A weakened Slazenger 3rd team struggled against visitors Leeds, starting slowly and never really picking up the pace during the first half. Their cause wasn't helped when Steve Johnson had to leave the field, injured by one of his own team mates. Despite a lot of effort, the home team could not get hold off the ball and consequently failed to have any decent possession. The home side were lucky to be only 1-0 down at half-time. The second half started a little better, with debutant and man … [Read more...] about Report: 26-03-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (4) Leeds 7th’s
Report: 26-03-2011 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (6) Hull University 2nd’s
Slazenger Men’s 2nd Team travelled to Hull University 2nd team looking to get a win against a team who had lost their last 5 matches but were unable to do so and ended up losing 6-2. Although Hull were the better team Slaz did put up a good effort and in the first ten minutes there was little to separate the teams and were both creating chances. It was Hull who took the lead with 2 well-worked goals but Slaz got back into the match with a goal from Man of the Match John Sykes, Simon Taylor … [Read more...] about Report: 26-03-2011 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (6) Hull University 2nd’s
Report: 19-03-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (2) L.A. Carnegie
Slazenger Mens 3rd's traveled away to Leeds Adel Carnegie at the weekend, and were unfortunate to come away with a 2-1 loss. This result is a blow to the teams promotion hopes. Slaz were looking for the full 3 points, and their start demonstrated the ambition. Some great passing and early pressure by Slazenger resulted in a great many chances. The midfield co-ordinated effectively, with Robin Brearton, Robin Whawell and Steve Johnson linking up well. Unfortunately, as has been common in the … [Read more...] about Report: 19-03-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (2) L.A. Carnegie
Report: 19-03-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs. (2) Wakefield 4th’s
Slazengers knew that this would be hard game against there local rivals and went out with the aim to gain 3 points. Captain Holly Tyers opened the scoring with a scramble in the D just managing to go past the Wakefield Keeper. Wakefield then retaliated catching the Defence off guard bringing the score line to one all. Slazengers Katie Firth seconds later made sure the equaliser didn't have too much impact, by a great run down half the pitch taking on the Wakefiield defence and finishing with … [Read more...] about Report: 19-03-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs. (2) Wakefield 4th’s
Report: 19-03-2011 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (3) Bradford 1st’s
Slazengers mens first team entertained Bradford mens first team on Saturday and despite a spirited second half performance, went down 3-1 to the top of the league. Slazengers started brightly and matched Bradford across the pitch fighting hard for possession and winning the 50-50's. Both teams struggled to create chances and it wasn't until a defensive lapse allowed Bradford in for the opening goal. One quickly bacame two as Slazengers lost possession from the re-start and Bradford … [Read more...] about Report: 19-03-2011 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (3) Bradford 1st’s
