Slazenger mens 3rds continued their winning run with a victory from a bloody encounter away to Rotherhams 4th team. While the win was secured with a 2-0 margin, the team took their time to secure both the opener. A combination of some tenacious back line work from Rotherham, poor pitch and dissapointing performance from Slaz […]
Report: 21-01-2012 – Mens 4th’s (Dev) (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 5th’s
After a week off due to the recent cold weather Slazenger 4’s quickly got back into the groove against strong opponents Rotherham 5’s. Despite the opposition fielding several adults Slazenger’s were undeterred and quickly got into their stride with strong midfield performances once again from Tom Pitchforth and Aidan Hopkinson, with Matthew Stacey and Tim […]
Report: 08-01-2012 – Boys U12’s Tournament – The Great Escape
The great escape.. Having been promoted onto the c pitch Slazenger were confident we could move up again. Life however does not always go to plan… Slazenger (0) vs. Bridlington (1) Playing Bridlington first Slazenger were camped in the oppositions half with a handful of chances coming to sub Harry Gunning who couldn’t convert them. Slazenger […]
Report: 04-12-2011 – Girls U16’s Dominate Last Games of 2011
Slazengers U16 girls had the perfect end to the last tournament of 2011. The weather certainly was the first challenge with the cold temperatures, horizontal rain & hail & a very blustery wind to boot. Slazenger (3) vs. (0) L.A. Carnegie The first game was against Leeds Adel Carnegie, the girls stayed focused despite the […]
Report: 12-11-2011 – Mens 3rds (8) vs. (0) Rotherham 4ths
Slazenger 3rds got their first league win on the board in emphatic fashion, with a 8-0 win over local rivals Rotherham 4th’s. In recent games, Slaz seemed able to create many chances, without the ability to convert them to goals. This was rectified this weekend. Slaz started in brisk fashion, pressing the Rotherham defence within […]
Report: 12-11-2011 – Mens 4th’s Dev. (2) vs (2) Rotherham 5th’s
Slazenger’s 4’s endured a tough, gruelling encounter with Rotherham 5’s in their latest development league fixture. Both sides were evenly matched and despite playing some good passing hockey in the first 10 minutes it was the away side who dominated most of the first half. Slazengers battled well and were resolute in defence without really […]
Report: 05-11-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Rotherham 1st’s
Slazenger Ladies 1st’s put up a strong fight against high flying Rotherham 1st’s, only to come away with a loss. Slaz started well, with some well organised offensive play putting Rotherham under pressure. However, it was the away side who struck first; a quick passing manouvre set up a shot, which was saved by the […]
Report: 22-10-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (6) vs. (1) Rotherham 4th’s [Cup]
Slazenger men’s 3rds breezed through the away quarter final cup encounter with Rotherham 4ths, beating them 6-1. Rotherham, who had been unbeaten in cup encounters for 3 years struggled to keep pace with a fast and fluid Slazenger side. Slaz immediately went on the offensive as the game began, with several chances in the opening minutes. Some good […]
Report: 09-04-2011 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (1) Rotherham 2nd’s
Slazengers mens first team finished the season with a 4-1 win against a physical Rotherham side. Slazengers pressed from the whistle and went close on a number of occassions, Paul Wiper finally getting the break through with a deft touch to elude the Rotherham keeper. Slazengers continued to press forward to no avail but weren’t […]
Report: 13-03-2011 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (1) Rotherham 4th’s
Due to a rescheduling coincidence, Sunday saw the second match against Rotherham, this time on home ground. Unfortunately Rotherham supplied an umpire; a decision which would come back to haunt Slaz. The match started well, and Slaz made some great moves through the midfield. Unhindered by a poor pitch, Slaz put the pressure on and […]
