Slazenger Hockey Club

Mens 4th XI

Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (3) Adel 4th’s

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Slazenger Thirds raced into an early three goal lead at Adel Fourths but only just pipped their opponents 4-3. The visitors made the fatal mistake of 'taking their foot off the gas' and nearly lost the match. In the first half Slazenger completely bossed the midfield pinning Adel back in their own D for long periods. Goals came at regular intervals from Andy Birkett, Jonathan Clewlow and Eddie Richardson but the proverbial 'game of two halves' saw Adel hit back after the break, scoring … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (3) Adel 4th’s

Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (2) Bradford

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Slazenger fourths lost out 2-1 to fierce rivals Bradford at Addingford fields last Saturday. End-to-end hockey underpinned this fixture from start to finish. Slazenger let their guard down to concede the opening goal shortly before half time. However, following a series of short corners skipper Jonathan Halliday fired a rocket past the stranded Bradford goalkeeper to equalise. But moments before the final whistle Bradford slipped a penalty flick winner by man of the match Ricky Wilby … [Read more...] about Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (2) Bradford

Report: 12-01-2002 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs (3) Boston Spa 3rd’s

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Slazenger fourths surrendered a 2-0 half-time lead and were eventually beaten 3-2 by Boston Spa thirds. Veterans Ian Gordon, capitalised on Slazenger's superiority with two first half strikes but the second period witnessed some fiercely fought hockey. Slazenger competed well with Si Killy and man of the match Ricky Wilby in outstanding form. But Boston clawed their way back into the game and, having levelled the game at 2-2, scored the winner in the closing minutes. … [Read more...] about Report: 12-01-2002 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs (3) Boston Spa 3rd’s

Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (0) Doncaster

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High-riding Slazenger fourths made further progress up the Yorkshire Division 8 table with a success away to a strong Doncaster outfit. A John Sykes hat-trick was the key to the victory but man or the match went to Rick Wilby for a sterling performance in Slazengers' goal On Saturday, the fourths are away to Leeds, 3:00pm at Horsforth School … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (0) Doncaster