Slazenger thirds overcame a robust West Yorkshire Police squad 5-3. Police scored two early goals but Slazenger arrested the slide and half-back Anwar Al-Kahili and Tony Sidwell started to cause the home side problems. Short corners were particularly effective and Slazenger went on to score all their five goals without reply until the last ten minutes. Scorers were Micky Turner, Simon Parker (2), Gavin Kaye, and Martin Lofthouse. … [Read more...] about Report: 24-02-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (3) West Yorkshire Police 1st’s
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Report: 24-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Bradford
SLAZENGER came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday after their previous week's impressive victory. Slazenger failed to find their rhythm against third-placed Bradford and went 1-0 down to an early penalty following a goal-mouth scramble. The weakened Slazenger side continued to struggle up to half-time when a stern team talk whipped them back into shape. Alec Gilston secured an early second-half equaliser. But Slazenger slipped into bad habits once again and Bradford pounced to … [Read more...] about Report: 24-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Bradford
Report: 18-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs (1) Hallam University
On Sunday, Slazenger reached the final of the Yorkshire cup with a stunnig 6-1 success over Hallam University. Slazenger were one up within ten minutes through Foster who went on to complete his hat-trick. Other scorers were Wiper (2) and Butel. Slazenger will play Chapeltown in the final. … [Read more...] about Report: 18-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs (1) Hallam University
Report: 17-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (2) Ramgarhia 1st’s
Slazenger kicked off an outstanding 'double' weekend with a Yorkshire League 1 triumph over top-of-the-table rivals Ramgarhia. The Horbury side was slow to start, but defended well to deny their hosts an early goal, then broke out on the 16 minute mark for Butel to open the scoring with a superb solo effort. Five minutes from half-time however, Ramgarhia equlaised from a short corner. An unstoppable shot gave Ramgarhia the lead early in the second half but Slazenger's heads didn't go … [Read more...] about Report: 17-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (2) Ramgarhia 1st’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
