Lincoln Roses

Report: 25-01-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (6) vs. (4) Lincoln Roses 3rd’s

January 25, 2014 by Slazenger HC

Slazengers mens 2nd team produced a stunning second half fightback to stun league leaders Lincoln Roses mens 3’s, eventually running out 6-4 winners.

Lincoln were the stonger of the two teams early on and took a deserved lead only for Slazengers to up their game and equalise through Jake Barras. Lincoln continued to press playing good attacking hockey and showed why they have been league leaders for the majority of the season scoring 2 more to take a 3-1 lead at half time.

A defensive injury for Slazengers meant a re-shuffle in midfield at the start of the second half and this seemed to spur Slazengers on. They got a goal back when Paul Johnson stepped forward to fire in a short corner and equalised soon after when Matt Stacey knocked in the rebound after the Lincoln keeper had made the initial save. Lincoln picked up their play and began attacking again only for Slazengers to break from their own ‘D’. A number of passes were put together at speed, running the full length of the pitch resulting in Simon Randall with an easy tap in. Lincoln again showed their class equalising themselves only for a Jack Mumford cross to be turned into their own goal by a Lincoln defender. Ben Graham completed the win converting a penalty stroke after a Ste Roberts shot was illegally stopped by a foot on the Lincoln goal line.

Slazengers will look to continue their good run against new league leaders Doncaster on Saturday.

Report: 25-01-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (1) Lincoln Roses 4th’s

January 25, 2014 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger Mens 3’s latest fixture, away at Lincoln Roses, looked a tough proposition on paper. With only 11 players and no substitutes everyone had to be on the ball from the start. Surprisingly, for a team lying second in the table, it was the home team who didn’t look up for this fixture. Rain had started falling heavily just before the warm up and Lincoln didn’t appear on the pitch until just before the push back.

Straight from the start Slazengers got about the opposition, denying them time and space on the ball and hitting the opposition with swift counter attacks. Again and again forwards James Walker and Luke Gueli linked up well passing the ball out wide to either flank where wingers Dan Levitt and Danny Moakes were drilling balls into the opposition goalmouth for the forwards to get shots away on goal.

It was no surprise that Danny Moakes after several penalty corners, got onto a rebounded shot and drove the ball low and hard just over the diving keeper. Lincoln didn’t panic and seemed to think it was only a matter of time before they got themselves back into the game, but Slazengers maintained the high tempo and with midfielders Byron Dean and Tom Pitchforth co-ordinating play from the centre of the pitch the Horbury team just couldn’t be contained. The only disappointment was the halftime score of 1-0 didn’t reflect the dominance Slazengers had enjoyed.

Second half the expected Lincoln fightback was countered with more fast, aggressive hockey from the away team and it was a feature of the match that Slazengers always stuck to their game plan whatever distractions the home team conjured up.

Slazengers second goal from half back Simon Taylor was the result of 15 minutes continuous pressure, when he was left unmarked at the far post to score a rare goal. Lincoln were become somewhat agitated at this point and the game became slightly fractious with the umpires having to be more vocal. It was during this period that the home team scored after a solitary lapse in defence. This was unfortunate because Tony Walker and James Higgins had been immense all afternoon calmly dealing with any Lincoln attacks. Highlight of the game was when keeper Darren Buttery cleared his lines on one occasion by kicking the ball high into the air and well into the opposition half.

The Horbury team knew the game was won when Luke Gueli, again on the far post scored for Slazengers, soon after conceding. Despite another fractious final few minutes and the handicap of having two players harshly yellow carded near the end, the away team held on for a memorable victory. Final score 3-1.

Report: 08-12-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (3) Lincoln Roses 4th’s

December 19, 2012 by Slazenger HC

Slazengers 2nds made the long trek out to Lincoln for their division 5 confrontation with mid table Lincoln Roses 4ths. With a weakened side, missing several key players, the team pressed on looking for a win to secure their position at the top of the table.

The away team played well, with a standout effort from defender and man of the match Simon Taylor. However the whole team pulled together, and sharing the goals. Jed Whawell, Mark Swallow and Matthew Stacey all netted for slaz. Lincoln fought back equalling the visitors efforts.

Slaz continued to pressure, but their efforts were unable to find the winning goal. The game finished 3-3.

Report: 03-11-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Lincoln Roses 3rd’s

November 9, 2012 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger Mens 2nds put an end to a historic undefeated run at Lincoln Roses 3rd’s. The team had been undefeated at home for 7 years, and with Slaz travelling out to Lincoln with a bare 11, things did not look promising.

However, the visitors got to stuck in; Byron Dean opened the scoring. A strike from right wing Matthew Stacey was saved by the keeper, only for the Dean to pick up the rebound and slot it home.

Slaz continued the pressure, however it was left-back Mark Swallow who scored the second, with a strike from the edge of the D.

The win lifts the team back into second place with a game in hand.

Report: 22-09-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (0) vs (3) Lincoln Roses 1st’s

September 26, 2012 by Slazenger HC

The new look Slazenger’s ladies 3rd team got their season off to a start with debuts from 4 players against Lincoln Roses 1st’s.

The match promised to be a tough encounter with Lincoln topping the group last season. Slazenger’s made a promising start with some good work in the midfield. The deadlock was eventually broken when roses converted from a penalty corner from a well executed drill.

Slazenger’s battled hard but few chances came our way. Just before the stroke of half time, Roses scored again with a top strike in the D. Half time team talk and with some inspirational words from coach Hayley Wood, slazenger’s heads were high.

Throughout the second half the play was again dominated in midfield. Slazenger’s could not get the ball up to their forwards; waiting to pounce. Just before the full time whistle, Roses converted again from a penalty corner. In all a very hard battled game which culminated in a 0-3 loss but with plenty of positives to work on and a thoroughly enjoyable game! The only way is up from here on.

Player of the match on debut was Linda Stacey for her awesome work rate in midfield.

Report: 03-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (2) Lincoln Roses 4th’s

March 8, 2012 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger Men’s 2nd Team travelled to Lincoln Roses 4s and came away with a well-fought draw.

Slaz travelled without some key players but still produced a great team performance to earn their first point since Christmas. It was Lincoln who scored the first goal of the match from an attack that came just after Slaz had missed opportunities to go ahead themselves.

By the end of the first half the score remained 1-0 but both teams had created chances to but not taken them.

Slaz started the second half the strongest and were able to equalise early on through a goal from Eddie Taylor who chipped the ball over the Lincoln keeper. The match carried on with end-to-end hockey and Lincoln went ahead for the second time through a well worked short corner.

It was not long however before Slaz were back on level terms through a smart short corner of their own. Eddie Taylor’s first time strike from the top of the D snuck in at the right hand post just below backboard height.

The match carried on with the end-to-end hockey with both teams working hard, but turned in favour of Lincoln when slaz player Matt Middleton was given a yellow card for dissent. Slaz worked hard to cover Lincoln’s extra man and their defence were organised and man of the match Alex Calderley had an impressive first match for the second team as very little got passed him.

Once slaz were back to full numbers they pressed for a win but were unable to score. Although they picked up a point from a close match they were slightly disappointed not to get the win.

Next week Slaz are at home to Leeds Adel Carnegie 5s on Saturday, and on the Sunday they will travel to Hull University 2nd’s.

Report: 11-02-2012 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (3) Lincoln Roses 2nd’s

February 17, 2012 by Slazenger HC

After doubt whether the pitch would be fit to play, the sun had thawed it by lunch time, and the game was on. Slazenger had a good start and had several early chances against the Lincoln side, but Lincoln had come for a win. Pushing hard, it was the visitors who secured an early.

Slaz fought back and drove at the Lincoln defence, putting 2 goals in within the following 5 minutes. The home team continued to have a strong first half, settling into the game with some great movement and distribution, netting a third before the break. Lincoln were demoralised and never seemed to fully recover after missing some really good chances that would have kept them neck and neck.

The second half was wrapped up with the score line of a 5-3 win. Slaz could have capitalised further, but the temptation to dribble replaced the flowing, passing hockey from the first half.

Man of the match was Isaac Fisher with another involved and consistent game, but excelled at getting stuck in for some goal stealing. Andy Fisher created some good play in the second half, to give slaz some nice movement and keep Lincoln at bay.

Goal scores were Isaac Fisher 2, Richard Tuddenham 2, Dan Perry 1. Slaz continue their promotion battle with an away encounter at Chapeltown 2nd’s next week.

Report: 28-01-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (0) vs (4) Lincoln Roses 1st’s

January 31, 2012 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger’s ladies 3rd team battled hard against high flying Lincoln (University( Roses, to no avail.

The newcomers to the Yorkshire leagues were fast paced and skillful, but slaz stood firm for 20 mins, playing with three at the back. The team worked hard for each other but the deadlock was eventually broken by Lincoln as the pressure proved too much, and the defences were broken.

Keeper Chloe Bates made some excellent saves and the midfield worked tirelessly to get back into the game. Hannah field (Slazenger’s man of the match) moved out of position, commanded the midfield and worked hard.

The forwards could not convert the few chances they had and the final score was 4-0, but an enjoyable game of hockey and many positives can be taken from the encounter.

Report: 19-11-2011 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Lincoln Roses 4th’s

November 22, 2011 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger Men’s 2nd Team won at home 3-2 against a ten man Lincoln Roses 4th team. With Slaz beating Lincoln Roses 3rd team convincingly earlier in the season this looked like it was going to be an easy match for slaz, but it was quite the opposite.

Lincoln seemed to be up for the match, Slaz looked sluggish and it showed from the start with Lincoln scoring. Slazenger keeper Giles Field saved the shot but with the sun in his eyes he didn’t see the ball fall and it trickled over the line. This prompted slaz to wake up and start taking the game to Lincoln, making scoring chances which paid off with an equalising goal on the 20 minute mark from a flowing team play. Ben Graham passed the ball out to man of the match Isaac Fisher, setting up Jake Barras on the penalty spot who slotted the ball home. Although slaz had started to play better they still struggled to score and the game sat level going into half time.

At the start of the second half Slaz were still struggling to play better hockey and Lincoln were still being resilient which lead to a strong midfield battle. Slaz managed to break the dead lock and scored their second from a short corner; Slaz scuffed their first attack but recovered the ball with Ben Graham passing the ball to Anwar Al-Khaili who slotted the ball under the keeper.

Slaz scored their third two minutes later with a great team counter attack. Ben Graham ran the ball through midfield and passed the ball out to Robin Whawell on the right wing who hit the ball square to the top of the ‘D’ for Ben Graham to pick it up and smash the ball home. With slaz finally playing good hockey they should have added to their tally but couldn’t find the back of the net. Lincoln pulled one back with a controversial goal late on.

A Lincoln player carried on playing after the ball had gone out over slaz’s back line but the umpire didn’t see it and their was a scramble in the ‘D’ and Lincoln tapped it home. The slaz keeper Giles Field had to be calmed down by players and umpires due to the Lincoln player not willing to be honest and own up to his cheating.

This development soured the game, leading to a scuffle between Simon Taylor and a Lincoln player. Both were handed yellow cards, with only minutes left in the game. Slaz pilled the pressure on as it was 10 players on 9 but with little time left to play the yellow cards made little difference.

Slaz travel to Leeds Adel Carnegie next week.

Report: 15-10-2011 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (3) Lincoln Roses 2nd’s

October 15, 2011 by Slazenger HC

Slaz travelled away to Lincoln Roses 2nd team and after a hard fought game, came away with a fourth successive win, keeping them top of the table for another week. Slaz started out sluggish and paid the price for an unusual defensive error at the back. Lincoln capitalised on the effect and slotted in a second within in 10 min from the start.

Slaz woke up and hard work from midfielders Jonny White, Mark Swindon and Simon Chamberlain pulled the team together, feeding Richard Tuddenham the ball to fire one in on the break.From that point on slaz had control of the game, and slowly worked the ball around Lincoln, securing the second goal and putting both teams level going into the break.

In the second half Jack Kitchen fired balls down the line for Daniel Perry to collect and drive at Lincoln. A solo effort from Paul Wiper secured the third goal, putting Slaz ahead. Setting off from the halfway line, he weaved in and out of 5 players, breaking into the “D” and keeping balance with the aid of his stick to then rocket one past an unprepared keeper.

Lincoln score a third, but Slaz matched this with a fourth. A good all round performance from Adam Drake earned him man of the match with some key goal line saves, and hard work from keeper James Walker kept Lincoln at bay to secure the win.

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