Sporting their new away kit (sponsored by C.J. Metal Recycling), Slaz played local rivals Wakefield away at College Grove. The visitors got off to a good start, playing good passing hockey and controlling the pitch. By half time, Slaz where 2-0 up with well worked goals from Geoff Birkett and Matt Banks. Wakefield fought their way back into the game, earning a well deserved goal. However this was enough to spurr Slaz into a resurgent performance; Jake Barras battling hard up front, … [Read more...] about Report: 11-10-2014 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (1) Wakefield 6th’s
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Report: 01-02-2014 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Wakefield 3rd’s
"There is only one rule at Slaz - you don't lose to Wakefield" were the words of Dave Ellam, ringing in the ears of the Slazenger team as they appoached the bouncy blue College Grove pitch. Slaz were determined not to easily let the memory of their recent win against Chapeltown slip and started the game strongly, chasing down and pressing the Wakefield defence. Their hard work was rewarded when they took the lead mid way through the first half, youngster Hetty Walker and player of the match … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2014 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (2) Wakefield 3rd’s
Report: 04-01-2014 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Wakefield 3rd’s
Slazenger were hopeful of a more equal playing field against their local rivals and it was soon apparent that the teams were more evenly matched. The first half was pretty end to end but Wakefield did not threaten the Slaz defence too much who were very solid under attack. A welcome return by Ailish Hendry have Slaz the confidence they needed in midfield. Several times she threatened with some reverse stick tomahawks and was unlucky not to score when the Wakefield keeper was at full stretch to … [Read more...] about Report: 04-01-2014 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Wakefield 3rd’s
Report: 30-11-2013 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (4) Wakefield 4th’s
Slazengers mens second team took the spoils in the local derby with a hard fought 5-4 victory over local rivals Wakefield. It was Wakefield who started the brightest but Slazengers defended well and took the lead when right back Rowan Tejura broke into the 'd' and fired under the Wakefield keeper. A topsy turvy half saw Wakefield quickly draw level only for Slazengers to take the lead again through a Paul Johnson short corner strike. Both teams were playing good hockey and creating chances … [Read more...] about Report: 30-11-2013 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (4) Wakefield 4th’s
Report: 02-03-2013 – Men’s 4ths (3) vs. (3) Wakefield 6th’s
Slaz 4th's went to Wakefield with a very young team and came away with a share of the points. The visitors got off to a good start and took the lead through Daz Buttery. Wakefield levelled through a keeper blunder, the ball deflecting off captain Giles Field's pads for an own-goal. Lee Secker put slaz back in front, and Buttery scored his 2nd to put the team well ahead. Wakefield kept battling and pulled 2 goals, leaving resulting in a 3-3 score at the close. Youngster Harry Gunning made … [Read more...] about Report: 02-03-2013 – Men’s 4ths (3) vs. (3) Wakefield 6th’s
