Slazenger realised their promotion dream on Saturday with a convincing Yorkshire Division 1 win over Huddersfield. From the start, Slazenger were on top and passed the ball around to produce one of their best performances of the season. Huddersfield came close first but were held by the strong Slazenger defence. Slazenger's first goal came off a well-worked short corner with Simon Chamberlain hitting home the rebound. Slazenger continued to push but were denied by an in-form … [Read more...] about Report: 17-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (0) Huddersfield 1st’s
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Report: 10-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (2) Hull University 2nd’s
Slazenger thirds continued their impressive run of form with a 2-2 draw with Hull University Seconds. After going a goal down, Slazenger levelled from a well-executed short-corner routine, Simon Miller firing home. Micky Turner put Slazenger one up with a powerful flick following a goal-stopping foul. But Hull struck back to equalise, and though Slazenger pressed for the winner it just eluded them. … [Read more...] about Report: 10-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (2) Hull University 2nd’s
Report: 10-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (2) Adel
Slazenger continued their surge towards the East Pennine League second division with a convincing win over strong opposition. Slazenger went on the defensive from the whistle then broke out for man of the match Mark Butel to score after only four minutes. Webb made it 2-0 before half time but Adel pegged one back in the second half from a flicked short corner. It proved to be merely a wake-up call for Slazenger who made it three through James Swindon. Adel claimed a second goal, … [Read more...] about Report: 10-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (2) Adel
Report: 03-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (2) Sheffield Hallam
Slazenger thirds looked in trouble early on against visitors Hallam University but rallied from an early goal set back to win 3-2. Slazenger pulled one back through Martin Lofthouse and John Sykes put Slazenger into the lead. Micky Turner then came up with a cooly converted penalty flick to give Slazenger a two-goal cushion. But Hallam hit back with a late burst. The pressure play produced a second goal in the final phase of the game, but excellent midfield play ensured Slazenger held … [Read more...] about Report: 03-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (2) Sheffield Hallam
Report: 03-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (1) Hull 1st’s
Slazenger got back to winning ways in Yorkshire League 1 to consolidate their push for the title. The Horbury men now sit nine points clear at the top. The result never looked in doubt with Slazenger back o full strength and playing the impressive hockey that has elevated them to their lofty position this season. Slazenger started well and Butel put them one up. Two more from Butel and Gilston put Slazenger firmly in the driving seat at half-time. Mark Swinden made it 4-0 early in … [Read more...] about Report: 03-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (1) Hull 1st’s
