Slazenger Hockey Club

Mens 3rd XI

Report: 11-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (1) York

by

An outstanding performance from Slazenger thirds’ front line gained them a convincing 5-1 win over York.

Man of the match Richard Whawell led the way with two superb scoring strikes. 
 
Whawell struck in the opening minutes, finishing a slinking run from inside his own half with a shot that left the goal-keeper no chance.
 
Gavin Kaye and John Sykes, the other front men, then combined for the second, scored by the latter.
 
York hit back with a goal before half-time, but Slazenger continued their dominance and were rewarded with second half goals for Whawell, Sykes and Kaye.

Report: 04-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (6) Leeds University 3rd’s

by

Slazenger thirds had a great first half against quality opposition in Leeds University thirds.

But the Student’s superior fitness paid off in the end as Leeds ran out 6-2 victors.

Martin Lofthouse fired home the opening goal, but Leeds scored a dubious equaliser before half-time.

Slazenger never really got going in the second half, but scored a consolation second through Lofthouse.

Andy Christie impressed for Slazenger.

Report: 14-10-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (2) West Yorkshire Police

by

Slazenger thirds lost out by an odd goal in three in an extremely competitive and even contest with West Yorkshire Police.

The Police squad’s physical power proved too much for Slazenger in the end after Slazenger had come back to equalise from a goal down through Richard Whawell.

Slazenger man of the match was youngster Paul Johnson.

Report: 30-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (7) vs. (1) Huddersfield 5th’s

by

Slazenger 3rd’s warmed up for this week’s league programme start with a convincing 7-1 thrashing of Huddersfield 5th’s.

Andy Auty raced to a hat-trick with some lively forward play, while youngster Gavin Kaye and Richard whawell added two more with some delicate finishing.

Micky turner converted a flick to make it siz and Tony sidwell cooly converted the 7th, with a well-placed shot from the edge of the D.

Report: 23-09-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs (9) Leeds 3rd’s

by

Slazenger 3rd’s were well and truly outclassed against a very strong Leeds 3rd’s outfit, who triumphed 9-0.

Early exchanges were very even, with Andy Auty coming close for Slazenger on a number of occasions.

Leeds’ finishing was top-notch and they made the most of their chances to produce an embarrassing scoreline that did not reflect the balance of the game.