Slazenger fifths made very hard work of their away tie at Chapeltown fourths, eventually overcoming a battling host side 4-3. Scorers were Simon Hurley (2), Rob Stevens and Haydn Foster. Man of the match goalkeeper Jim Heller made some super saves including an outstanding penalty flick stop that gave Slazenger the momentum to win. Young players Anwar, Stevens and Gavin Kaye worked tirelessly throughout. Slazenger entertain Brigg on Saturday, push back 3pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 06-11-1999 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (3) Chapeltown 4th’s
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Report: 30-10-1999 – Mens 5th’s (8) vs (2) Halifax 5th’s
Slazenger fifths finally found their form to delight the home crowd. They beat Halifax 8-2. Lapses in concentration allowed the visitors to score twice very much against the run of play. Slazenger scoreres were Pat Rivers, Paul Whitham, Haydn Foster (2), Richard O'Shea (2) and man of the match Richard Baker (2). … [Read more...] about Report: 30-10-1999 – Mens 5th’s (8) vs (2) Halifax 5th’s
Report: 30-10-1999 – Mens 4th’s (6) vs. (6) Halifax 4th’s
A much-changed Slazenger fourths secured a 6-6 draw at Halifax against the host club's fourth string. Slazenger scored the opening goal through John Sykes, who along with Dave Smyth scored further goals to give the visitors a 402 lead. But Halifax hit back again and stunned Slazenger by taking a 6-4 lead. Relentless play by Graham PArker and Jonathan Halliday in midfield eventually wore down the opposition and Smyth and Ian Wiper scored the equalising goals. Man of the match was … [Read more...] about Report: 30-10-1999 – Mens 4th’s (6) vs. (6) Halifax 4th’s
Report: 30-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (3) Sheffield 6th’s
Slazenger thirds had their toughest game of the season to date, eventually being squeezed out by Sheffield sixths 2-3. Richard Whawell slid by a couple of defenders to equalise for Slazenger and man of the match Craig Lee was on hand to finish off cooly for the second. But Slazenger took control and eventually their midfield superiority paid off with two late match seizing goals. On Saturday, Slazenger travel to Rotherham fourths, push-back 2pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 30-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (3) Sheffield 6th’s
Report: 30-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) King Cross 1st’s
Slazenger seconds have finally found a winning formula in this year's higher division. From the off they were the better team against a competitive King Cross. Slazenger won this Division 4 clash 2-0. The youngest of the Swindens opened the scoring and should have had a lot more by the end of the game. Marcus Taylor scored the second with a beautifully struck short corner. Attack after attack from a quick, skillful Slazenger side combined with excellent running and vision from James Swinden … [Read more...] about Report: 30-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) King Cross 1st’s
