Northern Red

Yep. If that doesn't go in there are at least 3 threads started since full time that wouldn't be here, and a good half a dozen posters who wouldn't have said a word either.

Other posters have already mentioned it, but what stands out for me is that, before the start of the season, pretty much everyone accepted that a complete rebuild was needed and it would take time to turn us into a side that's competing at the right end of the table, and that we'd finally appointed someone with a proven record in doing so. Yet, the reality is that there are a number of people who were evidently talking bollocks when they said they accepted it, because their reaction to virtually every setback shows that they clearly don't. If people want to change the manager or whatever because progress isn't quick enough for their liking then fine. I disagree completely but everyone's entitled to their opinion. But please do not insult the intelligence of the majority by claiming that you accept the process and are willing to be patient when you very obviously aren't.

He wants Pearson sacked so is polluting every thread with it.

Okay, I think we can see that you've no interest in a sensible, factual discussion.

Cretin.

Where were you after Cardiff?

No. No it isn't.

Without him we'd have been 4 down at half time.

It's interesting that people wait for the first genuinely rubbish half to proclaim that they see no improvement this season, ignoring the games that clearly have been.

Oddball.

Like I said, they've worked out a draw is no good to anyone so they might as well chance their arm and try to set some sort of target.

Obviously decided to go shit or bust second time around.

I've only seen small passages of play today but the wicket looks an absolute belter. 364-8 won't have been what Somerset were looking at when deciding to bowl, but a more confident batting line-up than ours would have been aiming for a few more.

I guess the talking point is whether Pearson would have signed on for the long term if he was going to have to work under Ashton. My completely uninformed belief is that he wouldn't have and knew the score regarding Ashton's future when he first came in.

Apparently Overton has a minor rib injury, while Leach's Covid test didn't come back in time to clear him to play.

Will probably be a bit late to make the early editions.

She's not even old enough to legally celebrate with a drink in New York.

Yep. That form over a season gets you 60-odd points and a comfortable midtable finish.

Back again Lez/Londoner/Dog/Marco?

Somerset v Lancs on Sky from Sunday, now that they have a gap in their schedule.

Sorry, but given that they were trying back in May to get it moved or cancelled, the scepticism is perfectly understandable. Harrison is undoubtedly trying to maintain good relations with the BCCI, but he must surely appreciate why people are cynical.

They were all over it yesterday wanting the game off and the 2-1 scoreline to stand.

Pietersen is a paid-up IPL cheerleader.

BBC have just announced that they'll show highlights on Sunday afternoon, time TBC.