Slazenger Hockey Club

Adel

Report: 02-02-2002 – Mens Vets (1) vs (3) Adel Vets

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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 for Ian Gordon to fire home. The second half was evenly contested with the visitors creating some good chances but they failed to close the gap and once Adel had scored again, the game was beyond Slazenger’s side.

Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (3) Adel 4th’s

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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 two goals and pulling themselves right back int o the contest.

Slazenger broke away and scored what proved to be a crucial goal through man of the match Jonathan Clewlow, but then conceeded a third Adel goal.

The visitors had to endure an anxious final ten minutes and were indebted to cool defending from Eddie Taylor that secured them in valuable three points in the battle against relegation.

This Saturday, Slazenger Thirds entertain Leeds University, 12pm start.

Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (5) Adel 4th’s

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The Slazenger club’s dissapointment continued apace with a 5-1 reversal for Slazenger thirds at the hands of Adel fourths.

Lacking four key regulars, Slazenger turned to their younger players. encouragingly, stand in skipper Michael Turner put in a man of the match winning performance and scored the second-half-goal.

Slazenger trailed 2-0 at half-time and conceded three more after the break as goalkeeper Thomas Peniston recieved little by way of support from his defence.

Slazenger thirds travel to Leeds University on Saturday, push back 12 noon.

Report: 22-09-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (6) Adel 3rd’s

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Slazenger thirds warmed up for their league opener against Adel thirds with a 6-1 reversal at the hands of Adel thirds on Saturday.

The difference in standard was evident but Slazenger worked hard to stay in the game. Thomas Penistone had another fine match in goal, ably-assisted by sweeper Tony Sidwell. Gavin Kaye scored Slazenger’s goal.

Saturday’s home fixture with Adel is scheduled for a 3pm start.

Report: 22-09-2001 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs (2) Adel 4th’s

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Slazenger fourths failed to capitalise on the good hockey played and allowed Adel fourth to take the friendly spoils 2-0.

The home goalkeeper denied Slazenger skipper Jonathan Halliday and yound centre-forward Richard Hutchins to keep the game goalless up to half time.

Midfield ace Alan Killy, kept Slazenger going but Adel managed to twice over power the defence to take an unassailable two-goal lead.

Man of the match went to Ricky Wilby.