Slazenger were unlucky not to even at least a point from their nine-goal thriller against Sheffield in the North Hockey League Division 2 clash. Slazenger started disastrously and gifted their opponents two easy goals, but the Horbury side fought back showing that team spirit remains strong despite some recent disappointing results. Will Buckley tucked one […]
Report: 30-11-2002 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs (1) Sheffield Bankers 2nd’s
Slazenger Ladies’ first team registered a 2-1 win over Sheffield seconds in the Yorkshire Premier Division. On Saturday Slazenger play Adel Seconds, push-back 3pm
Report: 30-11-2002 – Ladies 2nd’s (11) vs (0) Sheffield 6th’s
Slazenger continued with their Yorkshire Division 6 promotion challenge with a thumping 11-0 success over Sheffield. Slazenger broke the deadlock early on with a penetrating move through the heard of Sheffield’s defence and a pinpoint cross was tucked away by Julie Bacon. The second goal came shortly after when contrant pressure from Slazenger’s strong mid-field […]
Report: 02-11-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Sheff Uni Bankers 2nd’s
Slazenger made hard work of this encounter but still managed to take maximum points. Despite not firing on all cylinders the Horbury-based outfit battled hard to secure a slender victory thanks to goals from Mark Butel, Kevin Windler and Keith Whittle. James Swinden took the man of the match honours for a hard working […]
Report: 02-11-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Sheff Uni Bankers
Slazenger Seconds showed real determination in battling back from two goals down to eventually beat host Sheffield University Bankers 3-2. The home side went 2-0 up early on but Lawrence Thornton halved the deficit before the break. In the second half, the visitors improved and leveled through Alec Gilston, who also went on […]
Report: 05-10-2002 – Mens 5th’s (2) vs. (3) Sheffield Bankers
Despite a solid performance, Slazenger Fifths were piped 3-2 by hosts Sheffield. The visitors hit the post three times in the first half and continued to puch after the break. But they were hit twice on the counter and, although they pulled level courtesy of Steve Wood and Gareth Ventom, Slazenger were condemned to defeat […]
Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Sheffield Uni Bankers 2nds’s
Slazenger conceded two last-gasp goals and the points against Northern Counties League visitors Sheffield University Bankers. After a slow start the home side dominated the game, putting continuous pressure on the Sheffield defence and it eventually paid off when Mark Butel broke the deadlock in the first period. Slazenger pushed for a second with Andy […]
Report: 12-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (7) vs. (0) Sheffield Bankers 4th’s
Slazenger seconds’ season finally came alive with an exhilarating 7-0 win over Sheffield Bankers. Mark Butel was in scintillating form with four goals and Lawrence Thornton, Jonny White and Gavin Kaye were also on target. Kaye had a particularly excellent game with some lively right-wing play.
Report: 10-11-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) Sheff Uni. Bankers
Depleted Slazenger seconds made hosts Sheffield Bankers work hard for their 2-1 victory and the Yorkshire League 4 points. Andy Forman opened the scoring, but Slazenger were unable to capitalise fully on their advantage.Nevertheless, Slazenger retained their lead until ten minutes from time, but Sheffield equalised and five minutes later scored a scrappy second to leave […]
Report: 27-10-2001 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs (2) Sheffield 4th’s
Slazenger second’s disappointing away form continued with a 2-1 reversal at Sheffield fourths.Slazenger should take positives from the encounter, however, in the guise of Paul Wiper and man of the match Bob Wood who were outstanding. Sheffield opened the scoring, but Slazenger got back into contention with a deflected equaliser from Richard Whawell. Tempers frayed […]
