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
Mens 2nd XI
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
Report: 12-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (7) vs. (0) Sheffield Bankers 4th’s
Slazenger seconds' season finally came alive with an exhilarating 7-0 win over Sheffield Bankers. Mark Butel was in scintillating form with four goals and Lawrence Thornton, Jonny White and Gavin Kaye were also on target. Kaye had a particularly excellent game with some lively right-wing play. … [Read more...] about Report: 12-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (7) vs. (0) Sheffield Bankers 4th’s
Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Driffield
Visitors Driffield came from a goal down and left with maximum points against home side Slazenger seconds. This Yorkshire League division 4 match was a close affair and although Slazenger took a deserved early lead through Gavin Kay, they could not find the finishing touch to their game. The visitors pulled one back just before half-time and in the second half scored the crucial second against the run of play. … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Driffield
