Slazenger's scintillating six-goal second-half show steered them to a comprehensive victory over visiting Ben Rhydding. The hosts were made to work hard in the first half by experienced and well-organised opposition but took the lead after 15 minutes through man of the match Gavin Kaye. The visitors soon had a chance to equalise but their penalty stroke was expertly saved by Slazenger 'keeper Tom Penistone. Their pressure did pay off, however, and they equalised before half-time. But … [Read more...] about Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (7) vs (2) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s
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Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (1) Hull University 2nd’s
James Walker's goal helped earn Slazenger 4ths a 1-1 draw with Hull University Seconds. In a fine team performance, Tony Sidwell took man of the match honours. … [Read more...] about Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (1) Hull University 2nd’s
Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (3) Leeds University
Slazenger 3rds were beaten by the odd foal in five against Leeds University. Slazenger went down 2-0 before pulling back to all square thanks to two goals from John Sykes, but Leeds snatched a late winner to take the spoils. … [Read more...] about Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (3) Leeds University
Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Stockton 1st’s
Slazenger's first trip up north took its toll as they went down 4-2 to a strong Stockton side. The long trip left the Hobury-based visitors on the back foot from the start and they were forced to defend as the Stockton forwards piled on the pressure. The Slazenger keeper fell victim to the poor playing surface as the ball bounced awkwardly to gift the hosts the lead. And Stockton built on this by adding two more goals before the break. Slazenger looked a better side in the second … [Read more...] about Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Stockton 1st’s
Report: 05-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Bradford 1st’s
Fifteen seconds was all it took for Keith Whittle to open the scoring for Slazenger and send them on their way to an exciting 4-3 win over visiting Bradford. The hosts added to this just a minute later through Butel's reverse stick shot that established a 2-0 lead in less than two minutes. Slazenger then eased off the gas and, despite the effort of their defence, they found themselves pegged back for 2-2 by gutsy Bradford. The home side rallied and moved up t gear to play some delightful … [Read more...] about Report: 05-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Bradford 1st’s
