Report: Mens 2nd's (1) vs (6) Sheff. Bankers


Published: Saturday, 13 November 2004

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  22:01 [0 comments]


Slazenger’s seconds came into this game in confident mood after some good results in previous weeks but were soundly beaten by a very strong student team.

Slazenger’s were 3-0 down inside the first eight minutes and were eventually beaten 6-1 although the score line didn't reflect the effort put in by the Slazenger’s players.

The only high note of the game was a fantastic top corner drag flick by Rich Hutchins early in the second half. The visiting keeper was forced to make some great saves, notably from a Ben Graham strike with Tim Carr also posing a threat. Paul Johnson took the man of the match award for Slazenger’s, mainly due to his great form early on.

Slazenger’s take on Airdale next week in what could prove to be a crunch match with both teams currently languishing in the relegation positions.

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Report: Mens 3rd's (4) vs. (0) Huddersfield


Published: Sunday, 7 November 2004

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Slazenger’s third team entered this quarter final clash against Huddersfield, with confidence, after a resounding victory in the previous round, a confidence that was well founded and resulted in Slazenger’s coming away 4-0 victors.

The game began with both sides playing some strong hockey but it was Slazenger’s who opened the scoring through a Richard Hutchins penalty flick after the Huddersfield keeper had illegally shielded the ball. Although many more chances were created, this was the only goal of the first half.

The second half was all Slazenger’s with James Walker creating chance after chance with some great play down the right. Ben Graham eventually grabbing the second goal with a solid strike from distance.

Slazenger’s continued to dominate with Carr adding a third and Walker grabbing the goal that his performance deserved.

This was a great display and will give Slazenger great confidence going into the semi finals of a cup competition they surely have a great chance of winning.

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Report: Mens 2nd's (3) vs. (1) LA Metros 3rd's


Published: Saturday, 6 November 2004

Posted by Slazenger Admin  at  21:46 [0 comments]


Slazenger’s seconds finally grabbed their elusive first win of the season with a well deserved 3-1 win away at LA Metros thirds, a result which will hopefully kick start their season.

The game started very well for Slazenger’s, who found themselves a goal up inside the first two minutes, Tim Carr with the finishing touch after some good build up play through the midfield. From then on, the game was not pretty with both sides not playing to the standard they would expect to. But it was LA Metros who pulled level, although Slazenger’s will feel it was against the run of play. A strong break from the back by Neil Hutchins allowed brother Rich Hutchins to net, after a neat interchange with Tim Carr, for Slazenger’s to go in at the break a goal to the good.

The second half was as scrappy as the first but it was Slazenger’s who stamped their authority on the game, Carr grabbing his second for a well deserved victory.

It wasn’t the prettiest game of hockey but Slazenger’s seconds will take heart from a battling performance, something that they have lacked in previous weeks.

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