Slazenger U14's enjoyed mixed fortunes in their games against Leeds, Rotherham and Bradford but there were a number of fine performers. The side beat Leeds 4-0 with Rich Hutchins, Gareth Preston and Ester Hill outstanding with some fin teamwork from Laura Simmons and Laura Teasdale on the right wing. Slazenger were beaten 3-1 by a good Rotherham side in their second match.It was a spirited performance by Slazenger notably Ian Hedges and Ester Hill, who were only beaten by two late … [Read more...] about Report: 17-02-2002 – Boys U14’s
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Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (1) Huddersfield 3rd’s
Slazenger thirds took another giant stride up the Yorkshire League Division 6 with a narrow 2-1 victory away at local rivals Huddersfield thirds. The visitors opened well, passing the ball fluently and creating chances from the start. Robert Stephens led the forward line well but it was Jonathan Clewlow who opened the scoring for Slazenger, beating the goalie at the top of the D after being put through by playmaker Simon Miller. Slazenger's rearguard of Micky Turner, Ian Wiper and keeper … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (1) Huddersfield 3rd’s
Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (4) Stockton 1st’s
Depleted Slazenger were ultimately beaten by a three-goal second-half blast from Stockton in division 2 of the Northern Counties League. The visitors started well and dominated the game for the majority of the first half. But the home side scored just before the break and the goal shook Slazenger's confidence. The second half was disappointing for Slazenger who struggled to contain the hosts' swift, incisive breaks. Man of the match Simon Chamberlain was outstanding in the visiting … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (4) Stockton 1st’s
Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (1) Hull 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds were in commanding form in their Yorkshire League Division 4 encounter with Hull thirds and the three points from their 3-1 win lifted them further up the table. Alec Gilston opened the scoring for Slazenger and Ben Graham added a second before half-time. The midfield of Graham, Ashley Smith and Johnny White was dominant, running the game and putting lots of pressure on their East Coast counterparts. When Hull did threaten, Bob Wood was in commanding form as sweeper, … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (1) Hull 3rd’s
Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (4) Leeds Uni 3rd’s
A second half four-goal blitz from Yorkshire League Division 6 leaders Leeds University Thirds put paid to Slazenger Thirds' hopes of a shock win as the Wakefield-based side were beaten 4-0 Slazenger matched the students in the first half thanks to some great goal keeping from Ricki Wilby and a determined team performance. They kept the visitors out in the first half and might even have taken the lead themselves through a number of breakaways lead by Jonathan Clewlow and Andy … [Read more...] about Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (4) Leeds Uni 3rd’s
