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Post by harrysburrow on Dec 7, 2013 19:52:42 GMT
Don't think it makes any difference enforcing the follow on or not? Johnson might have ended up with double figures for the day - don't know how many times that's been done? We're perfectly capable of batting for 5+ sessions - getting difficult to imagine now though? Bell made it look so easy - Vic Marks said he looked serene? I'll hold on to that for now, but it's looking like Australia's turn.
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Post by sydneypotter on Dec 7, 2013 20:02:18 GMT
Bell should be batting at 3 or 4 at least. He's a class act and one of the players who has retained his 'Ashes form'. He's wasted where he is in this team.
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Post by Gods on Dec 7, 2013 21:59:29 GMT
Certainly not Bisp. It gives me no pleasure to say I warned of this impending debacle before the dust had settled on the summer tour. Actually the fiasco began with the series of 1 day internationals which followed the last test series in the English summer which no one watched, the rain partially ruined and the England team queued up to avoid taking part in. You won't find many people who even know who won that fated series. For what it's worth I think the governing bodies of cricket have simply been too greedy gumming these tours together back to back with that one day series in between and trying to cash in while interest in the ashes is hot. England have had no time to savor their summer victory and identify areas of weakness and regroup and refresh. And cricket fans have lost the novelty of the ashes in the authorities rush to trouser wheelbarrows full of bank notes. These tours used to be every 4 years right, so 2 years in between each series here and Australia. That makes far more sense, maintains novelty and excitement and prevents the kind of burn/melt down we are seeing here. Be prepared for the next instalment over here again in 2015 .....I still think you are having a quiet smirk at my expense.. ...fair enough , my back is broad enough to take it I'm really not Bispham. Your enthusiasm is a source of inspiration to me and the perfect antidote to my deep set cynicism and pessimism And, it's not all over of course. Not this Test or the series, you just never know!
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Post by harrysburrow on Dec 7, 2013 22:07:24 GMT
I think we need Bispham to start white lying? Come on mate, give us some "everything is going to be alright" cobblers. What harm can it do? Just seen Greg Blewitt outside the the ground. stunning place - would love to go there and take some picks.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 22:12:11 GMT
I've done two full nighters watching this match. I don't think that I will be watching tonight.
Johnson is a decent fast bowler. That's it. You can't give credit to Johnson for all of the wickets though can you? Soft dismissals.
But on a flat pitch? Johnson, Tommo, McGrath, Lillee (name any fast bowlers) - they should all have been playable on this wicket.
Our batting has gone to the dogs. I can't see it coming back any time soon.
You can blame fielding (dropped catches etc) - but the blame does stay with the batters.
Well, I might just watch the first session ...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 22:30:53 GMT
I think we need Bispham to start white lying? Come on mate, give us some "everything is going to be alright" cobblers. What harm can it do? Just seen Greg Blewitt outside the the ground. stunning place - would love to go there and take some picks. I never "white lie " mate.... I'm always naturally optimistic where cricket is concerned .....you, never know , it only takes one small change in fortune and the whole game can be changed , a dropped catch can allow one of our batsmen off the hook and play himself back into form .....it's unlikely in this game I admit and in this series as a whole we have been overwhelmed so far ......but it can change , with a little luck and a lot of application , I have to remain optimistic .....I can't help myself ! And I will be on parade as per normal .....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 22:38:49 GMT
Second chance now to show some guts. We can still draw this if they have the belief, it's time to man up, dig in and give our selves a chance in this series. Well said that man .... Attachment Deleted
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Post by harrysburrow on Dec 7, 2013 22:43:24 GMT
I think we need Bispham to start white lying? Come on mate, give us some "everything is going to be alright" cobblers. What harm can it do? Just seen Greg Blewitt outside the the ground. stunning place - would love to go there and take some picks. I never "white lie " mate.... I'm always naturally optimistic where cricket is concerned .....you, never know , it only takes one small change in fortune and the whole game can be changed , a dropped catch can allow one of our batsmen off the hook and play himself back into form .....it's unlikely in this game I admit and in this series as a whole we have been overwhelmed so far ......but it can change , with a little luck and a lot of application , I have to remain optimistic .....I can't help myself ! And I will be on parade as per normal ..... That's the spirit! My sleeping pattern has been a bit dodgy of late, I haven't been staying up but I've had the radio at the side of the bed. Think I'll give it a miss tonight and hope things turn around at some stage? Think Johnson's got us by the balls now though mate?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2013 22:46:58 GMT
I never "white lie " mate.... I'm always naturally optimistic where cricket is concerned .....you, never know , it only takes one small change in fortune and the whole game can be changed , a dropped catch can allow one of our batsmen off the hook and play himself back into form .....it's unlikely in this game I admit and in this series as a whole we have been overwhelmed so far ......but it can change , with a little luck and a lot of application , I have to remain optimistic .....I can't help myself ! And I will be on parade as per normal ..... That's the spirit! My sleeping pattern has been a bit dodgy of late, I haven't been staying up but I've had the radio at the side of the bed. Think I'll give it a miss tonight and hope things turn around at some stage? Think Johnson's got us by the balls now though mate? Understandable mate ....It's been disappointing and hard to take ......I'll stand your watch !
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:06:47 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:07:35 GMT
COOK YOU FECKING IDIOT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:07:45 GMT
I'm lost for words .......
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:09:19 GMT
COOK YOU FECKING IDIOT That's being kind ....unbelievable
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:10:38 GMT
I wish I had never watched ....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:11:15 GMT
Prat, Prat, Prat
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:12:07 GMT
COOK YOU FECKING IDIOT That's being kind ....unbelievable Well should we be surprised? It's truly embarrassing, we are a laughing stock.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:15:24 GMT
That's being kind ....unbelievable Well should we be surprised? It's truly embarrassing, we are a laughing stock. That's lack of confidence for you mate ....he is one of the best pullers /hookers around ...in the wrong position , poor foot movement , and the pace did him because of it
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:16:18 GMT
That's being kind ....unbelievable Well should we be surprised? It's truly embarrassing, we are a laughing stock. I'm not laughing ...
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Post by boomboom on Dec 8, 2013 0:18:13 GMT
This is a bad dream become reality. It's all about little victories now and no more mistakes. Make em earn your wicket.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:21:18 GMT
Well should we be surprised? It's truly embarrassing, we are a laughing stock. I'm not laughing ... The Aussies certainly are Cook is supposed to be our leader!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:25:13 GMT
I'm not laughing ... The Aussies certainly are Cook is supposed to be our leader! Yes ....he is a far better player than that .....I expect better from him
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Dec 8, 2013 0:29:37 GMT
Just tuned in and bit 'merry' after todsy's going's on! What happened to Cook? Nudging one to the slips he should have left alone or a wild sleash that was no where near his sticks?
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Post by boomboom on Dec 8, 2013 0:34:17 GMT
Just tuned in and bit 'merry' after todsy's going's on! What happened to Cook? Nudging one to the slips he should have left alone or a wild sleash that was no where near his sticks? Cook the Hook! Top edge to fine leg taken by Harris off Johnson. No need for the shot so early.
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Dec 8, 2013 0:39:33 GMT
Just tuned in and bit 'merry' after todsy's going's on! What happened to Cook? Nudging one to the slips he should have left alone or a wild sleash that was no where near his sticks? Cook the Hook! Top edge to fine leg taken by Harris off Johnson. No need for the shot so early. Jeez, we're supposed to bat all day today to at least take some momentum out of the Aussie's for the next test. Not give it the big 'un. EDIT: Just seen a replay. The first high and wide from Johnson. FFS Cook, steady the ship Captain, don't drink the rum and rock the boat!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:42:28 GMT
Just tuned in and bit 'merry' after todsy's going's on! What happened to Cook? Nudging one to the slips he should have left alone or a wild sleash that was no where near his sticks? Cook the Hook! Top edge to fine leg taken by Harris off Johnson. No need for the shot so early. There wasn't mate ...but an in form Cook would have nailed that pull for four no problem ....lack of confidence and pressure produce things like that ....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:44:46 GMT
Cook the Hook! Top edge to fine leg taken by Harris off Johnson. No need for the shot so early. Jeez, we're supposed to bat all day today to at least take some momentum out of the Aussie's for the next test. Not give it the big 'un. I agree mate ......but it's also important to score runs as well when they are on offer ....not that I'm excusing Cook for a poor shot
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Dec 8, 2013 0:48:52 GMT
Jeez, we're supposed to bat all day today to at least take some momentum out of the Aussie's for the next test. Not give it the big 'un. I agree mate ......but it's also important to score runs as well when they are on offer ....not that I'm excusing Cook for a poor shot True enough to keep the scoreboard ticking over and usually Cook's OK with those, but after he's got his eye in. He's got (had!) all morning to do that. Just have a look for the first few overs. No rush.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:50:59 GMT
We need some new players in January here I think ....
Let's see what Lord Pieterson does ...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:51:45 GMT
"FFS Cook, steady the ship Captain, don't drink the rum and rock the boat!" That's tickled me that has As i started writing that Carberry goes and rocks the boat some more, ahhhh well.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 0:52:05 GMT
Told you ...
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