Dominant Slazenger return to winning ways with a convincing victory at Bradford. Slazenger always looked the stronger team and they took the lead through man of the match James Swinden who produced a reverse-stick following a slick build-up. Swinden added his second shortly afterwards as Slazenger took control in the first half. After the break, Bradford battled back but were held at bay by Slazenger defenders Mark Swallow and Mike Shaw and they watched on as the midfield paved an … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2002 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (1) Bradford 1st’s
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Report: 07-12-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (2) Chapeltown 3rd’s
Slazenger Thirds edged out Chapeltown Thirds 3-2 in an exciting and competitive clash. Slazenger took an early lead through Richard Hutchins but chapeltown leveled before half-time. After the break, man of the match Jonathan Clewlow put the horbury-based side 2-1 up but they were pegged back once more. James Walker stepped up to convert a short corner to earn Slazenger maximum points. … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (2) Chapeltown 3rd’s
Report: 07-12-2002 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs (1) Adel 5th’s
slazenger Fourths were beaten by a single goal by Adel fifths. slazenger played well but were unable to convert any of their numerous chances and were eventually beaten by a late Adel goal. … [Read more...] about Report: 07-12-2002 – Mens 4th’s (0) vs (1) Adel 5th’s
Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs (2) Sheff. Hallam 6th’s
Slazenger were on the back-foot in Sheffield early doors but they found their feet to shuffle to a 4-2 victory in the Steel City. They went behind as early as the 10th minute but owing to some excellent defensive work from man of the match Chris Rodgers, Tony Walker and the Whawell twins, Slazenger survived to half time without conceding further goals. They reorganised their midfield in the second half and matched Sheffield in this department. And with more ball Slazenger's forwards looked … [Read more...] about Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs (2) Sheff. Hallam 6th’s
Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (0) Ben Rhydding 4th’s
A late goal two minutes into added time secured all three points for Slazenger. Both sides played some good hockey throughout this battle, with both sides strong in midfield. Slaz absorbed some early pressure with Ben Rhydding going close on two occasions following a series of short corners. Keeper Keith Hellem helped keep the visitors at bay. He made three excellent saves in the first half. Slaz responded by exerting pressure toward the later part of the half. Then Jonathan Clewlow … [Read more...] about Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (0) Ben Rhydding 4th’s
