Spirited Slazenger thirds lost out by the odd goal in five to hosts Ben Rhydding fourths. And the margin of defeat might have been more had it not been for the heroics of goalkeeper Jonny Walker. Slazenger managed to restrict Ben Rhydding to just 1-0 by half-time and equalised early in the second half through Martin Lofthouse. The home side took a two-goal advantage, however, in response to which Slazenger could muster only the one goal in reply scored by Richard Whawell off a rebound … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (3) Ben Rhydding 4th’s
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Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (2) Sheffield 4th’s
Slazenger second's disappointing away form continued with a 2-1 reversal at Sheffield fourths.Slazenger should take positives from the encounter, however, in the guise of Paul Wiper and man of the match Bob Wood who were outstanding. Sheffield opened the scoring, but Slazenger got back into contention with a deflected equaliser from Richard Whawell. Tempers frayed in the second half and twice Sheffield were reduced to ten men, but while Slazenger spurned their chances the hosts made to … [Read more...] about Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (2) Sheffield 4th’s
Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 5th’s (7) vs (3) Brigg 4th’s
Slazenger Fifths' first win of the season was a comfortable 7-3 success over Brigg fourths who provided the biggest shock of the day with a goal in the opening minute. Ian Wiper scored twice from penalty corners and in between Steve Wood fired true from the top of the D to put Slazenger 3-1 up after 20 minutes. Man of the Match John Sykes score his first of four, just before half-time. Good work from Gareth Ventom led to Sykes' second and, after a sloppy period in which Brigg pegged back … [Read more...] about Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 5th’s (7) vs (3) Brigg 4th’s
Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs (1) Tadcaster 2nd’s
Hale and hearty Slazenger fourths pulled no punches in their 4-1 away win over a tidy Tadcaster seconds outfit. Slazenger were solid all the way up the middle and went two up with goals from Dave Smyth and Richard Hutchins. Tadcaster pegged one back but this merely spurred Slazenger on to better things and two more goals for Smyth and James Walker. Player of the match went to R. Wilby. Slazenger entertain Leeds fourths on Saturday, 1.30pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs (1) Tadcaster 2nd’s
Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (3) Tynemouth 1st’s
Slazenger suffered only their second North Division 2 reversal of the season to strong north eastern-based opposition. The Horbury men took a while to settle into their stride, but just when they did, a misunderstanding in the 'D' gifted Tynemouth their opening goal. And from the re-start, Slazenger succombed to further pressure and conceded a second. Slazenger missed a lot of chances in the second half. Windler finally found the chink in the Tynemouth armour, but it was too little too … [Read more...] about Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (3) Tynemouth 1st’s
