Slazenger fourths played out a fiercely-contested 2-2 draw with Lincoln thirds. Slaz started stronger, taking the lead after a few minutes, courtesy of a well-struck goal from Ian Gordon, but Lincoln fought back hard and managed to level. David Smyth then put Slaz back in front, but Lincoln had the final say as they equalised following a counter attack. Man of the match Neil Hutchins and Graham Parker performed well for Slaz, who visit Ramgarhia at South Leeds Stadium on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs. (2) Lincoln 3rd’s
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Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) Leeds University
Slazenger seconds hit top form to beat top of the table Leeds University 2-0. J Swinden gave Slaz the lead when he converted a fre hit into the D from Walker, with Andy Birkett capping an excellent performance with a well-executed second to seal things. Man of the match was Mark Swinden. … [Read more...] about Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) Leeds University
Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (1) Scarborough 1st’s
Promoted Slazenger clinched the Yorkshire League Division 2 title with a thumping 5-1 triumph over Scarborough. Slaz exuded confidence, during what has been a great season, and put their opponents to the sword with some flowing moves. Man of the match Andy Forman provided chance after chance for scorers Neil Webb, Mark Butel (2) and Alec Gilston (2). Undefeated so far this season, Slaz travel to Boston Spa on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (1) Scarborough 1st’s
Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (0) Huddersfield 7th’s
Slazenger fifths took another step towards Division Nine Championship glory with a 5-0 win over Huddersfield Sevenths. Playing some super hockey, Slazenger were alwats in command with man of the match Keith Hellam maintaining his fine forme with a hat-trick. The impressive Haydn Foster also weighed in with a brace, while keeper Jim Heller made some great saves to keep a clean sheet. Slaz visit Normanby Park on Saturday, meet 11.45am for a 2pm pushback … [Read more...] about Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (0) Huddersfield 7th’s
Report: 12-02-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Slazenger thirds returned to winning ways with a 4-1 success over Bradford's third string. Two excellent goals from Paul Wiper gave Slazenger a 2-1 half-time lead. Slazenger slumped in the middle of the game but rallied to score further goals through John Sykes who put in a high-octane performance, and Richard Whawell. On Saturday, Slazenger thirds travel to Harrogate fifths (12 noon). … [Read more...] about Report: 12-02-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (1) Bradford 3rd’s
