Slazenger mens 2nds had a tough home encounter with Barnsley 1st's, though were unfortunately run out 4-0. The scoreline does not entirely reflect the game, as for large stretches of the match, Slaz looked to be in control of the game. A series of defensive slips in the first 20 minutes allowed Barnsley to capitalise and net 2. The goals did work to spurr the team on, though unfortunately, the pressure could not be converted into goals. Shots from Simon Randall, and Byron Dean went … [Read more...] about Report: 21-01-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (4) Barnsley 1st’s
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Report: 21-01-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (0) Rotherham 4th’s
Slazenger mens 3rds continued their winning run with a victory from a bloody encounter away to Rotherhams 4th team. While the win was secured with a 2-0 margin, the team took their time to secure both the opener. A combination of some tenacious back line work from Rotherham, poor pitch and dissapointing performance from Slaz in the oppositions "D" prevented a higher scoreline. Slaz pressed from the start, and spend large portions of the time wihtin the home teams half. Some strong … [Read more...] about Report: 21-01-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (0) Rotherham 4th’s
Report: 21-01-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 5th’s
After a week off due to the recent cold weather Slazenger 4's quickly got back into the groove against strong opponents Rotherham 5's. Despite the opposition fielding several adults Slazenger's were undeterred and quickly got into their stride with strong midfield performances once again from Tom Pitchforth and Aidan Hopkinson, with Matthew Stacey and Tim Hunter working hard on the flanks. They worked as a unit denying their opponents time on the ball and were tenacious in the … [Read more...] about Report: 21-01-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 5th’s
Report: 14-01-2012 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (0) Brigg 2nd’s
Slazenger mens 1st's were the only team to play on Saturday, with all other matches being cancelled due to the frost. However, the team did not dissapoint, logging a 3-0 victory over table strugglers Brigg 2nd's. The game was swift with plenty of end to end hockey, and fast passing moves, Slaz started confidently on a very cold day, against the Brigg side. Plenty of long passes and switching moves across the park meant that the home side looked in control for large stretches of the game. … [Read more...] about Report: 14-01-2012 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (0) Brigg 2nd’s
Report: 07-01-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (7) vs. (0) Airedale 3rd’s
It was back to business for Slazenger’s after the festive season and they didn’t fail to disappoint. Looking refreshed and raring to go, this was highlighted by a series of excellent attacking movements, resulting in two early short corners, and not long after this early pressure resulted in two goals, one each for Robert Cann and Tim Hunter. Slazenger’s kept applying the pressure and dominated possession throughout both halves, with some excellent link up play, they forced a further two … [Read more...] about Report: 07-01-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (7) vs. (0) Airedale 3rd’s
