Slazenger fifths blend of experience and youth proved successful as they beat Huddersfield Ninths 2-0. Veterand Alan Killey, Steve Wood and Dave Smyth dominated the midfield and it was Wood and his son Christopher who combined for the game’s opening goal. Ten year old Chris latched onto a pas from Steve to score on his […]
Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (1) Huddersfield 3rd’s
Slazenger thirds took another giant stride up the Yorkshire League Division 6 with a narrow 2-1 victory away at local rivals Huddersfield thirds. The visitors opened well, passing the ball fluently and creating chances from the start. Robert Stephens led the forward line well but it was Jonathan Clewlow who opened the scoring for Slazenger, […]
Report: 19-01-2002 – Boys U14’s
Slazenger U14’s got off to a great start in Sunday’s three-match outing, but results ran away with them following the opening fixture. Slazenger kicked off with an encouraging 2-0 victory over Almonbury. Gareth Ventom starred with the ball struck to his stick up front, while Richard Hutchins and Ian Hedges also impressed. Huddersfield took a […]
Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (3) Huddersfield 4th’s
After a great first half against Huddersfield fourths in which Slazenger thirds played some top class hockey, they faded badly in the second period to see another Yorkshire division 6 match slip away by the odd goal. James Walker scored Slazenger’s opener following a short corner and the decisive tackling of Neil Hutchins gave them […]
Report: 06-10-2001 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs (3) Huddersfield
Slazenger fifths never really settled into their stride and subsequently lost 3-1 at home to Huddersfield. Goalkeeper Keith Hellam provided his usual inspiration from the back and Gareth Ventom was an example to all with his swift recovery from an early injury earning him joint man of the match honours , while skippeer Rob Stevens saved some […]
Report: 17-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (1) Huddersfield 5th’s
A Gavin Kay hat-trick sealed another vital victory for Slazenger Thirds, 3-1 at Huddersfield fifths. Kay was far too lively for an older Huddersfield XI as all his goals came in quick-fire succession in the first half. The first has a deflected free hit, the second a conversion of Anwar Al-Khaili’s excellent cross, and the […]
Report: 17-03-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (2) Huddersfield 2nd’s
Slazenger Seconds continued their improved end-of-season form with a well-earned 2-2 draw with Huddersfield Seconds. Slazenger were boosted by the return of Andy Forman and two excellent goals from Hayden Foster.
Report: 17-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (0) Huddersfield 1st’s
Slazenger realised their promotion dream on Saturday with a convincing Yorkshire Division 1 win over Huddersfield. From the start, Slazenger were on top and passed the ball around to produce one of their best performances of the season. Huddersfield came close first but were held by the strong Slazenger defence. Slazenger’s first goal came off […]
Report: 19-11-2000 – Boys U14’s
Slazenger Boys U14’s put in a series of creditable performances in their first outing of the season. They lost by narrow margins to Bradford and Rotherham but managed a good 1-1 draw with Huddersfield. George Sutcliffe, Richard Hutchins and Robin Ratcliffe stood out for Slazenger.
Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (7) vs. (1) Huddersfield 5th’s
Slazenger 3rd’s warmed up for this week’s league programme start with a convincing 7-1 thrashing of Huddersfield 5th’s. Andy Auty raced to a hat-trick with some lively forward play, while youngster Gavin Kaye and Richard whawell added two more with some delicate finishing. Micky turner converted a flick to make it siz and Tony sidwell […]
