Slazenger Veterans went out of the Yorkshire Veterans Cup, losing 3-1 at Adel in an entertaining encounter. The more youthful Adel side opened strongly and the visitors had to dig deep to stay in contention with Ashley Smith working in defence and George Hutchins in commanding form in goal. However Adel's short courner routine paid dividends and they raced into a two-goal lead. But Slazenger responded well and pulled a goal back before the break when Keith Whittle created an opportunity … [Read more...] about Report: 02-02-2002 – Mens Vets (1) vs (3) Adel Vets
Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (2) Halifax 1st’s
Slazenger's team, already depleted by injury and illness, had to play much of the game with just ten men following the dismissal of Windler and it proved too great a hurdle to overcome at Halifax. The match started off at a fast pace with both teams creating chances. Both Butel and Windler went close for the visitors following some slick passing. But the harsh dismissal of Windler, compounded by a Halifax goal, left Slazenger with an uphill task. The visitors held firm and. in the … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (2) Halifax 1st’s
Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazenger Seconds continued their climb up the Yorkshire League Division 4 table with a well-earned victory against table topping Halifax Seconds. In a scrappy first half, both sides cancelled each other out with spoiling tactics that prevented flowing hockey. Although Ben Graham scored for Slazenger the game was still deadlocked at half time, 1-1. Slazenger came out after the break more focused and determined on the job in hand, the whole side appeared to gel from the off. Alec … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (3) Adel 4th’s
Slazenger Thirds raced into an early three goal lead at Adel Fourths but only just pipped their opponents 4-3. The visitors made the fatal mistake of 'taking their foot off the gas' and nearly lost the match. In the first half Slazenger completely bossed the midfield pinning Adel back in their own D for long periods. Goals came at regular intervals from Andy Birkett, Jonathan Clewlow and Eddie Richardson but the proverbial 'game of two halves' saw Adel hit back after the break, scoring … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (3) Adel 4th’s
Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (2) Bradford
Slazenger fourths lost out 2-1 to fierce rivals Bradford at Addingford fields last Saturday. End-to-end hockey underpinned this fixture from start to finish. Slazenger let their guard down to concede the opening goal shortly before half time. However, following a series of short corners skipper Jonathan Halliday fired a rocket past the stranded Bradford goalkeeper to equalise. But moments before the final whistle Bradford slipped a penalty flick winner by man of the match Ricky Wilby … [Read more...] about Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (2) Bradford
