Slazengers having moved up a Division and holding their own last time out; again faced tough opposition against some more well established teams. With an excellent squad turnout once again, Slazenger were warmed up and ready to go... Slazenger (0) v (0) Leeds Leeds pushed hard, but with good decisive tackling from the well organised Slazenger defence they stopped all attacks on goal and Harry Buttery made a great save against a well fought short corner. Slazengers were well disciplined and … [Read more...] about Report: 13-11-2011 – Boys U10’s at Weetwood
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Report: 12-11-2011 – Mens 3rds (8) vs. (0) Rotherham 4ths
Slazenger 3rds got their first league win on the board in emphatic fashion, with a 8-0 win over local rivals Rotherham 4th's. In recent games, Slaz seemed able to create many chances, without the ability to convert them to goals. This was rectified this weekend. Slaz started in brisk fashion, pressing the Rotherham defence within minutes. Rotherham seemed to be caught on the back foot, and struggled to contain the pressure. This was proven right, when John Sykes netted the first of his hat … [Read more...] about Report: 12-11-2011 – Mens 3rds (8) vs. (0) Rotherham 4ths
Report: 12-11-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (10) vs. (0) Newcastle 1st’s
Slazenger got back to winning ways with a convincing win against North league regulars Newcastle Ladies 1sts. In the following order: The 1st goal came from Ailish Hendry 10 minutes in with a single handed effort defeating several players, carrying it across the D to the right post, then flicking the ball reverse stick into the left corner. Mandy Smith secured the second 15 minutes in. A strong strike from the edge of the D left the keeper with no chance of stopping it. This was … [Read more...] about Report: 12-11-2011 – Ladies 1st’s (10) vs. (0) Newcastle 1st’s
Report: 12-11-2011 – Mens 4th’s Dev. (2) vs (2) Rotherham 5th’s
Slazenger's 4's endured a tough, gruelling encounter with Rotherham 5's in their latest development league fixture. Both sides were evenly matched and despite playing some good passing hockey in the first 10 minutes it was the away side who dominated most of the first half. Slazengers battled well and were resolute in defence without really imposing themselves on the game. So it was against the run of play that they went into the half-time break 1-0 up. Matthew Stacey received the ball … [Read more...] about Report: 12-11-2011 – Mens 4th’s Dev. (2) vs (2) Rotherham 5th’s
Report: 12-11-2011 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Ben Rhydding 2nd’s
Slaz began with drive to break the loosing streak, and put early pressure on Ben Rhydding. Moving the ball well up the pitch down the left and right side. Slaz we blocked by a strong defence and even Richard Tuddenham couldn’t find a gap for a strong shot. The keeper covered the long short well. Man of the Match Matthew Birkett kept the mixture of young and old attack at bay that continued to break down their right. Ben Rhydding scored their two on the break. Whilst Richard Tuddenham … [Read more...] about Report: 12-11-2011 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Ben Rhydding 2nd’s
