Slazenger enhanced their credentials as Yorkshire League Division 2 front runners by overcoming a dogged Roundwood side 3-1 - but they were far from convincing. The hosts took an early lead but then proceeded to lose their way - until a flash of brilliance from man of the match Jonny Wiper put them 2-0 up. Slazenger began to get sloppy once more and conceded a soft goal and a penalty flick, only for it to be expertly saved by Dave Hellam. Later on in the game, Gilston secured an … [Read more...] about Report: 29-01-2000 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. Roundwood (1)
Report: 15-01-2000 – Mens 5th’s (7) vs (2) Brigg 5th’s
Slazenger fifths had a tough task away on grass at Brigg fifths but performed brilliantly to defeat their hosts 7-2. Playing confidently despite being unaccustomed to the surface Slazenger created several goal-scoring opportunities seven of which were put away but man of the match Haydn Foster (4), Kaye and O'Shea (2). … [Read more...] about Report: 15-01-2000 – Mens 5th’s (7) vs (2) Brigg 5th’s
Report: 05-12-1999 – Boys U16 Report
Slazenger U16's had an excellent day's hockey in the latest round of Yorkshire Youth League matches. Skipper James Swinden led his side to two wins and a draw for seven valuable points. Frustrated by excellend goalkeeping against Driffield, Slazenger had to settle for a 0-0 draw. But the side went on to record 1-0 and 3-0 victories over Bradford and Rotherham respectively. Scorers were Richard Whawell (v Bradford), Swinden, Robert Stephens and Mark Smith. Jonathan Clewlow and Gavin … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-1999 – Boys U16 Report
Report: 05-12-1999 – Boys U18 Report
Hero of the hour Thomas Penistone made two penalty shoot-out saves to steer Slazenger U18's into the quarter finals of the RAF Youth Hockey Cup. Slazenger and York were locked at 1-1 each at the end of normal time of a game played on a partly frozen pitch. James Swinden bagged the vital in-game goal. Slazenger eventually won through 5-4 after penalty flicks. Slazenger U18's next game is at home to Rotherham on Saturday 19 December. … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-1999 – Boys U18 Report
Report: 04-12-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (0) Acomb
Unbeaten Slazenger underlined their Yorkshire League 2 championship potential with a 5-0 thrashing of title contenders Acomb. The Horbury side took a good while to settle but held a slender on goal advantage by half time courtesy of another well worked short corner routine dispatched by Butel. Slazenger dominated after the break. Second-half scorers were Chamberlain (2), Wiper and Taylor. A fine performance from man of the match Swallow included two off-the-line saves. Slazenger travel … [Read more...] about Report: 04-12-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (0) Acomb
