Slazenger went out in the first round of the Hockey Association Trophy on penalties, but could hold their heads up high after a fantastic comeback on Sunday. With several key players absent owing to injury, Slazenger struggled to contain Stockton's lively forward line in the first half and soon found themselves 3-0 down. By the start of the second half, Slazenger had come to terms with a difficult bumpy pitch and pulled a goal back through Richard Whawell from a penalty corner. However, … [Read more...] about Report: 09-11-2013 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs (7) Stockton 1st’s
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Report: 08-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (1) Lincoln 1st’s
Slazenger collected a welcome three points in this hard fought North Hockey League East Division 2 Fixture. Slazenger started brightly, attacking their hosts from Lincoln down both wings and both Paul Wiper and Alec Gilston saw good shots saved. However, despite their pressure, Slazenger were unable to score and became increasingly vulnerable to Lincoln's swift counter-attacks. From one such break, Lincoln were awarded a penalty corner which they duly converted. Slazenger trailed 1-0 at … [Read more...] about Report: 08-11-2003 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (1) Lincoln 1st’s
Report: 01-11-2003 – Men 1st’s (4) vs. (5) Sheffield Uni Bankers 2nd’s
Slazenger were unlucky not to even at least a point from their nine-goal thriller against Sheffield in the North Hockey League Division 2 clash. Slazenger started disastrously and gifted their opponents two easy goals, but the Horbury side fought back showing that team spirit remains strong despite some recent disappointing results. Will Buckley tucked one in at a penalty corner and Alec Gilston finished off a free flowing move to carve the bankers defence wide open and when Mike … [Read more...] about Report: 01-11-2003 – Men 1st’s (4) vs. (5) Sheffield Uni Bankers 2nd’s
Report: 08-03-2003 – Ladies 2nd’s (3) vs (0) Wakefield 4th’s
Wakefield Ladies fourths visited local rivals Slazenger 2nds on Saturday hoping to at least come away with a share of the spoils, but in fact were beaten 3-0. Although both sides had the opportunities neither managed to score in the first half and the second period followed the same pattern with Slazenger again attacking strongly. The deadlock was broken after another attack was initially blocket, with a well-struck shot from the edge of the D. Wakefield's youngsters never gave up, well … [Read more...] about Report: 08-03-2003 – Ladies 2nd’s (3) vs (0) Wakefield 4th’s
Report: 02-03-2003 – Boys U16’s
SLAZENGER Boys U16;s continued to make good progress in the Yorkshire Youth League at the weekend. A tough first match against top side Rotherham ended 2-0 in the South Yorkshire side's favour, but the goals came late and Neil Hutchins and Eddie Richardson spearheaded an outstanding Slazenger defensive display. Slazenger hit back in the second game to defeat Bradford 1-0 thanks to a Richard Hutchins strike. Tiredness told in game three, but dogged determination ensured Slazengers gained … [Read more...] about Report: 02-03-2003 – Boys U16’s
