excellent first win of the season over strong East Pennine opposition. Slazenger were under pressure from the outset but good defending, led by captain Mark Swallow coupled with sound goalkeeping from Dave Hellam thwarted the home attack. An excellent strike from Windler gave Slazenger the lead and from another good build up Windler made it two. A … [Read more...] about Report: 06-10-2001 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (3) Sheffield Bankers
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Report: 06-10-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (8) Leeds University 3rd’s
Slazenger thirds were given a hockey lesson by Leeds University third who won comfortable 8-1. Slazenger were 3-0 down at half time, but rallied after the break for Gavin Kaye and Anwar Al-Khaili to supply Andy Birkett with a ferociously hit goal. Unfortunately the goal spurred Leeds on to better things. Slazenger will need to up their game in the next few weeks. Slazenger thirds entertain Huddersfield on Saturday, 3pm start … [Read more...] about Report: 06-10-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (8) Leeds University 3rd’s
Report: 06-10-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (3) Huddersfield
Slazenger fifths never really settled into their stride and subsequently lost 3-1 at home to Huddersfield. Goalkeeper Keith Hellam provided his usual inspiration from the back and Gareth Ventom was an example to all with his swift recovery from an early injury earning him joint man of the match honours , while skippeer Rob Stevens saved some of Slazenger's blushes with a well-taken flick, but by then the game was Huddersfield's … [Read more...] about Report: 06-10-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (3) Huddersfield
Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (6) Halifax 1st’s
Slazenger kick off their East Pennine League Division 2 campaign with a disappointing result on home turf. Slazenger started off well enough but were unfortunate to concede a goal just before half time when they should have been 2-0 up. The hosts added a second to their tally within minutes of the second half re-start, but Halifax built up the pressure sufficiently to level. And as Slazenger's frustrations mounted two players were send off leaving nine players to hold out for the … [Read more...] about Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (6) Halifax 1st’s
Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazenger seconds battled to the final whistle without reward as experienced Halifax seconds secured a contentious 2-0 victor. Wingers Matt Birkett and man of the match Richard Whawell were constant threats but the sides were deadlocked at 0-0 at half-time. Ten minutes from time Halifax gained a penalty flick decision, hotly disputed by Slazenger who had goalkeeper Jonny Walker sent off. Not supprisingly a second goal followed before the end. … [Read more...] about Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
