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
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Report: 16-09-2000 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (0) Bradford 1st’s
Slazenger got off to a great start, with their enterprising play too much for Bradford. Slaz were wheezing the ball rounf the back of the Bradford defence continually and creating quick chances up the wing from the off and they went into an early 8th minute lead when Alec Colston netted. Fluent play led to another three goal for the Slaz goal-machine, in what was a truly uplifted display and super start to the season. A fifth goal was added by Richard Tuddenham after good left wing play … [Read more...] about Report: 16-09-2000 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (0) Bradford 1st’s
Report: 09-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs (4) Harrogate 4th’s
In a ding-dong match, Slaz came out victors with a cleverly deflected goal from Gavin Kaye in the last few minutes. There never more than one goal in it with Slaz opening the scoring with a short corner strike from skipper Geoff Birkett. After a reply from Harrogate, Martin Lofthouse pot Slaz back in front with a flick into the corner of the net from another short corner routine - only for Harrogate to hit back again. Ian Wiper repeated the sequence again with a delightful flick over … [Read more...] about Report: 09-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs (4) Harrogate 4th’s
Report: 08-04-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (7) Wakefield 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds were beaten 7-1 by hotst Wakefield. Slazenger took the lead through James Swinden, but a change of formation at half time ensured Wakefield thirds completed a comfortable win in their last match of the season. … [Read more...] about Report: 08-04-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (7) Wakefield 3rd’s
Report: 08-04-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (4) Wakefield 5th’s
Visitors Slazenger fifths took the initiative from their derby with Wakefield fifths at College Grove, but the home side rallied to win 4-2. Goals were scored by Nick Bunner, a first half equaliser, and second-half strikes from Bunney, P Leighton and man of the match Dan Washer. … [Read more...] about Report: 08-04-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (4) Wakefield 5th’s
