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
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Report: 24-02-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (3) West Yorkshire Police 1st’s
Slazenger thirds overcame a robust West Yorkshire Police squad 5-3. Police scored two early goals but Slazenger arrested the slide and half-back Anwar Al-Kahili and Tony Sidwell started to cause the home side problems. Short corners were particularly effective and Slazenger went on to score all their five goals without reply until the last ten minutes. Scorers were Micky Turner, Simon Parker (2), Gavin Kaye, and Martin Lofthouse. … [Read more...] about Report: 24-02-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (3) West Yorkshire Police 1st’s
Report: 24-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Bradford
SLAZENGER came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday after their previous week's impressive victory. Slazenger failed to find their rhythm against third-placed Bradford and went 1-0 down to an early penalty following a goal-mouth scramble. The weakened Slazenger side continued to struggle up to half-time when a stern team talk whipped them back into shape. Alec Gilston secured an early second-half equaliser. But Slazenger slipped into bad habits once again and Bradford pounced to … [Read more...] about Report: 24-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Bradford
Report: 18-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs (1) Hallam University
On Sunday, Slazenger reached the final of the Yorkshire cup with a stunnig 6-1 success over Hallam University. Slazenger were one up within ten minutes through Foster who went on to complete his hat-trick. Other scorers were Wiper (2) and Butel. Slazenger will play Chapeltown in the final. … [Read more...] about Report: 18-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs (1) Hallam University
Report: 17-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (2) Ramgarhia 1st’s
Slazenger kicked off an outstanding 'double' weekend with a Yorkshire League 1 triumph over top-of-the-table rivals Ramgarhia. The Horbury side was slow to start, but defended well to deny their hosts an early goal, then broke out on the 16 minute mark for Butel to open the scoring with a superb solo effort. Five minutes from half-time however, Ramgarhia equlaised from a short corner. An unstoppable shot gave Ramgarhia the lead early in the second half but Slazenger's heads didn't go … [Read more...] about Report: 17-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (2) Ramgarhia 1st’s
