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Report: 15-12-2001 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (4) Wakefield 1st’s

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an exciting derby game witnessed visitors Wakefield come back from two goals down and score a last-gasp equaliser to share the spoils against an in-form Slazenger. The North Hockey League division 2 east contest started brightly and it was the home side who made the early running. They took the lead through Kaye and looked comfortable with defenders Swallow and Shaw solid at the back. The hosts doubled their lead after a fine solo effort from Mark Butel and came close to making it three … [Read more...] about Report: 15-12-2001 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (4) Wakefield 1st’s

Report: 15-12-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (4) Ben Rhydding 4th’s

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Slazenger thirds showed great determination to fight back from 4-2 down in the final stages of this Yorkshire League Division 6 match to claim a share of the points. The home side actually took an early lead through Andy Birkett from a James Walker cross but Ben Rhydding soon pulled back level. Ian Wiper then put Slazenger in the lead for a second time when he fired home from a short corner. This seemed to spur the visitors into life and they quickly responded with a three goal blitz to … [Read more...] about Report: 15-12-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (4) Ben Rhydding 4th’s

Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (0) Doncaster

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High-riding Slazenger fourths made further progress up the Yorkshire Division 8 table with a success away to a strong Doncaster outfit. A John Sykes hat-trick was the key to the victory but man or the match went to Rick Wilby for a sterling performance in Slazengers' goal On Saturday, the fourths are away to Leeds, 3:00pm at Horsforth School … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (0) Doncaster

Report: 07-12-2001 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Scarborough 1st’s

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Slazenger Ladies first string kept its nerve on the coast to net the side's first away win of the season in the Yorkshire Premier League. Scarborough were an improved team than the side Slazenger met earlier in the season, though they did concede a goal in the first ten minutes. A cross from Claire Mills set Holly Tyers up to score. The seasiders retaliated quickly and were awarded a penalty corner that they converted. Play was eventually marched for the remainder of the first half, but … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2001 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Scarborough 1st’s