Report: Mens 2nd's vs Ben Rhydding 3rd's


Published: Saturday, 19 February 2005

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Slazenger’s seconds followed on from their great result last week with another solid victory against highly placed Ben Rhydding thirds.

Slazenger's have a new found confidence and this showed straight from the off, the whole team linking up well to create a number of chances with Neil Croucher at the centre of much of the play. The pressure paid off mid way through the half with Tim Carr getting a subtle touch past the keeper to give Slazenger's the lead.

After a half time reshuffle, Slazenger's began the second half with more shape and persistently caused the Ben Rhydding defence problems. Tim Carr grabbed his second goal with another good finish. The Slazenger's keeper was a spectator throughout thanks to the solid duo of Eddie Taylor and Murray Amesbury at the back. And after James Walker had made it three after some surprisingly unselfish play by Croucher, Tim Carr sealed a great win by completing his hat-trick.

Slazenger’s will look to continue their run of good form away at high flying Sheffield University Bankers fourths on Saturday.

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Report: Mens 2nd's (6) vs (2) Sheff. Hallam 3rd's


Published: Saturday, 12 February 2005

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Slazenger’s seconds produced the performance of the season to beat previously undefeated and runaway leaders Sheffield Hallam thirds by 6 goals to 2.

Slazenger’s were boosted by the return of a number of players and this showed early on, with the home side getting straight into the groove, Rich Hutchins giving Slazenger’s an early lead with a great finish. A well-worked short corner doubled the lead with Ed Richardson finishing well with only 15 minutes on the clock. This spurred Hallam into action and they began to press themselves, only for Slazenger’s to hit on the counter attack.

Ed Richardson grabbing his second with a neat finish into the bottom corner to go in at the half way stage three nil to the good.

The second half began much as the first had, Slazenger’s pressing with Hutchins grabbing his second early on in the half. A team with the quality of Hallam, however, was never going to lie down and they hit back with two goals for themselves. Neil Croucher then re-affirmed Slazenger’s dominance with a neat finish to some good work through the midfield. His over exuberant celebration, however, saw him on the sidelines for ten minutes. But Slazenger’s raised their work rate to keep the ball and press Hallam at every opportunity. The game closed with Ed Richardson completing his hat trick after another well worked short corner routine.

This was a fantastic performance from Slazenger’s and will surely give a huge boost to their bid to avoid relegation.

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North East Regional Qualifiers


Published: Tuesday, 1 February 2005

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Jermane Cockerill (left in the picture) and William Bakes (right in the picture) In the North East Picture



Jermane Cockerill and William Bakes have now been selected to represent the north east of England under 14 hockey. They were selected after months of training and trails up to Durham, Gateshead and Thirsk. The two boys are now looking forward to joining the squad, made up of lads from the north eastern region,.Jermane Cockerill plays for slazengers hockey club and goes to Horbury Specialist Language College, William Bakes plays for Wakefield hockey club and goes to Queen Elizabeth Grammer school. Both lads are now looking forward to the up and coming divisional tournament to be held at Beeston University (Nottingham) this is a four day tournament to be held at the end of march. The squad has already had a team building weekend in Herefordshire which proved very positive with the team winning 2 of the 3 games they played.

Jermane is modeling the rain jacket

Will is modeling the playing top and playing shorts

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