Despite last minute withdrawals, depleted Slazenger fifths took the honours as they won a hard-fought game at Hull YPI 2-1. The match could have gone either way, with Slaz reaching into a 2-0 interval lead, courtesy of goals from Haydn Foster and Rob Stevens. The second half saw intense pressure from Hull and Slaz conceded a goal to inject more tension into the game. Slaz managed to hold on for the three points, with Foster and Ray Graham performing well, while defender Eddie Richardson … [Read more...] about Report: 07-10-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (1) Hull YPI
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Report: 07-10-2000 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (4) Ramgarhia 1st’s
Slazengers hopes of maintaining their winning start in division one of the Yorkshire League were wrecked by Ramgarhia who triumphed 4-3 in a thrill-a-minute encounter at Horbury. … [Read more...] about Report: 07-10-2000 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (4) Ramgarhia 1st’s
Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Hull University
DEPLETED SLAZENGER TRIUMPH IN THRILLER Slazenger travelled to Hull without several regular members of its squad - not knowing the strength or abillity of this Division One University side. The game itself was a harder fought contest than Slaz had anticipated or hoped for. However, after Slaz had conceeded early on due to first game jitters and fierce pressure, they came back with a finely-tuned corner routine, which was struck home with some venom and accuracy by skipper Mark … [Read more...] about Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Hull University
Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs. (0) Normanby Park
Slazenger 4ths enjoyed a convincing 5-0 victory in their first league clash of the season against Normanby Park. Slaz dominated the usually strong Normanby outfit, with Ian Gordon putting them in front. By half-time, they were 3-0 up thanks to further strikes from Gordon, Dave Smyth and after the break, goas were netted by Smyth and Alan Killey … [Read more...] about Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs. (0) Normanby Park
Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (7) vs. (1) Huddersfield 5th’s
Slazenger 3rd's warmed up for this week's league programme start with a convincing 7-1 thrashing of Huddersfield 5th's. Andy Auty raced to a hat-trick with some lively forward play, while youngster Gavin Kaye and Richard whawell added two more with some delicate finishing. Micky turner converted a flick to make it siz and Tony sidwell cooly converted the 7th, with a well-placed shot from the edge of the D. … [Read more...] about Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (7) vs. (1) Huddersfield 5th’s

