Failure to turn a second half dominance into goals saw Slazenger drop their first Yorkshire League points of the season after a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to David Brown. The visitors took an early lead through a dubious short corner. The score kick started Slazenger into life and the second half was dominated by the Horbury men. Flowing moves created numerous chances but only one was put away by Nick Webb off a slick short corner routine and the Horbury men had to settle for a … [Read more...] about Report: 20-11-1999 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (1) David Brown 1st’s
Mens 1st XI
Report: 13-11-1999 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Airedale 1st’s
A double strike from Butel lined up Slazenger for an impressive eight match unbeaten run. Slazenger defeated Airdale firsts 2-1, but it wasn't all plain sailing and Slazenger's nonchalant start could have cost them points. Airedale went a goal up on the back of their early pressure, but this seemed to be just the wake-up call Slazenger needed. And Butel, Wiper and Kaye proceeded to run Airedale ragged. Butel scored in each half off well-struck short corners. Man of the match went to … [Read more...] about Report: 13-11-1999 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Airedale 1st’s
Report: 07-11-1999 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (2) Leeds University 1st’s (Cup)
Slazenger travelled to first division leaders Leeds University firsts on Sunday in the quarter-finals of the Yorkshire Cup and came off second best - but only just 2-1. Slazenger dominated the game and created several chances but failed to punish the home side. The visitors succombed to a counter-attack goal before half-time. Man of the match Marcus Taylor spearheaded Slazenger's continued dominance after the break while Forman found the equaliser. But Slazenger still couldn't … [Read more...] about Report: 07-11-1999 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (2) Leeds University 1st’s (Cup)
Report: 06-11-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (0) Driffield
Slazenger Hockey Club celebrated a remarkable feat last Saturday when all seven teams, five man's sides and two ladies, won their matches. Slazenger's clean sweep of victories represented their best weekend ever demonstrated just how far the club has pregressed in recent years. The winning sequence was let off by the men's first team who crushed the Yorkshire League Division 2 newcomrs and strugglers Driffield 5-0. Their dominance of the division is such that they have now established a … [Read more...] about Report: 06-11-1999 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (0) Driffield
Report: 30-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Chapeltown
SLICK SLAZENGER OPEN UP TITLE LEAD Slazenger......3 Chapeltown.....0 SLAZENGER moved five points clear at the top of Yorkshire League Division 2 with a hard fought victory over Chapeltown. Victors came on the back of an excellent defensive display with man of the match Robert Bartholomew outstanding. Slazneger scoreres were Jonny Wiper with two goals from open play, and Mark Butel from a penalty flick. On Saturday, Slazenger play Driffield at home, 1:30pm and on Sunday they will … [Read more...] about Report: 30-10-1999 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (0) Chapeltown

