Northern Red

Brighton had Gary Dicker doing it, he managed to get himself sent off in a Papa John's game last season playing for their U21s. Think Paul McShane does it at Man Utd also.

10:30 start for each day of this Test, not 11am. Apparently for the benefit of Indian TV although I'm not sure how much difference half an hour makes.

From memory, I don't think Nige was particularly enthused about his all-round performance, despite the 2 goals.

For what it's worth, all of the home games up to and including Boxing Day go on sale on Friday (General Sale next Monday). Think it's the first time we've done it like this.

I don't disagree, I just don't think they'll do it now. The ideal time would have been after last year's 6 Nations, halfway through a World Cup cycle and meant a new man would have 2 years to plan.

Isner has just been asked how he beat him - "I served"

I'd be amazed if they make the change a year before the World Cup.

In 2018 he got to the semi final and played Kevin Anderson who's very similar, giant with a massive serve. The match lasted over 6 hours and the deciding set ended 26-24 to Anderson, which is probably a big part of why they now have a tiebreak in the final set. He's never beaten Murray previously in 8 attempts, although none on grass and presumably they were when Murray was in his prime.

Certainly didn't make any difference in the corresponding fixture last season!

Sky have literally just announced the 6th August weekend in the last few minutes, so the Sunderland game is safe. Nothing after that date yet. https://www.efl.com/news/2022/june/latest-sky-sports-tv-selections/

South Africa have announced their touring squads. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/61981613 Harmer is in the Test squad to the delight of everyone in Div 1 who doesn't support Essex. Rilee Roussow's form for Somerset has earned him a recall to the T20 squad.

None for diving then, despite the reputation that some seem desperate to label him with.

Was a player at Southampton during Nige's brief spell in charge there.

At least Harmer should be joining up with the South African team fairly soon.

UEFA website as well.

It's on the UEFA website as well.

"as I'm aware of" Kieran old chap, I suspect the first you'll be aware is when Ashton walks through the door with him and tells you to crack on.

Signing for Cambridge. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-cambridge-united-transfer-7261501

Just given the stat on TMS that, in the match, England scored 656 runs in 101 overs less than NZ scored 655.

Yeah, seems to brighten up from lunchtime onwards. Doubt we'll get much play before that.

Maybe he got the train to Parson Street?

Yep. Just banging out the classics.

Makes a hell of a difference if you have a captain and coach who trust you. Been a perennial problem with England's spinners for as long as I can remember, Swann excepted.

Pet Shop Boys later on.

Been a lot of complaints on social media as it was advertised as being on the iPlayer at 9:30, only to find they weren't showing it live and to wait for BBC1 at 10:30. Must be a contractual thing with McCartney, think the same thing happened with the Stones and U2 a few years ago.