Captain Simon Taylor's 3rds hosted Rotherham for their first home game of the season. The opening half was almost all one way traffic, with Slazenger holding almost all of the posession. Going into the half, the team however were level pegging at 1-1. It was in the second half when the team really started to perform. Strong midfield work from Man of the Match Matthew Chilton and Andy Fisher set up John Sykes to slot the second goal away, while a searching run from Alan Perry, and the … [Read more...] about Report: 03-10-2015 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (3) Rotherham 3rd’s
Mens 3rd XI
Report: 19-09-2015 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (6) Doncaster 5th’s
The new look 3rd team had a tough encounter at Doncaster, eventually being run out 6-2. The team were without a few key players, however the team played some fast flowing hockey in parts, putting the early pressure on. Doncaster scored first against the run of play, however the visitors fought back into the game, with an equaliser: Alan Perry crossing for Ian Hedges to score. At half time, it was Slaz who had the pressure and were making all the moves. In the second half, the visitors … [Read more...] about Report: 19-09-2015 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (6) Doncaster 5th’s
Report: 07-03-2015 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (2) Leeds Adel 4th’s
Mens 3 hosted Leeds Adel, and will be feeling unfortunate to only come away with a single point. The team started strongly, playing fast flowing hockey absent for much of the season, putting Adel on the back foot immediately. Slazenger had the lions share of the posession, though struggled to convert early on. Adel's keeper kept the visitors in the game with several fine saves especially from midfielders Matt Banks, and Andy Fisher. It wasnt until striker John Sykes was levelled by the … [Read more...] about Report: 07-03-2015 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (2) Leeds Adel 4th’s
Report: 07-02-2015 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (3) Leeds Adel 5th’s
Slazenger mens 3rd's recorded their first win of the season. After a disrupted season, the team showed form which had been building over the last few weeks. Leeds attacked quickly in the opening minutes of the game, however Slazenger absorbed the pressure; full backs Dave Gascoigne and Paul Johnson worked cleaned up well. Slazenger worked themselves into the game, with some hard work across the midfield; Matt Banks, Rob Whawell and Andy Fisher particularly battled hard. The game was … [Read more...] about Report: 07-02-2015 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (3) Leeds Adel 5th’s
Report: 24-01-2015 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (3) Doncaster 4th’s
Slazenger Mens 3rd's narrowly missed out on 3 points, losing out 3-2 to a well drilled doncaster side. The home team started brightly, showing impressive form and a lead within minutes of the start. John Sykes scored the opening goal, followed closely by a second well inside the first half. Doncaster pulled a goal back before half time but against the run of play. In the second half, Slazenger continued to press, looking to increase their lead, however it was Doncaster who broke against the … [Read more...] about Report: 24-01-2015 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (3) Doncaster 4th’s
