SLAZENGER came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday after their previous week’s impressive victory. Slazenger failed to find their rhythm against third-placed Bradford and went 1-0 down to an early penalty following a goal-mouth scramble. The weakened Slazenger side continued to struggle up to half-time when a stern team talk whipped them back into […]
Report: 25-11-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (0) Adel 6th’s
Slazenger 5th’s gained the spoils as they overcam Adel 6th’s 2-0 A good first half saw Slazenger lead 1-0 through an excellent short corner strike by Simon Taylor – and they sealed the win with a super strike from Hayden Foster, who netted a solo goal from the top of the D Slazenger entertain Boston […]
Report: 25-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (0) Hull YPI 2nd’s
Slazenger 3rd’s got back to winning ways with a solitart goal win over Hull YPI 2nd’s. Their performance was inspired by Martin Lofthouse, with John Sykes netting the crucial goal early in the second half. The side’s next match is away at York 5th’s. (Hull YPI merged with with Kingston-Upon-Hull in 2001)
Report: 19-11-2000 – Boys U10’s
A young Slazenger U10’s side has mixed fortunes in their first ever tournament. They were edged out 1-0 by Wakefield, drew 0-0 with Adel then lost through tiredness to Bradford. Impressibe were Chris Wood, Jack Mumford, brothers Luke and Jordan Bell, and Elaine Dean. Slazenger are holding a ‘taste it’ session on Sunday, November 26, […]
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.
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 […]
Report: 11-11-2000 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs. (2) York
A weakened Slazenger fourths string travelled to York in fine spirits and was rewarded with a 2-2 draw. Mark Swinden scored twice before half-time to put Slazenger in a surprise, but commanding lead. york hit back in the second half and despite excellent work by man of the match James Walker in goal, Slazenger conceded two […]
Report: 11-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (1) York
An outstanding performance from Slazenger thirds’ front line gained them a convincing 5-1 win over York. Man of the match Richard Whawell led the way with two superb scoring strikes. Whawell struck in the opening minutes, finishing a slinking run from inside his own half with a shot that left the goal-keeper no chance. […]
Report: 21-10-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (1) Sheffield 6th’s
Slazenger fifths ground out a hard-fought 2-1 win at Sheffield 6ths. Haydn Foster and Richard Hutchins were on top form as they continually harassed the hosts’ defence, with a goal from man of the match Hutchins and a rare strike from Keith Hellam sealing the points.
Report: 21-10-2000 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (0) Ben Rhydding 6th’s
Slazenger fourths secured an emphatic 3-0 victory over rivalry Ben Rhydding 6th’s. Man of the match John Sykes plundered two goals, with Mark Swinden sealing victory with a third.
