A good second-half performance couldn't prevent Slazenger 3rd's from going down to a 3-1 defeat at home to Leeds 4th's. Excellent defending from Ashley Smith and some fine saves from Lee Secker kept rampant Leeds down to a three-goal lead at the break, but the switch to 4-5-1 at the interval paid off. Slaz turned on the style and a magical run from Jonny Halliday and further good work from Simon Taylor set up John Sykes, who netted with a magnificent reverse sweep effort. The midfield … [Read more...] about Report: 24-09-2005 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (3) Leeds 4th’s
Mens 3rd XI
Report: 07-11-2004 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (0) Huddersfield
Slazenger’s third team entered this quarter final clash against Huddersfield, with confidence, after a resounding victory in the previous round, a confidence that was well founded and resulted in Slazenger’s coming away 4-0 victors. The game began with both sides playing some strong hockey but it was Slazenger’s who opened the scoring through a Richard Hutchins penalty flick after the Huddersfield keeper had illegally shielded the ball. Although many more chances were created, this was the … [Read more...] about Report: 07-11-2004 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (0) Huddersfield
Report: 24-10-2004 – Mens 3rd’s (7) vs (1) Wakefield 3rd’s
Slazenger’s thirds hosted local rivals Wakefield thirds on Sunday in the third team cup and produced a fantastic performance to run out 7-1 winners. Both teams were always going to be up for the game but it was Slazenger’s who struck first blood, Johnny Halliday striking a fierce short corner home. The game settled into a physical well-fought game, both teams playing good hockey but once again Slazenger’s were able to strike with Timmy Carr finishing another short corner just before half … [Read more...] about Report: 24-10-2004 – Mens 3rd’s (7) vs (1) Wakefield 3rd’s
Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (1) City of York 5th’s
In a highly entertaining match between two evenly matched sides - Slazenger thirds and visitors City of York fifths a 1-1 draw was probably the fairest result. Slazenger moved the ball round nicely in the first half against York and had the best chance of the game, but failed to make it count. It took a touch of magic to break the deadlock, Paul Wiper dancing through several players and riding a crude tackle before firing in an unstoppable shot. The goal, however sparked York into life … [Read more...] about Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (1) City of York 5th’s
Report: 07-12-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (2) Chapeltown 3rd’s
Slazenger Thirds edged out Chapeltown Thirds 3-2 in an exciting and competitive clash. Slazenger took an early lead through Richard Hutchins but chapeltown leveled before half-time. After the break, man of the match Jonathan Clewlow put the horbury-based side 2-1 up but they were pegged back once more. James Walker stepped up to convert a short corner to earn Slazenger maximum points. … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (2) Chapeltown 3rd’s
