SLAZENGER U12's can look back on a season of success which saw them start in Section D of the Yorkshire Youth Hockey League and finish up in Section A. The team has worked hard and molded well and progressed through the divisions with some very good victories to deservedly finish the campaign four sections higher. Although in the last fixtures at the weekend they came up against some very stiff opposition they still manage to finish with smiles on their faces after performances they can … [Read more...] about Report: 14-03-2004 – Junior U12’s
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Report: 13-03-2004 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (3) Rotherham
A late Jermane Cockerill goal finally settled this thrilling Plate semi-final match in Slazenger's favour.The home side dominated the first half but the sides went in level, Slazenger's goal coming after a well placed short corner Cockerill was converted by Simon Killey. Rotherham found it hard to progress up the field but managed to slip through and made a run which ended the first half all square,. The second half was again dominated by Slazenger who took the lead with a well-forged run … [Read more...] about Report: 13-03-2004 – Mens 5th’s (4) vs (3) Rotherham
Report: 21-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (3) York 2nd’s
Slazenger would have taken a point at the start of the match against high-flying York, but were ultimately dissapointed having let a three-goal lead slip away. The Horbury side began this North League East Division 2 fixture the stronger with Jonny White and Mark Swinden establishing an early grip in midfield. It was no surprise then when they opened the scoring inside the first five minutes, from a well worked penalty corner, converted by Richard Whawell. Slazenger continued to play … [Read more...] about Report: 21-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (3) vs (3) York 2nd’s
Report: 15-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (1) LA Metros 1st’s
Slazenger reached the final of the Mens 1st XI Yorkshire Cup after a dramatic victory scoring a golden goal in extra time to set up a mouth watering final against local rivals, Wakefield. LA Metros may be in the division below Slazenger, but they had not lost all season and the Horbury side were without several key players.Nevertheless, the home team started the stronger and opened the scoring from a Paul Wiper penalty corner. The away side from Leeds tried to hit back but the Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 15-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (1) LA Metros 1st’s
Report: 14-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (4) Stockton 1st’s
It may have been Valentine's day, but Slazenger have no love of playing at Stockton and for the third successive season came away empty handed. After a run of disappointing results, Slazenger lacked self-belief at the start of this North League East Division 2 clash. The lively Stockton forward line stretched the Horbury side's defence and after stealing the ball in midfield, they went one up inside ten minutes. Slazenger tried to rally with Mike Thornicroft prompting some good moves … [Read more...] about Report: 14-02-2004 – Mens 1st’s (1) vs (4) Stockton 1st’s
