Guest Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Not just me then, rentaquote Which is a shame because as a captain one of my favs - that 2005 series was something else and Vaughan played a massive part in that by almost playing the Aussies at their own game. To that sense maybe he could make a good coach? Don't think he'll want it though as he's got a good number at BBC/Sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Which is a shame because as a captain one of my favs - that 2005 series was something else and Vaughan played a massive part in that by almost playing the Aussies at their own game. To that sense maybe he could make a good coach? Don't think he'll want it though as he's got a good number at BBC/Sky I met him at Lords about 5 years ago, he was lovely, found time for a quick chat with me and a couple of mates, which must get really boring for someone like him! But for the last 3 or 4 years I just find him unbearable to listen to. I don't think anyone will forget what he did in 05, he was superb, and I thank him for that. To be honest, I'm getting the same with Flintoff, KP is already there, Swann is a massive cock - think they have a need to get a few things off their chest after they've retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I think SKY have the commentary team for test matches spot on, can't say there is one I don't enjoy listening to, Bumble is superb especially when he starts on about growing his veg in the middle of play!! Nick Knight annoys me a bit but he tends to do mostly one dayers now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Jez, Fordy - let it go. Alleyne was never good enough to play at that level, Smith wasn't quick enough and did Symonds ever give an indication he wanted to play for England, if he did I don't remember I'll not entertain a response to the Alleyne and Smith parts, but England offered Symonds an England A place after he scored a bazillion runs one season. A 19 year old, smashing it to all parts and we offer him a place in the seconds. Only in England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I'll not entertain a response to the Alleyne and Smith parts, but England offered Symonds an England A place after he scored a bazillion runs one season. A 19 year old, smashing it to all parts and we offer him a place in the seconds. Only in England. Fair comment about Symonds, now you've mentioned it it does ring a bell I'd love to hear you prove me wrong about the other two. Smith has been playing for Oldands over the last couple of seasons, if you fancy strapping a pair on and carting his medium pace, dibbly dabbly shit all around the place...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Fair comment about Symonds, now you've mentioned it it does ring a bell I'd love to hear you prove me wrong about the other two. Smith has been playing for Oldands over the last couple of seasons, if you fancy strapping a pair on and carting his medium pace, dibbly dabbly shit all around the place...... He's been playing for Oldlands? Amazing. That's made my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Seeing as you asked though... Alleyne has both a better batting and bowling average than both Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad. You'll no doubt counter by saying it's ridiculous to compare them. But my argument was only that he wasn't given a fair shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Seeing as you asked though... Alleyne has both a better batting and bowling average than both Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad. You'll no doubt counter by saying it's ridiculous to compare them. But my argument was only that he wasn't given a fair shot. Woakes I'm not surprised at, Broad I am. Better average in what though, county cricket? Glos did have a fantastic one day team during his time and would agree he should've been given a chance. I really don't think he would have been a success though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 thought Alleyne was a buffet bowler really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Woakes I'm not surprised at, Broad I am. Better average in what though, county cricket? Glos did have a fantastic one day team during his time and would agree he should've been given a chance. I really don't think he would have been a success though No mate. In one day international cricket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 No mate. In one day international cricket! Did Alleyne even get to double figures in ODI appearances though? Not sure it's a fair comparison. Plus, it was a different era of one day cricket so everyone's bowling stats are probably a bit worse plus Alleyne was a genuine all-rounder, whereas Broad and Woakes are bowlers who can bat a bit Alleyne was a very good county player, but not international class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I'll not entertain a response to the Alleyne and Smith parts, but England offered Symonds an England A place after he scored a bazillion runs one season. A 19 year old, smashing it to all parts and we offer him a place in the seconds. Only in England. Yes, and look how that panned out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 What a game this is. Come on Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Cracking drama (and some awful cricket!!!) in that game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 come on England! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 It's so frustrating how our batsmen wilfully refuse to get on top of spinners on a pitch with little turn in it. Fully expect us to win from here, but they could try and do it with a bit more style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 oh dear oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 **** it all anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Morgan has been an inspired choice as captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Morgan has been an inspired choice as captain. I think that someone said he wouldn't get in the Ireland team on current form earlier in this thread. They weren't wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsham Ed Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 132-5, Root and Buttler to save the day???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 132-5, Root and Buttler to save the day????????????Long way to go but they are prob the two best batsmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsham Ed Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Long way to go but they are prob the two best batsmen. I have to agree, but why is Buttler playing so low down in the order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 9, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 This one is going to go down to the wire ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 No pressure then Jos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsham Ed Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 This one is going to go down to the wire ! Don't think it will. To be honest we have been very poor throughout, and now losing Root virtually means game over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Moores, Giles and Downton have to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 if we lose this I actually hope Afghanistan beat us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 At least Jos is giving it a go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 What's Jordan like with the bat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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