Slazenger Mens 3's latest fixture, away at Lincoln Roses, looked a tough proposition on paper. With only 11 players and no substitutes everyone had to be on the ball from the start. Surprisingly, for a team lying second in the table, it was the home team who didn't look up for this fixture. Rain had started falling heavily just before the warm up and Lincoln didn't appear on the pitch until just before the push back. Straight from the start Slazengers got about the opposition, denying them … [Read more...] about Report: 25-01-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (1) Lincoln Roses 4th’s
Mens 3rd XI
Report: 18-01-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (2) Brigg 3rd’s
Slazenger Mens 3's had tough opposition in Brigg 3's for their latest match in Yorkshire division 5. Earlier in the year Brigg had given the Horbury side a bit of a hockey lesson in the repeat fixture. This time Slazengers took the early initiative with man of the match winger Ian Hedges leading the way with tenacious tackling and good stick skills. Slazengers looked to build attacks from out wide with good link up play from midfield. Brigg were a lot more direct hitting wide players up … [Read more...] about Report: 18-01-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (2) Brigg 3rd’s
Report: 04-01-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (2) Leeds 6th’s
Slazenger 3's returned to action in Yorkshire division 5 south, after their Christmas break, with a competitive 3-2 victory over strong opposition in Leeds 6's. The first half was very even with both sides having chances to score. But for some resolute defending, the game had remained scoreless well into the first half. The opposition drew first blood when under pressure defender Alex Calderley turned a well drilled shot accidentally into his own net. Slazengers remained upbeat and it … [Read more...] about Report: 04-01-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (2) Leeds 6th’s
Report: 14-12-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (5) Lincoln 2nd’s
Slazenger 3's last game of 2013 saw them play a Lincoln Roses team lying second in the league and it was soon apparent to the Horbury side why they are so high in the table. The opposition were very quick and skillful on the counter attack. They were naturally full of confidence and played with great freedom. Slazengers looked sluggish in comparison and were slow to get going. The home side were lucky not to conceded very early in the game as Lincoln tore through the opposition several times. … [Read more...] about Report: 14-12-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (5) Lincoln 2nd’s
Report: 07-12-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs. (0) Leeds Adel 5th’s
Slazenger 3's match was away against a tough and resilient Leeds Adel side. In a fast and furious encounter both sides were quick in attack and very resilient in defence. The Horbury side took the early initiative with captain Byron Dean and Ian Hedges linking up well with winger Dan Levitt in attack. They created several attacking opportunities but the opposition always managed to snuff out the danger with numbers in the penalty area and when relied upon the Adel keeper was there to make some … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs. (0) Leeds Adel 5th’s
