If chances were goals then Slazenger seconds should have had acricket score against Adel seconds, but in the end it was down to finishing and the hosts had the edge in this department to win 5-0. Adel are two leagues above Slazenger and were just too clinical in front of goal, scoring all five goals from breaks against the general run of play. Slazenger can, however take some consolation from the performance and the sound individual displays of Bob Wood, Paul Wiper and man of the match … [Read more...] about Report: 22-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (5) Adel 2nd’s
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Report: 22-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (1) Adel 1st’s
Slazenger's last friendly before the league programme gets underway was return to winning ways and dazzling form for the Horbury outfit. Slazenger turned out a performance reminiscent of last season's championship winning form. Mark Swindon put them one up early on from a well-worked short corner routine, but Adel withstood further pressure to deny Slazenger further goals before half-time. After fending off a brief rally, Slazenger scored a second midway through the second half through … [Read more...] about Report: 22-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (1) Adel 1st’s
Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (3) Bradford 1st’s
Depleted Slazenger dominated the first 20 minutes of this friendly but failed to turn possession into goals and ultimately paid the price. A defensive slit let Bradford in for the opening goal and and own goal after the break doubled the home tally. Keith Whittle pulled one back for Slazenger but yet another defensive error gifted Bradford a match-securing third goal. Slazenger entertain Adel on Saturdat 1:30pm … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (3) Bradford 1st’s
Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Bradford 2nd’s
Slazenger Seconds were just edged out of a ding-dong derby with West Yorkshire rivals Bradford seconds 3-2. Bradford nosed ahead, but outstanding midfield play by Jonny White got the home side back on track and Jonathan Halliday converted a well-worked short corner to level before the break. The visitors regained the lead early in the second half but Andy Forman put in a spectacular through ball for Ben Graham to beat the last defender and the goalkeeper to equalise. The rest of the game … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Bradford 2nd’s
Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (6) vs (8) Bradford 3rd’s
Never has the phrase 'open game' been so apt and never have Slazenger Thirds scored six goals and lost the match as they did following their 14 goal thriller with Bradford thirds. Slazenger raced into a two-goal lead only to conceded two, then as the game settled down Bradford introduced two players from higher teams who made all the difference. Man of the match for Slazenger was John Sykes with four excellent goals. Other scorers were Laurence Thornton and Gavin Kaye. Chris Rodgers … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (6) vs (8) Bradford 3rd’s
