Slazenger’s seconds finally grabbed their elusive first win of the season with a well deserved 3-1 win away at LA Metros thirds, a result which will hopefully kick start their season. The game started very well for Slazenger’s, who found themselves a goal up inside the first two minutes, Tim Carr with the finishing touch after some good build up play through the midfield. From then on, the game was not pretty with both sides not playing to the standard they would expect to. But it was LA … [Read more...] about Report: 06-11-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (1) LA Metros 3rd’s
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Report: 31-10-2004 – Boys U10’s Tournament
Slazenger U10's traveled to York to take part in a tournament at Huntington School and returned home with two wins and three draws from their five matches. Slazenger began the first of five matches with probably their strongest six to take on York's B team and scoring in the opening minutes through Daniel Perry. Jake Barras soon made this two with his first goal of the season to seal the win. The second game against Wakefield was more even and the Horbury club took the lead when Ailish … [Read more...] about Report: 31-10-2004 – Boys U10’s Tournament
Report: 30-10-2004 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (3) Norton 1st’s
Slazenger were unable to maintain their recent winning form in the North League Division 2 East with this disappointing defeat at Norton. Uncharacteristically, Slazenger allowed the home side to dominate the pattern of play in the first half as they struggled to get their own passing game going. It was no surprise then when the side from the North East took the lead being quickest to react to a rebound from a penalty corner. Slazenger briefly rallied and James Swinden finished off a fine … [Read more...] about Report: 30-10-2004 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (3) Norton 1st’s
Report: 30-10-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (6) vs. (1) Rotherham 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds produced a fine display to see off Rotherham thirds. But the Horbury club were still left dissapointed by the fact that this was only a friendly as they could certainly have used the three league points they would have won. Slazenger started brightly and were creating early chances, the first of which was scrambled in by James Walker. Rotherham did however, pull level thanks to a subtle touch by Paul Johnson but this only served to spur Slazengers on to do better … [Read more...] about Report: 30-10-2004 – Mens 2nd’s (6) vs. (1) Rotherham 3rd’s
Report: 24-10-2004 – Mens 3rd’s (7) vs (1) Wakefield 3rd’s
Slazenger’s thirds hosted local rivals Wakefield thirds on Sunday in the third team cup and produced a fantastic performance to run out 7-1 winners. Both teams were always going to be up for the game but it was Slazenger’s who struck first blood, Johnny Halliday striking a fierce short corner home. The game settled into a physical well-fought game, both teams playing good hockey but once again Slazenger’s were able to strike with Timmy Carr finishing another short corner just before half … [Read more...] about Report: 24-10-2004 – Mens 3rd’s (7) vs (1) Wakefield 3rd’s
