Previous encounters between these two teams have always been close, but this time Slazenger ran out easy winners. It was not clear what was to come later as previously unbeaten York applied early pressure in this North Division 2 East fixture. However, a combination of tight marking and some excellent saves from James Cowden kept the home side at bay. There were also early signs that the Horbury side were capable of catching York on the break. They took the lead from one such attack. … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-2004 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs. (2) York 2nd’s
Mens 1st XI
Report: 20-03-2004 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (3) Wakefield 1st’s
Slazenger secured safety from relegation with this comfortable derby victory over their College Grove rivals. For the first time since the mid-season break, the Horbury side were able to select a team from a full strength squad with the welcome return of James Swinden and Will Buckley from long term hand injuries. Buoyed by this, Slazenger started this North League East Division 2 fixture the stronger and were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty stroke in the early minutes when a Wakefield … [Read more...] about Report: 20-03-2004 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (3) Wakefield 1st’s
Report: 21-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (3) York 2nd’s
Slazenger would have taken a point at the start of the match against high-flying York, but were ultimately dissapointed having let a three-goal lead slip away. The Horbury side began this North League East Division 2 fixture the stronger with Jonny White and Mark Swinden establishing an early grip in midfield. It was no surprise then when they opened the scoring inside the first five minutes, from a well worked penalty corner, converted by Richard Whawell. Slazenger continued to play … [Read more...] about Report: 21-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (3) York 2nd’s
Report: 15-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (1) LA Metros 1st’s
Slazenger reached the final of the Mens 1st XI Yorkshire Cup after a dramatic victory scoring a golden goal in extra time to set up a mouth watering final against local rivals, Wakefield. LA Metros may be in the division below Slazenger, but they had not lost all season and the Horbury side were without several key players.Nevertheless, the home team started the stronger and opened the scoring from a Paul Wiper penalty corner. The away side from Leeds tried to hit back but the Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 15-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (1) LA Metros 1st’s
Report: 14-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (4) Stockton 1st’s
It may have been Valentine's day, but Slazenger have no love of playing at Stockton and for the third successive season came away empty handed. After a run of disappointing results, Slazenger lacked self-belief at the start of this North League East Division 2 clash. The lively Stockton forward line stretched the Horbury side's defence and after stealing the ball in midfield, they went one up inside ten minutes. Slazenger tried to rally with Mike Thornicroft prompting some good moves … [Read more...] about Report: 14-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (4) Stockton 1st’s
