Slazenger Development squad travelled to Barnsley on Saturday. After two matches against far stronger opponents, they were looking for a win to rebuild from, achieving this with a 3-2 victory over Barnsley 2nds.Slazenger started the match aggressively, controlling the play with quick passes and darting movement. However, Barnsley mustered a strong back line to deny a way through to goal. With such effort from the young front line, a break eventually came. A fast play from James Bennett and … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-2010 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (2) Barnsley 2nd’s
Mens Development
Report: 02-10-2010 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (9) City of York 10th’s
It was a confident Slazenger team who stepped out on Saturday afternoon. After the previous weeks unfortunate draw, the side were showing promise after only a few matches. However, as a young and often inexperienced team, Slazenger was going to struggle against the skills of an older and more developed York squad. Within minutes of the first whistle, a goal had been conceeded. York broke quickly, and outpaced the Slazenger midfield. Outnumbered, the defence and keeper stood strong, but were … [Read more...] about Report: 02-10-2010 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (9) City of York 10th’s
Report: 25-09-2010 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (3) Rotherham5th’s
Slazenger's first development league game of the season was away against a confident Rotherham team. However, Slazenger started the strongest and soon went ahead when Rowan Tejura scored from a short corner after the initial effort from James Bennett was saved by the defending team. Slazenger's were playing good passing hockey and continued to pressure the home side. With Chris Hopkinson and John Toon strong defensively it set up a good platform to attack the opposition with Robin Brearton … [Read more...] about Report: 25-09-2010 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (3) Rotherham5th’s
Report: 18-09-2010 – Men’s 4th’s (1) vs (4) Harrogate 6th’s
After their first success last week, Slazenger's Development Squad went into this weeks encounter expecting plenty. With the home field advantage, they were looking to capitalise against a battle-hardened Harrogate squad. In the end, the vigour of youth was not enough to secure a second win against a more experienced side. The first half started strong, with the squad passing the ball at speed. Notable performances from Tim Hunter and Matthew Smith provided a strong supply of balls through to … [Read more...] about Report: 18-09-2010 – Men’s 4th’s (1) vs (4) Harrogate 6th’s
Report: 11-09-2010 – Men’s 4th’s (4) vs (2) Huddersfield Dev.
This season marks the first year of the new men's development squad as part of Slazenger Hockey Club; A mixture of the brightest upcoming stars, and the experienced older players. In their first outing, The team gelled well, and within the first quarter, they were pilling on the pressure. It was only a matter of time before it paid off. Cutting plays from Tim Hunter, and Ian Hedges broke up the defence, allowing Robin Braeton to fire home the opening goal, defeating the goalie in spectacular … [Read more...] about Report: 11-09-2010 – Men’s 4th’s (4) vs (2) Huddersfield Dev.
