Slazenger fifths were beaten 3-0 by Sheffield Hallam Sevenths but the score-line does not do justice to Slazenger who played some excellent hockey and looked in contention right up to the final 15 minutes. The star for Slazenger was captain Rob Stephens who put in a tireless performance in midfield. … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2001 – Mens 5th’s (0) vs (3) Sheffield Hallam 7th’s
Report: 17-11-2001 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs. (1) Skipton and Airedale
Slazenger Ladies firsts netted maximum Premier Division points with an outstanding 5-1 win over Skipton and Airedale. The teams looked pretty evenly matched early on before Holly Tyers nosed Slazenger ahead on half-time. Slazenger were much the more eager of the two teams in the second half and their desire paid off with further goals for Rachel White (2) and Tyers who completed a sensational hat-trick. Skipton and Airedale rallied sufficiently to score a consolation goal late … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2001 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs. (1) Skipton and Airedale
Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (6) Bradford 4th’s
Slazenger fifths dominated the first 20 minutes of their away game with Bradford fourths but eventually fell away to lose 6-2. Bradford stunned Slazenger by surviving the initial storm then racing into a 4-0 lead, but Stuart Burnside pegged one back and Rob Stevens first-time strike put the visitors back in the hunt. However, as Slazenger pressed for the goals they fell prey to the counter attack, and twice Bradford struck to finish with a four-goal cushion unjust in Slazenger eyes because … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs (6) Bradford 4th’s
Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (3) Brigg 3rd’s
Ten-man Slazenger thirds worked their socks off to come back from behind three times and secure a 3-3 Yorkshire League 6 draw with hosts Brigg thirds. It was a high tempo encounter but under-staffed Slazenger never faltered in their commitment. Briggs slick passing paved the way for the opening goal but Slazenger hit back to level through Andy Birkett off a mazy run. Again Brigg nosed ahead and again Slazenger hit on the counter offensive to level through Gavin Kaye. Brigg went ahead … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (3) Brigg 3rd’s
Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (6) Shef Hallam 7th’s
Slazenger fifths were outplayed by a strong and youthful Sheffield Hallam Sevenths side. It finished 6-1. Ian Wiper put in some tremendous work in midfield for Slazenger and strong defence from Richard Baker earned him man of the match honours. Richard Porter scored the consolation goal off a length-of-field move. Slazenger travel to Bradford fourths on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (6) Shef Hallam 7th’s
