Slazenger Men's 5's faced a tough task in their latest development fixture against Kingston Upon Hull when the opposition turned up with only 11 players but 6 of them were adults. That said, the first half saw an encouraging display from the youngsters against a physically stronger team. Matthew Chilton and Elliot Golding were particularly energetic, with Harry Gunning authoritative in midfield. It was good to see the home team go into the half time break 2-1 up after strikes from centre … [Read more...] about Report: 23-02-2013 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (5) Kingston Upon Hull 5th’s
Report: 23-02-2013 – Ladies 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) Doncaster Independent
The Ladies second team enjoyed a 2-0 win at home to Doncaster Independent at the weekend. The first half was dominated by Slazengers with great play from the midfield particularly Stacey Binns producing some great crosses into the D. The pressure eventually paid off with the goal coming from Daisy Gee-Sanders midway through the first half, flicking the ball past the opposition keeper. Shortly afterwards Daisy found the net again with a great shot firing into the top right hand corner. Further … [Read more...] about Report: 23-02-2013 – Ladies 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) Doncaster Independent
Report: 16-02-2013 – Mens 1st’s (2) v (1) Harrogate 2nd’s
Slaz got off to another flying start with Mark Swindon and Paul Wiper creating havoc in the Harrogate midfield. Slaz looked really strong up front again with Dan Perry making some good runs and creating a groove in the pitch from the right half to the left wing! Jack Kitchen got his wood out for the team in a return from Studies showed he had not lost his skills. Slaz again put out a really good team performance and if not for great saves by the keeper and defender, slaz would have been … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2013 – Mens 1st’s (2) v (1) Harrogate 2nd’s
Report: 16-02-2013 – Mens 2nd’s (1) v (1) Leeds 6th’s
Slaz mens 2nds had a tough encounter away at Leeds 6ths. The team was below strength to start, with 5 of the regular team unable to play. However, subs from the 3rds stepped up to fill the gap well. The game was played at Horsforth, and their new pitch was slow, bouncy, bobbly which led to the team struggling to adapt in the first few minutes. However, the team maintained a high level of pressure; camping in the oppositions half for the first 20 minutes. However, the team lacked the clinical … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2013 – Mens 2nd’s (1) v (1) Leeds 6th’s
Boys U10’s Report 24-02-2013
Back to div 2! Roll on the England Hockey U10's cup! Slazenger v Doncaster Presented with some changes to the usual team, Slazenger soon settled down to their first match against Doncaster. The opposition had several attempts at goal, but all were just off target. Alex, Lucas and Ashley made great headway pushing forward, with Will finally having a great shot at goal, only to be saved by the Doncaster keeper. Lucas was there for the rebound and tidily put the ball in to the back of the net. … [Read more...] about Boys U10’s Report 24-02-2013
