A disappointing day for the Slazenger U16 Boys, which began with high hopes and some initial positive play. Due to Ben Rhydding not being able to raise a team, the boys were asked to play four matches on the trot at Pocklington, totalling 100 minutes hockey. While they persisted, the back to back matched took their toll. Slazenger (0) vs. (0) Harrogate A strong opening ten minutes against Harrogate showed some good passing interplay. Slaz took the game to their opponents and maintaining … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-2011 – Slazenger Boys U16′s Tournament (Pocklington)
Gateshead
Report: 15-11-2013 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (7) Gateshead 1st’s
This match may have been a crowd-pleaser, but Slazenger were bitterly disappointed with this performance after recent signs of improvement. The Horbury side started brightly and after a series of lively attacks took the lead through Mike Thornicroft. However, Slazenger were unable to keep up the early momentum and their passing game fell apart. Gateshead took full advantage scoring twice in three minutes, both from penalty corners. Slazenger could not raise their game and the side … [Read more...] about Report: 15-11-2013 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (7) Gateshead 1st’s
Report: 16-11-2002 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (1) Gateshead 1st’s
Slazenger enjoyed a lot of possession and had numerous chances but were unable to break down Gateshead who snatched victory with a late goal. The Horbury outfit started strongly and slick link-up play between the midfield and the forwards put the North East side under constant pressure. Slazenger forwards Kevin Windler and Mark Butel showed great skill but were unable to break the Gateshead defence and the game remained goalless at half-time. After the break, Slazenger were put under … [Read more...] about Report: 16-11-2002 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (1) Gateshead 1st’s
Report: 16-03-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (4) Gateshead 1st’s
Slazenger ended the season on a dissapointing note, conceding two late goals in their defeat against Gateshead.The Wakefield based side started well, but conceded a goal against the run of play. They battled back, though and equalised through Kev Windler. They continued to press and took the lead through Paul Wiper who used a reverse stick to make it 2-1. And before the break. Windler scored his second of the game to give Slazenger a two-goal cushion. But in the second half, Gateshead … [Read more...] about Report: 16-03-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (4) Gateshead 1st’s
Report: 01-12-2001 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Gateshead 1st’s
The first team notched up yet another win in their inaugual season in North Eastern Division 2. The Horbury side now lies in third place after holding off a late surge from Gateshead. Slazenger started slowly but they took the lead after man of the match James Swinden and Keith Whittle combined to set up Simon Chamberlain who cunningly pushed the ball past the keeper. The goal lifted Slazenger and they went onto play some of their best hockey of the season. Constant pressure on the … [Read more...] about Report: 01-12-2001 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Gateshead 1st’s
