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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (4) Dinnington 1st’s
Slazenger Thirds were missing five regulars for their trip to take on Dinnington’s first string, and the 4-1 score line reflects this deficiency though it fails to do justice to the visitors’ performance. Slazenger’s young guns dug in for the first ten minutes and rallied from the initial storm that left them a goal adrift. […]
Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) York 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds’ run of wins came to an unfortunate end with a 2-1 defeat at York thirds. Gilston put Slazenger one up in the first half, while super support play from Matthew Birkett and Gavin Kaye kept the visitors on top. York scored twice on the break in the second half very much against the […]
Report: 19-01-2002 – Mens 4th’s (2) vs (6) York
Slazenger fourths lost 6-2 to York despite goals from Richard Hutchins and John Sykes and a fine display in goal from Ricky Wilby.
Report: 01-12-2001 – Men 4th’s (2) vs. (2) York
A weakened Slazenger fourths string travelled to York in fine sporits and were rewarded by a 2-2 draw. Mark Swinden scored twice before half-time to put Slazenger in a surprise, but commanding lead. York hit back in the second half and despite excellent work by man of the match James Walker in goal, Slazenger conceded […]
Report: 24-02-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (3) West Yorkshire Police 1st’s
Slazenger thirds overcame a robust West Yorkshire Police squad 5-3. Police scored two early goals but Slazenger arrested the slide and half-back Anwar Al-Kahili and Tony Sidwell started to cause the home side problems. Short corners were particularly effective and Slazenger went on to score all their five goals without reply until the last ten […]
