Slazenger Ladies first string kept its nerve on the coast to net the side's first away win of the season in the Yorkshire Premier League. Scarborough were an improved team than the side Slazenger met earlier in the season, though they did concede a goal in the first ten minutes. A cross from Claire Mills set Holly Tyers up to score. The seasiders retaliated quickly and were awarded a penalty corner that they converted. Play was eventually marched for the remainder of the first half, but … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2001 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Scarborough 1st’s
Report: 07-12-2001 – Mens 5th’s (0) vs (3) Sheffield Hallam 7th’s
Slazenger fifths were beaten 3-0 by Sheffield Hallam Sevenths but the score-line does not do justice to Slazenger who played some excellent hockey and looked in contention right up to the final 15 minutes. The star for Slazenger was captain Rob Stephens who put in a tireless performance in midfield. … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2001 – Mens 5th’s (0) vs (3) Sheffield Hallam 7th’s
Report: 01-12-2001 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Gateshead 1st’s
The first team notched up yet another win in their inaugual season in North Eastern Division 2. The Horbury side now lies in third place after holding off a late surge from Gateshead. Slazenger started slowly but they took the lead after man of the match James Swinden and Keith Whittle combined to set up Simon Chamberlain who cunningly pushed the ball past the keeper. The goal lifted Slazenger and they went onto play some of their best hockey of the season. Constant pressure on the … [Read more...] about Report: 01-12-2001 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Gateshead 1st’s
Report: 01-12-2001 – Men 4th’s (2) vs. (2) York
A weakened Slazenger fourths string travelled to York in fine sporits and were rewarded by a 2-2 draw. Mark Swinden scored twice before half-time to put Slazenger in a surprise, but commanding lead. York hit back in the second half and despite excellent work by man of the match James Walker in goal, Slazenger conceded two match levelling goals. Slazenger fourths entertain Sheffield Bankers at home on Saturday, pushed back 3pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 01-12-2001 – Men 4th’s (2) vs. (2) York
Report: 01-12-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (1) York
An outstanding performance from Slazenger third's front line gained them a convincing win over York. Man of the match Richard Whawell led the way with two superb scoring strikes. Whawell struck in the opening minutes, finishing a slinking run from inside his own half with a shot that left the goalkeeper no chance. Gavin Kaye and John Sykes, the other front men, then combined for the second, scored by the latter. York hit back with a goal before half-time, but Slazenger continued … [Read more...] about Report: 01-12-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (1) York
