Slazenger 3rd team played their first home league fixture of the season and continued the fine form they have exhibited on their recent travels with a resounding 10-1 victory against Chapeltown 4's. The home side started strongly and were 1-0 up within a couple of minutes with some smart passing hockey and a deft finish by Jack Mumford. Slazengers had doubled their lead before the opposition knew what had hit them. Again some quick flowing hockey was clinically finished by Steve … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (10) vs. (1) Chapeltown 3rd’s
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Report: 21-10-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (1) Sheffield Uni. Bankers 7th’s
Slaz carried their winning streak into the following day with a 4- 1 win at home to visiting Sheffield University Bankers 7ths. In a rearranged fixtures, Slaz were looking to put down a marker and push further ahead at the top of the table. Just before the whistle went, thick fog rolled in, making for an ominous start. However, Slaz pushed on and immediately went on the offensive. Sheffield defended well, and stood strong against the pressure. After 15 minutes, Ian Hedges was subbed on, and … [Read more...] about Report: 21-10-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (1) Sheffield Uni. Bankers 7th’s
Report: 20-10-2012 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 5th’s
Gunning on fire again!! Slazenger Men's 5th team were playing at home against Rotherham in their latest fixture in the Yorkshire development league. Fielding a young team the home side had to weather early pressure from the opposition who were strong in defence and had several skillful opponents in midfield. That said, Danny Croxall and Dave Smyth were resolute in defence and quickly snuffed out and danger. The only time Slazenger keeper Harry Buttery was called into action he was … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2012 – Mens 5th’s (1) vs. (0) Rotherham 5th’s
Report: 20-10-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (8) vs. (1) Driffield 1st’s
Slaz were very happy to be re-united with the minibus for their trip to Driffield and hoped that they could soon erase last weeks' disaster from their minds with a convincing win. However the day didn't start very well due to a flat tyre and the team were delayed in setting off. Fortunately there were no further incidents on the trip apart from a slight scare for Chauffeur Mills (and potentially the rest of the passengers) on the bridge at Howden; but they arrived safely at Driffield. The … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (8) vs. (1) Driffield 1st’s
Report: 20-10-2012 – Ladies 2nd’s (0) vs. (1) Halifax 2nd’s
Slaz were unlucky to come away with a loss, after enjoying the lions share of attacking opportunities in an open game at the Southfield's pitch. The team worked hard, though struggled to achieve dominance in midfield. With such openness, the defence had to put in a big performance. Karen Bates and Julie Finch at the back short work of the Halifax front line. Despite several efforts by Elle Poskett and Natasha Wiper, slaz were unable to convert. Halifax however, took advantage of a … [Read more...] about Report: 20-10-2012 – Ladies 2nd’s (0) vs. (1) Halifax 2nd’s

