Slazenger Men's 3's unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt end with a 2-1 defeat to visitors Lincoln. The visitors started much more brightly with more energy and greater intent when in possession. Despite wanting to start the match retaining possession and looking to build attacks down the flanks, the home side time and again gave the ball away cheaply and had to work very hard to get it back. Slazenger's were often overrun in midfield despite Aidan Hopkinson and Ste Robert's … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (2) Lincoln 2nd’s
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Report: 07-01-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (1) Lincoln 3rd’s
Slaznger Mens 3rds also started back on Saturday, hosting Lincoln 3rds at home. The game was almost as tough as it had been on the away leg. However, with the team bouyed by recent wins and still in the hunt for promotion, Slaz came away with a well fought 2-1 victory. The game stated at pace. The home side were eager to get a goal against the league leader, and played some past hockey from the start. Using the newer formation change, the team benefited from a stronger midfield, allowing them … [Read more...] about Report: 07-01-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (1) Lincoln 3rd’s
Report: 05-11-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (3) Lincoln 3rd’s
A depleted Slazenger 3rds team travelled away to play top of the league Lincoln 3rd's and despite an incredibly well fought game, were unfortunate to come away with their first loss of the season. (note - it appears Lincoln's 2nds team have folded splitting between the 1's and 3's, So Slazenger were going to have a tough fight on their hands.) However, if it had not been for a great performance from Lincolns back line and keeper, the result would have been far different. The game was lively … [Read more...] about Report: 05-11-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (3) Lincoln 3rd’s
Report: 06-03-2011 – Mens 2nd’s (7) vs (2) Lincoln 3rd’s
With a heavy loss the day before slazenger men’s 2nd team were hoping to get a result with a home match against bottom of the league Lincoln 3s. The home side won the match 7-2.Although Lincoln are bottom of the league they took the match to slaz who went behind after 10 minutes of end-to-end hockey. This however seemed to wake slaz up who reacted by creating more chances. And by half time Slaz were leading 3-1.The second half started as the first ended with slaz piling the pressure on the … [Read more...] about Report: 06-03-2011 – Mens 2nd’s (7) vs (2) Lincoln 3rd’s
Report: 12-03-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (1) Lincoln 2nd’s
Slazenger seconds traveled to promotion chasing Lincoln on Saturday and were denied by a last gasp winner for the home side. The visitors immediately found themselves under pressure. James Walker making a great stop on the line and then testing the keeper straight after with a powerful shot. The half continued with Lincoln having more of the play only to be thwarted by some great keeping or solid defending. The second half was much the same as the first, Slazengers soaking up the pressure … [Read more...] about Report: 12-03-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (1) Lincoln 2nd’s
