Slazenger's penultimate league game provided basement club Driffield with a real drubbing by the Yorkshire League Division champions. The side underlined its superiority with four goals in the first 35 minutes through Gilston, Webb, Butel and Taylor. Driffield were again torn apart after the break. Further goals were added by Kaye (2), Butel, Taylor, Chamberlain and Buckley. Slazenger entertain Normanby Park in their last league game of the season on Saturday, push-back 1:30pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 11-03-2000 – Mens 1st’s (10) vs (0) Driffield 1st’s
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Report: 11-03-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (0) Sheffield University Bankers
Slazenger seconds ended their league campaign with a deserved but slender win over Sheffield University Bankers. A lack-lustre first half ended 0-0. Slazenger dominated the second half and were rewarded with a superbly placed flick from Andy Birkett. Man of the match was Bob Wood. who along with Andy Foster was solid at the back. … [Read more...] about Report: 11-03-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (0) Sheffield University Bankers
Report: 11-03-2000 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (1) Leeds University 4th’s
A keenly-contested West Yorkshire derby ended in a 3-1 win for Slazenger thirds over Leeds University fourths. Micky Turner scored twice and the ever-alert Andy Auty finished off a great run by Richard Whawell for the third. Slazenger did, however need the experience and great goalkeeping skills of Thomas Penistone to keep them in front. Slazenger entertain Normanby Park thirds on Saturday, push back 3pm … [Read more...] about Report: 11-03-2000 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (1) Leeds University 4th’s
Report: 11-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (1) Chapeltown 4th’s
Slazenger fifths are celebrating after clinching promotion under the captaincy of Jim Heller of Yorkshire Division 9 - for the first time in their history. They confidently beat Chapeltown 4th's 4-1 with their purposeful passing always too much for the visitors. Midfield maestro Hadyn Foster pulled the strings throughout for Slazenger. Slazenger's goals came from Ian Gordon (2), Gavin Kay and Foster. Man of the match was Heller, who was in magnificent form between the posts. The … [Read more...] about Report: 11-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (1) Chapeltown 4th’s
Report: 04-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs.(2) Boston Spa 4th’s
Under-strength Slazenger men's fifth string was squeezed out 3-2 at Boston Spa fourths. Slazenger trailed just 1-0 at half-time but were rocked when the home side powered into a 3-0 second half lead. Claw-back goals by Paul Whitham and man of the match Haydn Foster combined with a gutsy display from Robin Barron were not enough to pinch a share of the spoils. … [Read more...] about Report: 04-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs.(2) Boston Spa 4th’s
