Slazenger men's first XI went top of the Yorkshire League Division 1 table with two wins at the weekend. On Saturday, the side overcame tricky conditions to defeat hosts Hull 2-0. Mark Butel slotted home with a reverse stick strike from a tight angle to give Slazenger an early cushion. Slazenger continued to pass the ball around well into the second half and were rewarded with a second goal through Marcus Taylor who roofed a short corner with a powerful flick. … [Read more...] about Report: 16-12-2000 – Men’s 1st’s (2) vs. (0) Hull
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Report: 09-12-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Sheffield University Bankers
Slazengers 2nd's had to dig deep for three points in their 3-2 win over Sheffield University Bankers. Things started brightly for Slazenger when Ben Graham converted a Jonny White cross to give them an early lead. Sheffield then began to settle and midway through the half they drew level. But Slazenger came back playing good hockey and Tim Carr finished off a move to take the lead going into the break. The home side started the second cycle in the ascendancy and despite Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 09-12-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Sheffield University Bankers
Report: 03-12-2000 – U16 Boys
Slazenger boy U16's continued to make good progress in the Yorkshire Youth League at the weekend. A tough first match against top side Rotherham ended 2-0 in the South Yorkshire side's favour, but the goals came too late to respond. Neil Hutchins and Eddie Richardson spearheaded an outstanding Slazenger defensive display. Slazenger hit back in the second game and, defeating Bradford 1-0 thanks to a Richard Hutchins strike. Tiredness told in the third game, but dogged determination … [Read more...] about Report: 03-12-2000 – U16 Boys
Report: 02-12-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (1) City of York 5th’s
In a highly entertaining match between two evenly matched sides, Slazenger thirds and visitors City of York 5th's, a 1-1 draw was probably the fairest result. Slazenger moved the ball around nicely in the first half against York and had the best chance of the game, but failed to make it count. It took a touch of magic to break the deadlock, Paul Wiper dancing through several players and riding a crude tackle before firing in an unstoppable shot. The goal however, sparked York into life … [Read more...] about Report: 02-12-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (1) City of York 5th’s
Report: 02-12-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (1) Grimsby
Slazenger seconds enjoyed a more comfortable victory over Grimsby than the 2-1 scoreline suggests. They had the majority of the possession but failed to use the full width of the pitch. Scorers were Ben Graham and Ashley Smith. … [Read more...] about Report: 02-12-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (1) Grimsby

