Slazenger had a tough encounter with Wakefield, however based on previous performances made their visitors look a lot better than they should. The team worked well in the early stages, with James Walker netting for the home team. However, Wakefield worked their way back into the game, equalising before the break. In the second half, Slaz lost some of their structure, and allowed Wakefield to net a further two, putting the result beyond doubt. … [Read more...] about Report: 24-11-2012 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (3) Wakefield 6th’s
Mens 4th XI
Report: 10-11-2012 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs. (0) City of York 9th’s
Slaz were expecting a tough encounter after two wins the previous week. However, another impressive display of team play gave the team the third win on the spin. The game was not without its tough moments. However, the team played good passing hockey, making use of the wide men, Daniel Moakes and Matthew Feather to effectively switch the ball around the park. With some strong pressure, it was only a matter of time until the team forced an opening they could exploit. James (moog) walker … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2012 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs. (0) City of York 9th’s
Report: 03-11-2012 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 4th’s
Mens 4th team travelled away to Rotherham for their first game of the weekend. Slaz travelled with a slightly weakened side, with several missing members. However the biggest problem proved not to be the lack of numbers, but some impressive goalkeeping from the opposition keeper. Slaz's young team played some good linking hockey, but the game was very open, with frequent exchanges of the ball, and attacks at both ends. Captain Giles Field pulled off some impressive saves, keeping the game … [Read more...] about Report: 03-11-2012 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 4th’s
Report: 04-11-2012 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs. (0) Hull University 3rd’s
In the second game of the weekend, Slazengers 4th's faced off against Hull University 3rd's. Slazengers started with simple play, short quick passes and put great pressure on Hulls defence. James "Moog" Walker opened the scoring, slipped the ball under the keeper. Nobody not even the goalie realised the ball was in the back of the net until they saw Moog skipping away with a one arm in the air, celebrating. At half time the score was 1-0 to Slaz. After a quick team talk from the captain, … [Read more...] about Report: 04-11-2012 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs. (0) Hull University 3rd’s
Report: 13-10-2012 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (2) Tadcaster Magnets 2nd’s
The men's 4th team pulled off a great escape in the last minute of time, scoring to take the 3 points. Slaz worked hard in a well contested battle. With goals from Matt Stacey and super-sub James "Moog" Walker. However, Tadcaster replied in kind, and the game was held at a draw. It wasn't until the final minutes of the game that a quick passing movement set up Moog to net his second of the game. Final score 3-2 Slazenger. … [Read more...] about Report: 13-10-2012 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (2) Tadcaster Magnets 2nd’s
