SLAZENGER RISE TO CHALLENGE TO CRUSH NEAREST TITLE RIVALS Slazenger were out to prove themselves against their second placed opponents - and they rose to the test. A positive start was made by both teams, with Nick Webb opening the scoring for Slazenger with a well-taken corner. Slazenger took control of the game when Webb quickly added to his total, and tow further goals, for Jonny Wiper and Alec Gilston in the second half made it 4-0. The visitors scored a well-worked consolation … [Read more...] about Report: 25-11-2000 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (1) Ben Rhydding
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Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs. (3) Bradford 4th’s
Freezing temperatures and driving rain added extra tension to a tight game between Slazenger Fifths and Bradford fourths. It ended all square at 3-3. Richard Baker and Haydn Foster (2) were on target for Slazenger. Lee Goddard was given a full debut and came through extremely well. … [Read more...] about Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs. (3) Bradford 4th’s
Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs. (6) Sheffield Uni. Bankers
Slazenger thirds were given a lesson in finishing by hosts Sheffield University Bankers. Bankers had eight shots on goal, and scored from six without reply. Slazenger controlled the midfield but lacked bite up front. Man of the match went to Richard Whawell. Next up for Slazenger are Hull YPI at home on Saturday, push back 3pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs. (6) Sheffield Uni. Bankers
Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (2) Sheffield 4th’s
Battling Slazenger seconds showed amazing resilience to gain a 2-2 draw from their meeting with Sheffield fourths and were unfortunate to miss out on maximum points. Scorers were Hanley and James Swindon. Slazenger will look to build in their impressive performance at Ben Rhydding on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (2) Sheffield 4th’s
Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Adel 2nd’s
GOALKEEPER HELLAM TAKES PLAUDITS AS SLAZENGER BOUNCE BACK TO WIN Slazenger struggled to put their game together early on in this Yorkshire League Division 1 clash and were put under pressure, but bounced back to win quite comfotably in the end. Good goalkeeping by man of the match Dave Hellam denied Adel in the first half. Adel did manage to break the deadlock early in the second half, but this merely prompeted Slazenger's fight-back. butel beat the goal-keeper from the top of the D 20 … [Read more...] about Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Adel 2nd’s
