an exciting derby game witnessed visitors Wakefield come back from two goals down and score a last-gasp equaliser to share the spoils against an in-form Slazenger. The North Hockey League division 2 east contest started brightly and it was the home side who made the early running. They took the lead through Kaye and looked comfortable with defenders Swallow and Shaw solid at the back. The hosts doubled their lead after a fine solo effort from Mark Butel and came close to making it three … [Read more...] about Report: 15-12-2001 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (4) Wakefield 1st’s
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Report: 15-12-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (4) Ben Rhydding 4th’s
Slazenger thirds showed great determination to fight back from 4-2 down in the final stages of this Yorkshire League Division 6 match to claim a share of the points. The home side actually took an early lead through Andy Birkett from a James Walker cross but Ben Rhydding soon pulled back level. Ian Wiper then put Slazenger in the lead for a second time when he fired home from a short corner. This seemed to spur the visitors into life and they quickly responded with a three goal blitz to … [Read more...] about Report: 15-12-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (4) Ben Rhydding 4th’s
Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (0) Doncaster
High-riding Slazenger fourths made further progress up the Yorkshire Division 8 table with a success away to a strong Doncaster outfit. A John Sykes hat-trick was the key to the victory but man or the match went to Rick Wilby for a sterling performance in Slazengers' goal On Saturday, the fourths are away to Leeds, 3:00pm at Horsforth School … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs (0) Doncaster
Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (3) Huddersfield 4th’s
After a great first half against Huddersfield fourths in which Slazenger thirds played some top class hockey, they faded badly in the second period to see another Yorkshire division 6 match slip away by the odd goal. James Walker scored Slazenger's opener following a short corner and the decisive tackling of Neil Hutchins gave them hope of victory. However, Huddersfield took control of the game and they went into a 2-1 lead and although Simon Miller equalised for Slazenger it was the … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs (3) Huddersfield 4th’s
Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Driffield
Visitors Driffield came from a goal down and left with maximum points against home side Slazenger seconds. This Yorkshire League division 4 match was a close affair and although Slazenger took a deserved early lead through Gavin Kay, they could not find the finishing touch to their game. The visitors pulled one back just before half-time and in the second half scored the crucial second against the run of play. … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Driffield
