Slazengers travelled to Chapeltown in the morning for a crucial match in their promotion chase. Chapeltown were in 3rd place before the game and 5 points behind Slaz with a game extra to play. In the early exchanges Slazengers were second best as Chapeltown put pressure on the Slaz back four. Then after 15 minutes Chapeltown scored after a mix up between goalkeeper and full back which led to a tap in for the home team forward. From them on Slazengers started to grow into the game and … [Read more...] about Report: 14-03-2015 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (1) Chapeltown 3rd’s
Mens 4th XI
Report: 31-01-2015 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs. (2) Wakefield 7th’s
Slazengers mens 4th team faced up against Wakefield and hoped to record a double over their local rivals after a 3-1 win earlier in the season. Slazengers started strong and pounced first after centre forward John Sykes rushed through Wakefield’s defence and after an attempt the first goal came to Harry Gunning at the back post. After this Slaz looked the stronger of the two teams but Wakefield won a short corner which was converted to level the match. Just before the break Steve Roberts … [Read more...] about Report: 31-01-2015 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs. (2) Wakefield 7th’s
Report: 01-11-2014 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs. (2) Wakefield 5th’s
Sunday saw Slazenger Mens 4th's taking on Wakefield 5th's in the second round of the cup. The home team looked the underdogs going into the game, with Wakefield placed high in the division above. The game was a lot closer affair, with a possession well split between the two teams. It was Slazenger who appeared to have the upper hand, with some strong possession and attacking moves, especially as the game progressed. The home side had most of the shorts on goal, but the Wakefield Goalkeeper kept … [Read more...] about Report: 01-11-2014 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs. (2) Wakefield 5th’s
Report: 12-10-2014 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (0) Brigg 3rd’s (Cup)
Slazenger 4th's second game of the weekend saw the team travel to Brigg for the first round of the Yorkshire "C" Cup. The game was a close test, with end to end hockey throughout. The visitors fought their way into the game, taking 3 goals; man of the match Ste Roberts scoring 2 and Alan Perry picking up the third. … [Read more...] about Report: 12-10-2014 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (0) Brigg 3rd’s (Cup)
Report: 11-10-2014 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (1) Wakefield 6th’s
Sporting their new away kit (sponsored by C.J. Metal Recycling), Slaz played local rivals Wakefield away at College Grove. The visitors got off to a good start, playing good passing hockey and controlling the pitch. By half time, Slaz where 2-0 up with well worked goals from Geoff Birkett and Matt Banks. Wakefield fought their way back into the game, earning a well deserved goal. However this was enough to spurr Slaz into a resurgent performance; Jake Barras battling hard up front, … [Read more...] about Report: 11-10-2014 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (1) Wakefield 6th’s
