Slazenger continued their surge towards the East Pennine League second division with a convincing win over strong opposition. Slazenger went on the defensive from the whistle then broke out for man of the match Mark Butel to score after only four minutes. Webb made it 2-0 before half time but Adel pegged one back in the second half from a flicked short corner. It proved to be merely a wake-up call for Slazenger who made it three through James Swindon. Adel claimed a second goal, … [Read more...] about Report: 10-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (2) Adel
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Report: 03-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (2) Sheffield Hallam
Slazenger thirds looked in trouble early on against visitors Hallam University but rallied from an early goal set back to win 3-2. Slazenger pulled one back through Martin Lofthouse and John Sykes put Slazenger into the lead. Micky Turner then came up with a cooly converted penalty flick to give Slazenger a two-goal cushion. But Hallam hit back with a late burst. The pressure play produced a second goal in the final phase of the game, but excellent midfield play ensured Slazenger held … [Read more...] about Report: 03-03-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs (2) Sheffield Hallam
Report: 03-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (1) Hull 1st’s
Slazenger got back to winning ways in Yorkshire League 1 to consolidate their push for the title. The Horbury men now sit nine points clear at the top. The result never looked in doubt with Slazenger back o full strength and playing the impressive hockey that has elevated them to their lofty position this season. Slazenger started well and Butel put them one up. Two more from Butel and Gilston put Slazenger firmly in the driving seat at half-time. Mark Swinden made it 4-0 early in … [Read more...] about Report: 03-03-2001 – Mens 1st’s (5) vs (1) Hull 1st’s
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 minutes. Scorers were Micky Turner, Simon Parker (2), Gavin Kaye, and Martin Lofthouse. … [Read more...] about Report: 24-02-2001 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (3) West Yorkshire Police 1st’s
Report: 24-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Bradford
SLAZENGER came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday after their previous week's impressive victory. Slazenger failed to find their rhythm against third-placed Bradford and went 1-0 down to an early penalty following a goal-mouth scramble. The weakened Slazenger side continued to struggle up to half-time when a stern team talk whipped them back into shape. Alec Gilston secured an early second-half equaliser. But Slazenger slipped into bad habits once again and Bradford pounced to … [Read more...] about Report: 24-02-2001 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Bradford
