Slazenger fourths secured their first win of the 1999-2000 season 1-0 over Harrogate fifths. Phil Ventom orchestrated a well-organised Slazenger defence while Jim Heller was outstanding in goal. Man of the match however, went to Alan Killey. Andy Auty scored the critical goal for Slazenger. … [Read more...] about Report: 11-09-1999 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (0) Harrogate 5th’s
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Report: 11-09-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (0) Harrogate 4th’s
Slazenger thirds eventually ran out comfortable 4-0 winners over Harrogate's fourth string. But they didnt achieve their goal without having to dig deep in an energy-sapping contest. Young goalkeeper Thomas Panistone pulled off some fine saves to keep Slazenger in the game early on. Slazenger got on top in the last 15 minutes and scored goals through Richard Tuddenham, the impressive Richard Whawell and man of the match Paul Wiper (2). Harrogate scored their late consolation goall … [Read more...] about Report: 11-09-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (0) Harrogate 4th’s
Report: 11-09-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (3) Harrogate 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds returned to 'astro' with a bump being thumped 3-0 by harrogate thirds. Slazenger absorbed so much pressure in the first half that it was inevitable that something would have to give. But man of the match John Bagshaw overcame early injury fears to keep the half-time deficit down to a single goal. Graham and Swinden worked well together in midfield in the second half. Slazenger played well in spurts though the 3-0 scoreline suggests a tough season ahead. Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 11-09-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (3) Harrogate 3rd’s
Report: 11-09-1999 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (0) Sheffield Uni Bankers 1st’s
Slazenger first XI's pre-season friendly with the newly-combined Sheffield University and Sheffield Bankers proved a real humdinger. Slazenger won it 4-0 but had to be patient and wait for a decisive move by Matthew Birkett to break the deadlock. Kaye converted the second and further pressure eventually led to a third for Jonny White. Haydn Foster was rewarded for his sterling effort throughout the match with Slazenger's fourth goal. … [Read more...] about Report: 11-09-1999 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (0) Sheffield Uni Bankers 1st’s
Report: 13-03-1999 – Mens 3rds’s (2) vs. (0) Doncaster 6th’s
SLAZENGER thirds kept their promotion push on track with a 2-0 win over doncaster sixths. Both goals were scored in the first half, tucked away by Taylor and Gordon. Hard-working forwards Gordon and Parker kept Doncaster on their toes throughout the game. … [Read more...] about Report: 13-03-1999 – Mens 3rds’s (2) vs. (0) Doncaster 6th’s
