Slazenger Mens 1sts team suffered a disappointing 7-2 defeat away at Northumbria St George's - although the scoreline doesn't tell the whole story. The hosts started brightly and Slazengers quickly found themselves two goals down before they found their feet and started creating some chances of their own. But as the visitors pushed towards the Northumbria goal the hosts broke away and netted a third just before the break. The second-half began in the same vein with Slazengers pressing in … [Read more...] about Report: 11-11-2006 – Men 1st’s (2) vs. (7) Northumbria St George 1st’s
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Report: 28-10-2006 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs Lincon (4)
Slazenger men’s first team came into the game with Lincoln firsts looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat the previous week. Slazenger started brightly, playing fast flowing hockey from the off, creating early chances and taking a deserved lead with Ben Graham finishing neatly after good work from Neil Hutchins. However, the early pace soon began to take it's toll and with a depleted squad of only eleven, Lincolns ability to introduce fresh legs allowed them to take control with Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 28-10-2006 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs Lincon (4)
Report: 01-10-2005 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Slazenger 4ths are a much-changed team this season, but the blend of youth and experience worked well against a strong Bradford side. Two well-matched teams played some good, open hockey and Slazenger passed the ball well from the start with youngsters Phil Midgley and Alex McCann unfortunate not to score from some of their early efforts. But it was Bradford who opened up the scoring when the home side failed to move the ball effectively from their own 16-yard hit. Slazenger came back … [Read more...] about Report: 01-10-2005 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (1) Bradford 3rd’s
Report: 24-09-2005 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (3) Leeds 4th’s
A good second-half performance couldn't prevent Slazenger 3rd's from going down to a 3-1 defeat at home to Leeds 4th's. Excellent defending from Ashley Smith and some fine saves from Lee Secker kept rampant Leeds down to a three-goal lead at the break, but the switch to 4-5-1 at the interval paid off. Slaz turned on the style and a magical run from Jonny Halliday and further good work from Simon Taylor set up John Sykes, who netted with a magnificent reverse sweep effort. The midfield … [Read more...] about Report: 24-09-2005 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs. (3) Leeds 4th’s
Report: 24-09-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (6) vs. (2) Normanby Park 1st’s
Chris Carr plundered four goals to ensure Slazenger 2nd's made a blistering start to the league campaign with a solid 6-2 win over Normanby Park 1st's. Also on target for Slaz, who relied after looking a little rusty in the early exchanges were sub James Walker and Teddy Richardson. Neil Croucher and Neil Hutchins were in impressive form. … [Read more...] about Report: 24-09-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (6) vs. (2) Normanby Park 1st’s
