After putting in an excellent performance at title chasing Grimsby the previous week, Slazengers mens first team were confident of taking the points against lowly Thirsk on Saturday only to put in their worst performance of the season eventually losing out 2-1. Things could have been different if Ben Graham had managed to convert an easy chance early on after good interplay with Dan Perry but his final shot went wide. Slazengers had most of the possession during the first half but failed to … [Read more...] about Report: 22-01-2011 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (2) Thirsk 1st’s
Report: 22-01-2011 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs (1) Tadcaster Magnets
Slazenger Ladies 3rd’s hockey team were back to winning form for their first home game of the year. Slazengers were playing Tadcaster Magnets and took charge of the game from the off. Sally Thornton was first on the score sheet from a fantastic ball through from Becky Stafford, a clinical finish from the far post . Roxy Farris & Elle Poskett formed a formidable duo which Tadcaster found hard to keep pace with. The midfield partnership of Julie Bacon & Becky Stafford worked really well … [Read more...] about Report: 22-01-2011 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs (1) Tadcaster Magnets
Report: 15-01-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (1) Chapeltown 4th’s
Slazenger Men's 3rds took to the pitch after a long break as a result of winter weather, coming away with a well fought 2-1 victory. The team started brightly, attacking swiftly. Chapeltown rose to the pressure however, and the first 20 minutes was a continual back and forth as both teams fought for dominance. The Slazenger defenders; Chris Hopkinson, Alan Bates and Paul Johnson held the line admirably, preventing the team conceeding. As the match approached the half hour mark, it was … [Read more...] about Report: 15-01-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (1) Chapeltown 4th’s
Report: 15-01-2011 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs. (6) Horsforth 1st’s
Slazenger Ladies 3rd’s hockey team played away at Horsforth , this was the first game of the year, in fact the first game in over 8 weeks & it showed. Slazengers made very hard work of the first half and Horsforth capitalized on this. Horsforth moved the wall well & attacked in numbers, Slazengers found themselves 3 – 0 down in the first 25 mins.In true Slazenger form, the team worked hard & with a superb solo effort from Chelsea Armitage, Slazengers made it onto the score sheet. … [Read more...] about Report: 15-01-2011 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs. (6) Horsforth 1st’s
Report: 15-01-2011 – Mens 2nd’s (8) vs. (2) Sheffield Hallam 7th’s
After a Month break due to Christmas and bad weather Slaz 2nd team started 2011 with a home match and an 8-2 win over Sheffield Hallam 7s. Unlike the score line suggests it was a close match with both teams battling for control of the midfield. From the push back both Slazengers and Sheffield could have taken the lead with some good opportunities that weren’t taken advantage of. But with a strong looking partnership of Anwar Al-Khaili and Matt Banks in the midfield Slaz took the lead, and were … [Read more...] about Report: 15-01-2011 – Mens 2nd’s (8) vs. (2) Sheffield Hallam 7th’s
