Slazenger were unlucky not to even at least a point from their nine-goal thriller against Sheffield in the North Hockey League Division 2 clash. Slazenger started disastrously and gifted their opponents two easy goals, but the Horbury side fought back showing that team spirit remains strong despite some recent disappointing results. Will Buckley tucked one in at a penalty corner and Alec Gilston finished off a free flowing move to carve the bankers defence wide open and when Mike … [Read more...] about Report: 01-11-2003 – Men 1st’s (4) vs. (5) Sheffield Uni Bankers 2nd’s
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Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Grimsby 1st’s
Slazenger Seconds enjoyed a more comfortable victory over Grimsby than the 2-1 score line suggests. They had the majority of the posession but failed to use the full width of the pitch. Scorers were Ben Graham and Ashley Smith. … [Read more...] about Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (1) Grimsby 1st’s
Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (1) City of York 5th’s
In a highly entertaining match between two evenly matched sides - Slazenger thirds and visitors City of York fifths a 1-1 draw was probably the fairest result. Slazenger moved the ball round nicely in the first half against York and had the best chance of the game, but failed to make it count. It took a touch of magic to break the deadlock, Paul Wiper dancing through several players and riding a crude tackle before firing in an unstoppable shot. The goal, however sparked York into life … [Read more...] about Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (1) City of York 5th’s
Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 1st’s vs Bradford Uni 1st’s
Slazenger went two goals astray in the opening ten minutes from this disastrous start.The visitors eventually found their feet but failed to find their usual fluid style. In fact, Slazenger conceded a third goal before Marcus Taylor's battling midfield display rekindled Slazenger's spirits. And Nick Webb and Simon Chamberlain combined to produce the first Slazenger score through Andy Foreman. Unfortunately, once again, sloppy defending let Bradford in for their fouth and despite a late … [Read more...] about Report: 01-03-2003 – Mens 1st’s vs Bradford Uni 1st’s
Report: 08-02-2003 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (3) Sunderland 1st’s
slazenger got back to winning ways with a well-deserved victory over a strong Sunderland side. Despite early home pressure the Sunderland 'keeper kept Slazenger out with some fine saves and it was the visitors who capitalised to move into a 2-0 lead before Whittle pulled a goal back just before half time to give Slazenger hope. As the second half started Sunderland added their third of the day, but Slazenger showed great spirit, with Whittle adding another two to his tally and Webb and … [Read more...] about Report: 08-02-2003 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (3) Sunderland 1st’s
