'Orns Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I'd have a pound or two on it raining somewhere, at some point, SuperBy all accounts I should've been swimming to work this morning, barely a drop in Glos or Malvern yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) Yorkies 153/3 Edited September 17, 2015 by Super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Yorkies 153/3Draw written all over it mate.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Draw written all over it mate....those dark clouds are gathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 those dark clouds are gathering!I'm following the game on twitter, at the expense of my beloved Worcestershire, all for £34Bit sad really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Somerset CCC twitter suggesting that there is some debate as to whether Somerset will be allowed to declare at 400 to deny Sussex further bonus points.The thought of declaring just to deprive the opposition of the opportunity to get more bonus points makes me a bit uncomfortable. It doesn't seem right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Somerset CCC twitter suggesting that there is some debate as to whether Somerset will be allowed to declare at 400 to deny Sussex further bonus points.The thought of declaring just to deprive the opposition of the opportunity to get more bonus points makes me a bit uncomfortable. It doesn't seem right.I actually don't see anything wrong with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I actually don't see anything wrong with that?Maybe I'm being OTT. I'd say that it would be an unsporting thing to do with absolutely no chance in hell of a result, but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Maybe I'm being OTT. I'd say that it would be an unsporting thing to do with absolutely no chance in hell of a result, but we'll see.They obviously didn't want to make a game of it today which they are obviously entitled too. So if we can cut down the bonus points they get them fair enough I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 They obviously didn't want to make a game of it today which they are obviously entitled too. So if we can cut down the bonus points they get them fair enough I reckon.Probably the majority would agree with you. In fairness there's a strong argument that the batting side should be allowed to declare whenever they like. Radio commentators suggesting that Somerset will not declare on 400 as they could be charged with bringing the game into disrepute which could result in a points deduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Probably the majority would agree with you. In fairness there's a strong argument that the batting side should be allowed to declare whenever they like. Radio commentators suggesting that Somerset will not declare on 400 as they could be charged with bringing the game into disrepute which could result in a points deduction.They are saying they need permission from the ECB? Ridiculous. surely a batting team can declare when they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Hope Somerset stay up! Always want them to do well, just not as well as Glos. We're coming for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 They are saying they need permission from the ECB? Ridiculous. surely a batting team can declare when they want.Hey, don't shoot the messenger, Super! I suppose the solution is to bat out the remaining overs without losing any wickets! Maximum bonus points out of two days' play having lost the toss is a damn good result for Somerset anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Surely they could declare now, with a lead, every chance of bowling them out for 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Captains shake hands on the draw after Trego gets his ton.Very strange as two more wickets would have given them another bonus point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Captains shake hands on the draw after Trego gets his ton.Very strange as two more wickets would have given them another bonus point.I think Hampshire & Yorkshire should be made to shake hands too....then I can lose my winnings on dodgy 1st round games in the Europa League tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I think Hampshire & Yorkshire should be made to shake hands too....then I can lose my winnings on dodgy 1st round games in the Europa League tonightYou could also donate your hard-earned to the Michael Robartes slate in the Cooper's Arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 As if the sky Hampshire lovin could get any worse. Oh wait here's Demonic Cork.Fixed that for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 You could also donate your hard-earned to the Michael Robartes slate in the Cooper's Arms.How long will £34 last you mate!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 How long will £34 last you mate!?It'll pay off about 1.2% of what I owe. All donations gratefully received. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 They are saying they need permission from the ECB? Ridiculous. surely a batting team can declare when they want.I agree. The rules are the same for all so why bring ambiguity into it by having such a silly rule. This is professional sport. The tactics of depriving another of bonus points seems perfectly fair to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Worcs got a tiny chance here?Relegation deserved, I don't know how many times we scored between 130 & 170 this year, but it ain't good enoughGot some great young players coming through, no doubt they will all be at Lancs, Surrey etc in the next 2 to 3 years whilst we're stuck as a yo yo team. At least we get to beat Glos twice again next year..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Didn't realise Micheal Yardy was retiring, a damn fine county player. Probably should have played more ODIs too he wrote a blog on the BBC website about how he'd battled with depression for most of his career. I think that was a major factor in his relatively low number of international caps http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/33652295 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Somerset CCC twitter suggesting that there is some debate as to whether Somerset will be allowed to declare at 400 to deny Sussex further bonus points.The thought of declaring just to deprive the opposition of the opportunity to get more bonus points makes me a bit uncomfortable. It doesn't seem right.a) I thought that was standard practice. b) I don't see anything wrong with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 a) I thought that was standard practice. b) I don't see anything wrong with it.I think I'm on my own with this one. I want Somerset to have the best chance of staying up but I felt it would have been unsporting. Ultimately it made no difference, which is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 We need to take seven points from our last game to be mathematically secure. Bowling them out in 110 overs and scoring 350 would be enough. Be nice to go out with a win though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Hants will really struggle. I worry for them as a county financially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Craig Overton suspended for 2 County Championship games, so Warwickshire match and first of the 2016 season, its for a third breach of on field behaviour this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Your correspondent at Lord's says BUGGER!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 And £3.50 for a portion of not very good chips i'll never criticise AG food again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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