An Ian Wiper hat trick helped Slazenger fourths enjoy a 6-4 win at Ben Rhydding. They enjoyed a perfect start with a brace of goals from Dave Smyth, although the hosts soon pulled one back. Before the interval, further goals were added by Paul Whittam and Wiper to make it 4-1 to Slazenger, with man-of-the-match Wiper taking over in the second half with his two stikes coming from well-executred short corners - to head off a fight back from the hosts with yeildedthree goals. Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 29-01-2000 – Mens 4th’s (6) vs. (4) Ben Rhydding
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Report: 29-01-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (0) Acomb 2nd’s
A goalline clearance from man-of-the-match Wood ensureed a share of the spoils for Slazenger Seconds, who played out a 0-0 draw with Acomb seconds. Stu Howie missed a good chance for Slazenger, who will be aiming to return to winning ways at home to Ben Rhydding thirds on Saturday, pushback at 1:30pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 29-01-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (0) Acomb 2nd’s
Report: 29-01-2000 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. Roundwood (1)
Slazenger enhanced their credentials as Yorkshire League Division 2 front runners by overcoming a dogged Roundwood side 3-1 - but they were far from convincing. The hosts took an early lead but then proceeded to lose their way - until a flash of brilliance from man of the match Jonny Wiper put them 2-0 up. Slazenger began to get sloppy once more and conceded a soft goal and a penalty flick, only for it to be expertly saved by Dave Hellam. Later on in the game, Gilston secured an … [Read more...] about Report: 29-01-2000 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. Roundwood (1)
Report: 15-01-2000 – Mens 5th’s (7) vs (2) Brigg 5th’s
Slazenger fifths had a tough task away on grass at Brigg fifths but performed brilliantly to defeat their hosts 7-2. Playing confidently despite being unaccustomed to the surface Slazenger created several goal-scoring opportunities seven of which were put away but man of the match Haydn Foster (4), Kaye and O'Shea (2). … [Read more...] about Report: 15-01-2000 – Mens 5th’s (7) vs (2) Brigg 5th’s
Report: 04-12-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (0) Acomb
Unbeaten Slazenger underlined their Yorkshire League 2 championship potential with a 5-0 thrashing of title contenders Acomb. The Horbury side took a good while to settle but held a slender on goal advantage by half time courtesy of another well worked short corner routine dispatched by Butel. Slazenger dominated after the break. Second-half scorers were Chamberlain (2), Wiper and Taylor. A fine performance from man of the match Swallow included two off-the-line saves. Slazenger travel … [Read more...] about Report: 04-12-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (0) Acomb
