Slazenger 3rd's avenged an early season defeat by City of York 5th's as they notched a 4-1 win courtesy of two of their youngest players. A storming display by 17 year old Simon Taylor ripped York apart down the right. But star billing was reserved for Richard Whawell, aged just 15 who scored a superb hat trick and showed some skillful wing play. Slazengers other goal came from veteran Martin Lofthouse and there was another excellent performance from 17 year old Paul Johnson at the … [Read more...] about Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (1) City of York 5th’s
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Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (1) Huddersfield 2nd’s
Slazenger 2nd's scored a last minute winner to secure a 2-1 victory at Huddersfield 2nd's. At the half time mark, Slazenger had shown why they can do well in the higher league with quick clean passing creating several chances. Gilston scored the opener and Bagshaw kept the opposition out until the home side scored on the break. Swinden replaced Bagshaw with five minutes left and the switch proved decisive as Swinden hit the ball into the D and Graham had only one thing on his mind as he … [Read more...] about Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (1) Huddersfield 2nd’s
Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (0) Boston Spa
Slazenger firsts maintained their position at the top of Yorkshire League 2 with an entertaining win over lacklustre Boston Spa. Slazenger entered into their dominant stride early in the first half pressurising the Spa defence into conceding two first half flicks converted somewhat luckily by leading scorer Mark Buttle Boston succumbed to further pressure after Simon Chamberlain finished another well worked counter attack. Slazengers fitness told in the second half as they dominated … [Read more...] about Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (0) Boston Spa
Report: 16-10-1999 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (0) Wakefield Wanderers
Slazenger Ladies firsts secured their fifth straight Yorkshire League Division 2 win of the campaign with a 2-0 victory over derby rivals Wakefield Wanderers. Slazenger started tentatively, weighing up the opposition instead of testing them out. But the team soon got into its stride and out-played Wanderers with terrigic build-up play masterminded by player of the match Katrina Pickles and Andrea Wallace. Slazenger created a stack of goal-scoring chances and should have won by a greater … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-1999 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (0) Wakefield Wanderers
Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (7) Huddersfield 7th’s
Slazenger fifths were nothing short of apalling at Huddersfield Sevenths. They crashed 7-2. The two consolation goals were scored by Rob Halliwell and Robert Stevens. Man of the Match went to Simon Hurley for his non-stop effort. Slazenger fifths entertain Normanby Park on Saturday, push back 4:30pm … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-1999 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (7) Huddersfield 7th’s
