Depleted Slazenger dominated the first 20 minutes of this friendly but failed to turn possession into goals and ultimately paid the price. A defensive slit let Bradford in for the opening goal and and own goal after the break doubled the home tally. Keith Whittle pulled one back for Slazenger but yet another defensive error gifted Bradford a match-securing third goal. Slazenger entertain Adel on Saturdat 1:30pm … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (3) Bradford 1st’s
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Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Bradford 2nd’s
Slazenger Seconds were just edged out of a ding-dong derby with West Yorkshire rivals Bradford seconds 3-2. Bradford nosed ahead, but outstanding midfield play by Jonny White got the home side back on track and Jonathan Halliday converted a well-worked short corner to level before the break. The visitors regained the lead early in the second half but Andy Forman put in a spectacular through ball for Ben Graham to beat the last defender and the goalkeeper to equalise. The rest of the game … [Read more...] about Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Bradford 2nd’s
Report: 15-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (6) vs (8) Bradford 3rd’s
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
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
