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Report: 13-11-1999 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Airedale 1st’s

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A double strike from Butel lined up Slazenger for an impressive eight match unbeaten run. Slazenger defeated Airdale firsts 2-1, but it wasn't all plain sailing and Slazenger's nonchalant start could have cost them points. Airedale went a goal up on the back of their early pressure, but this seemed to be just the wake-up call Slazenger needed. And Butel, Wiper and Kaye proceeded to run Airedale ragged. Butel scored in each half off well-struck short corners. Man of the match went to … [Read more...] about Report: 13-11-1999 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Airedale 1st’s

Report: 07-11-1999 – Boys U16’s

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Slazenger Boys U16's had a tough day and mixed results at the weekend. They lost 2-0 to Yorkshire under 15's then secured a good 1-0 win over Scarborough with Skipper James Swindon's short corner strike. The final game was a dissapointing 3-0 reversal at the hands of a strong Richmond team. Jonathan Clewlow and James Swindon stood out for Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 07-11-1999 – Boys U16’s

Report: 07-11-1999 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (2) Leeds University 1st’s (Cup)

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Slazenger travelled to first division leaders Leeds University firsts on Sunday in the quarter-finals of the Yorkshire Cup and came off second best - but only just 2-1. Slazenger dominated the game and created several chances but failed to punish the home side. The visitors succombed to a counter-attack goal before half-time. Man of the match Marcus Taylor spearheaded Slazenger's continued dominance after the break while Forman found the equaliser. But Slazenger still couldn't … [Read more...] about Report: 07-11-1999 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (2) Leeds University 1st’s (Cup)

Report: 06-11-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (1) Lincoln

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Slazenger seconds' kept their winning run intact - even after a 140 mile round trip to Lincoln. Slazenger won 3-1. Good running and a clinical pass from Birkett allowed Alec Gilston to score the opener. Ben Graham had a go from just inside the D and his reverse stick and a bobble beat the goal-keeper. In the second half it was down to man of the match Bagshaw to stop the advancing Lincoln from scoring more than once. Birkett tucked away the killer third at the end of a daring run … [Read more...] about Report: 06-11-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (1) Lincoln