Slazenger Hockey Club

Mens 4th XI

Report: 01-12-2001 – Men 4th’s (2) vs. (2) York

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A weakened Slazenger fourths string travelled to York in fine sporits and were rewarded by a 2-2 draw. Mark Swinden scored twice before half-time to put Slazenger in a surprise, but commanding lead. York hit back in the second half and despite excellent work by man of the match James Walker in goal, Slazenger conceded two match levelling goals. Slazenger fourths entertain Sheffield Bankers at home on Saturday, pushed back 3pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 01-12-2001 – Men 4th’s (2) vs. (2) York

Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs (3) Boston Spa 3rd’s

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Slazenger fourths suffered an unfortunate 3-0 reversal at Yorkshire League 8 rivals Boston Spa thirds. While the score line suggests otherwise, it was, in fact, a close encounter but Slazenger simply failed to capitalise on several good half-chances produced by the unstinting effort of Andy Auty and Richard Hutchins in midfield. Slazenger trailed by just one goal at half time and went into the second stanza brimming with confidence. But after fending off Boston Spa for much of the half, … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs (3) Boston Spa 3rd’s

Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs (1) Tadcaster 2nd’s

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Hale and hearty Slazenger fourths pulled no punches in their 4-1 away win over a tidy Tadcaster seconds outfit. Slazenger were solid all the way up the middle and went two up with goals from Dave Smyth and Richard Hutchins. Tadcaster pegged one back but this merely spurred Slazenger on to better things and two more goals for Smyth and James Walker. Player of the match went to R. Wilby. Slazenger entertain Leeds fourths on Saturday, 1.30pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs (1) Tadcaster 2nd’s

Report: 20-10-2001 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (0) Normanby Park

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A much changed Slazenger fourths still managed to out-gun visitors Normanby Park 3-0. Jonathan Clewlow, Gavin Kaye and James Walker worked particularly well in attack while seasoned campaigner Dave Smyth scored two of the three goals off quick counter-attacks. Gavin Kaye out away the third from a good cross into the circle. Slazenger are at Tadcaster on Saturday, push back 3pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2001 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (0) Normanby Park