Love TMS but it is not what it was. A lot of the old eccentric characters have gone. Old enough to remember Johnners and remember the "just couldnt get his leg over" moment live. Also Truman, Trevor Bailey and who can forget CMJ (sadly missed). As much as i love Aggers, Vaughan, Tuffers, Geoffrey, Victor i just can not connect with the likes of Ed Smith or Charles Dagnall. I like Simon Mann (not because hes a red) but because he knows his cricket and his passion shines through. Personalities like Blowers was always a part of TMS and him retiring is an enevitable shame. Happy retirement dear old thing.