Slazenger overcame a sluggish start and an early goal set-back to defeat Harrogate's second string comprehensively. Foundations for the victory were laid by the strong mid field work of Dave Kaye and Keith Whittle. Whittle scored first from a short corner to equalise, Slazenger seemed in control but Harrogate hit back before half-time to trail just 3-2. Slazenger finally gained full control midway through the second half and powered home. Kev Windler finished with a hat trick in his … [Read more...] about Report: 08-09-2001 – Mens 1st’s (7) vs. (2) Harrogate 2nd’s
Mens 1st XI
Report: 17-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (0) Huddersfield 1st’s
Slazenger realised their promotion dream on Saturday with a convincing Yorkshire Division 1 win over Huddersfield. From the start, Slazenger were on top and passed the ball around to produce one of their best performances of the season. Huddersfield came close first but were held by the strong Slazenger defence. Slazenger's first goal came off a well-worked short corner with Simon Chamberlain hitting home the rebound. Slazenger continued to push but were denied by an in-form … [Read more...] about Report: 17-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (0) Huddersfield 1st’s
Report: 10-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (2) Adel
Slazenger continued their surge towards the East Pennine League second division with a convincing win over strong opposition. Slazenger went on the defensive from the whistle then broke out for man of the match Mark Butel to score after only four minutes. Webb made it 2-0 before half time but Adel pegged one back in the second half from a flicked short corner. It proved to be merely a wake-up call for Slazenger who made it three through James Swindon. Adel claimed a second goal, … [Read more...] about Report: 10-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (2) Adel
Report: 03-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (1) Hull 1st’s
Slazenger got back to winning ways in Yorkshire League 1 to consolidate their push for the title. The Horbury men now sit nine points clear at the top. The result never looked in doubt with Slazenger back o full strength and playing the impressive hockey that has elevated them to their lofty position this season. Slazenger started well and Butel put them one up. Two more from Butel and Gilston put Slazenger firmly in the driving seat at half-time. Mark Swinden made it 4-0 early in … [Read more...] about Report: 03-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (1) Hull 1st’s
Report: 24-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Bradford
SLAZENGER came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday after their previous week's impressive victory. Slazenger failed to find their rhythm against third-placed Bradford and went 1-0 down to an early penalty following a goal-mouth scramble. The weakened Slazenger side continued to struggle up to half-time when a stern team talk whipped them back into shape. Alec Gilston secured an early second-half equaliser. But Slazenger slipped into bad habits once again and Bradford pounced to … [Read more...] about Report: 24-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Bradford
