Ten-man Slazenger thirds worked their socks off to come back from behind three times and secure a 3-3 Yorkshire League 6 draw with hosts Brigg thirds. It was a high tempo encounter but under-staffed Slazenger never faltered in their commitment. Briggs slick passing paved the way for the opening goal but Slazenger hit back to level through Andy Birkett off a mazy run. Again Brigg nosed ahead and again Slazenger hit on the counter offensive to level through Gavin Kaye. Brigg went ahead … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (3) Brigg 3rd’s
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Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (2) Harrogate 3rd’s
Two dismissals effectively cost Slazenger seconds their chance of turning the tables on visitors Harrogate thirds who ran out 2-0 victors.It was a ding-dong tussle with both sides creating chances. Harrogate netted in the first half but Slazenger were still very much in contention with Jonny White masterminding matters from midfield. But with two extra players Harrogate were able to exploit their advantage with a second goal. Man of the match for Slazenger was Robert Wood. Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (2) Harrogate 3rd’s
Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs (3) Boston Spa 3rd’s
Slazenger fourths suffered an unfortunate 3-0 reversal at Yorkshire League 8 rivals Boston Spa thirds. While the score line suggests otherwise, it was, in fact, a close encounter but Slazenger simply failed to capitalise on several good half-chances produced by the unstinting effort of Andy Auty and Richard Hutchins in midfield. Slazenger trailed by just one goal at half time and went into the second stanza brimming with confidence. But after fending off Boston Spa for much of the half, … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs (3) Boston Spa 3rd’s
Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (2) Normanby Park
Slazenger Thirds lost 2-1 to Normanby Park seconds in a game they dominated overall. However, a failure to convert their chances cost the home side dearly. Slazenger opened the scoring early on with a superb finish from John Sykes. Normanby Park equalised on the break-away in the second half. Slazenger responded well and looked to have restored their lead but an early whistle for a foul resulted in a second short corner - from which Normanby Park broke away to score. Despite constant … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (2) Normanby Park
Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (6) Shef Hallam 7th’s
Slazenger fifths were outplayed by a strong and youthful Sheffield Hallam Sevenths side. It finished 6-1. Ian Wiper put in some tremendous work in midfield for Slazenger and strong defence from Richard Baker earned him man of the match honours. Richard Porter scored the consolation goal off a length-of-field move. Slazenger travel to Bradford fourths on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (6) Shef Hallam 7th’s
