Slaz mens development squad showed how far they have come this season with a fantastic display of hockey in their win over Huddersfield rivals. Captain and keeper Ralph toon took charge, and kept a clean sheet, while up font Isaac Fisher and Rowan Tejura fought admirably in midfield. In the end it was man of the match Luke Gueli and star strikers Danny Croxall who secured the goals with one each to secure the win. … [Read more...] about Report: 12-03-2011 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs (0) Huddersfield Dev
Mens Development
Report: 29-01-2011 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (0) Huddersfield Dev.
Captain Andy Fisher's Development squad (4th's) played a spirited game on Saturday, coming away with a well deserved 1-0 victory. The game started with a great level of energy, and within minutes, it was Slazenger who went on the offensive. The midfield surged forward into Huddersfield's half, with fluid passing between Luke Gueli, Matt Smith and Tim Hunter. During the first half, it was the home team who maintained the pressure. Occasionally, Huddersfield broke through the green lines, … [Read more...] about Report: 29-01-2011 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (0) Huddersfield Dev.
Report: 15-01-2011 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs (5) Barnsley Dev.
Slazenger's first league game since the Christmas break was a spirited affair against Barnsley. Both teams were evenly matched. Barnsley enjoyed some early possession and quickly converted that pressure into a goal. Slazenger did respond to the set back and tried to start playing some quick, passing hockey. Unfortunately, after some attacking breaks in the opposition half they conceded two more sloppy goals. Both were very similar in that they left the defence isolated and Barnsley … [Read more...] about Report: 15-01-2011 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs (5) Barnsley Dev.
Report: 20-11-2010 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs. (3) Doncaster Dev.
Slazengers Development Squad played a hard fought game against 2nd in the league Doncaster, ultimately loosing 3-0 to the visitors. However the team aquited themselves admirably against a strong oppoosition. As with York, Doncaster had stayed within the letter of the rules, though again it is debatable whether the spirit of the league was fully observed. Their strategy pivoted around a single highly skilled adult midfielder who spent the game outmanouvering the younger Slazenger players, and … [Read more...] about Report: 20-11-2010 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs. (3) Doncaster Dev.
Report: 06-11-2010 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (1) Rotherham Dev.
Slazenger's development team played on Saturday after two weeks away from the field. This was the second, home leg against Rotherham which ended 3-3 in their last encounter. Unfortunately, the second game ended with a draw even after a great performance from a young team, growing in confidence. The first half started brightly, with a strong surge of activity down the right hand side. Link up play from Robin Brearton, Josh Petty and Issac Fisher split the defence and gave the opposition's … [Read more...] about Report: 06-11-2010 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (1) Rotherham Dev.
