Bristol Rob Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 It would make sense. Not sure if the appetite is there for it to be worthwhile, given people are pretty loyal to their county sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 OK, Let's guess the team name......... Bristol Babbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 I predict they'll be in a relegation battle. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Bristol Bats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Bristol Bumblers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Perfect for the village green! Proper country bumpkins game is cricket. Nowt like a glorious Sunday avo, flopping on the grass with a scone or two and a pint of scrumpy. Perfick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin101 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) Any speculation as to who the 8 teams will be? I'm thinking Bristol, surely, but Taunton probably not? Bristol, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Cardiff, Brighton perhaps? No north-east representative in that case though. Edit: Just read an article suggesting broadly a north west team, Yorkshire/north-east team, Birmingham, Nottingham, North London, South London, West-Country (that's us, folks!) and a 'South' team i.e. Hampshire, Sussex, Kent. Edited March 28, 2017 by Robin101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstoke Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Vincent Vega said: I predict they'll be in a relegation battle. Absolutely nailed on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 28, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 On 3/23/2017 at 07:10, 22A said: One of the stands at Headingley needs replacing. Leeds City Council was going to donate £4 million, but cannot now afford to do so. If the money cannot be found elsewhere, Headingley will not be able to host any games in the 2019 world cup. They have just posted debts of £15m and the new stand will add another £25m to their losses !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 28, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Bristol Rob said: It would make sense. Not sure if the appetite is there for it to be worthwhile, given people are pretty loyal to their county sides. NEVER going to happen - things like this are much bigger than Bristol Sport Somerset / Glos / Glamorgan are likely to be merged for this region - won't have any connection to Bristol sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, myol'man said: OK, Let's guess the team name......... Bristol Babbers? Bristol Batty Boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 28, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Robin101 said: Any speculation as to who the 8 teams will be? I'm thinking Bristol, surely, but Taunton probably not? Bristol, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Cardiff, Brighton perhaps? No north-east representative in that case though. Edit: Just read an article suggesting broadly a north west team, Yorkshire/north-east team, Birmingham, Nottingham, North London, South London, West-Country (that's us, folks!) and a 'South' team i.e. Hampshire, Sussex, Kent. North LondonSouth LondonWest (Cardiff, Bristol, and possibly Taunton)Red Rose (Old Trafford)White Rose (Headingley)BirminghamTrent BridgeSouth (Ageas Bowl) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 4 hours ago, Robin101 said: Any speculation as to who the 8 teams will be? I'm thinking Bristol, surely, but Taunton probably not? Bristol, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Cardiff, Brighton perhaps? No north-east representative in that case though. Edit: Just read an article suggesting broadly a north west team, Yorkshire/north-east team, Birmingham, Nottingham, North London, South London, West-Country (that's us, folks!) and a 'South' team i.e. Hampshire, Sussex, Kent. London - Oval Leeds Manchester Birmingham Nottingham Cardiff Southampton Durham Final then played at Lords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 34 minutes ago, hodge said: London - Oval Leeds Manchester Birmingham Nottingham Cardiff Southampton Durham Final then played at Lords Agree with that. Bristol will miss out as the ground is way too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 12 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Agree with that. Bristol will miss out as the ground is way too small. Unless it's played at Ashton Gate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Actually, I believe for international matches they cram in about 17k at the County Ground so if they could use the temporary stands for the whole month then that may suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 28, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 37 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Agree with that. Bristol will miss out as the ground is way too small. What I wrote above is the proposed splits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 They can piss around with T20 as much as they want, but the weather rules the game here Who wants to sit there in the freezing cold and rain to see if there's a chance of watching a ball being bowled? Unless we have a belting summer (please God!) then it's a complete waste of time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 28, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Nice to see the Somerset lad's continuing where they left off yesterday, Craig Overton just took a hattrick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, phantom said: What I wrote above is the proposed splits So one of Bristol, Cardiff or Taunton? Would've thought Taunton has no chance sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 28, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: So one of Bristol, Cardiff or Taunton? Would've thought Taunton has no chance sadly The original plan is to share between the three, there is a meeting at Somerset tomorrow night with more information, hopefully that'll be cascaded to those of us who can't get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 28, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Somerset scored 397/8 off their 50 overs vs Sussex in pre season fixture today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, phantom said: The original plan is to share between the three, there is a meeting at Somerset tomorrow night with more information, hopefully that'll be cascaded to those of us who can't get there Blimey. Not sure how that'd work. What would the team be called? Brisdiff? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: Blimey. Not sure how that'd work. What would the team be called? Brisdiff? Some jazzy name like Severnside Stormers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 On 3/27/2017 at 17:24, 22A said: OK, update on today's meeting. Eight teams each with a squad of fifteen players. There will be 36 games spread over 38 days. The ECB will meet tomorrow and at least 31 of the 41 members must agree to changing the constitution as it will then cease being 18 Counties. It was a unanimous YES to the change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, 22A said: Some jazzy name like Severnside Stormers? Or the Western Whelks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 4 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: So one of Bristol, Cardiff or Taunton? Would've thought Taunton has no chance sadly Because..... It's NOT a City . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 11 hours ago, Welcome To The Jungle said: Or the Western Whelks The Cardiff Red Dragons isn't it? Very inclusive. I think this is aimed at a new audience and not Cider swillers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 29, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 13 hours ago, 22A said: It was a unanimous YES to the change. The vote hasn't taken place yet - of the 41 that will vote they need a minimum of 31 for the change to be implemented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 They do have to be careful when naming so as not to alienate potential fans in the area. Yorkshire have already acknowledged some time ago that any team playing out of Headingley wouldn't have Leeds in the name for fear that people from Bradford, Sheffield, York etc won't support it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.