Slazenger Seconds conceded two late goals and were eventually beaten 4-2 at Driffield. The visitors went 2-0 down but fought back with goals from Graham and Gav Kaye but the two late strikes condemned them to defeat. Robert Bartholomew was Slazenger's man of the match. … [Read more...] about Report: 09-03-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (4) Driffield 1st’s
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Report: 02-03-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (1) Tynemouth 1st’s
Mixed emotions were the order of the day for Slazenger after their tough trip to higher placed North East Division 2 outfit Tynemouth. Slazenger should have been happy with the away point, but on reflection they felt they could have won the game. Indeed, Slazenger could have been two up very early in the first half but were thwarted by an outstanding goalkeeper. And against the run of play Tynemouth took the lead, playing on as Slazenger players stood around waiting for the umpire to … [Read more...] about Report: 02-03-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (1) Tynemouth 1st’s
Report: 02-03-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (2) Sheffield Hallam 4th’s
Slazenger seconds gained a Yorkshire League 4 lifeline with a 4-2 victory over Sheffield Hallam. Gav Kaye picked out Alec Gilston for the opening score off a well-worked short corner. Sheffield's set piece was pretty effective as well and gained them two goals through Slazenger managed to equalise through Mark Butel just before half-time. White, Smith and Graham took a firm grip of the midfield in the second half which led to match-winning foals for Gilston and man of the match Jonny … [Read more...] about Report: 02-03-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (2) Sheffield Hallam 4th’s
Report: 02-03-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (5) Bradford Uni 2nd’s
Slazenger Thirds were well-beaten by Yorkshire League 6 hosts Bradford University Seconds, 5-1. The quicker, more skilful students raced into a 3-0 half-time lead that could have been more but for the determined efforst of goalkeeper Jonny Walker. Simon Miller pegged a goal back in the second half, but Bradford ran out comfortable winners. The thirds entertain Huddersfield fourths on Saturday, push back 12 noon. … [Read more...] about Report: 02-03-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (5) Bradford Uni 2nd’s
Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (1) Huddersfield 3rd’s
Slazenger thirds took another giant stride up the Yorkshire League Division 6 with a narrow 2-1 victory away at local rivals Huddersfield thirds. The visitors opened well, passing the ball fluently and creating chances from the start. Robert Stephens led the forward line well but it was Jonathan Clewlow who opened the scoring for Slazenger, beating the goalie at the top of the D after being put through by playmaker Simon Miller. Slazenger's rearguard of Micky Turner, Ian Wiper and keeper … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (1) Huddersfield 3rd’s
