In what was always going to be a challenge Wakefield began brightly, pressing the visitors to play in their own half. However, against the run of play it was Slazenger who took the lead with a shot that took an unfortunate deflection off a Wakefield foot. With the title at stake Wakefield continued to attack after the restart with Kellie Ogilvie and Rachael Spraggs taking advantage of the space out wide. Slazenger's threatened through the middle but central defender Claire Hewitt was on hand … [Read more...] about Report: 12-03-2005 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs (3) Wakefield 1st’s
Wakefield
Report: 11-12-2004 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (0) Wakefield 6th’s
Slazenger 5ths romped to an easy 5-0 victory over Wakefield sixths in the cup. The home side took the lead early with a great goal by captain Ian Gordon followed shortly afterwards by a goal from Chris Wood. Slazengers went from strength to strength as Dave Smyth scored his second in two games. Andy Auty scored the forth goal and Ian Gordon's strike completed an excellent first half by the Slaz' team. Slazenger came out strongly in the second half but couldn't find the back of the net, … [Read more...] about Report: 11-12-2004 – Mens 5th’s (5) vs (0) Wakefield 6th’s
Report: 24-10-2004 – Mens 3rd’s (7) vs (1) Wakefield 3rd’s
Slazenger’s thirds hosted local rivals Wakefield thirds on Sunday in the third team cup and produced a fantastic performance to run out 7-1 winners. Both teams were always going to be up for the game but it was Slazenger’s who struck first blood, Johnny Halliday striking a fierce short corner home. The game settled into a physical well-fought game, both teams playing good hockey but once again Slazenger’s were able to strike with Timmy Carr finishing another short corner just before half … [Read more...] about Report: 24-10-2004 – Mens 3rd’s (7) vs (1) Wakefield 3rd’s
Report: 16-10-2004 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs (2) Wakefield 2nd’s
A very well organised Slazenger first string traveled to College Grove for this Premier League fixture. Wakefield were immediately under pressure from the speed and intensity of the Slazengers attack, with Holly Tyres and Andrea Wallace coming through from midfield, it looked like Wakefield were in for a drubbing. Wakefield steadied themselves and fought back, scoring first with a determined effort. From that point on it was end to end hockey. Slazenger replied from a well worked … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-2004 – Ladies 1st’s (3) vs (2) Wakefield 2nd’s
Report: 20-03-2004 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (3) Wakefield 1st’s
Slazenger secured safety from relegation with this comfortable derby victory over their College Grove rivals. For the first time since the mid-season break, the Horbury side were able to select a team from a full strength squad with the welcome return of James Swinden and Will Buckley from long term hand injuries. Buoyed by this, Slazenger started this North League East Division 2 fixture the stronger and were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty stroke in the early minutes when a Wakefield … [Read more...] about Report: 20-03-2004 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (3) Wakefield 1st’s
