Slazenger were looking to bounce back after a poor run of recent form but were left ruing a series of missed chances as they went down 1-0 the the bottom side Thirsk. Things started brightly for the home team as they moved the ball well but were just letting themselves down with the final pass. Ben Garside was controlling things in a reshaped midfield and Slazenger continued to dominate the possession with Rich Hutchins creating chances. It came as a body blow to Slazenger as Thirsk … [Read more...] about Report: 31-01-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (1) Thirsk
New Kit For Juniors!
Slazenger Junior Hockey Secretary for the Boy's U12/14's Will Buckley received a new team strip from sponsors CCC Outdoor Centres of Middlestown. Assistant manager of CC Outdoor Centres Dan Crawshaw said "We are delighted to sponsor and promote Slazenger Junior Hockey Club. The pursuit of sport, particularly locally and for the young community is something that we as a company readily identify with. "Slazenger have produced a great format for their youth teams and the hard work of all … [Read more...] about New Kit For Juniors!
Report: 24-01-2004 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs (3) Wakefield 1st’s
Two early goals in the first and a late second half goal ensured a victory for Wakefield against local rivals Slazenger who struggled to come to terms with the water based surface at college grove. Wakefield coach Ian Batty was able to pick from a full strength squad, which was telling in the performance.Crucial to the game was the battle for middle of the park, which was influenced throughout by Wakefield's duo of Chris Gregg and Alfonso Gomez-Acebo, supported by sweeper Dave Farrar. As … [Read more...] about Report: 24-01-2004 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs (3) Wakefield 1st’s
Report: 17-01-2004 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs (2) Sunderland 1st’s
Alec Gibson was the Slazenger hero grabbing a superb five goals in this comprehensive defeat of Sunderland. Despite injuries which had forced the Horbury side to change its usual line-up and the mid season break, Slazenger started strongly in this North League East Division 2 encounter. Utilising wide men, Paul Wiper and Richard Whawell, the home team soon stretched the Sunderland defence on both flanks, but early chances were missed. Gibson made the breakthrough deflecting in Whawell's … [Read more...] about Report: 17-01-2004 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs (2) Sunderland 1st’s
Report: 10-01-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (4) Airedale 1st’s
Slazenger seconds restarted their league campaign after the Christmas break and will be disappointed to have only come away with a draw against Airedale's first string.Things should have been very different after Slaz' raced into a two goal lead with barely five minutes on the clock. Andy Foreman fired great strike into the roof of the net and Rich Hutchins finished off a neat move after the keeper had made a good stave. Slaz' seemed to relax, probably thinking it was going to be easy but … [Read more...] about Report: 10-01-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (4) Airedale 1st’s
