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Report: 12-03-2005 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs (3) Wakefield 1st’s

March 12, 2005 by Slazenger HC

In what was always going to be a challenge Wakefield began brightly, pressing the visitors to play in their own half. However, against the run of play it was Slazenger who took the lead with a shot that took an unfortunate deflection off a Wakefield foot. With the title at stake Wakefield continued to attack […]

Report: 12-03-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (1) Lincoln 2nd’s

March 12, 2005 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger seconds traveled to promotion chasing Lincoln on Saturday and were denied by a last gasp winner for the home side. The visitors immediately found themselves under pressure. James Walker making a great stop on the line and then testing the keeper straight after with a powerful shot. The half continued with Lincoln having more […]

Report: 12-03-2005 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (1) Sheff Bankers 2nd’s

March 12, 2005 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger firsts drew 1-1 with third placed Sheffield Bankers. Sheffield set off well with strong play in midfield, but Slaz’ giving as good as they got created the better chances with great linking play from Mark and James Swindon, Mike Thornicroft and Richard Hutchins. Sheffield took the lead midway through the first half […]

Report: 05-03-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (1) Doncaster 4ths

March 5, 2005 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger’s seconds took a hard fought point off an experienced Doncaster side but will be disappointed not to take all three. The Horbury side started brightly and used their pace to attack Doncaster down both flanks creating a number of chances only to be thwarted by the visiting keeper. As the half went on, Doncaster […]

Report: 19-02-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (0) Ben Rhydding 3rd’s

February 19, 2005 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger’s seconds followed on from their great result last week with another solid victory against highly placed Ben Rhydding thirds. Slazenger’s have a new found confidence and this showed straight from the off, the whole team linking up well to create a number of chances with Neil Croucher at the centre of much of the […]

Report: 13-02-2005 – Boys U12 Tournament

February 13, 2005 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger U12s took part in a series of tournament games and although they did not manage a win were pleased with their progress during the day. In the first match, Slaz started strongly against a skilled Halifax team, producing a well struck goal from Chris Wood, but Halifax hit back to win. Against Driffield the […]

Report: 12-02-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (6) vs (2) Sheffield Hallam 3rd’s

February 12, 2005 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger’s seconds produced the performance of the season to beat previously undefeated and runaway leaders Sheffield Hallam thirds by 6 goals to 2. Slazenger’s were boosted by the return of a number of players and this showed early on, with the home side getting straight into the groove, Rich Hutchins giving Slazenger’s an early lead […]

Report: 05-02-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (4) Halifax 2nd’s

February 5, 2005 by Slazenger HC

A game in which Slazenger were hoping to take maximum points never materialised due to sloppy passing and ill discipline. Slazenger conceded after 18 minutes following their own inability to pass the ball around the midfield, but the turning point came on the half hour when Tom Penistone in the Slaz’ goal was sin-binned for […]

North East Regional Qualifiers

February 1, 2005 by Slazenger HC

Jermane Cockerill (left in the picture) and William Bakes (right in the picture) In the North East Picture Jermane Cockerill and William Bakes have now been selected to represent the north east of England under 14 hockey. They were selected after months of training and trails up to Durham, Gateshead and Thirsk. The two boys […]