Slazengers mens 2nd team produced a stunning second half fightback to stun league leaders Lincoln Roses mens 3's, eventually running out 6-4 winners. Lincoln were the stonger of the two teams early on and took a deserved lead only for Slazengers to up their game and equalise through Jake Barras. Lincoln continued to press playing good attacking hockey and showed why they have been league leaders for the majority of the season scoring 2 more to take a 3-1 lead at half time. A defensive … [Read more...] about Report: 25-01-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (6) vs. (4) Lincoln Roses 3rd’s
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Report: 25-01-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (1) Lincoln Roses 4th’s
Slazenger Mens 3's latest fixture, away at Lincoln Roses, looked a tough proposition on paper. With only 11 players and no substitutes everyone had to be on the ball from the start. Surprisingly, for a team lying second in the table, it was the home team who didn't look up for this fixture. Rain had started falling heavily just before the warm up and Lincoln didn't appear on the pitch until just before the push back. Straight from the start Slazengers got about the opposition, denying them … [Read more...] about Report: 25-01-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (1) Lincoln Roses 4th’s
Report: 08-12-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (3) Lincoln Roses 4th’s
Slazengers 2nds made the long trek out to Lincoln for their division 5 confrontation with mid table Lincoln Roses 4ths. With a weakened side, missing several key players, the team pressed on looking for a win to secure their position at the top of the table. The away team played well, with a standout effort from defender and man of the match Simon Taylor. However the whole team pulled together, and sharing the goals. Jed Whawell, Mark Swallow and Matthew Stacey all netted for slaz. Lincoln … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (3) Lincoln Roses 4th’s
Report: 03-11-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Lincoln Roses 3rd’s
Slazenger Mens 2nds put an end to a historic undefeated run at Lincoln Roses 3rd's. The team had been undefeated at home for 7 years, and with Slaz travelling out to Lincoln with a bare 11, things did not look promising. However, the visitors got to stuck in; Byron Dean opened the scoring. A strike from right wing Matthew Stacey was saved by the keeper, only for the Dean to pick up the rebound and slot it home. Slaz continued the pressure, however it was left-back Mark Swallow who scored … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Lincoln Roses 3rd’s
Report: 22-09-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (0) vs (3) Lincoln Roses 1st’s
The new look Slazenger's ladies 3rd team got their season off to a start with debuts from 4 players against Lincoln Roses 1st's. The match promised to be a tough encounter with Lincoln topping the group last season. Slazenger's made a promising start with some good work in the midfield. The deadlock was eventually broken when roses converted from a penalty corner from a well executed drill. Slazenger's battled hard but few chances came our way. Just before the stroke of half time, Roses … [Read more...] about Report: 22-09-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (0) vs (3) Lincoln Roses 1st’s
