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Post by slozenger on Aug 8, 2013 8:51:42 GMT
Would you play Onions tomorrow Bispham'?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2013 9:15:50 GMT
Would you play Onions tomorrow Bispham'? Well I prefer Tremlett, but I would rather see Onions play than Bresnan , as he is a much better bet to take wickets
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Post by slozenger on Aug 8, 2013 9:18:55 GMT
Same here, it was a poor test for us at Old Trafford with the ball and ironically Bresnan arguably was our best bowler. Anderson and Broad were off their game and although Swann took a handful of wickets i thought he bowled some very loose stuff.
Not sure what the pitch will be like there but hopefully we can win the toss, have a bat and lead from the front. Scoreboard pressure and all that, however our batting is a bit fragile as well. Cook & Trott could do with a ton each.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2013 9:27:28 GMT
Same here, it was a poor test for us at Old Trafford with the ball and ironically Bresnan arguably was our best bowler. Anderson and Broad were off their game and although Swann took a handful of wickets i thought he bowled some very loose stuff. Not sure what the pitch will be like there but hopefully we can win the toss, have a bat and lead from the front. Scoreboard pressure and all that, however our batting is a bit fragile as well. Cook & Trott could do with a ton each. Strange that Swann has got all those wickets ...as I don't think he has bowled anywhere near as well as he can .....still I will take that .....Bresnan does not have the penetration. To take a match winning haul
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Post by slozenger on Aug 8, 2013 9:29:34 GMT
Same here, it was a poor test for us at Old Trafford with the ball and ironically Bresnan arguably was our best bowler. Anderson and Broad were off their game and although Swann took a handful of wickets i thought he bowled some very loose stuff. Not sure what the pitch will be like there but hopefully we can win the toss, have a bat and lead from the front. Scoreboard pressure and all that, however our batting is a bit fragile as well. Cook & Trott could do with a ton each. Strange that Swann has got all those wickets ...as I don't think he has bowled anywhere near as well as he can .....still I will take that .....Bresnan does not have the penetration. To take a match winning haul Agreed, i think Tremlett will definitely be part of our plans when we play down under on pacier bouncier wickets he'll really cause all sorts of problems.
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Post by Okie Stokie. on Aug 8, 2013 11:38:17 GMT
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Post by harrysburrow on Aug 8, 2013 12:38:43 GMT
It will be interesting to see how this latest Test pans out. We weren't good at all at Old Trafford, and despite the fact that, Cook, Trott, Bairstow, Prior and Broad haven't got going yet, we're still 2-0 up after 3 tests.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2013 14:07:38 GMT
It will be interesting to see how this latest Test pans out. We weren't good at all at Old Trafford, and despite the fact that, Cook, Trott, Bairstow, Prior and Broad haven't got going yet, we're still 2-0 up after 3 tests. I still think we are a far superior side to Australia ....Get Clarke out cheaply and I think they will struggle to make a decent total...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2013 14:11:33 GMT
Strange that Swann has got all those wickets ...as I don't think he has bowled anywhere near as well as he can .....still I will take that .....Bresnan does not have the penetration. To take a match winning haul Agreed, i think Tremlett will definitely be part of our plans when we play down under on pacier bouncier wickets he'll really cause all sorts of problems. Watched him bowl in the 20/20 the other evening .....he is not to be judged on that of course , but he looked fine , he certainly looks fit and in good nick, he bowled well in Australia last time and I think he will again as you say
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2013 14:12:45 GMT
What argument Okie ? Well not my argument, But Perhaps my statement. Hold on, You know what I mean Bish stop joshing around. OK ....... , no more joshing !
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Post by slozenger on Aug 8, 2013 16:01:04 GMT
Agreed, i think Tremlett will definitely be part of our plans when we play down under on pacier bouncier wickets he'll really cause all sorts of problems. Watched him bowl in the 20/20 the other evening .....he is not to be judged on that of course , but he looked fine , he certainly looks fit and in good nick, he bowled well in Australia last time and I think he will again as you say And he's 6ft 8"! Sign him up Tone! Him in the backline with Steven Finn at 6ft 7", Broad at 6ft 5" and Mohammad Irfan at 7ft 1"! We'd be unstoppable!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2013 16:52:25 GMT
Watched him bowl in the 20/20 the other evening .....he is not to be judged on that of course , but he looked fine , he certainly looks fit and in good nick, he bowled well in Australia last time and I think he will again as you say And he's 6ft 8"! Sign him up Tone! Him in the backline with Steven Finn at 6ft 7", Broad at 6ft 5" and Mohammad Irfan at 7ft 1"! We'd be unstoppable! Definately
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Post by slozenger on Aug 9, 2013 7:32:06 GMT
Today's the day, let the Ashes continue!
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Post by slozenger on Aug 9, 2013 8:17:10 GMT
Michael Vaughan says "Good toss to lose...But you have to Bat if you win the Toss... Pitch is cracked and the plates are moving.. Overcast though" Last test i thought it may have been a good toss to lose, then Australia made 500 and plenty so i won't say that this time
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 8:43:07 GMT
Michael Vaughan says "Good toss to lose...But you have to Bat if you win the Toss... Pitch is cracked and the plates are moving.. Overcast though" Last test i thought it may have been a good toss to lose, then Australia made 500 and plenty so i won't say that this time Well I don't believe in the " Good toss to Lose theory " .....it's a negative attitude ...win the toss and bat , you have to expect a little to happen with the ball on the first morning. You just have to be confident about it and play well, bat well and post 450 to 500 ( depending on whether the conditions allow for that ) and Australia are out of it
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Post by slozenger on Aug 9, 2013 9:27:32 GMT
England are unchanged, looks like Bird is in for Starc for Australia.
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Post by slozenger on Aug 9, 2013 9:30:36 GMT
Eng won the toss and bat, come on fellas!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 9:56:39 GMT
England are unchanged, looks like Bird is in for Starc for Australia. They just can't get their bowling attack settled in the way they would like can they ? They have been talking Bird up all summer but haven't had the nerve to pick him yet
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Post by slozenger on Aug 9, 2013 10:57:38 GMT
I know Bispham' they remind me of us in the 90's. Chopping and changing all the time, even during the match. Lots of bits and pieces players but very short on top quality. Watchful start by Cook & Root, Boycott batting. Stay in! STAY IN!
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Post by countofmontecristo on Aug 9, 2013 11:03:54 GMT
I know Bispham' they remind me of us in the 90's. Chopping and changing all the time, even during the match. Lots of bits and pieces players but very short on top quality. Watchful start by Cook & Root, Boycott batting. Stay in! STAY IN! I remember Boycott saying that when he started at Yorkshire an opener would get a bollocking if he hit a boundary before lunch!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 11:12:22 GMT
First report to Portugal .....33-0 very steady start by England , no alarms so far Harry !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 11:13:54 GMT
I know Bispham' they remind me of us in the 90's. Chopping and changing all the time, even during the match. Lots of bits and pieces players but very short on top quality. Watchful start by Cook & Root, Boycott batting. Stay in! STAY IN! I am happy with this. Start . No alarms in the pitch or overhead conditions , dig in lads !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 11:19:37 GMT
I spoke too soon ! The faintest of nicks from Root .
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 12:20:15 GMT
57-1 at lunch .....not too bad , slow but sure ...
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Post by Okie Stokie. on Aug 9, 2013 12:49:56 GMT
I spoke too soon ! The faintest of nicks from Root . 9,001 AT LUNCH NOT BAD GOING THERE BISH.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 12:52:54 GMT
I spoke too soon ! The faintest of nicks from Root . 9,001 AT LUNCH NOT BAD GOING THERE BISH. Ah ! I see what you mean ! yes I have batted well this morning ....many thanks ...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 12:56:13 GMT
Dare I say it ? Trott is looking in good nick today ......please don't get a Jaffa. Now !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 14:20:50 GMT
That was an indifferent shot by Pietersen , 149-3
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 14:37:45 GMT
Our batting is certainly misfiring in this series ....plenty of starts and then nothing else
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 15:11:39 GMT
168-5 ....I seem to be playing a lone hand ... I hope Harry is reading these snippets in Portugal !
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