Slazenger seconds were in commanding form in their Yorkshire League Division 4 encounter with Hull thirds and the three points from their 3-1 win lifted them further up the table. Alec Gilston opened the scoring for Slazenger and Ben Graham added a second before half-time. The midfield of Graham, Ashley Smith and Johnny White was dominant, running the game and putting lots of pressure on their East Coast counterparts. When Hull did threaten, Bob Wood was in commanding form as sweeper, … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (1) Hull 3rd’s
Mens 2nd XI
Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (4) Lincoln
Slazenger seconds put in a brave performance at league-leaders Lincoln but eventually beaten 4-1. Despite the long trip, Slazenger started brightly and, inspired by recent victories, opened the scoring with a goal from the in-form Alec Gilston. But the lead was short lived and the hosts soon established their superiority with a four-goal salvo that gave them maximum points. There were notable performances from Slazengers Matthew Birkett and Ben Graham. This Saturday, Slazenger entertain … [Read more...] about Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (4) Lincoln
Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazenger Seconds continued their climb up the Yorkshire League Division 4 table with a well-earned victory against table topping Halifax Seconds. In a scrappy first half, both sides cancelled each other out with spoiling tactics that prevented flowing hockey. Although Ben Graham scored for Slazenger the game was still deadlocked at half time, 1-1. Slazenger came out after the break more focused and determined on the job in hand, the whole side appeared to gel from the off. Alec … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) York 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds' run of wins came to an unfortunate end with a 2-1 defeat at York thirds. Gilston put Slazenger one up in the first half, while super support play from Matthew Birkett and Gavin Kaye kept the visitors on top. York scored twice on the break in the second half very much against the run of play. Slazenger seconds entertain Halifax on Saturday, push back 1:30pm … [Read more...] about Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) York 3rd’s
Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (1) Harrogate 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds made an excellent start to the year with a marvelous 4-1 away win over Harrogate thirds.Foreman opened the scoring with a reverse stick from the top of the D. The second came from an easy tap-in by Richard Whawell. Gavin Kay's powerful strike put Harrogate completely out of the game and their fate was sealed by another excellent shot be Foreman. On Saturday, Slazenger seconds are at home to Hull thirds, push back 12 noon. … [Read more...] about Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (1) Harrogate 3rd’s
