Never has the phrase 'open game' been so apt and never have Slazenger Thirds scored six goals and lost the match as they did following their 14 goal thriller with Bradford thirds. Slazenger raced into a two-goal lead only to conceded two, then as the game settled down Bradford introduced two players from higher teams who made all the difference. Man of the match for Slazenger was John Sykes with four excellent goals. Other scorers were Laurence Thornton and Gavin Kaye. Chris Rodgers … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (6) vs (8) Bradford 3rd’s
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Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (1) Zeneca
Slazenger fifths bounced back from condeding a soft opening goal from Zeneca to win 2-1. A series of well-orchestrated short corners led to a snappy equaliser from Ian Wiper just before half-time. A variation on the short-corner routine gained Slazenger a second midway through the second half, While a flurry of yellow cards for Zeneca ensured Slazenger enjoyed a comfortable finish to the fixture. Slazenger fifths entertain Adel fifths on Saturday 12 noon. … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (1) Zeneca
Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (0) Harrogate 4th’s
Early jitters gave way to a commanding performance by the third string that gained them a comprehensive opening day victory. Slazenger were grateful to the work of defender Tony Sidwell and goalkeeper Thomas Penistone in those nervy stages. John Sykes scored against the run of play from a short corner to set Slazenger or their way. And a second short corner goal from Graham Parker knocked some of the string out of the visitors. Injuries forced Slazenger to change things around in the … [Read more...] about Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (0) Harrogate 4th’s
Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (2) Harrogate 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds took charge in this game from the fifth minute when Asad Baig finished off a well-worked move with the opening goal. Midway through the half Richard Whawell doubled the tally after terrific work by Foster in midfield. Slazenger then made it hard for themselves by conceding a goal against the run of play with a minute of the break. The continuous assault on the Harrogate defence, however, paid off a fourth time when Rob Stevens netted. Slazenger entertain Bradford … [Read more...] about Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (2) Harrogate 3rd’s
Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (7) vs. (2) Harrogate 2nd’s
Slazenger overcame a sluggish start and an early goal set-back to defeat Harrogate's second string comprehensively. Foundations for the victory were laid by the strong mid field work of Dave Kaye and Keith Whittle. Whittle scored first from a short corner to equalise, Slazenger seemed in control but Harrogate hit back before half-time to trail just 3-2. Slazenger finally gained full control midway through the second half and powered home. Kev Windler finished with a hat trick in his … [Read more...] about Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (7) vs. (2) Harrogate 2nd’s
