It may have been Valentine's day, but Slazenger have no love of playing at Stockton and for the third successive season came away empty handed. After a run of disappointing results, Slazenger lacked self-belief at the start of this North League East Division 2 clash. The lively Stockton forward line stretched the Horbury side's defence and after stealing the ball in midfield, they went one up inside ten minutes. Slazenger tried to rally with Mike Thornicroft prompting some good moves … [Read more...] about Report: 14-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (4) Stockton 1st’s
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Report: 07-02-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (6) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazenger 2nd's dissapointing run continued with their fourth defeat in five losing 6-2 away to Halifax. The Horbury team had to play the entire game with 10 men after suffeing a number of injuries the previous week. And it was the visitors who took a deserved lead with Nick Webb finishing off a nice move. Using their extra man it came as no suprise when Halifax equalised before half time. After the break Slazenger played some of their best hockey of the season and Jonny White gave … [Read more...] about Report: 07-02-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (6) Halifax 2nd’s
Report: 07-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (4) Newcastle Uni 1st’s
Slazenger gave top of the table side, Newcastle University, a big scare in this league Division 2 clash but were unable to take any points. After last week's defeat, Slazenger started nervously, struggling to keep posession and to contain the students' lively forward line. The home defence showed some steel with Mike Thornicroft commanding at sweeper, but the Newcastle side continued to press and took the lead from a disputed penalty corner. Alec Gilsten missed a great chance for the … [Read more...] about Report: 07-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (4) Newcastle Uni 1st’s
Report: 31-01-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (1) Thirsk
Slazenger were looking to bounce back after a poor run of recent form but were left ruing a series of missed chances as they went down 1-0 the the bottom side Thirsk. Things started brightly for the home team as they moved the ball well but were just letting themselves down with the final pass. Ben Garside was controlling things in a reshaped midfield and Slazenger continued to dominate the possession with Rich Hutchins creating chances. It came as a body blow to Slazenger as Thirsk … [Read more...] about Report: 31-01-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (1) Thirsk
Report: 24-01-2004 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs (3) Wakefield 1st’s
Two early goals in the first and a late second half goal ensured a victory for Wakefield against local rivals Slazenger who struggled to come to terms with the water based surface at college grove. Wakefield coach Ian Batty was able to pick from a full strength squad, which was telling in the performance.Crucial to the game was the battle for middle of the park, which was influenced throughout by Wakefield's duo of Chris Gregg and Alfonso Gomez-Acebo, supported by sweeper Dave Farrar. As … [Read more...] about Report: 24-01-2004 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs (3) Wakefield 1st’s
