Slazenger Hockey Club

Mens 5th XI

Report: 04-12-1999 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs. (1) Wakefield

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Slazenger fifths were just too skillful and too quick for cross-city rivals Wakefield and subsequently ran out comforatble 4-1 winners at College Grove. Wakefield did take to lead from a very good short corner but from their on in it was all Slazenger. Scorers were Haydn Foster, Paul Whitman, Richard O'shea and Simon Hurley. Man of the match was goalkeeper Jim Heller. Slazenger entertain Sheffield on Saturday, push-back 1.30pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 04-12-1999 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs. (1) Wakefield

Report: 27-11-1999 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (2) Leeds 5th’s

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Superior organisation in midfield and defence helped Slazenger fifths to an impressive 5-2 success against Leeds fifths. Slazenger were without injured 'keeper Jim Heller and had to draft in ladies goalkeeper Becky Burnell whose vital saves in both halves kept Leeds down to two goals. Slazenger's scorers were man-of-the-match Gavin Kaye (3) and Richard Baker (2). … [Read more...] about Report: 27-11-1999 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (2) Leeds 5th’s

Report: 20-11-1999 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (2) Sheffield 8th’s

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Slazenger fifths continued to plunder their rich seam of form with a 4-2 win over Sheffield Eighths Slazenger battled for a 2-1 half time lead, while dogged determination in midfield from man of the match Haydn Foster saw them through to victory in the second half. Scorers were Foster, Gavin Kaye, Paul Whitham and debutant Mark Gibbs. … [Read more...] about Report: 20-11-1999 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (2) Sheffield 8th’s

Report: 06-11-1999 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (3) Chapeltown 4th’s

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Slazenger fifths made very hard work of their away tie at Chapeltown fourths, eventually overcoming a battling host side 4-3. Scorers were Simon Hurley (2), Rob Stevens and Haydn Foster. Man of the match goalkeeper Jim Heller made some super saves including an outstanding penalty flick stop that gave Slazenger the momentum to win. Young players Anwar, Stevens and Gavin Kaye worked tirelessly throughout. Slazenger entertain Brigg on Saturday, push back 3pm. … [Read more...] about Report: 06-11-1999 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (3) Chapeltown 4th’s