Slazenger U16's had an excellent day's hockey in the latest round of Yorkshire Youth League matches. Skipper James Swinden led his side to two wins and a draw for seven valuable points. Frustrated by excellend goalkeeping against Driffield, Slazenger had to settle for a 0-0 draw. But the side went on to record 1-0 and 3-0 victories over Bradford and Rotherham respectively. Scorers were Richard Whawell (v Bradford), Swinden, Robert Stephens and Mark Smith. Jonathan Clewlow and Gavin … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-1999 – Boys U16 Report
Report: 05-12-1999 – Boys U18 Report
Hero of the hour Thomas Penistone made two penalty shoot-out saves to steer Slazenger U18's into the quarter finals of the RAF Youth Hockey Cup. Slazenger and York were locked at 1-1 each at the end of normal time of a game played on a partly frozen pitch. James Swinden bagged the vital in-game goal. Slazenger eventually won through 5-4 after penalty flicks. Slazenger U18's next game is at home to Rotherham on Saturday 19 December. … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-1999 – Boys U18 Report
Report: 04-12-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (0) Acomb
Unbeaten Slazenger underlined their Yorkshire League 2 championship potential with a 5-0 thrashing of title contenders Acomb. The Horbury side took a good while to settle but held a slender on goal advantage by half time courtesy of another well worked short corner routine dispatched by Butel. Slazenger dominated after the break. Second-half scorers were Chamberlain (2), Wiper and Taylor. A fine performance from man of the match Swallow included two off-the-line saves. Slazenger travel … [Read more...] about Report: 04-12-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (0) Acomb
Report: 04-12-1999 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs. (1) Wakefield
Slazenger fifths were just too skillful and too quick for cross-city rivals Wakefield and subsequently ran out comforatble 4-1 winners at College Grove. Wakefield did take to lead from a very good short corner but from their on in it was all Slazenger. Scorers were Haydn Foster, Paul Whitman, Richard O'shea and Simon Hurley. Man of the match was goalkeeper Jim Heller. Slazenger entertain Sheffield on Saturday, push-back 1.30pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 04-12-1999 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs. (1) Wakefield
Report: 27-11-1999 – Ladies 2nd’s (2) vs (0) Sheffield Ladies
Slazenger ladies seconds overcame Sheffield Ladies 2-0. Slazenger thought they had scored after 10 minutes but the effort was disallowed. Slazenger missed numerous chances and experienced a few escapes at the other end before Claire Mills tapped in from a rebound off the goalkeeper early in the second half. An excellent strike by Laura Kenny 20 minutes later clenched victory for Slazenger whose player of the match was Donna Simpson following some excellent defensive play. … [Read more...] about Report: 27-11-1999 – Ladies 2nd’s (2) vs (0) Sheffield Ladies
