A young Slazenger U10's side has mixed fortunes in their first ever tournament. They were edged out 1-0 by Wakefield, drew 0-0 with Adel then lost through tiredness to Bradford. Impressibe were Chris Wood, Jack Mumford, brothers Luke and Jordan Bell, and Elaine Dean. Slazenger are holding a 'taste it' session on Sunday, November 26, for youngsters who want to try their hand at hockey. Sessions will be held on the club's astro-turf pitch from 9-10am for U12's and from 10am to 12 noon for … [Read more...] about Report: 19-11-2000 – Boys U10’s
Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs. (3) Bradford 4th’s
Freezing temperatures and driving rain added extra tension to a tight game between Slazenger Fifths and Bradford fourths. It ended all square at 3-3. Richard Baker and Haydn Foster (2) were on target for Slazenger. Lee Goddard was given a full debut and came through extremely well. … [Read more...] about Report: 18-11-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs. (3) Bradford 4th’s
Report: 05-11-2000 – Boys U16’s
Slazenger Boys U16's had a good set of results from their latest round of Yorkshire Youth League fixtures. Goals from Whawell, Kaye and Stuttard produced a comfortable 3-0 win over York. Whawell scored again in the second game only for Scarborough to hit back at the death to pinch a dramatic draw. Slazenger fought valiantly in the last match but eventually went down 2-0 in an impressive Richmond outfit. … [Read more...] about Report: 05-11-2000 – Boys U16’s
Report: 04-11-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs (5) Acomb 3rd’s
Slazenger fifths made a bright start at Acomb thirds but eventually succumbed 5-3. Simon Randall put Slazenger in front, but the visitors conceded a soft goal and Acomb scored twice more before 'half-time to seemingly take control. Slazenger conceded a fourth just after the break when a tactical switch changed the complexion of the game. Haydyn Foster found Graham Parker in the D for goal number 2, and Parker found the net again to set up a thrilling climax. But Acomb made the game safe … [Read more...] about Report: 04-11-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs (5) Acomb 3rd’s
Report: 28-10-2000 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs. (0) Huddersfield 7th’s
Slazenger 5th's edged past Huddersfield 7th's 1-0 amid driving rain on Saturday. Both sides had excellent chances to win the game, but superb goalkeeping and defending kept everyone on tenterhooks. The break came from a short corner in the second half with Richard Baker sneaking the bal home at the far post. The final 15 minutes were very tense, but Slaz help firm. All Slaz players were on form, especially Haydn Foster, Eddie Richardson and Graham Parker, with left back Rob Halliwell … [Read more...] about Report: 28-10-2000 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs. (0) Huddersfield 7th’s
