Slazenger 2nds did something they didn't do for most of last season - start playing from the first whistle - as they overcame Lincoln 4-3. Midway through the first half, Slaz were cruising at 3-0 up, courtesy of striked from Swinden (2) and Tuddenham, only for Lincoln to pull one back. Disaster struck two minutes into the second half when keeper Bagshaw pulled his groin while attempting to save an effort which made it 3-2. Tuddenham then bagged his second to give Slaz breathing space at … [Read more...] about Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (3) Lincoln
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Report: 23-09-2000 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs (3) Leeds 4th’s
Performance of the day was from Slazenger 4th's, who made a tremendous start to the season with a 6-1 in over their Leeds rivals. Just minutes into the game, John Sykes opened the scoring with a penalty flick - and Slazenger continued to punish Leeds and were 3-0 up at the interval. A minor defensive gesture allowed Leeds a token gesture goal, but two more from Sykes and further strikes from James Walker and skipper Jonathan Halliday made it 6-1 … [Read more...] about Report: 23-09-2000 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs (3) Leeds 4th’s
Report: 23-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (9) Leeds 3rd’s
Slazenger 3rd's were well and truly outclassed against a very strong Leeds 3rd's outfit, who triumphed 9-0. Early exchanges were very even, with Andy Auty coming close for Slazenger on a number of occasions. Leeds' finishing was top-notch and they made the most of their chances to produce an embarrassing scoreline that did not reflect the balance of the game. … [Read more...] about Report: 23-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (9) Leeds 3rd’s
Report: 23-09-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (2) Leeds 2nd’s
Slazenger 2nd's claimed a draw in their keenly- contested encounter with Leeds 2nd's. On a hot, sticky day, Slazenger were fortunate to be just 1-0 down at the break, but several substitutions were made and the score was levelled in the early stages of the second half. They should have gone in front soon after, but a penalty flick was saved. Leeds then came strong again and scored - but then promptly lost their lead to a deft flick into the roof of the net from Birkett, to give … [Read more...] about Report: 23-09-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (2) Leeds 2nd’s
Report: 23-09-2000 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (3) Leeds 1st’s
Second-half consolidation offers Slazenger hope of league success Slazenger were well up for this hard game against a Leeds team two divisions higher than themselves - but class told. It was clear after the first five minutes that Slazenger were going to have a lot of running to do, with midfielders Nick Webb and Will Buckley chasing the ball continually. The defence produced a great performance, despite a constant barrage, and they conceeded only two goals in the first half. In the … [Read more...] about Report: 23-09-2000 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (3) Leeds 1st’s
