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 in at a penalty corner and Alec Gilston finished off a free flowing move to carve the bankers defence wide open and when Mike … [Read more...] about Report: 01-11-2003 – Men 1st’s (4) vs. (5) Sheffield Uni Bankers 2nd’s
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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 … [Read more...] about Report: 30-11-2002 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs (1) Sheffield Bankers 2nd’s
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 was capitalised upon by the Slazenger attack. Slazenger were relentless throughout the match and the goals flew in at regular … [Read more...] about Report: 30-11-2002 – Ladies 2nd’s (11) vs (0) Sheffield 6th’s
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 display in midfield. … [Read more...] about Report: 02-11-2002 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs. (2) Sheff Uni Bankers 2nd’s
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 to claim the winner. On Saturday, Slazenger entertain Sheffield Fourths, push-back 12 noon. … [Read more...] about Report: 02-11-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Sheff Uni Bankers
