Slazenger seconds struggled to get into their stride against hosts Sheffield fourths. And as a result, they trailed 2-0 at half time and slumped to a heavy 5-0 defeat. Birkett had a great chance to open Slazenger's account early in the second half but wasted an open goal chance. That was pretty much the story of the second half, Slazenger creating chances but failing to tuck them away. Goalkeeper John Bagshaw took the man of the match award despite the scoreline - no else deserved … [Read more...] about Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (5) Sheffield 4th’s
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Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Sheffield 3rd’s
Slazenger came out with all guns blazing at home to Sheffield thirds and were rewarded for their gun-toting style with a 3-0 victory. It took the home side just ten minutes to settle into their formidable, confident rhythm, then man of the match Mark Butel fired into the roof of the net on the net on the end of a dramatic solo run. After further relentless pressure, Slazenger added two more goals through Jonny Wiper, a flick-on from a short corner and Andrew Forman, tucking away a rebound … [Read more...] about Report: 02-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Sheffield 3rd’s
Report: 25-09-1999 – Mens 5th’s (6) vs (2) Halifax 4th’s
Slazenger fifths opened their Yorkshire League campaign with a 6-2 success over Halifax fourths. Slazenger led 3-1 at half-time but Halifax improved dramatically after the break. A pinched fourth, however, set Slazenger back on track but they still had to find that extra gear to kill off determined opposition. Scorers were Foster (2), Rivers (2), O'Shea and Baker. … [Read more...] about Report: 25-09-1999 – Mens 5th’s (6) vs (2) Halifax 4th’s
Report: 25-09-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Battling Slazenger seconds forced a 3-2 win over Halifax second string. Slazenger performed poorly in the first half and trailed 1-0 at half time. But Thomas Penistone made some good saves and inspired his team to better things in the second half. Second grade goals from Ben Graham (2) and Lofthouse, who bagged the winner after Halifax equalised at 2-2. … [Read more...] about Report: 25-09-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Report: 25-09-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Roundwood
Slazenger mens first powered to a 3-0 win over Roundwood on Saturday. Roundwood have provided formidable opposition in previous years but Slazenger were on top for much of this game and drilled home their advantage with goals scored on a regular basis. Scorers were David Kaye, Mark Butel and Simon Chamberlain. Tireless midfielder Will Buckley was the man of the match. … [Read more...] about Report: 25-09-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Roundwood
