Slazenger’s seconds produced the performance of the season to beat previously undefeated and runaway leaders Sheffield Hallam thirds by 6 goals to 2. Slazenger’s were boosted by the return of a number of players and this showed early on, with the home side getting straight into the groove, Rich Hutchins giving Slazenger’s an early lead with a great finish. A well-worked short corner doubled the lead with Ed Richardson finishing well with only 15 minutes on the clock. This spurred Hallam into … [Read more...] about Report: 12-02-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (6) vs (2) Sheffield Hallam 3rd’s
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Report: 05-02-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (4) Halifax 2nd’s
A game in which Slazenger were hoping to take maximum points never materialised due to sloppy passing and ill discipline. Slazenger conceded after 18 minutes following their own inability to pass the ball around the midfield, but the turning point came on the half hour when Tom Penistone in the Slaz’ goal was sin-binned for ten minutes for fighting with the opposition. Young Lee Secker kitted up and went in goal but was unable to keep out two well worked short corner routines to leave the … [Read more...] about Report: 05-02-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs. (4) Halifax 2nd’s
North East Regional Qualifiers
Jermane Cockerill (left in the picture) and William Bakes (right in the picture) In the North East PictureJermane Cockerill and William Bakes have now been selected to represent the north east of England under 14 hockey. They were selected after months of training and trails up to Durham, Gateshead and Thirsk. The two boys are now looking forward to joining the squad, made up of lads from the north eastern region,.Jermane Cockerill plays for slazengers hockey club and goes to Horbury Specialist … [Read more...] about North East Regional Qualifiers
Report: 29-01-2005 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (0) Norton 1st’s
On a back to back weekend, Slazenger played some of the finest hockey this season, with the same eleven on duty for both days. Slaz' set out against top of the league Norton with a new found strength displayed by all the players working as a team for 70 minutes, with Mike Shaw scoring the only goal of the match from a sweet strike in the first half. Play was strong from both sides, but it was Slazenger’s that came through due to the relentless hard work from every player. Man of the match … [Read more...] about Report: 29-01-2005 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (0) Norton 1st’s
Report: 22-01-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (4) LA Metros 3rd’s
Slazenger’s seconds suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of LA Metros thirds in a game where the four nil score line was not a true reflection of the game. Slazenger’s were equal to their opposition in all respects, creating more chances and having plenty of possession but were just unable to make the final breakthrough. Slazenger’s started well and nearly took the lead in the first ten minutes, with Ben Graham deflecting a Ben Garside through ball onto the post. Richard Hutchins also … [Read more...] about Report: 22-01-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs (4) LA Metros 3rd’s
