A game in which Slazenger were hoping to take maximum points never materialised due to sloppy passing and ill discipline. Slazenger conceded after 18 minutes following their own inability to pass the ball around the midfield, but the turning point came on the half hour when Tom Penistone in the Slaz’ goal was sin-binned for […]
Report: 23-10-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Once again, Slazenger’s seconds were left disappointed after a poor performance going down 2-1 away to Halifax seconds. A result that leaves them rooted firmly to the bottom of the table. The story of the season continued with Slazenger’s playing some great hockey but then letting themselves down with individual errors and a lack of […]
Report: 07-02-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (6) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazenger 2nd’s dissapointing run continued with their fourth defeat in five losing 6-2 away to Halifax. The Horbury team had to play the entire game with 10 men after suffeing a number of injuries the previous week. And it was the visitors who took a deserved lead with Nick Webb finishing off a nice move. […]
Report: 01-02-2003 – Ladies 2nd’s (7) vs (0) Halifax
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazenger seconds battled to the final whistle without reward as experienced Halifax seconds secured a contentious 2-0 victor. Wingers Matt Birkett and man of the match Richard Whawell were constant threats but the sides were deadlocked at 0-0 at half-time. Ten minutes from time Halifax gained a penalty flick decision, hotly disputed by Slazenger who had […]
Report: 29-01-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs. (6) Halifax
Slazenger fifths travelled to Halifax without three key players and with only ten men. And by half time, they were three goals down. Slazenger made a better fight of ti in the second period and grabbed three scores of their own, but the opposition replied with another three goals to seal a 6-3 victory. Slazenger’s […]
