In a highly entertaining match between two evenly matched sides - Slazenger thirds and visitors City of York fifths a 1-1 draw was probably the fairest result. Slazenger moved the ball round 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: 01-03-2003 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (1) City of York 5th’s
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Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 1st’s vs Bradford Uni 1st’s
Slazenger went two goals astray in the opening ten minutes from this disastrous start.The visitors eventually found their feet but failed to find their usual fluid style. In fact, Slazenger conceded a third goal before Marcus Taylor's battling midfield display rekindled Slazenger's spirits. And Nick Webb and Simon Chamberlain combined to produce the first Slazenger score through Andy Foreman. Unfortunately, once again, sloppy defending let Bradford in for their fouth and despite a late … [Read more...] about Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 1st’s vs Bradford Uni 1st’s
Report: 22-02-2003 – Ladies 2nd’s (2) vs (2) York St. Johns
Slazenger Ladies 2nd's expected a hard game against York St John's and the opposition did not disappoint in an enthralling 2-2 drawn encounter. In an end to end opening half, Slazenger piled on the pressure in an attempt to secure an early goal, but St John's had other ideas and continued to deny the home side with solid defending. In the second half, Chelsea Armitage broke the deadlock after receiving a pinpoint pass from Holly Tyers and with Slazenger knowing they needed to win the match … [Read more...] about Report: 22-02-2003 – Ladies 2nd’s (2) vs (2) York St. Johns
Report: 08-02-2003 – Ladies 2nd’s (4) vs (1) Adel 4th’s
Slazenger Ladies seconds gained a hard earned 4-1 win from their trip to Adel fourths in Yorkshrie League Dividion 6. Player of the match Claire Mills and Harriet Worth combined in mid-field and their continuous effort was rewarded when Julie Bacon put the finishing touches to an aggressive Slazenger attack. Julie Finch and Victoria Thornton combined to create the next goal, scored by Finch, but Adel pegged them back as Merchant-Edge came off her line to block a shot, which was knocked … [Read more...] about Report: 08-02-2003 – Ladies 2nd’s (4) vs (1) Adel 4th’s
Report: 08-02-2003 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (3) Sunderland 1st’s
slazenger got back to winning ways with a well-deserved victory over a strong Sunderland side. Despite early home pressure the Sunderland 'keeper kept Slazenger out with some fine saves and it was the visitors who capitalised to move into a 2-0 lead before Whittle pulled a goal back just before half time to give Slazenger hope. As the second half started Sunderland added their third of the day, but Slazenger showed great spirit, with Whittle adding another two to his tally and Webb and … [Read more...] about Report: 08-02-2003 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (3) Sunderland 1st’s
