Slazenger mens 3rds continued their winning run with a victory from a bloody encounter away to Rotherhams 4th team. While the win was secured with a 2-0 margin, the team took their time to secure both the opener. A combination of some tenacious back line work from Rotherham, poor pitch and dissapointing performance from Slaz in the oppositions "D" prevented a higher scoreline. Slaz pressed from the start, and spend large portions of the time wihtin the home teams half. Some strong … [Read more...] about Report: 21-01-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (0) Rotherham 4th’s
Mens 3rd XI
Report: 07-01-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (1) Lincoln 3rd’s
Slaznger Mens 3rds also started back on Saturday, hosting Lincoln 3rds at home. The game was almost as tough as it had been on the away leg. However, with the team bouyed by recent wins and still in the hunt for promotion, Slaz came away with a well fought 2-1 victory. The game stated at pace. The home side were eager to get a goal against the league leader, and played some past hockey from the start. Using the newer formation change, the team benefited from a stronger midfield, allowing them … [Read more...] about Report: 07-01-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (1) Lincoln 3rd’s
Report: 03-12-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (2) Brigg 4th’s
Slazenger had a tough encounter away to Brigg 4th's. Having struggled to score all game, the team put 2 away in the final 10 minutes securing a draw. Slaz travelled away to a high flying Brigg team for their first encounter with the team this season, with only 11 men; no substitutes, with Paul Johnson and John Toon both carrying injuries. As the last game of the season, the team were looking for a good performance going into the Christmas break. The game started at a steady pace. Slaz made … [Read more...] about Report: 03-12-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (2) Brigg 4th’s
Report: 27-11-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (2) Sheffield Uni Bankers
Slaz had suffered a dissapointing result the day before, and were looking to make up for it against the Sheffield side. Even though it was a Sunday afternoon game, it began at pace, with Slaz puuting pressure on the home side straight away. Winger Robin Brearton shows some great skill with individual runs down the win, enthusiasm getting the best of him, barrelling into the opposition and sending them both flying! As has been the way with recent matches, it was the opposition who scored … [Read more...] about Report: 27-11-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (2) Sheffield Uni Bankers
Report: 26-11-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (2) Hull Uni 3rd’s
Slaz mens 3's had two league games this weekend. The first of these was against Hull University, where the team were unlucky to come away with a loss. The team pressed from the off, with some fast passing putting the team well inside the teams half within seconds. Unfortunately the team were unable to convert. This perhaps epitomised the performance after a long journey and late 4pm start. Hull were a quick and skillfull side, who's passing was able to cut through the Slaz midfield, and at … [Read more...] about Report: 26-11-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (2) Hull Uni 3rd’s
