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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2014 2:49:11 GMT
I am beginning to dislike Steve smith though he has the worse kind of Aussie arrogance It's compulsory that you must dislike him mate ....he is Australian ....!
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 4, 2014 2:57:58 GMT
They've got an absolutely average batting unit.
And 2 bowlers I wouldn't want in our side (Siddle and Lyon).
We've just been utterly gash and they've totally capitalised on it, fair play to them for that.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 4, 2014 3:29:13 GMT
Nelson strikes again. Can we avoid the follow on?
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jan 4, 2014 3:49:55 GMT
Nelson strikes again. Can we avoid the follow on? We need two runs to make sure this games goes beyond today.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jan 4, 2014 3:50:12 GMT
Nelson strikes again. Can we avoid the follow on? We need two runs to make sure this game goes beyond today.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jan 4, 2014 3:50:43 GMT
One to go! Rankin on strike....
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 4, 2014 3:52:41 GMT
Wooohoooo!
Wankers.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jan 4, 2014 3:52:42 GMT
Follow on avoided. There is the smallest of relief.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jan 4, 2014 3:56:08 GMT
I think Ben Stokes is literally the only shred of hope I have in this side at the moment, Ballance also looked decent earlier I suppose.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 4, 2014 3:59:30 GMT
After years of not having an all-rounder we finally have one. We just don't have much else. The senior batsmen have been a massive let down today. Stokes and Broad are the only two England players who can come out of this tour with any credit.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jan 4, 2014 4:00:40 GMT
After years of not having an all-rounder we finally have one. We just don't have much else. The senior batsmen have been a massive let down today. Stokes and Broad are the only two England players who can come out of this tour with any credit. It's bad when Rankin is showing better judgement than Cook......
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jan 4, 2014 4:02:39 GMT
Barmy Army have reverted to the "We're going to lose In Australia, so we'll wind you up" mode circa 1987-2011.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jan 4, 2014 4:03:55 GMT
Rankin goes past the scores of Cook, Carberry, Bell and Pietersen with 8 runs.....
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jan 4, 2014 4:04:49 GMT
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Post by sydneypotter on Jan 4, 2014 4:23:06 GMT
All out. The wicket is beginning to break up a little earlier than normal. That should make the next couple of days interesting - more twists to come before the end of this match could be on the cards.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jan 4, 2014 8:51:55 GMT
All out. The wicket is beginning to break up a little earlier than normal. That should make the next couple of days interesting - more twists to come before the end of this match could be on the cards. "couple of days".. can't see it going past tea tomorrow to be honest.
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Post by partickpotter on Jan 4, 2014 9:13:30 GMT
Never been a fan of Status Quo, but it wasn't possible to avoid them growing up in the '70s, which I guess is why this song found its way into my napper this morning after waking up to yet another batting debacle; Again and Again...
Edit; looks like the embedded video link function doesn't support Muzu TV (or maybe there is a Status Quo filter which would be wise; no point in inflicting that pain without some precautions on unsuspecting folk. There is enough pain on this thread already!). But for those of you of a masochistic mind this morning, follow this link. You have been warned though.BTW - I could have selected some other Quo songs; Down, Down, Deeper and Down or Roll Over, Lay Down. Looks like I maybe under appreciated their talent for describing England cricket tours in Australia. What song though best sums up this tour - or are Quo the best? I hope not!
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Post by sydneypotter on Jan 4, 2014 9:31:42 GMT
Yep! I see this test potentially going on for a couple of days. It really depends on the expected traditional English grit and determination to go the extra mile (or two).... or have you all given up the ghost?
5 - 0 looks juicy but I can't believe that any England Ashes side would not fight to avoid this result. Agree that a Sydney wicket at the back end of a test is challenging but you have been saying that you have the players to 'stick it' up the Aussies..... well he's your chance.
I have an invitation to sit in the members stand tomorrow and believe me I will enjoy Jane McGrath Day greatly. Pink is the order of the day so I have my pink shirt washed, ironed and ready to go. Cant find my frilly pink knickers though, so sterile white Y fronts will have to do.
Good luck tomorrow
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Post by partickpotter on Jan 4, 2014 9:32:11 GMT
I can't leave my last word on a "Song for the Ashes" with Status Quo so here is my formal nomination; the Buzzcocks and Oh Shit!
There, that's better...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2014 13:06:22 GMT
Has this shit not finished yet? Christ how much longer? I want Bish back!
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Post by Gods on Jan 4, 2014 13:06:34 GMT
I think Ben Stokes is literally the only shred of hope I have in this side at the moment, Ballance also looked decent earlier I suppose. Indeed, and Stokes is a New Zealander in truth. He is the son of the kiwi rugby league international Gerard Stokes and moved over here when he was 12 when his dad got a coaching job in England.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2014 13:07:17 GMT
Not you as well Gods?
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Jan 4, 2014 18:48:09 GMT
They should ask if they can let Englands Women Cricketers bat in the 2nd. innings.They couldn't do any worse,could they?
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Post by partickpotter on Jan 4, 2014 23:47:43 GMT
Well we are underway on day 3. Aussie will look to get a lead of 500 then stick us in. The only question us will this be over today. Possible, but unlikely.
Edit - they didn't quite make 500 but 448 will be plenty.
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Post by kingstokie on Jan 5, 2014 3:07:26 GMT
Is anyone still up?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 5, 2014 3:09:35 GMT
Yeah but what are The Ashes?
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Post by partickpotter on Jan 5, 2014 4:21:51 GMT
Is anyone still up? Yes - at tea at least. It's all down to the new guns now; unfortunately most of them are left handers and their offie Lyon is turning the ball big time. Going to be very hard work. You can tell how hard when you think it will some achievement if we are still playing tomorrow morning. But Carberry look better this innings and Ballance looks, well, balanced! We can lived in hope!
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Post by partickpotter on Jan 5, 2014 4:43:02 GMT
Why say these things?
Both not out batsmen at test couldn't survive one Mitchell Johnson over; 90-5. Now 91-6 - and Lyon got a right hander out.
I'm going to bed - I can't bear this.
Edit - glad I stayed up for a little longer to see Stokes have a go at Lyon; but he's gone now. The end is nigh!
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Post by partickpotter on Jan 5, 2014 5:28:30 GMT
All done - didn't take long for the bitter end to arrive.
Bitter being a most appropriate word from the English perspective.
This series has been the most pathetic sporting exhibition I have ever seen.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2014 7:25:17 GMT
Our batting performance this test is the most inept I've ever witnessed. The lack of fight if nothing else was staggering. Shows a lack of team spirit, and where were the coaches and playing staff at the end, happy to take the plaudits on the pitch during the summer but hiding away in the dressing room after we were absolutely battered? I'd be tempted to get shot of them all and start again.....
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