Slazenger shrugged off their start disadvantage of being down to ten men to take an early lead through Mark Butel – a score that put the Horbury men on course for a 3-1 win over Bradford seconds. Slazenger overcame early-season jitters but were often thwarted in front of goal by the Bradford goalkeeper. Further Slazenger […]
Report: 18-09-1999 – Ladies 2nd’s (4) vs (1) Wakefield 2nd’s
After an evenly-matched start, Slazenger Ladies seconds eventually got on top of their Yorkshire League Division 6 rivals Leeds to win through comfortably 4-1. Slazenger built up their dominance gradually through the first half then stepped up a gear after the break to score goals through Rachel White, Beth Millman, Penny Ward and Jane Schindler. […]
Report: 18-09-1999 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs (1) Wakefield 2nd’s
Slazenger Ladies First XI played an excellent opening Yorkshire League Division 2 match with Wakefield seconds – and the result wasn’t bad either, 2-0 to the Horbury side. Jackie Cooper and Julie Bear scored the goals in a first half totally dominated by Slazenger. Defenders Julie Finch and Kat Pickles, and the mid-field player of […]
Report: 11-09-1999 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (0) Harrogate 5th’s
Slazenger fourths secured their first win of the 1999-2000 season 1-0 over Harrogate fifths. Phil Ventom orchestrated a well-organised Slazenger defence while Jim Heller was outstanding in goal. Man of the match however, went to Alan Killey. Andy Auty scored the critical goal for Slazenger.
Report: 11-09-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (0) Harrogate 4th’s
Slazenger thirds eventually ran out comfortable 4-0 winners over Harrogate’s fourth string. But they didnt achieve their goal without having to dig deep in an energy-sapping contest. Young goalkeeper Thomas Panistone pulled off some fine saves to keep Slazenger in the game early on. Slazenger got on top in the last 15 minutes and scored […]
Report: 11-09-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (3) Harrogate 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds returned to ‘astro’ with a bump being thumped 3-0 by harrogate thirds. Slazenger absorbed so much pressure in the first half that it was inevitable that something would have to give. But man of the match John Bagshaw overcame early injury fears to keep the half-time deficit down to a single goal. Graham […]
Report: 11-09-1999 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (0) Sheffield Uni Bankers 1st’s
Slazenger first XI’s pre-season friendly with the newly-combined Sheffield University and Sheffield Bankers proved a real humdinger. Slazenger won it 4-0 but had to be patient and wait for a decisive move by Matthew Birkett to break the deadlock. Kaye converted the second and further pressure eventually led to a third for Jonny White. Haydn […]
Report: 13-03-1999 – Mens 3rds’s (2) vs. (0) Doncaster 6th’s
SLAZENGER thirds kept their promotion push on track with a 2-0 win over doncaster sixths. Both goals were scored in the first half, tucked away by Taylor and Gordon. Hard-working forwards Gordon and Parker kept Doncaster on their toes throughout the game.
Report: 13-03-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (2) Dinnington 1st’s
Slazenger Seconds failed to hit top form on grass at Dinnington, but did enough to secure three points with a 2-2 draw and with it Yorkshire League Promotion. Slazenger took the lead with a well-worked Mark Swinden goal, but Dinnington hit back to level before the break and nosed in front with a second just […]
Report: 13-03-1999 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (0) Normanby Park 1st’s
Slazenger Triumph To Secure Third Place SLAZENGER won their penultimate Yorkshire League 2 game 2-0 over mid-tablers Normanby Park at Horbury to secure third place in the league. Slazenger enjoyed the run out in a relaxed atmosphere knowing that their promotion hopes were out of their hands. With the pressure off, they produced a […]
