Slazenger fifths found their opening league fixture on grass tough going, And, despite scoring five goals, eventually went down 8-5 to hosts Ben Rhydding 8th's. Slazenger trailed 4-1 at half-time but rallied to draw level at 4-4 before finally giving second best to their hosts. Scorers were Haydn Foster (2), Gavin Kaye, Richard O'Shea and Paul Whitham. Man of the match was debutant Anwar Al-Khaili. Slazenger are at home to Halifax (on astroturf) on Saturday, 3pm push back. … [Read more...] about Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 5th’s (8) vs (5) Ben Rhydding 8th’s
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Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs (2) Ben Rhydding 7th’s
A Good first half from Slazenger fourths laid the foundations for success over Ben Rhydding sevenths. The horbury men won by a 5-2 margin. Scorers were Ian Gordon, Ian Wiper and Dave Smyth. The bulk of the goals were scored before half-time after which Slazenger went off the boil and only a second goal by Wiper, sandwiched between two Ben Rhydding strikes saved Slazenger's blushes. … [Read more...] about Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs (2) Ben Rhydding 7th’s
Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (1) Bradford 4th’s
Slazenger thirds pulled away from Bradford fourths in the final quarter to sink three goals and take a 4-1 win from what had, until then, been a closely-faught, highly paced encounter. Scorers for Slazenger, after Bradford had stung the Horbury side with a breakaway goal, were Richard Whawell, Andy Auty and James Swinden. On Saturday, Slazenger thirds take on Bardsey thirds at Addingford Fields, 12 noon start. … [Read more...] about Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (1) Bradford 4th’s
Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Halftime changes turned things around for Slazenger seconds who defeated Bradford's third string 4-1. Walker and man of the match Sykes eased Slazenger clear after the break while midfielders Swinden and Grange laid the foundations for Sykes' second. Grange blasted home a fourth after good work by Stu Howie who had dropped back effectively into midfield. Slazenger seconds entertain Halifax 2nd's on Saturday, 1:30pm start … [Read more...] about Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (1) Bradford 2nd’s
Slazenger shrugged off their start disadvantage of being down to ten men to take an early lead through Mark Butel - a score that put the Horbury men on course for a 3-1 win over Bradford seconds. Slazenger overcame early-season jitters but were often thwarted in front of goal by the Bradford goalkeeper. Further Slazenger goals were, however, added by Kaye and Butel. Slazenger travel to Roundwood on Saturday, 3pm start … [Read more...] about Report: 18-09-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (1) Bradford 2nd’s
