Slazengers 2nd's had to dig deep for three points in their 3-2 win over Sheffield University Bankers. Things started brightly for Slazenger when Ben Graham converted a Jonny White cross to give them an early lead. Sheffield then began to settle and midway through the half they drew level. But Slazenger came back playing good hockey and Tim Carr finished off a move to take the lead going into the break. The home side started the second cycle in the ascendancy and despite Slazenger … [Read more...] about Report: 09-12-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs (2) Sheffield University Bankers
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Report: 03-12-2000 – U16 Boys
Slazenger boy 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 too late to respond. Neil Hutchins and Eddie Richardson spearheaded an outstanding Slazenger defensive display. Slazenger hit back in the second game and, defeating Bradford 1-0 thanks to a Richard Hutchins strike. Tiredness told in the third game, but dogged determination … [Read more...] about Report: 03-12-2000 – U16 Boys
Report: 02-12-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (1) City of York 5th’s
In a highly entertaining match between two evenly matched sides, Slazenger thirds and visitors City of York 5th's, a 1-1 draw was probably the fairest result. Slazenger moved the ball around nicely in the first half against York and had the best chance of the game, but failed to make it count. It took a touch of magic to break the deadlock, Paul Wiper dancing through several players and riding a crude tackle before firing in an unstoppable shot. The goal however, sparked York into life … [Read more...] about Report: 02-12-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (1) vs (1) City of York 5th’s
Report: 02-12-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (1) Grimsby
Slazenger seconds enjoyed a more comfortable victory over Grimsby than the 2-1 scoreline suggests. They had the majority of the possession but failed to use the full width of the pitch. Scorers were Ben Graham and Ashley Smith. … [Read more...] about Report: 02-12-2000 – Mens 2nd’s (2) vs (1) Grimsby
Report: 02-12-2000 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (4) Bradford University
Slazenger went to goals astray in the opening ten minutes and never recovered from this disastrous start. The visitors eventually found their feet, but failed to find their usual fluid style. In fact, Slazenger conceded a third goal before Marcus Taylor's battling midfield display rekindled Slazenger's spirits. Nick Webb and Simon Chamberlain combined to produced the first Slazenger score through Andy Foreman. Unfortunately, once again sloppy defending let Bradford in for their … [Read more...] about Report: 02-12-2000 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs (4) Bradford University
