James Swinden was Slazenger's four-goal hero in this comprehensive defeat of middlesbrough side Marten Furness. 'Furness started thie North Division East 2 Clash on top as Slazenger struggled to get the ball out of their defence. However, on their first breakaway, Slazenger out-stripped the Furness defence and Swinden applied a cool finish. Slaz slowly seized the initiative and doubled their lead when Mike Thornicroft was wel set up by a combination of Simon Chamberlain and Alec Gilston. … [Read more...] about Report: 29-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (7) vs (2) Marten Furness 1st’s
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Report: 29-11-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Huddersfield 2nd’s
Slazenger 2nd's stopped the rot after two defeats in the previous three weeks with a 5-2 Yorkshire League division 3 victory over Huddersfield 2nds. The game began at a frantic pace with Slazenger dominating all the play and it took only five minutes for Ben Graham to give them the lead following good work from Laurence Thornton and Tim Carr. Slaz' dominance continued and were soon three up through Carr and Rich Hutchins before Huddersfield broke away to pull a goal back. Slazengers … [Read more...] about Report: 29-11-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Huddersfield 2nd’s
Report: 23-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (1) Chapeltown
Slazenger Firsts team did it the hard way with a 4-1 penalty win over Chapeltown after the sides had finished level at 2-2 in the Yorkshire First Team Cup. It took a titanic effort from Slaz who produced a tremendous comeback to seal the game in a shoot-out. Slazenger made a lacklustre start with numerous passes going astray. Chapeltown took advantage scoring twice in open play as the Slazenger defence stood still. Thw Horbury side showed more resolve in the second half and upped the … [Read more...] about Report: 23-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (1) Chapeltown
Report: 22-11-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (4) York University 1st’s
Slazenger seconds' promotion hopes took a knock on Saturday following a hard fought 4-1 home defeat at the hands of York University.The game began at a frantic pace with both sides trying to settle in to their own rhythm. The visitors eventually settled and began to control the game with Slaz' keeper Tom Peniston making some strong saves before York finally opened the scoring. This gave Slazenger a much needed wake up call and it was the home side's turn to control the game. Prolonged … [Read more...] about Report: 22-11-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (4) York University 1st’s
Report: 22-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (3) Sunderland
Slazenger escaped with a point after this bruising North Decision 3 East encounter. Slazenger were quickly out of the traps and Sunderland had no answer to their quick passing movements. The Horbury side were rewarded with two goals in open play in the first 10 minutes from Mark Swinden and Alex Gilson. However, Slazenger took their foot of the gas with too many players making individual runs rather than passing their way around the Sunderland midfield. This allowed Sunderland to sieve the … [Read more...] about Report: 22-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (3) Sunderland
