Slaz carried their winning streak into the following day with a 4- 1 win at home to visiting Sheffield University Bankers 7ths. In a rearranged fixtures, Slaz were looking to put down a marker and push further ahead at the top of the table. Just before the whistle went, thick fog rolled in, making for an ominous start. However, Slaz pushed on and immediately went on the offensive. Sheffield defended well, and stood strong against the pressure. After 15 minutes, Ian Hedges was subbed on, and … [Read more...] about Report: 21-10-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (1) Sheffield Uni. Bankers 7th’s
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Report: 20-10-2012 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 5th’s
Gunning on fire again!! Slazenger Men's 5th team were playing at home against Rotherham in their latest fixture in the Yorkshire development league. Fielding a young team the home side had to weather early pressure from the opposition who were strong in defence and had several skillful opponents in midfield. That said, Danny Croxall and Dave Smyth were resolute in defence and quickly snuffed out and danger. The only time Slazenger keeper Harry Buttery was called into action he was … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2012 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 5th’s
Report: 13-10-2012 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (3) Harrogate 2nd’s
The game got off to a good tempo from both teams moving the ball around very well and creating good attacking chances early on. Both defences held off the final chances well. Adam Drake had a good solid game in defence. Harrogate took the lead in the first half with a successful short corner routine that found the side netting. Slaz fought back before the end of the first half to equalise form a short corner goal by Mark Swindon. Man of the match Jimmy Swindon had a great game … [Read more...] about Report: 13-10-2012 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (3) Harrogate 2nd’s
Report: 13-10-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (2) Grimsby 2nd’s
The mens 3rd's travelled away to Grimsby for their 4th game of the season, and came away with a tough fought win; their fourth of the season keeping them top of the table for a fourth week. The team were slow to start off, and while several passages of play showed their usual passing dominance, the visitors were unable to really apply the flowing style which had marked out the first encounters this season. This lead to conceding an unfortunate first goal putting the team a goal behind for the … [Read more...] about Report: 13-10-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (2) Grimsby 2nd’s
Report: 14-10-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (2) Rotherham 4th’s [CUP]
Slazenger's started the brightest in this division 6 cup fixture, with several telling attacks down both flanks and generally controlling the possession well in midfield with Ste Roberts and Rowan Tejura dictating the play and spreading the ball out wide to the wingers. However, the away team failed to capitalise on all this possession and the score remained 0-0. After the first 20 minutes Rotherham began to get themselves into the game and it was during this period that they mounted their … [Read more...] about Report: 14-10-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (2) Rotherham 4th’s [CUP]
