Slazenger Hockey Club

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Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs (2) Sheff. Hallam 6th’s

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Slazenger were on the back-foot in Sheffield early doors but they found their feet to shuffle to a 4-2 victory in the Steel City. They went behind as early as the 10th minute but owing to some excellent defensive work from man of the match Chris Rodgers, Tony Walker and the Whawell twins, Slazenger survived to half time without conceding further goals. They reorganised their midfield in the second half and matched Sheffield in this department. And with more ball Slazenger's forwards looked … [Read more...] about Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 4th’s (4) vs (2) Sheff. Hallam 6th’s

Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (0) Ben Rhydding 4th’s

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A late goal two minutes into added time secured all three points for Slazenger. Both sides played some good hockey throughout this battle, with both sides strong in midfield. Slaz absorbed some early pressure with Ben Rhydding going close on two occasions following a series of short corners. Keeper Keith Hellem helped keep the visitors at bay. He made three excellent saves in the first half. Slaz responded by exerting pressure toward the later part of the half. Then Jonathan Clewlow … [Read more...] about Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (0) Ben Rhydding 4th’s

Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (0) Boston Spa 2nd’s

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Slazenger got off to a slow start, but eventually found top gear. The visitors thwarted a lot of the Wakefield side's attacks and it took until ten minutes before the break for Slazenger to break the deadlock. A well-worked short corner was drilled home by Paul Wiper. The second half was a totally different story. As Boston Spa tired Slaz started to dominate. They took the game by the scruff of the neck following two goals from Alec Gilston. One was from a short corner and the other came … [Read more...] about Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (0) Boston Spa 2nd’s

Report: 16-11-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (3) Kings Cross

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Slazenger Thirds failed to take advantage of superior posession and went down 3-2 at Kings Cross. The visitors went a goal down after a poor start and although Ian Wiper levelled matters, Slazenger found themselves 3-1 down at half-time. The visiting side dominate after the break, despite losing Lawrence Thornton to injury and halved the deficit when Eddie Richardson finished off a lovely move involving Andy Pickles and Martin Lofthouse. They couldnt find a third goal though and went … [Read more...] about Report: 16-11-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (3) Kings Cross