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Report: 14-10-2000 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Bradford 1st’s

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Slazenger secured three vital Yorkshire League 1 points with a reasonably solid performance against Bradford. Slazenger took an early lead in the first half with a well-taken goal from Butel. But although the home side looked the stronger team, they were unable to capitalise on their chances and failed to add to their tall before the break. Slazenger put Bradford under increased pressure in the second half and doubled their tally through Chamberlain. Despite some good goalkeeping … [Read more...] about Report: 14-10-2000 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Bradford 1st’s

Report: 07-10-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (1) Hull YPI

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Despite last minute withdrawals, depleted Slazenger fifths took the honours as they won a hard-fought game at Hull YPI 2-1. The match could have gone either way, with Slaz reaching into a 2-0 interval lead, courtesy of goals from Haydn Foster and Rob Stevens. The second half saw intense pressure from Hull and Slaz conceded a goal to inject more tension into the game. Slaz managed to hold on for the three points, with Foster and Ray Graham performing well, while defender Eddie Richardson … [Read more...] about Report: 07-10-2000 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (1) Hull YPI

Report: 01-10-2000 – Boys U16 Tournament

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Slaz U16's fought hard but couldnt break through the York City A defence as they went 1-0 down. Jonathan Clewlow had a good game in midfield but was blocked at every turn, while Eddie Richardson had a great game in defence. The U16's then had a bad day against Boston Spa as they were thumped 4-0. Gavin Kaye and Neil Hutchins made vital tackles for Slaz, but weight of numbers and some clever short corner routines proved telling in the end as Spa held sway. … [Read more...] about Report: 01-10-2000 – Boys U16 Tournament

Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Hull University

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DEPLETED SLAZENGER TRIUMPH IN THRILLER Slazenger travelled to Hull without several regular members of its squad - not knowing the strength or abillity of this Division One University side. The game itself was a harder fought contest than Slaz had anticipated or hoped for. However, after Slaz had conceeded early on due to first game jitters and fierce pressure, they came back with a finely-tuned corner routine, which was struck home with some venom and accuracy by skipper Mark … [Read more...] about Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Hull University