End to end action was the order of the day for Slazenger seconds against Yorkshire League 6 rivals Ben Rhydding - a thrilling encounter that ended 1-1. Slazenger produced numerous attacks but managed only the one goal, scored by Julie Bacon just before half-time off a great cross from Claire Mills. The visitors equalised, however, moments into the second half. … [Read more...] about Report: 11-03-2000 – Ladies 2nd’s (1) vs (1) Ben Rhydding
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Report: 11-03-2000 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs (1) Harrogate
Secure in the knowledge that they had already gained promotion, Slazenger Ladies were determined to complete their Yorkshire League 2 programme on a high - and that's exactly what they did. But it took an opening goal by Harrogate to wake the home side up. Julie Bear equalised for Slazenger from an excellent short corner routine, closely followed by a lead-taker from Gwyn Barnett ,the player of the match. After the break, Sue Swindon, Holly Tyers and Barnett added to the Slazenger goals … [Read more...] about Report: 11-03-2000 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs (1) Harrogate
Report: 04-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs.(2) Boston Spa 4th’s
Under-strength Slazenger men's fifth string was squeezed out 3-2 at Boston Spa fourths. Slazenger trailed just 1-0 at half-time but were rocked when the home side powered into a 3-0 second half lead. Claw-back goals by Paul Whitham and man of the match Haydn Foster combined with a gutsy display from Robin Barron were not enough to pinch a share of the spoils. … [Read more...] about Report: 04-03-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs.(2) Boston Spa 4th’s
Report: 04-03-2000 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (3) Bedale
Slazenger Ladies clinched the Yorkshire League 2 championship after a tense, keenly-fought encounter with second-placed Bedale. It was Slazenger's penultimate Yorkshire League fixture and proved to be a thrill-a-minute encounter with the lead changing hands three times. The home side went into the lead almost immediately with a superb short corner strike from Julie Bear. But the visitors hit back with two goals in quick succession and that's how it stayed until half time. Slazenger equalised … [Read more...] about Report: 04-03-2000 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (3) Bedale
Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs. (2) Lincoln 3rd’s
Slazenger fourths played out a fiercely-contested 2-2 draw with Lincoln thirds. Slaz started stronger, taking the lead after a few minutes, courtesy of a well-struck goal from Ian Gordon, but Lincoln fought back hard and managed to level. David Smyth then put Slaz back in front, but Lincoln had the final say as they equalised following a counter attack. Man of the match Neil Hutchins and Graham Parker performed well for Slaz, who visit Ramgarhia at South Leeds Stadium on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Report: 19-02-2000 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs. (2) Lincoln 3rd’s
