Slazenger overcame a sluggish start and an early goal set-back to defeat Harrogate's second string comprehensively. Foundations for the victory were laid by the strong mid field work of Dave Kaye and Keith Whittle. Whittle scored first from a short corner to equalise, Slazenger seemed in control but Harrogate hit back before half-time to trail just 3-2. Slazenger finally gained full control midway through the second half and powered home. Kev Windler finished with a hat trick in his … [Read more...] about Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (7) vs. (2) Harrogate 2nd’s
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Report: 24-03-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (9) Boston Spa 4th’s
Slazenger fifth's young side was cruelly exposed by the late withdrawal of key players against and older and much stronger Boston Spa fourth XI. The visitors won 9-1. Slazenger battled manfully and deserved their consolation goal scored by Steve Wood. … [Read more...] about Report: 24-03-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (9) Boston Spa 4th’s
Report: 24-03-2001 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (1) Tadcaster 2nd’s
Slazenger fourths worked hard for their points from a 1-1 home draw with Tadcaster seconds. Gavin Kay came up with a customary wonder goal, but Slazenger may see the game as two points lost as the side hoped to be pushing for promotion for the second year in succession. … [Read more...] about Report: 24-03-2001 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (1) Tadcaster 2nd’s
Report: 24-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (2) York 5th’s
Slazenger third's second division promotion hopes took a 2-0 knock at home to City of York fifths. Neither side dominated this top of the table clash, but York made the most of their two chances. … [Read more...] about Report: 24-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (2) York 5th’s
Report: 24-03-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (0) Grimsby
Slazenger Seconds secured their status in Yorkshire League Division 4 with a crucial 1-0 away win over Grimsby. Andy Birkett scored the decisive goal midway through the first half while skipper Johnathan Walker produced some excellent goalkeeping to deny the visitors. The turning point for Slazenger in a topsy-turvy season has been the introduction of Hayden Foster into the side. His experience and determination has provided the stability the team had lacked. … [Read more...] about Report: 24-03-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (0) Grimsby
