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
Halifax
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
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 goalkeeper Jonny Walker sent off. Not supprisingly a second goal followed before the end. … [Read more...] about Report: 29-09-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (2) Halifax 2nd’s
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 scorers were man of the match Haydn Foster (2) and Anwar. Slazenger hope to get back to winning ways at home to Acomb on Saturday. Pushback is at 3pm, players meet at 2:30pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 29-01-2000 – Mens 5th’s (3) vs. (6) Halifax
Report: 13-11-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazenger seconds entered their fixture with Halifax seconds with high hopes but their ambitions were dashed 2-1. Slazenger looked the stronger team but relaxed too readily on their slender lead and conceeded two breakaway goals in response to Alec Gilston's first half opener. slazenger seconds travel to Chapeltown seconds on Saturday 2pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 13-11-1999 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Halifax 2nd’s

