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 in at a penalty corner and Alec Gilston finished off a free flowing move to carve the bankers defence wide open and when Mike … [Read more...] about Report: 01-11-2003 – Men 1st’s (4) vs. (5) Sheffield Uni Bankers 2nd’s
Mens 1st XI
Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 1st’s vs Bradford Uni 1st’s
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 score through Andy Foreman. Unfortunately, once again, sloppy defending let Bradford in for their fouth and despite a late … [Read more...] about Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 1st’s vs Bradford Uni 1st’s
Report: 08-02-2003 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (3) Sunderland 1st’s
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 hope. As the second half started Sunderland added their third of the day, but Slazenger showed great spirit, with Whittle adding another two to his tally and Webb and … [Read more...] about Report: 08-02-2003 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (3) Sunderland 1st’s
Report: 07-12-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (1) Bradford 1st’s
Dominant Slazenger return to winning ways with a convincing victory at Bradford. Slazenger always looked the stronger team and they took the lead through man of the match James Swinden who produced a reverse-stick following a slick build-up. Swinden added his second shortly afterwards as Slazenger took control in the first half. After the break, Bradford battled back but were held at bay by Slazenger defenders Mark Swallow and Mike Shaw and they watched on as the midfield paved an … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (1) Bradford 1st’s
Report: 16-11-2002 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (1) Gateshead 1st’s
Slazenger enjoyed a lot of possession and had numerous chances but were unable to break down Gateshead who snatched victory with a late goal. The Horbury outfit started strongly and slick link-up play between the midfield and the forwards put the North East side under constant pressure. Slazenger forwards Kevin Windler and Mark Butel showed great skill but were unable to break the Gateshead defence and the game remained goalless at half-time. After the break, Slazenger were put under … [Read more...] about Report: 16-11-2002 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (1) Gateshead 1st’s
