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
Report: 16-02-2013 – Mens 5th’s (1) v (1) Rotherham 5th’s
When Slazenger Development team took to the pitch this week they were looking forward to a third win against their Yorkshire rivals, Rotherham. However, hockey is never that simple. A very even start to the match saw Tony Walker, Danny Croxall, Dave Smyth and Steve Wood soak up early pressure from Rotherham. Some raiding down the left wing ran Danny into a bit of a lather but Slaz were equal to the challenge. Steve Wood notably hitting the ball with confidence at the sixteen. In midfield Tom … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2013 – Mens 5th’s (1) v (1) Rotherham 5th’s
Report: 17-02-2013 – Ladies 1st’s (0) vs. (5) Chapeltown 1st’s
There is probably more to say about the run up to the match than the match itself! This game had already been postponed due to England Masters activities and you could say that Chapeltown were keen to play it, given their top of the league position, especially since they realised the Slaz team would be depleted. Both goalkeeper Eleanor Townend and Amanda Sowerby were unavailable due to England Trials; plus due to injury and absence there were also a number of other regular first team players … [Read more...] about Report: 17-02-2013 – Ladies 1st’s (0) vs. (5) Chapeltown 1st’s
