Slazenger Development squad travelled to Barnsley on Saturday. After two matches against far stronger opponents, they were looking for a win to rebuild from, achieving this with a 3-2 victory over Barnsley 2nds.Slazenger started the match aggressively, controlling the play with quick passes and darting movement. However, Barnsley mustered a strong back line to deny a way through to goal. With such effort from the young front line, a break eventually came. A fast play from James Bennett and … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-2010 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (2) Barnsley 2nd’s
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Report: 16-10-2010 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Brigg 2nd’s
Slazengers mens first team continued their unbeaten start to the season with a hard fought 2-1 win over Brigg Mens 2's. The game was scrappy and physical with both teams struggling to pass the ball but eventually some good interplay between Ben Graham and Dan Perry resulted in Graham crossing for Perry to convert at the far post.Brigg however weren't to be denied and equalised off a short corner to go in at the break level. Slazengers continued to try and play throughout the second half only for … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-2010 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Brigg 2nd’s
Report: 16-10-2010 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs. (5) Leeds 1st’s
Slazengers always knew this game was going to be tough as Leeds usually play a very physical game and move the ball quickly around the pitch. Leeds true to form showed their physical side when one of the midfielders decided to shoulder barge Mandy Smith off the ball with Mandy being flattened, the offending player got green carded as the Umpires tried keep the game under control. The player was lucky to still be on the pitch later on with a number of reckless tackles, which caused friction … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-2010 – Ladies 1st’s (5) vs. (5) Leeds 1st’s
Report: 16-10-2010 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs. (0) Sheffield Hallam 5th’s
Slazenger Ladies 3rd’s hockey team were back to winning form when playing Sheffield Hallam 5 at home. Slazengers looked formidable from the off, moving the ball confidently around the midfield area . Roxy Farris and Chelsea Artimage linked up really well down the right of the pitch creating numerous chances within the first five minutes. The first goal came from Roxy Farris with a superb strike just inside the D . Sheffield tried to reply immediately with a break down the right, the ball … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-2010 – Ladies 3rd’s (3) vs. (0) Sheffield Hallam 5th’s
Report: 16-10-2010 – Ladies 2nd’s (4) vs. (1) Sheffield Uni Bankers 1st’s
With an unbeaten record and top of the league position Slazengers where in a positive mood. However with the opposition being 2nd in the league, Slazengers were mindful that this could be a tough game. Sheffield University Bankers started strongly and forced Slazengers to play extremely defensively for the first 10 minutes of the game with Lydia Luxford, Sarah Ritchie and Lauren Carruthers working particularly hard to clear the ball out of the defensive 25 yard line. However Sheffield University … [Read more...] about Report: 16-10-2010 – Ladies 2nd’s (4) vs. (1) Sheffield Uni Bankers 1st’s
