Slazenger Thirds raced into an early three goal lead at Adel Fourths but only just pipped their opponents 4-3. The visitors made the fatal mistake of 'taking their foot off the gas' and nearly lost the match. In the first half Slazenger completely bossed the midfield pinning Adel back in their own D for long periods. Goals came at regular intervals from Andy Birkett, Jonathan Clewlow and Eddie Richardson but the proverbial 'game of two halves' saw Adel hit back after the break, scoring … [Read more...] about Report: 01-02-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs. (3) Adel 4th’s
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Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (2) Bradford
Slazenger fourths lost out 2-1 to fierce rivals Bradford at Addingford fields last Saturday. End-to-end hockey underpinned this fixture from start to finish. Slazenger let their guard down to concede the opening goal shortly before half time. However, following a series of short corners skipper Jonathan Halliday fired a rocket past the stranded Bradford goalkeeper to equalise. But moments before the final whistle Bradford slipped a penalty flick winner by man of the match Ricky Wilby … [Read more...] about Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs (2) Bradford
Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (4) Dinnington 1st’s
Slazenger Thirds were missing five regulars for their trip to take on Dinnington's first string, and the 4-1 score line reflects this deficiency though it fails to do justice to the visitors' performance. Slazenger's young guns dug in for the first ten minutes and rallied from the initial storm that left them a goal adrift. Neil Hutchins had an excellent game in defence and Jonathon Clewlow, James Walker and Robert Stephens marshaled the midfield well. The visitors were delighted to get to … [Read more...] about Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (4) Dinnington 1st’s
Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) York 3rd’s
Slazenger seconds' run of wins came to an unfortunate end with a 2-1 defeat at York thirds. Gilston put Slazenger one up in the first half, while super support play from Matthew Birkett and Gavin Kaye kept the visitors on top. York scored twice on the break in the second half very much against the run of play. Slazenger seconds entertain Halifax on Saturday, push back 1:30pm … [Read more...] about Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 2nd’s (1) vs. (2) York 3rd’s
Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (2) York 2nd’s
Depleted Slazenger also lacked sufficient quality to stifle North East Pennine League Division 2 rivals York.Gritty defending through the first half kept the scores level. Paul Wiper and man of the match Warren Sheppard provided positive midfield play, but the side lacked penetrative flair up front. Outstanding goalkeeping from Dave Hellam denied York until five minutes from time when the Minster men struck twice in quick successions. … [Read more...] about Report: 26-01-2002 – Mens 1st’s (0) vs. (2) York 2nd’s
