Slazenger gave top of the table side, Newcastle University, a big scare in this league Division 2 clash but were unable to take any points. After last week's defeat, Slazenger started nervously, struggling to keep posession and to contain the students' lively forward line. The home defence showed some steel with Mike Thornicroft commanding at sweeper, but the Newcastle side continued to press and took the lead from a disputed penalty corner. Alec Gilsten missed a great chance for the … [Read more...] about Report: 07-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (4) Newcastle Uni 1st’s
Mens 1st XI
Report: 24-01-2004 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs (3) Wakefield 1st’s
Two early goals in the first and a late second half goal ensured a victory for Wakefield against local rivals Slazenger who struggled to come to terms with the water based surface at college grove. Wakefield coach Ian Batty was able to pick from a full strength squad, which was telling in the performance.Crucial to the game was the battle for middle of the park, which was influenced throughout by Wakefield's duo of Chris Gregg and Alfonso Gomez-Acebo, supported by sweeper Dave Farrar. As … [Read more...] about Report: 24-01-2004 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs (3) Wakefield 1st’s
Report: 17-01-2004 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs (2) Sunderland 1st’s
Alec Gibson was the Slazenger hero grabbing a superb five goals in this comprehensive defeat of Sunderland. Despite injuries which had forced the Horbury side to change its usual line-up and the mid season break, Slazenger started strongly in this North League East Division 2 encounter. Utilising wide men, Paul Wiper and Richard Whawell, the home team soon stretched the Sunderland defence on both flanks, but early chances were missed. Gibson made the breakthrough deflecting in Whawell's … [Read more...] about Report: 17-01-2004 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs (2) Sunderland 1st’s
Report: 05-12-2003 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (4) Norton 1st’s
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 their tally soon after. Mike Thornicroft pulled one back when his flick from a penalty corner dribbled past the goalkeeper. Gilston then got … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-2003 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (4) Norton 1st’s
Report: 29-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (7) vs (2) Marten Furness 1st’s
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 the initiative and doubled their lead when Mike Thornicroft was wel set up by a combination of Simon Chamberlain and Alec Gilston. … [Read more...] about Report: 29-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (7) vs (2) Marten Furness 1st’s
