In the third of five tournaments to be held this season Slazenger U10's played in the second division for the first time after good results moved them up. It was a promising start with a 2-0 win against Chapeltown's B side, with goals from Henry Moore and Daniel Perry. But it was a defeat in the second game against Leeds despite Adam Driver and Jake Barras' attempts on goal. It was the first competitive tournament for half of the Slazenger squad and in the remaining three games, their … [Read more...] about Report: 28-11-2004 – Boys U10’s
Report: 27-11-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (3) Bradford University 1
Slazenger were left disheartened after Bradford scored with the last touch of a game that the Horbury side should have won easily after missing numerous chances. After early pressure Bradford took the lead following a good short corner strike. This spurred Slazenger into action and they started to contro lthe game with Tim Carr thwarted by the Bradford goalkeeper before James Walker brought the scores level. After the break, Slazenger remained in control, creating some great … [Read more...] about Report: 27-11-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (3) Bradford University 1
Report: 20-11-2004 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs. (2) York 2nd’s
Slazenger fifths recovered from two goals down to a defeat York seconds 4-2. Jermane Cockerill pulled a goal back when he exchanged passes with Russell Killey from a short corner and then good hockey up the field created an equaliser for Ian Gordon to set up Chris Wood for the equaliser. Slaz came out fighting in the second half with Killey and Cockerill dominating in midfield. A lot of chances were created but no-one taken until Killey set up Wood at the back post, who then Wood teed up … [Read more...] about Report: 20-11-2004 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs. (2) York 2nd’s
Report: 20-11-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Airedale 1st’s
Slazenger seconds recorded their second league win on the season with a hard fought but scrappy win over Airedale firsts. The home side entered the game knowing that anything less than a win would not be good enough and that added pressure showed early on, with Airedale making much of the early running and home 'keeper Tom Peniston making some good saves. The visitors took the lead mid-way through the half after a mix up in the Slazenger defence, but this acted as spur for the home side … [Read more...] about Report: 20-11-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Airedale 1st’s
Report: 14-11-2004 – Boys U12’s
Slazenger U12 Boys look set for promotion to the top division for their next tournament after a successful round of matches in the Yorkshire Youth League at Leeds Metro University last Sunday. In the first match Chris Wood scored the only goal to defeat Harrogate 1-0, but in their second match, Slaz lost by a similar score to Sheffield. They then dominated the third match against Rotherham but despite creating numerous chances the game finished goalless. The fourth match was one of two … [Read more...] about Report: 14-11-2004 – Boys U12’s
