Mens 1st XI – Page 15

Report: 05-12-2003 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (4) Norton 1st’s

December 6, 2003 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger picked up a point in this bruising North League East Division encounter against table topping Norton For the first time this season, Slazenger were able to pick an unchanged team, but found themselves under early pressure. Former England schoolboy, Phil Hardy, pulled the strings for the visitors who deservedly took the lead and doubled […]

Report: 29-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (7) vs (2) Marten Furness 1st’s

November 29, 2003 by Slazenger HC

James Swinden was Slazenger’s four-goal hero in this comprehensive defeat of middlesbrough side Marten Furness. ‘Furness started thie North Division East 2 Clash on top as Slazenger struggled to get the ball out of their defence. However, on their first breakaway, Slazenger out-stripped the Furness defence and Swinden applied a cool finish. Slaz slowly seized […]

Report: 23-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (1) Chapeltown

November 23, 2003 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger Firsts team did it the hard way with a 4-1 penalty win over Chapeltown after the sides had finished level at 2-2 in the Yorkshire First Team Cup. It took a titanic effort from Slaz who produced a tremendous comeback to seal the game in a shoot-out. Slazenger made a lacklustre start with numerous […]

Report: 22-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (3) Sunderland

November 22, 2003 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger escaped with a point after this bruising North Decision 3 East encounter. Slazenger were quickly out of the traps and Sunderland had no answer to their quick passing movements. The Horbury side were rewarded with two goals in open play in the first 10 minutes from Mark Swinden and Alex Gilson. However, Slazenger took […]

Report: 15-11-2013 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (7) Gateshead 1st’s

November 15, 2003 by Slazenger HC

This match may have been a crowd-pleaser, but Slazenger were bitterly disappointed with this performance after recent signs of improvement. The Horbury side started brightly and after a series of lively attacks took the lead through Mike Thornicroft. However, Slazenger were unable to keep up the early momentum and their passing game fell apart. Gateshead […]

Report: 09-11-2013 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (7) Stockton 1st’s

November 9, 2003 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger went out in the first round of the Hockey Association Trophy on penalties, but could hold their heads up high after a fantastic comeback on Sunday. With several key players absent owing to injury, Slazenger struggled to contain Stockton’s lively forward line in the first half and soon found themselves 3-0 down. By the […]

Report: 08-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (1) Lincoln 1st’s

November 8, 2003 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger collected a welcome three points in this hard fought North Hockey League East Division 2 Fixture. Slazenger started brightly, attacking their hosts from Lincoln down both wings and both Paul Wiper and Alec Gilston saw good shots saved. However, despite their pressure, Slazenger were unable to score and became increasingly vulnerable to Lincoln’s swift counter-attacks. […]

Report: 01-11-2003 – Men 1st’s (4) vs. (5) Sheffield Uni Bankers 2nd’s

November 1, 2003 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger were unlucky not to even at least a point from their nine-goal thriller against Sheffield in the North Hockey League Division 2 clash. Slazenger started disastrously and gifted their opponents two easy goals, but the Horbury side fought back showing that team spirit remains strong despite some recent disappointing results. Will Buckley tucked one […]

Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 1st’s vs Bradford Uni 1st’s

March 1, 2003 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger went two goals astray in the opening ten minutes from this disastrous start.The visitors eventually found their feet but failed to find their usual fluid style. In fact, Slazenger conceded a third goal before Marcus Taylor’s battling midfield display rekindled Slazenger’s spirits. And Nick Webb and Simon Chamberlain combined to produce the first Slazenger […]

Report: 08-02-2003 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (3) Sunderland 1st’s

February 8, 2003 by Slazenger HC

slazenger got back to winning ways with a well-deserved victory over a strong Sunderland side. Despite early home pressure the Sunderland ‘keeper kept Slazenger out with some fine saves and it was the visitors who capitalised to move into a 2-0 lead before Whittle pulled a goal back just before half time to give Slazenger […]