With no subs the challenge was on to test the ladies fitness when Pocklington arrived with a 15 strong squad. Pocklington battled well against the still undefeated Slazengers, they had a few chances with short corners but Slazengers defence was solid with Donna Slack saving 2 goals from the line. Other than that Pocklington never looked like scoring. Slazengers had the majority of the possession and scored 2 goals from open play, one being a deflection, and a goal from a short … [Read more...] about Report: 25-01-2014 – Ladies 2nd’s (2) vs. (0) Pocklington 1st’s
Report: 25-01-2014 – Ladies 3rd’s (11) vs. (0) Huddersfield Dragons 3rd’s
Two players scored hat-tricks as Slazengers Ladies 3rds overwhelmed bottom side Huddersfield Dragons 3rds 11-0 in Division Five of the Yorkshire League.Gemma Whittam and Claire Dunstan were the treble stars as mid-table Slazengers left their young and inexperienced hosts still searching for a first win of the season. Huddersfield fell behind inside two minutes when Linda Stacey netted with a solo effort – and it was 4-0 by the interval as Justine Birkett capitalised on a cross from Dunstan, … [Read more...] about Report: 25-01-2014 – Ladies 3rd’s (11) vs. (0) Huddersfield Dragons 3rd’s
Report: 18-01-2014 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs. (1) Sheffield Hallam 3rds
Slaz were facing a team with three points of them and near the relegation zone, this was a big match to keep clear of the fight for the bottom spots. Slaz got off to a great start, moving the ball round well and breaking down Sheffield on the right wing with Dan Perry’s speed and ball skills which devastated the Sheffield defence. Dan picked up Man of the Match for his relentless running. The whole team played well together and attacked and defended as a unit. The opposition keeper played … [Read more...] about Report: 18-01-2014 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs. (1) Sheffield Hallam 3rds
Report: 18-01-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Leeds 5th’s
Slazengers mens 2nd team travelled to Leeds on Saturday looking to make it 2 wins in 2 since the Christmas break and did exactly that with a well deserved 3-2 victory. Slazengers were without 2 of their regular defenders and when their only recongnised centre back was injured mid way through the 1st half, things could have turned out differently. It was up to Matt Green and Rowan Tejura to step into the role which they did to constantly thwart Leeds attacks. Slazengers took the lead when a … [Read more...] about Report: 18-01-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Leeds 5th’s
Report: 18-01-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (2) Brigg 3rd’s
Slazenger Mens 3's had tough opposition in Brigg 3's for their latest match in Yorkshire division 5. Earlier in the year Brigg had given the Horbury side a bit of a hockey lesson in the repeat fixture. This time Slazengers took the early initiative with man of the match winger Ian Hedges leading the way with tenacious tackling and good stick skills. Slazengers looked to build attacks from out wide with good link up play from midfield. Brigg were a lot more direct hitting wide players up … [Read more...] about Report: 18-01-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (2) Brigg 3rd’s
