Slazenger conceded two last-gasp goals and the points against Northern Counties League visitors Sheffield University Bankers. After a slow start the home side dominated the game, putting continuous pressure on the Sheffield defence and it eventually paid off when Mark Butel broke the deadlock in the first period. Slazenger pushed for a second with Andy Foreman enjoyed success downthe left and some fine play from David Kaye. But they couldn't press home their advantage and in the second … [Read more...] about Report: 09-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Sheffield Uni Bankers 2nds’s
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Report: 02-02-2002 – Mens Vets (1) vs (3) Adel Vets
Slazenger Veterans went out of the Yorkshire Veterans Cup, losing 3-1 at Adel in an entertaining encounter. The more youthful Adel side opened strongly and the visitors had to dig deep to stay in contention with Ashley Smith working in defence and George Hutchins in commanding form in goal. However Adel's short courner routine paid dividends and they raced into a two-goal lead. But Slazenger responded well and pulled a goal back before the break when Keith Whittle created an opportunity … [Read more...] about Report: 02-02-2002 – Mens Vets (1) vs (3) Adel Vets
Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (2) Halifax 1st’s
Slazenger's team, already depleted by injury and illness, had to play much of the game with just ten men following the dismissal of Windler and it proved too great a hurdle to overcome at Halifax. The match started off at a fast pace with both teams creating chances. Both Butel and Windler went close for the visitors following some slick passing. But the harsh dismissal of Windler, compounded by a Halifax goal, left Slazenger with an uphill task. The visitors held firm and. in the … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (2) Halifax 1st’s
Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Slazenger Seconds continued their climb up the Yorkshire League Division 4 table with a well-earned victory against table topping Halifax Seconds. In a scrappy first half, both sides cancelled each other out with spoiling tactics that prevented flowing hockey. Although Ben Graham scored for Slazenger the game was still deadlocked at half time, 1-1. Slazenger came out after the break more focused and determined on the job in hand, the whole side appeared to gel from the off. Alec … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Halifax 2nd’s
Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (3) Adel 4th’s
Slazenger Thirds raced into an early three goal lead at Adel Fourths but only just pipped their opponents 4-3. The visitors made the fatal mistake of 'taking their foot off the gas' and nearly lost the match. In the first half Slazenger completely bossed the midfield pinning Adel back in their own D for long periods. Goals came at regular intervals from Andy Birkett, Jonathan Clewlow and Eddie Richardson but the proverbial 'game of two halves' saw Adel hit back after the break, scoring … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (3) Adel 4th’s
