Despite the Arctic conditions, Slazenger ladies seconds secured a magnificent 7-0 win at Halifax in Yorkshire Ladies League division 6. The Slazenger squad showed they were a force to be reckoned with when they took the lead in the first five minutes and thanks to unrelenting pressure from mud-field let 4-0 at half time. Halifax regrouped at half-time, but Slazenger 'keeper Sarah Pollard kept them out as the visitors remained determined to stay in control, with Julie Mills and Clair Finch … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2003 – Ladies 2nd’s (7) vs (0) Halifax
Halifax
Report: 19-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 1st’s
Slazenger returned to winning ways with a well-deserved win over strong visitors Halifax. Unlike recent weeks, Slazenger started well and took an early lead when Mark Swinden fired a superb shot into the roof of the net. The hosts continued press but were caught on the break as Halifax drew level. Undeterred, Slazenger pushed on, employing stick passing in midfield didn't score again until the second half. Mike Thornecroft produced a sensational strike to send Slazenger 2-1 up but … [Read more...] about Report: 19-10-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 1st’s
Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (2) Halifax 1st’s
Slazenger's team, already depleted by injury and illness, had to play much of the game with just ten men following the dismissal of Windler and it proved too great a hurdle to overcome at Halifax. The match started off at a fast pace with both teams creating chances. Both Butel and Windler went close for the visitors following some slick passing. But the harsh dismissal of Windler, compounded by a Halifax goal, left Slazenger with an uphill task. The visitors held firm and. in the … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (2) Halifax 1st’s
Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazenger Seconds continued their climb up the Yorkshire League Division 4 table with a well-earned victory against table topping Halifax Seconds. In a scrappy first half, both sides cancelled each other out with spoiling tactics that prevented flowing hockey. Although Ben Graham scored for Slazenger the game was still deadlocked at half time, 1-1. Slazenger came out after the break more focused and determined on the job in hand, the whole side appeared to gel from the off. Alec … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (6) Halifax 1st’s
Slazenger kick off their East Pennine League Division 2 campaign with a disappointing result on home turf. Slazenger started off well enough but were unfortunate to concede a goal just before half time when they should have been 2-0 up. The hosts added a second to their tally within minutes of the second half re-start, but Halifax built up the pressure sufficiently to level. And as Slazenger's frustrations mounted two players were send off leaving nine players to hold out for the … [Read more...] about Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (6) Halifax 1st’s
