In preparation for the resumption of their league programme, Slazenger enjoyed a fine win over Division 2 rivals Sunderland. Youngster Richard Whawell enjoyed a rare run out in the firsts, opened the scoring after just two minutes and Keith Whittle doubled the lead two minutes later. But Sunderland fought back with goals either side of Whittle's second strike and scored again after a penalty from Slazenger's Mark Swinden to make the score 4-3. Another goal from Swinden and one … [Read more...] about Report: 12-01-2002 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs (3) Sunderland 1st’s
Mens 1st XI
Report: 15-12-2001 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (4) Wakefield 1st’s
an exciting derby game witnessed visitors Wakefield come back from two goals down and score a last-gasp equaliser to share the spoils against an in-form Slazenger. The North Hockey League division 2 east contest started brightly and it was the home side who made the early running. They took the lead through Kaye and looked comfortable with defenders Swallow and Shaw solid at the back. The hosts doubled their lead after a fine solo effort from Mark Butel and came close to making it three … [Read more...] about Report: 15-12-2001 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (4) Wakefield 1st’s
Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Norton 1st’s
Slazenger surrendered a two goal lead and were left hanging on for a point in this North East Division 2 contest. They started brightly against the home side and it was Richard Whawell who finished off a Keith Whittle cross to open the scoring. Before the break, Whittle himself was on the score sheet to put Slazenger two goals up. The second half saw continued pressure from the visitors but they were caught on the break by Norton who halved the Slazenger lead. The hosts managed an … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Norton 1st’s
Report: 01-12-2001 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Gateshead 1st’s
The first team notched up yet another win in their inaugual season in North Eastern Division 2. The Horbury side now lies in third place after holding off a late surge from Gateshead. Slazenger started slowly but they took the lead after man of the match James Swinden and Keith Whittle combined to set up Simon Chamberlain who cunningly pushed the ball past the keeper. The goal lifted Slazenger and they went onto play some of their best hockey of the season. Constant pressure on the … [Read more...] about Report: 01-12-2001 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Gateshead 1st’s
Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (0) Billingham 2nd’s
Determined to make up for the squandered points the previous week, Slazenger turned on the style in Middlesbrough last Saturday to net maximum North Division 2 points. The home side overran Slazenger in the early exchanges but goalkeeper Dave Hellam pulled off a string of top notch saves to keep his team in contention. Having survived the first half thanks to Hellam, Slazenger were a different proposition in the second half and within ten minutes Mark Butel struck from the top of the … [Read more...] about Report: 17-11-2001 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (0) Billingham 2nd’s
