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
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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
Report: 15-01-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (0) Sheffield Bankers 5th’s
Slazenger’s seconds traveled to Sheffield Uni Bankers looking for a much improved performance and that is exactly what they got. A new coaching team coupled with a huge team effort saw Slazenger’s walk away with a four nil victory against a team who had beaten them by five goals earlier in the season. Slazenger’s began the game in confident mood and were immediately on the pace, creating an early one on one chance only for the home keeper to make a good save. Slazenger’s continued to press … [Read more...] about Report: 15-01-2005 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs (0) Sheffield Bankers 5th’s
