Slazenger Hockey Club

  • Home
  • News
  • About
    • Training
    • Membership
    • Code Of Conduct
    • Kit
    • Location
    • Face Mask Policy
    • Data Privacy Policy
  • Join
  • Men
    • Mens 1st XI
    • Mens 2nd XI
    • Mens 3rd XI
    • Mens 4th XI
    • Mens 5th XI
    • Mens 6th XI
    • Mens Masters
  • Ladies
    • Ladies 1st XI
    • Ladies 2nd XI
    • Ladies 3rd XI
    • Ladies 4th XI

Report: 08-03-2014 – Ladies 3rd’s (1) vs. (2) Barnsley 1st’s

March 8, 2014 by Slazenger HC

Slaz ladies 3s visited 3rd place Barnsley where they hoped to claim a much needed point to aid their endeavours to stay in div 5. The game was evenly matched with chances at both ends but it was Barnsley who found the net first from open play. Claire Dunstan got the well earned equaliser minutes into the second half with a strike that bounced off the diving keeper’s chest then slipped under her and over the line.

The second half saw the Slaz ladies work tirelessly from end to end with the forwards receiving some good balls in the D from well executed play but the barnsley defence broke down play to rob them of a shot on target. Slaz were awarded a couple of short corners but were unable to convert. Meanwhile Barnsley’s short corner tally was close to 20 with 8 consecutive penalties in a row. The slaz defence worked hard to scupper Barnsley’s efforts and player of the match Lizzie Tunstall made a plethora of great saves but eventually the visitors conceded.
 
Final score 2-1 Barnsley.

Filed Under: Barnsley, Ladies, Ladies 3rd XI, Report

Report: 25-02-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (4) vs. (0) Barnsley 2nd’s

March 1, 2012 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger 4’s lost their previous encounter against Barnsley so it was very encouraging that Slazengers started this match with a high tempo and built penetrating attacks from the start. Using both flanks, the home side managed to get behind the Barnsley defence several times before one of these attacks resulted in a goal when Harry Bullock fortuitously managed to reverse hit the ball into the far corner. The keeper was undone by the speed of the shot and was expecting something a little harder than the tame shot that sneaked over the goal line.

Barnsley tried to get back into the game but resolute defending and tight marking throughout the team denied the opposition time on the ball. Aidan Hopkinson enjoyed a titanic struggle against one of the adult players and despite being up ended a couple of times kept on returning back to his defensive duties with renewed vigour. This galvanised the rest of the team to follow his example.

The game ebbed and flowed in midfield but the home team continued to create the better goalscoring opportunities either side of half-time, without increasing the single goal advantage.

The game turned in the space of ten minutes in the second half when Barnsley conceded 3 goals in quick succession.
Two goals were very similar with Ian Hedges and Matthew Stacey on either wing putting good crosses at pace into the goalmouth and the third came from a penalty corner.

The scorers were Tim Hunter, Aidan Hopkinson and Harry added to his earlier conversion.

Final score was 4-0 to the home side and just to mention Dave Gascoigne, at left half, making his league debut for the team who sufficiently gained in confidence in the second half to go on a skillful run down the wing in front of an appreciative crowd.

Slazenger 4’s next fixture is away at Airedale.

Filed Under: Barnsley, Mens, Mens Development, Report

Report: 21-01-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (4) Barnsley 1st’s

January 21, 2012 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger mens 2nds had a tough home encounter with Barnsley 1st’s, though were unfortunately run out 4-0.

The scoreline does not entirely reflect the game, as for large stretches of the match, Slaz looked to be in control of the game. A series of defensive slips in the first 20 minutes allowed Barnsley to capitalise and net 2. The goals did work to spurr the team on, though unfortunately, the pressure could not be converted into goals. Shots from Simon Randall, and Byron Dean went agonisingly close, but to no avail.

In the second half, the story was similar. Hard work from Slaz could not overcome the defensive line, and Barnsley’s midfield contested strongly in the middle of the park. The horbury side was missing the usual smooth passing and co-ordinated play, giving them a weaker midfield to attack from. In the latter part of the second half, another series of mistakes by the home team allowed Barnsley to break from the midfield, and punished the lack of co-ordination from the back line.

While Man-of-the-Match Giles “Fodder” Field worked hard to keep the team in the game, it was only a matter of time until he was overrun, with Barnsley securing the win with 2 more well taken goals.

Slaz will look to get back to more successful ways next week away at Leeds University.

Filed Under: Barnsley, Mens, Mens 2nd XI, Report

Report: 15-10-2011 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (0) Barnsley 2nd’s

October 15, 2011 by Slazenger HC

Slazengers continued in the same good form that they showed in their previous game, against this week’s opponents Barnsley. Again making good use of the flanks the Horbury side enjoyed the majority of the possession and created 5 good goal scoring chances within the first 25 minutes. Rowan Tejura and Robert Cann linked well on the right side and Tim Hunter was a constant threat on the left.

With Tom Pitchforth and debutant Matthew Stacey working well in midfield supporting striker Aidan Hopkinson it was a disappointed Slazengers that went into the half time interval with the score level. Second half Slazenger’s didn’t start as well and allowed the home side back into the game who were firing long range passes into the goal, hoping to pick up any loose balls. But for the composure of Danny Croxall and Chris Hopkinson in the Slaz defence the away team would have been struggling.

However, they persevered and started to get their passing game back and created several chances before a precise shot on goal by Tom Pitchforth was put into their own net by the Barnsley defence. There was time for a final scare when keeper Paul Corney had to keep 4 Barnsley attackers successfully at bay when the Slazenger defence decided to go AWOL.

Final score 1-0. Slazenger 4’s next game is at home against Airedale on 29/10 at 3.00pm.

Filed Under: Barnsley, Mens, Mens Development, Report

Report: 02-04-2011 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs. (1) Barnsley 2nd’s

April 2, 2011 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger’s Development team finished off the season in style with an impressive performance against local rivals Barnsley.

Playing flowing hockey from the start, they quickly went on the offensive and created several goalscoring opportunities, through good link up play in midfield, with captain of the day Luke Gueli, orchestrating several penetrating attacks. Barnsley had their keeper to thank, for ensuring the game remained scoreless in the early minutes.

However, all this pressure did eventually pay off when Peter Gunning seized on a deflected shot within the goal mouth and gratefully put the ball in the net.

Once in front Slazenger’s never looked back and continued to score at regular intervals during the game. Next on the score sheet was Isaac Fisher who again converted after an initial save from the barnsley keeper. Left winger Alex Calderley capped a fine performance on the wing with the third goal just before half-time.

After the interval, Slazenger’s were momentarily caught off guard by a breakaway goal, defender Rowan Tejura deflecting a well hit shot on goal, away from the reach of Slazenger keeper Ralph Toon.

Other than this one aberration the Slaz defence, also consisting of Danny Croxall and Dave Smyth, coped effectively with every other Barnsley attack.

Slazenger’s quickly got back on track when Paul Corney swept the ball into an open goal from the top of the goal mouth following great forward play from man of the match Robert Cann. Slaz continued to press for further goals applying lots of pressure down the right flank with Ian Hedges working tirelessly, and despite winning several penalty corners it needed another simple tap in at the far post from Peter Gunning again to make the final score 5-1 to the visitors.

Te result means Slazenger finishes 3rd in the development league in their debut season.

Filed Under: Barnsley, Mens, Mens Development, Report

Report: 15-01-2011 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs (5) Barnsley Dev.

January 15, 2011 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger’s first league game since the Christmas break was a spirited affair against Barnsley. Both teams were evenly matched.

Barnsley enjoyed some early possession and quickly converted that pressure into a goal. Slazenger did respond to the set back and tried to start playing some quick, passing hockey. Unfortunately, after some attacking breaks in the opposition half they conceded two more sloppy goals. Both were very similar in that they left the defence isolated and Barnsley capitalised by leaving players up the field who converted their chances in front of goal.

For the last 10 minutes of the first half the Horbury side enjoyed the majority off possession and could have scored several goals but all opportunities were spurned. Luckily, a mis-timed shot from Robin Brearton sneaked through the keeper’s legs for a 3-1 half-time score.

Barnsley started the second half strongly and were gifted a fourth goal when a mis-timed pass in defence put one of the Barnsley strikers in on goal. Both sides continued to press for additional goals and Slazenger’s, although creating further scoring opportunities, continued to live dangerously at the other end with goalkeeper Ralph Toon making a couple of telling saves.

Slazenger’s began to dominate for the rest of the game with relentless pressure but still didn’t have the clinical edge in front of goal, that they needed if they were to level the game.

Fortunately, all the pressure did have some reward when Slazenger’s were awarded a penalty flick, which James Bennett duly converted, quickly followed by a football type celebration in the centre circle!!

Slazenger’s continued attacking strongly but failed to defend a simple pass upfield from the Barnsley defence which was duly converted. The game ended 5-2 to Barnsley.

By Andy Fisher
From match played at Barnsley Hockey Club on Saturday 15th January 2011

Filed Under: Barnsley, Mens, Mens Development, Report

Report: 16-10-2010 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (2) Barnsley 2nd’s

October 16, 2010 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger Development squad travelled to Barnsley on Saturday. After two matches against far stronger opponents, they were looking for a win to rebuild from, achieving this with a 3-2 victory over Barnsley 2nds.Slazenger started the match aggressively, controlling the play with quick passes and darting movement. However, Barnsley mustered a strong back line to deny a way through to goal. With such effort from the young front line, a break eventually came. A fast play from James Bennett and Matthew Smith was stopped by the keeper, only to be followed up by Isaac Fisher; securing the first goal.

The pressure was maintained throughout the first half, though a redoubled effort from the Barnsley back line held off the continued efforts of Slazenger. As with the first goal however, the relentless pressure paid off with Matthew Smith firing home a decisive second goal. The match was more closely fought than the scoreline suggested, and this deficit was rectified with two equalling goals from Barnsley; breaking through with co-ordinated play to defeat goalie Ralph Toon.

The second half started as the first had. With the addition of veteran Ian “Flash” Gordon, Slazenger continued to press. Barnsley looked as threatening as before, but with defensive superstar Rowan Tejura holding the line, there was no way through. Combination play coordinated by Robin Brearton looked to have secured the third, although it was disallowed. Even the cutting move from Andy Fisher and Ian Hedges found the woodwork, preventing a spectacular finish.

Finally, a third goal came from a great play which typified the growing teamwork of Slazenger. Passing play from Tim Hunter, Matthew Smith, and Robin Brearton quickly moved the ball, cutting straight through the midfield. Striker Isaac Fisher looked to secure his second goal, only to be denied by the keeper. The deflected ball was followed up by Ian Hedges, securing the winning goal.

Notable performances should also go to Paresh Tejura for his gazelle like midfield grace, Robert Cann for some great attacking play, and seasoned pro Nathan Crowther for a stalwart performance on the back line.

From 16th October 2010, 2:30pm at Barnsley Hockey Club

Filed Under: Barnsley, Mens, Mens Development, Report

Recent News

  • Match Reports 16th & 17th October
  • Match Reports 9th & 10th October
  • Match Reports 2nd & 3rd October

Affiliation

Recent News

  • Match Reports 16th & 17th October
  • Match Reports 9th & 10th October
  • Match Reports 2nd & 3rd October
  • Match Reports 25th & 26th September
  • Social Mixed Hockey Tournament 2021

Latest Tweets

Follow @@slazengerhc

Slazenger HC
@slazengerhc

  • RT @TonyHarber: Slazenger Hockey Club youngsters round off unbeaten season with grand win wakefieldexpress.co.uk/sport/other-sp… @Slazengerhc
    about 3 weeks ago
  • RT @OssettBikeClub: This fabulous bunch of girls have been undefeated all season and finished their season with more trophies after winning…
    about 1 month ago
  • Who says the season has to be over!? Ladies 1/2s take on @TrentUni tomorrow - forecast is good, and the bar will be… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
    about 1 month ago
  • Final score, @DriffieldHC take the honours 6:3 #amazingseason #hardfought #greenarmy
    about 1 month ago
  • LIVE: foot on the line, @DriffieldHC flick, but Gemma saves it on the line! Slaz 2:4 @DriffieldHC
    about 1 month ago

Slazenger Hockey Club

slazenger logo large

Slazenger Hockey Club is a family friendly hockey club based in Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Slazenger Sports and Social Club
Southfield Lane,
Addingford,
Horbury,
Wakefield,
WF4 5BH,

Copyright © 2022 · Log in