A late goal two minutes into added time secured all three points for Slazenger. Both sides played some good hockey throughout this battle, with both sides strong in midfield. Slaz absorbed some early pressure with Ben Rhydding going close on two occasions following a series of short corners. Keeper Keith Hellem helped keep the visitors at bay. He made three excellent saves in the first half. Slaz responded by exerting pressure toward the later part of the half. Then Jonathan Clewlow … [Read more...] about Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (0) Ben Rhydding 4th’s
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Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (0) Boston Spa 2nd’s
Slazenger got off to a slow start, but eventually found top gear. The visitors thwarted a lot of the Wakefield side's attacks and it took until ten minutes before the break for Slazenger to break the deadlock. A well-worked short corner was drilled home by Paul Wiper. The second half was a totally different story. As Boston Spa tired Slaz started to dominate. They took the game by the scruff of the neck following two goals from Alec Gilston. One was from a short corner and the other came … [Read more...] about Report: 23-11-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (4) vs. (0) Boston Spa 2nd’s
Report: 16-11-2002 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs. (2) Thirsk 2nd’s
Slazenger Fourths enjoyed a comfortable 5-2 victory over Thirsk Seconds. John Sykes (2), A Smith (2) and James Walker were the Slazenger goalscoreres while veteran Tony Walker took the man of the match honours. … [Read more...] about Report: 16-11-2002 – Mens 4th’s (5) vs. (2) Thirsk 2nd’s
Report: 16-11-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (3) Kings Cross
Slazenger Thirds failed to take advantage of superior posession and went down 3-2 at Kings Cross. The visitors went a goal down after a poor start and although Ian Wiper levelled matters, Slazenger found themselves 3-1 down at half-time. The visiting side dominate after the break, despite losing Lawrence Thornton to injury and halved the deficit when Eddie Richardson finished off a lovely move involving Andy Pickles and Martin Lofthouse. They couldnt find a third goal though and went … [Read more...] about Report: 16-11-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (2) vs. (3) Kings Cross
Report: 16-11-2002 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (1) Gateshead 1st’s
Slazenger enjoyed a lot of possession and had numerous chances but were unable to break down Gateshead who snatched victory with a late goal. The Horbury outfit started strongly and slick link-up play between the midfield and the forwards put the North East side under constant pressure. Slazenger forwards Kevin Windler and Mark Butel showed great skill but were unable to break the Gateshead defence and the game remained goalless at half-time. After the break, Slazenger were put under … [Read more...] about Report: 16-11-2002 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (1) Gateshead 1st’s
