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Post by followyoudown on Dec 23, 2013 15:54:18 GMT
Graeme Swann ?@swannyg66 33m @michaelvaughan don't jump to conclusions Vaughney. I wasn't talking about the England dressing room or anyone in it. You too bbc. A tweet from Swann. I knew he was on about the Meir Heath U-11's. Why bother stating KP is a bellend everyone knows it already, would have thought he was talking about Johnson and Warner to name but two from the aussie side.
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Post by followyoudown on Dec 23, 2013 15:59:34 GMT
He's got to be but it's nothing new and nothing to get upset enough over to retire like this surely? It's all a bit strange. Well something has obviously upset him ....otherwise surely he would have finished the series first ? Still no excuse though and very un professional ....he lets everyone down doing this , team mates and supporters ......he should man up The major problem Swann (and Anderson & Broad) had with KP was they didn't think he was committed to England, everything I've heard from those who know him say if he can't give 100% he won't carry on. So how unprofessional would it be playing on at 50% or whatever fit ?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2013 2:42:34 GMT
Well something has obviously upset him ....otherwise surely he would have finished the series first ? Still no excuse though and very un professional ....he lets everyone down doing this , team mates and supporters ......he should man up The major problem Swann (and Anderson & Broad) had with KP was they didn't think he was committed to England, everything I've heard from those who know him say if he can't give 100% he won't carry on. So how unprofessional would it be playing on at 50% or whatever fit ? A good point ...but he must have known he was not 100% in October before the series started ....if he felt that way he should have withdrawn then ...I'm sorry but I'm not convinced about this decision .....but that's just my opinion
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2013 2:46:24 GMT
Graeme Swann ?@swannyg66 33m @michaelvaughan don't jump to conclusions Vaughney. I wasn't talking about the England dressing room or anyone in it. You too bbc. A tweet from Swann. I knew he was on about the Meir Heath U-11's. Why bother stating KP is a bellend everyone knows it already, would have thought he was talking about Johnson and Warner to name but two from the aussie side. If he was referring to those two he should have said so ......and not leave anyone in any doubt as to what he meant ? Why make the comment in the first place if you are not prepared to say what you really mean ? ...after all he has retired , what does he have to lose ?
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Post by followyoudown on Dec 24, 2013 8:39:25 GMT
The major problem Swann (and Anderson & Broad) had with KP was they didn't think he was committed to England, everything I've heard from those who know him say if he can't give 100% he won't carry on. So how unprofessional would it be playing on at 50% or whatever fit ? A good point ...but he must have known he was not 100% in October before the series started ....if he felt that way he should have withdrawn then ...I'm sorry but I'm not convinced about this decision .....but that's just my opinion You're quite entitled to your opinion only person who really knows is him ! I read somewhere he didn't want the second elbow operation but had it to play back to back Ashes series, looking back his form wasn't that great in the UK maybe it took playing in Australia for him to realise he'd gone.
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Post by followyoudown on Dec 24, 2013 8:42:27 GMT
Why bother stating KP is a bellend everyone knows it already, would have thought he was talking about Johnson and Warner to name but two from the aussie side. If he was referring to those two he should have said so ......and not leave anyone in any doubt as to what he meant ? Why make the comment in the first place if you are not prepared to say what you really mean ? ...after all he has retired , what does he have to lose ? Again I'm guessing but if it's the Aussies why fire them up for the last two tests, my other thought is it might be a couple of the Indian players in which case he wouldn't want to risk a potential IPL contract that will be his retirement pension.
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Post by sydneypotter on Dec 24, 2013 19:54:37 GMT
With the wish for a competitive Boxing Day Test I would like to wish a Happy Christmas to all TMP's cricket supporters.
I've just received the best present I could have hoped for, 3 days sitting in the members stand at the SCG. (2nd, 3rd and 4th day) The first day sitting with my family in the Churchill Stand. Just hope that the match goes for at least four days.
Best wishes from Sydney.
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Post by partickpotter on Dec 25, 2013 21:15:38 GMT
Why bother stating KP is a bellend everyone knows it already, would have thought he was talking about Johnson and Warner to name but two from the aussie side. If he was referring to those two he should have said so ......and not leave anyone in any doubt as to what he meant ? Why make the comment in the first place if you are not prepared to say what you really mean ? ...after all he has retired , what does he have to lose ? Swann has not covered himself in glory; first the shite retirement then not having the balls to explain a snidey comment. C'mon Graeme, grow a set! Either that or just fuck off into the sunset and let the team you left behind try and restore some pride.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2013 23:04:22 GMT
Lost the toss again!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2013 23:21:07 GMT
If he was referring to those two he should have said so ......and not leave anyone in any doubt as to what he meant ? Why make the comment in the first place if you are not prepared to say what you really mean ? ...after all he has retired , what does he have to lose ? Swann has not covered himself in glory; first the shite retirement then not having the balls to explain a snidey comment. C'mon Graeme, grow a set! Either that or just fuck off into the sunset and let the team you left behind try and restore some pride. My thoughts exactly
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2013 23:28:36 GMT
A good point ...but he must have known he was not 100% in October before the series started ....if he felt that way he should have withdrawn then ...I'm sorry but I'm not convinced about this decision .....but that's just my opinion You're quite entitled to your opinion only person who really knows is him ! I read somewhere he didn't want the second elbow operation but had it to play back to back Ashes series, looking back his form wasn't that great in the UK maybe it took playing in Australia for him to realise he'd gone. Of course he is the only one who knows his own mind ......I just wonder what goes through it ? It was awful timing for a main component of the team to announce his retirement in that way ...it just looks like he does not care about the team and English cricket .....a couple more weeks and he could have retired honourably and accepted all the well deserved plaudits that would have come his way ....Instead he has left a nasty taste behind which he didn't deserve after a fine career .....sad and poor showing for me
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Post by Okie Stokie. on Dec 25, 2013 23:36:07 GMT
You're quite entitled to your opinion only person who really knows is him ! I read somewhere he didn't want the second elbow operation but had it to play back to back Ashes series, looking back his form wasn't that great in the UK maybe it took playing in Australia for him to realise he'd gone. Of course he is the only one who knows his own mind ......I just wonder what goes through it ? It was awful timing for a main component of the team to announce his retirement in that way ...it just looks like he does not care about the team and English cricket .....a couple more weeks and he could have retired honourably and accepted all the well deserved plaudits that would have come his way ....Instead he has left a nasty taste behind which he didn't deserve after a fine career .....sad and poor showing for me Please stay away from the TV BISH, Don't do it to yourself.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2013 23:48:40 GMT
Of course he is the only one who knows his own mind ......I just wonder what goes through it ? It was awful timing for a main component of the team to announce his retirement in that way ...it just looks like he does not care about the team and English cricket .....a couple more weeks and he could have retired honourably and accepted all the well deserved plaudits that would have come his way ....Instead he has left a nasty taste behind which he didn't deserve after a fine career .....sad and poor showing for me Please stay away from the TV BISH, Don't do it to yourself. Sorry to say that's not possible Okie ....where cricket is concerned ....it's Englanfd till I die ...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 0:43:59 GMT
That's disappointing
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Post by miltonstokie on Dec 26, 2013 0:51:03 GMT
Stupid shot ... We were looking relatively untroubled
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 0:52:45 GMT
Stupid shot ... We were looking relatively untroubled Possibly ...it happens mate
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Post by miltonstokie on Dec 26, 2013 1:02:39 GMT
Siddles looking dangerous ... Lets hope Root gets set and Carberry can push on. Another wicket as always changes everything
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 1:10:24 GMT
Siddles looking dangerous ... Lets hope Root gets set and Carberry can push on. Another wicket as always changes everything Carberry looks ok ...?perhaps this time is the one for a big one ?...I hope so
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Post by miltonstokie on Dec 26, 2013 1:17:44 GMT
Siddles looking dangerous ... Lets hope Root gets set and Carberry can push on. Another wicket as always changes everything Carberry looks ok ...?perhaps this time is the one for a big one ?...I hope so Fingers crossed mate
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Post by sydneypotter on Dec 26, 2013 1:37:20 GMT
Carberry is looking solid. Good technique and seems very calm at the crease.
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Post by partickpotter on Dec 26, 2013 7:38:21 GMT
Just woke up to see England 226-6; not good. With the new ball in play and our tail exposed we will be lucky to make 300 which is 100 short of where we need to be. But that is what we said about Australia after day 1 at the Gabba!
Maybe worth watching the first hours play of day 2 because there is going to be fireworks one way or another. This may be Pietersen's big innings this series - in which case 400 would be on. That would be sweet.
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Post by sydneypotter on Dec 26, 2013 8:39:42 GMT
Pietersen was dropped twice and vomited at the side of the wicket to top off a day to remember. He was not a well boy.
Perhaps this explained his not so aggressive (read lacklustre) performance.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 23:57:39 GMT
Shit start. Night everyone!
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Post by Sergeant Muttley on Dec 27, 2013 0:00:51 GMT
Absolutely awful and some of these so called stars need to have a long hard look at themselves.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2013 0:26:04 GMT
Still a farce I see
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Post by Okie Stokie. on Dec 27, 2013 0:39:44 GMT
Still a farce I see Sssshhhhhhhh!
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Post by boomboom on Dec 27, 2013 0:49:34 GMT
Still a farce I see Sssshhhhhhhh!You missed the 'it' of the Sssshhhhh. Monty's bollocks batted better than KP this morning.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2013 1:03:27 GMT
Shit start. Night everyone! Night !
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Post by boomboom on Dec 27, 2013 1:08:35 GMT
Shit start. Night everyone! Night ! Good to see your keeping the vigil going fella. You've got to get down to get up! Gonna give it until lunch.
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Post by boomboom on Dec 27, 2013 1:30:06 GMT
Bowling STOKSIE!
Now for some Monty magic!
Decent enough start with the ball, just shy again with the first innings total. Here's hoping that the Aussies continue to go hard at the ball and we hold the catches.
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