Slazenger were hopeful of a more equal playing field against their local rivals and it was soon apparent that the teams were more evenly matched. The first half was pretty end to end but Wakefield did not threaten the Slaz defence too much who were very solid under attack. A welcome return by Ailish Hendry have Slaz the confidence they needed in midfield. Several times she threatened with some reverse stick tomahawks and was unlucky not to score when the Wakefield keeper was at full stretch to … [Read more...] about Report: 04-01-2014 – Ladies 1st’s (1) vs. (2) Wakefield 3rd’s
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Report: 15-12-2013 – Ladies 4th’s (3) vs. (0) Sheffield Hallam 5th’s
Slazenger ladies 4th team played a league game against Sheffield Hallam 5. Slaz were strong from the start and controlled the midfield well through excellent play by Hetty Walker. Some changes were created but Slaz was unable to score. In the 30th minute a great attack over the right, got finished with a strong strike from Ingrid Coughtrey to take the lead. From then on, it never looked Slaz was going to loose the game. The second half Slaz continued with some excellent attacks, which … [Read more...] about Report: 15-12-2013 – Ladies 4th’s (3) vs. (0) Sheffield Hallam 5th’s
Report: 14-12-2013 – Mens 1st’s (7) vs. (3) Sheffield Bankers 3rd’s
Slaz got off to a flying start and shifted the ball round well. Dan Perry made quick work of the left back and created lots of chances round the back, on several occasions the ball flying past the far post. But again the opposition took the lead from an interception at the back. Slaz kept going and soon Richard Tuddenham had warmed up his swing and got one. Paul Wiper and Mark Swindon dominated the attacking quarter and punished the bankers midfield. Edward Richardson was able to increase … [Read more...] about Report: 14-12-2013 – Mens 1st’s (7) vs. (3) Sheffield Bankers 3rd’s
Report: 14-12-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (5) Lincoln 2nd’s
Slazenger 3's last game of 2013 saw them play a Lincoln Roses team lying second in the league and it was soon apparent to the Horbury side why they are so high in the table. The opposition were very quick and skillful on the counter attack. They were naturally full of confidence and played with great freedom. Slazengers looked sluggish in comparison and were slow to get going. The home side were lucky not to conceded very early in the game as Lincoln tore through the opposition several times. … [Read more...] about Report: 14-12-2013 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (5) Lincoln 2nd’s
Report: 08-12-2013 – Boys U10’s “B” Team Tournament
Slazenger had a good match to start their tournament against Sheffield. They were strong in defence and played some great hockey in the midfield. Both teams were unable to score. In the next two matches Slazenger’s attack got stronger and changes were created to score. Daniel Menzer came close to scoring with a brilliant strike. Some great saves from goalkeeper Aidan Coughtrey kept Slaz in the games. Unfortunately both Thirsk and Wakefield were able to score 1 goal each. So it was all … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2013 – Boys U10’s “B” Team Tournament
