Despite the Arctic conditions, Slazenger ladies seconds secured a magnificent 7-0 win at Halifax in Yorkshire Ladies League division 6. The Slazenger squad showed they were a force to be reckoned with when they took the lead in the first five minutes and thanks to unrelenting pressure from mud-field let 4-0 at half time. Halifax regrouped at half-time, but Slazenger 'keeper Sarah Pollard kept them out as the visitors remained determined to stay in control, with Julie Mills and Clair Finch … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2003 – Ladies 2nd’s (7) vs (0) Halifax
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Report: 14-12-2002 – Ladies 2nd’s (11) vs. (0) Leeds 3rd’s
Laura Teasdale and Julie Finch claimed hat-tricks as Slazenger Ladies hit double figures for the second time in as many weeks, this time against Yorkshire Division 6 opposition Leeds Thirds. Slazenger immediately gained control in midfield and within minutes Teasdale connected with the ball to open the scoring. Julie Finch fighting fit after recovering from an injury, forced herself deep into the heart of the opposition defence to help increase the Slazenger lead. Slazenger maintained … [Read more...] about Report: 14-12-2002 – Ladies 2nd’s (11) vs. (0) Leeds 3rd’s
Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (1) Huddersfield 3rd’s
Slazenger thirds took another giant stride up the Yorkshire League Division 6 with a narrow 2-1 victory away at local rivals Huddersfield thirds. The visitors opened well, passing the ball fluently and creating chances from the start. Robert Stephens led the forward line well but it was Jonathan Clewlow who opened the scoring for Slazenger, beating the goalie at the top of the D after being put through by playmaker Simon Miller. Slazenger's rearguard of Micky Turner, Ian Wiper and keeper … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (1) Huddersfield 3rd’s
Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (4) Stockton 1st’s
Depleted Slazenger were ultimately beaten by a three-goal second-half blast from Stockton in division 2 of the Northern Counties League. The visitors started well and dominated the game for the majority of the first half. But the home side scored just before the break and the goal shook Slazenger's confidence. The second half was disappointing for Slazenger who struggled to contain the hosts' swift, incisive breaks. Man of the match Simon Chamberlain was outstanding in the visiting … [Read more...] about Report: 16-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (4) Stockton 1st’s
Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazenger Seconds continued their climb up the Yorkshire League Division 4 table with a well-earned victory against table topping Halifax Seconds. In a scrappy first half, both sides cancelled each other out with spoiling tactics that prevented flowing hockey. Although Ben Graham scored for Slazenger the game was still deadlocked at half time, 1-1. Slazenger came out after the break more focused and determined on the job in hand, the whole side appeared to gel from the off. Alec … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 2nd’s
