A disappointing day for the Slazenger U16 Boys, which began with high hopes and some initial positive play. Due to Ben Rhydding not being able to raise a team, the boys were asked to play four matches on the trot at Pocklington, totalling 100 minutes hockey. While they persisted, the back to back matched took […]
Report: 15-11-2013 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (7) Gateshead 1st’s
This match may have been a crowd-pleaser, but Slazenger were bitterly disappointed with this performance after recent signs of improvement. The Horbury side started brightly and after a series of lively attacks took the lead through Mike Thornicroft. However, Slazenger were unable to keep up the early momentum and their passing game fell apart. Gateshead […]
Report: 16-11-2002 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (1) Gateshead 1st’s
Slazenger enjoyed a lot of possession and had numerous chances but were unable to break down Gateshead who snatched victory with a late goal. The Horbury outfit started strongly and slick link-up play between the midfield and the forwards put the North East side under constant pressure. Slazenger forwards Kevin Windler and Mark Butel showed […]
Report: 16-03-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (4) Gateshead 1st’s
Slazenger ended the season on a dissapointing note, conceding two late goals in their defeat against Gateshead.The Wakefield based side started well, but conceded a goal against the run of play. They battled back, though and equalised through Kev Windler. They continued to press and took the lead through Paul Wiper who used a reverse […]
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 […]
Report: 06-02-2000 – Boys U16’s Tournament
Slazenger had mixed fortunes against three of the top sides in the Yorkshire Boy’s U16’s League. They earned a creditable 1-1 draw with Sheffield Bankers, James Swinden scoring for Slazenger and a third-match draw, also 1-1, with Harrogate, this time Gavin Kaye getting on the scoresheet. But the wheels came off in between when they […]
