Mens 4th XI – Page 5

Report: 19-10-2002 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (3) Lincoln 3rd’s

October 19, 2002 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger Fourths let a two-goal lead slip against Lincoln Thirds and had to settle for a 3-3 draw. On target for Slazenger were Ian Gordon, Richard Hutchins and John Sykes. On Saturday, the Fourths play Wakefield Fourths.

Report: 12-10-2002 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (1) Hull University 2nd’s

October 12, 2002 by Slazenger HC

James Walker’s goal helped earn Slazenger 4ths a 1-1 draw with Hull University Seconds. In a fine team performance, Tony Sidwell took man of the match honours.

Report: 28-09-2002 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (0) Rotherham 5th’s

September 28, 2002 by Slazenger HC

Dave Smyth struck twice as Slazenger fourths beat Rotherham fifths 3-0. John Sykes was also on target.

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

February 1, 2002 by Slazenger HC

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 […]

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

January 26, 2002 by Slazenger HC

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 […]

Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs (6) York

January 19, 2002 by Slazenger HC

Slazenger fourths lost 6-2 to York despite goals from Richard Hutchins and John Sykes and a fine display in goal from Ricky Wilby.

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

January 12, 2002 by Slazenger HC

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 […]

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

December 8, 2001 by Slazenger HC

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, […]

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

December 1, 2001 by Slazenger HC

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 […]

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

November 10, 2001 by Slazenger HC

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 […]