Slazenger Hockey Club

Category: Mens

  • Report: 29-11-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (0) vs. (2) Hull Uni 2nd’s

    A side depleted through injury and illness had a tough encounter with a travelling Hull University 2nd string. The team got off to a strong start, with some hard pressing and good possession from the Slaz midfield. Unforturtunately, as the team pressed higher, lookin for an opening goal, Hull broke on the counter attack, putting them a goal ahead against the run of play.

    The home team continued to look for an equaliser, with some strong defensive work from Dave Gascoigne, Matt Feather and Alexander Calderley keeping out any Hull attacks. Simon Randall went close up front, but were unable to find a way through. With minutes to go before the half time, Hull scored a second, after some fantastic goalkeeping from Darren Buttery.

    In the second half, Slaz came out hard, forcing several short corners and maintaining pressure. Unfortunately, the deadlock remained, with neither side being able to score. Hull’s rolling substitutions provided a final barrier which Slazengers’ depleted side were unable to break down. The game ended 2-0, dissapointing for a team which continues to show glimpses of great promise.

    A replenished 3rd string will look to carry last weeks good form into next Saturdays encounter with Sheffield Hallam.

  • Report: 29-11-2014 – Mens 5th’s (0) vs. (0) Doncaster 7th’s

    Slazengers development team traveled to Doncaster only to play out a goalless draw. Despite lots of possession and territory slazengers could not find the back of the net. Another good team performance though.

    Man of match Chris Gascoigne.

  • Report: 23-11-2014 – Mens Masters (4) vs. (2) Doncaster

    Slaz began with zeal and created chances early on but poor midfielder shooting resulted in a quiet half and Doncaster were able to clinch one in the first half despite great defending from Matt green.

    At half time slaz realised they were in the game and we’re playing well, just needed to keep working and moving the ball round. Darren buttery steve Johnson and matt green all got goals to give slaz the win.

    Great goal line saves from Mark Kitchen meant Slaz were able to keep the lead. Darren Bailey and Haydn Pitchforth had a great debut and didn’t look out of place in a difficult league.

  • Report: 15-11-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (0) Leeds 6th’s

    Slazengers Mens 2nd team finally got the win their recent performances deserved with a 3-0 victory against Leeds mens 6’s. Slazengers started the game at a fast pace and the Leeds midfield were immediately put under pressure and forced into mistakes. Slazengers forced a short corner and following Matt Greens shot being illegally stopped on the line, a penalty flick was awarded.

    Simon Chamberlain made no mistake to put Slazengers 1-0 up. Leeds responded immediately and Slazengers keeper James Cowden was forced into a couple of sharp saves to maintain his clean sheet. Slanzengers continued to keep their workrate high with Matt Banks, Ste Roberts and Ben Graham working tirelessly in midfield to keep Leeds under pressure.

    Mens 2nd's - Ste Roberts
    Mens 2nd’s – Ste Roberts

    The 2nd half started saw the Leeds team begin to lose their discipline which resulted in 3 yellow cards. Slazengers created a number of chances and following the Leeds keeper making another save, Dan Atkinson was on hand to knock the loose ball into an open goal. Atkinson got a fortunate 2nd late on when he was lucky not to be blown up for a foul although 3-0 was a fair scoreline.

    The match ended on a sour note when a Leeds player suffered a bad injury and we wish him all the best for a speedy recovery.

    The forward line of Atkinson, Jake Barras and Jack Mumford were excellent all game for Slazengers although it was Ste Roberts who took the man of the match award for a tireless display in midfield.

  • Report: 08-11-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (0) Halifax 2nd’s

    Slazengers mens second team travelled to Halifax on Saturday coming away with a 0-0 draw but have only themselves to blame as they dominated possession and chances throughout. The marker was laid almost immediately when Jake Barras got on the end of a neat passing move only to be thwarted by an in form Halifax keeper. Shortly after Slazengers hit the post twice, firstly through Simon Chamberlain and then Brett Cunningham.

    Midway through the half James Cowden in the Slazengers goal was called upon to make his only save of the game and did so with comfort. Slazengers had a number of short corners towards the end of the half but couldn’t convert.

    The second half was much of the same, Slazengers controlling possession and creating numerous chances only to be found wanting in front of goal. Man of the match Matt Banks was excellent in the centre of midfield distributing well to all areas of the pitch and it was he who had the final chance, driving into the ‘D’ and unleashing a fierce shot only to be once again denied by the Halifax keeper. Slazengers will try to get back to winning ways at home to Leeds on Saturday.

  • Report: 08-11-2014 – Mens 5th’s (0) vs. (0) Worksop 3rd’s

    Slazenger development team travelled to a very wet Worksop and produced another great team performance in poor conditions but could not get through a determined adult Worksop defence.

    Man of Match Chris Gascoigne, final score 0-0 score.

  • Report: 01-11-2014 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs. (2) Wakefield 5th’s

    Sunday saw Slazenger Mens 4th’s taking on Wakefield 5th’s in the second round of the cup. The home team looked the underdogs going into the game, with Wakefield placed high in the division above. The game was a lot closer affair, with a possession well split between the two teams. It was Slazenger who appeared to have the upper hand, with some strong possession and attacking moves, especially as the game progressed. The home side had most of the shorts on goal, but the Wakefield Goalkeeper kept the visitors in the game.

    Going into the second half, the teams were locked at 0-0; limited attacks from Wakefield were seen off by full-backs Dave Gascoigne and Tony Walker, while at the other end, the Slazenger attack were unable to find a way past the keeper. Wakefield took the lead against the run of play, a quick attacking move taking the Slazenger defence off guard, slotting the goal away. This galvanised Slaz, who were awarded a series of short corners, from which Andy Birkett equalised. Wakefield fought back into the game, scoring a second close to the end of the game, pushing Slaz to equalise in the last minutes of the game to take it to extra time.

    Extra time passed off without a winner, forcing the game to be resolved on penalties. Slaz took the win on penalties, Roberts netted the first, while Wakefield hit the crossbar. Birkett netted his second and keeper Giles Field saved Wakefield’s response. Slazenger missed their third, allowing Wakefield into the game. However a successful flick from Jake Barras, left it to Under 16 Harry Gunning to coolly slot away the final penalty.

  • Report: 01-11-2014 – Ladies 1st’s (0) vs. (2) Wakefield 3rd’s

    Slazengers held out on strong form towards the start of the game with a formation change. Plenty of opportunity saw the crowd cheering for the home side but unfortunately left the score at 2-0.

    An excellent keeper effort from Jessica Rudge saw Wakefield having to turn up the pressure after being refused several goals, however they eventually took a 1-0 lead just before half time.

    After regrouping and trying many more times to hear the sound of the back board with an excellent attempt from Sarah Cooper, Wakefield took a further lead with another goal.

    Defensively Slazengers then remains strong but were unlucky to be able to pull a goal back to return the pressure put on Slazengers by Wakefield. Slazengers travel to Boston Spa next week with much to work on but full of optimism and good spirit.

  • Report: 25-10-2014 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs. (1) Kingston Upon Hull 1st’s

    Slazengers traveled to hull looking for a victory after 2 defeats in a row. It was the hosts, Hull, who started strong.

    However, Slazengers got in ther stride, taking control of the game with 4 goals from Richard tuddenham and 1 from Daniel Perry. The man of the match was awarded to under 18 Matthew Stacey with a outstanding debut display.

  • Report: 25-10-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (5) Sheffield Hallam 5th’s

    Slazengers mens 2nd team had a double header last weekend, entertaining Sheffield Hallams Mens 5’s on Saturday before travelling to York University mens 2’s on Sunday.

    Saturdays game saw Slazengers go down 5-2 to an excellent Sheffield Hallam side. Hallam started brightly and immediately put Slazengers under pressure, playing a high press which Slazengers struggled to bypass. Slazengers were caught on the ball a number of times and found themselves 2-0 down midway through the first half. Slazengers pulled a goal back through Matt Green only for Hallam to add 2 more leaving it 4-1 at halftime. Some harsh words were spoken at half time and Slazengers came out determined to give Hallam more of a game and did exactly that. The 2nd half was a much more even affair with Hallam increasing their lead only for Slazengers to pull another back through Simon Randall after good work from Jack Mumford. Slazenger keeper Tom Murray shared the man of the match award with Matt Green.

    Sunday saw Slazengers travel to York University looking to avenge a defeat earlier in the season and in the end, were very disappointed to come away with a 2-2 draw. York played good hockey, passing the ball well and playing a high press but were regularly caught out by Slazengers individual skills and pace in attack. York did take the lead but Slazengers drew level through Jack Mumford following a well worked short corner. Slazengers continued to press and it was left to the York keeper to make some excellent saves and a defender with a top notch goal line clearance to keep it level at the break. The second half saw an even game but with the Slazengers keeper and defence rarely troubled, it was the attack that took centre stage, Ben Graham played in Dan Atkinson who unselfishly squared for Mumford to net his second. As Slazengers looked to play out the game, there was still time for controversy after York were awarded a hotly disputed short corner. From this they scored an even more hotly disputed equalizer and despite numerous protests from the Slazengers defenace, the umpire allowed the goal to stand. Man of the match was shared between Jack Mumford and Tom Pitchforth who was excellent in midfield.