A late Jermane Cockerill goal finally settled this thrilling Plate semi-final match in Slazenger's favour.The home side dominated the first half but the sides went in level, Slazenger's goal coming after a well placed short corner Cockerill was converted by Simon Killey. Rotherham found it hard to progress up the field but managed to slip through and made a run which ended the first half all square,. The second half was again dominated by Slazenger who took the lead with a well-forged run … [Read more...] about Report: 13-03-2004 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (3) Rotherham
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Report: 05-12-2003 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (4) Norton 1st’s
Slazenger picked up a point in this bruising North League East Division encounter against table topping Norton For the first time this season, Slazenger were able to pick an unchanged team, but found themselves under early pressure. Former England schoolboy, Phil Hardy, pulled the strings for the visitors who deservedly took the lead and doubled their tally soon after. Mike Thornicroft pulled one back when his flick from a penalty corner dribbled past the goalkeeper. Gilston then got … [Read more...] about Report: 05-12-2003 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (4) Norton 1st’s
Report: 29-11-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Huddersfield 2nd’s
Slazenger 2nd's stopped the rot after two defeats in the previous three weeks with a 5-2 Yorkshire League division 3 victory over Huddersfield 2nds. The game began at a frantic pace with Slazenger dominating all the play and it took only five minutes for Ben Graham to give them the lead following good work from Laurence Thornton and Tim Carr. Slaz' dominance continued and were soon three up through Carr and Rich Hutchins before Huddersfield broke away to pull a goal back. Slazengers … [Read more...] about Report: 29-11-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Huddersfield 2nd’s
Report: 23-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (1) Chapeltown
Slazenger Firsts team did it the hard way with a 4-1 penalty win over Chapeltown after the sides had finished level at 2-2 in the Yorkshire First Team Cup. It took a titanic effort from Slaz who produced a tremendous comeback to seal the game in a shoot-out. Slazenger made a lacklustre start with numerous passes going astray. Chapeltown took advantage scoring twice in open play as the Slazenger defence stood still. Thw Horbury side showed more resolve in the second half and upped the … [Read more...] about Report: 23-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (1) Chapeltown
Report: 22-11-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (4) York University 1st’s
Slazenger seconds' promotion hopes took a knock on Saturday following a hard fought 4-1 home defeat at the hands of York University.The game began at a frantic pace with both sides trying to settle in to their own rhythm. The visitors eventually settled and began to control the game with Slaz' keeper Tom Peniston making some strong saves before York finally opened the scoring. This gave Slazenger a much needed wake up call and it was the home side's turn to control the game. Prolonged … [Read more...] about Report: 22-11-2003 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (4) York University 1st’s
