Slazenger 3's wanted to start their latest fixture with a high tempo and take the game to their hosts Chapeltown from the start. This they managed to do and penned the opposition in their own half for the first 10 minutes creating chance after chance after good link up play in midfield and by utilising both flanks with Dan Levitt on the right and man of the match Ian Hedges dominant on the left wing. Any sign of a Chapeltown attack was comfortably dealt with by centre halves Mark Kitchen and … [Read more...] about Report: 09-02-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (0) Chapeltown 4th’s
Mens 3rd XI
Report: 05-01-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (6) vs. (1) Doncaster 6th’s
Slazenger 3's started their first game after the Christmas break against a much changed Doncaster team and it showed as it was the home team that struggled to get going. Doncaster were first to the ball, attacked with intent and over ran the the midfield. There were some serious faces within the home team as time and again Slazengers simply couldn't get a toehold in the game. It was only due to some stout defending by people like Man of the Match Alex Calderley, Mark Kitchen and Tony Walker, … [Read more...] about Report: 05-01-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (6) vs. (1) Doncaster 6th’s
Report: 15-12-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (0) Brigg 4th’s
Slazenger's 3's last league fixture of the year was at home against Brigg 4's. Having beaten them twice already in league and cup this season the home team went into the match with confidence but aware that they couldn't be complacent. It took the home team quite a while to settle and get into their groove after some concerted pressure from the opposition. However, once they settled into their team formation, the home team began creating scoring opportunities. It took Ian hedges breaking … [Read more...] about Report: 15-12-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (0) Brigg 4th’s
Report: 01-12-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (1) Kingston-upon Hull 4th’s
After a minutes silence for former player and club steward Bob France, who died in the week, Slazengers started their match against Hull in good form, dominating possession in the middle of the park and using the full width of the pitch to stretch the opposition. After several promising breaks Slazengers won a penalty corner and Mark Kitchen was on hand to convert Jack Mumford's previous effort after the umpire had allowed play to continue after an earlier infringement. The away team … [Read more...] about Report: 01-12-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (1) Kingston-upon Hull 4th’s
Report: 24-11-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (1) Sheffield Hallam 7th’s
Despite a delayed start away at Sheffield Hallam and the pouring rain, Slazenger 3rd's didn't let the conditions distract them and started their latest division 6 match brightly and laid siege to the Sheffield goal from the first minute. Producing one of the most one-sided halves of hockey for quite a while. Time and again the away team attacked down the flanks with Ian Hedges and Luke Gueli getting round the opposition with ease and always looking to play one of their team mates in with an … [Read more...] about Report: 24-11-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (1) Sheffield Hallam 7th’s
