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 passes going astray. Chapeltown took advantage scoring twice in open play as the Slazenger defence stood still. Thw Horbury side showed more resolve in the second half and upped the … [Read more...] about Report: 23-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (1) Chapeltown
Mens 1st XI
Report: 22-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (3) Sunderland
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 their foot of the gas with too many players making individual runs rather than passing their way around the Sunderland midfield. This allowed Sunderland to sieve the … [Read more...] about Report: 22-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (3) Sunderland
Report: 15-11-2013 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (7) Gateshead 1st’s
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 took full advantage scoring twice in three minutes, both from penalty corners. Slazenger could not raise their game and the side … [Read more...] about Report: 15-11-2013 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (7) Gateshead 1st’s
Report: 09-11-2013 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (7) Stockton 1st’s
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 start of the second half, Slazenger had come to terms with a difficult bumpy pitch and pulled a goal back through Richard Whawell from a penalty corner. However, … [Read more...] about Report: 09-11-2013 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (7) Stockton 1st’s
Report: 08-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (1) Lincoln 1st’s
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. From one such break, Lincoln were awarded a penalty corner which they duly converted. Slazenger trailed 1-0 at … [Read more...] about Report: 08-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (1) Lincoln 1st’s
