PHILINFRANCE Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) Both Lancs and Notts struggling, but, for the life of me, I can't recall who screwed us up to deprive us of our first Championship. I seem to recall Chanderpaul not doing his job, so should I be willing on Hants (who have just bowled out Lancs) or asking Somerset to reign things in a little bit? Ah. I see it is now all academic as Lancs were bowled out for 273. So, there are now two Test Ground counties (plus Durham) in the second division. Thanks Tom. So, all is good as Lancs are now down. Edited September 25, 2018 by PHILINFRANCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) Wow! A Tom Abell hat-trick! Sorry Tom(arse) - it would seem you got there before me concerning Tom Abell. Edited September 25, 2018 by PHILINFRANCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 Another year for Tres, I would hope its as a back up option to others though rather than first choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, Tomarse said: Tres signs his one year extension. I was slightly concerned that his recent 'pair' against your favourite County, Surrey, might have dissuaded him, but Here Goes for what will surely be his last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, hodge said: Another year for Tres, I would hope its as a back up option to others though rather than first choice. I'm not so sure. He has certainly proved his worth this year, especially after his broken ankle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Tomarse said: It was all Lancs - They bowled like absolute litter to let them get 400 off 90 overs (400/9) - including some woeful fielding. I recall Mahmood dropping a couple of simple ones when 9 wickets down that would have meant Notts needed 6 wickets not 3. However bad there bowling was the batting was even worse. I'd have fancied Notts to get 6 wickets inside the 15 overs anyway. A bit of a shame for Lancs this afternoon as they really have Hants on the ropes. Just a pity about their lack of batting bonus points.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 Story of the season for Lancs, the bowlers have been brilliant (most bowling bonus points in the division, 2 leading wicket takers in the division in Onions and Bailey) but have been let down by appalling batting. We'll probably win this one as well just to rub it in further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 3 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I'm not so sure. He has certainly proved his worth this year, especially after his broken ankle. He's averaged 25 this season, Byrom only averages a little less so give him/Banton more experience and look to bring in a new opener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 7 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Both Lancs and Notts struggling, but, for the life of me, I can't recall who screwed us up to deprive us of our first Championship. I seem to recall Chanderpaul not doing his job, so should I be willing on Hants (who have just bowled out Lancs) or asking Somerset to reign things in a little bit? Ah. I see it is now all academic as Lancs were bowled out for 273. So, there are now two Test Ground counties (plus Durham) in the second division. Thanks Tom. So, all is good as Lancs are now down. There were this season - Lord`s & Edgbaston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 So nominations for players player of the year 2 from Surrey and 2 from Kent.... Burns, Clarke, Denly and Matt Henry. Denly and Clarke somewhat poor choices I feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) I'm a Gloucs fan so looking in from the outside- and up enviously. However, 2nd place for you seems about right tbh- Surrey unbeaten. maybe not now in a dead rubber but batting well looking to keep their unbeaten record IMO (they're 205/1 2nd time around)- and the 2 games between the top 2, Surrey were comprehensively better- especially the first. As for us, looks like we could well win our final game. Next season in 2019, 3 going up gives us a chance- which means the chance in the 2020 cricket season for West Country derbies in the 4 day game! Edited September 26, 2018 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, Tomarse said: Surrey ones I’m fine with but elsewhere for sure some better nominations I’d say. I'm okay with Henry, 75 wickets makes him highest wicket taker in either division. However Denly has a couple more wickets and less runs than Abell for example so shouldn't be there and Clarke is averaging 30 and has around 40 odd wickets. Only 4 players have passed 1000 runs this season so I'd say either Bell or Hildreth should have got a nomination and Ollie Robinson on 74 wickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Tomarse said: Surrey have been the standout for sure. Slightly frustrating that probably in recent seasons a haul of 200 points/7 wins may have won us the title. Dont rule out Surrey hitting 550 and then skittling Essex out for 50! They are going at over 4 an over so couldn't rule anything out! Yeah, the threshold seems pretty high this year - in Div 2 as well, both Kent and Warwickshire after 13 games had 219 points and are basically playing for the title against each other last game- looks highly likely to go to Warwickshire. Somerset appear to have become a bit of a 'nearly' team in the 4 day game last decade- I remember watching from afar (and tbh happy for them to win Championship because it's good for sport in region etc- definitely not a courtesy I apply to Bristol Rovers Swindon ). Edited September 26, 2018 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Surrey three down now - Roy and Stoneman have just been dismissed - and are still 160 behind. I feel a little bit sorry for Kent, who started this match in first place and only needed a draw on equal points due to more wins, but have now been soundly beaten by Warwickshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Here is hoping that Paul Collingwood can help his young, promising teammate, Cameron Steel, to a what would be an emotional farewell performance and fitting climax to what has been a glorious career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Bess, Gregory and both Overton's in the lions squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Good finish ......3 wins out of 4 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 Came across this Hadnt seen the Williams / Walton spat before - brilliant Thought a few might enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 27, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Tomarse said: 2 down.. here we go Not even Somerset could cock that up..... oh hang on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Tomarse said: To be fair if Surrey win this they really are fitting of champs. 3 down.. 4 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 Sorry to continue the bad news, but it is now 5 down. The Essex Captain, Ten Doeschate, seems to have had enough and is trying to win it by himself with boundaries: 69 runs still required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 Hmmm. 97 for 7, another 35 still needed. Morkel has just got 2 wickets in one over, although TD is still there on 32NO with 5 fours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) 8 down, 16 required. Edited September 27, 2018 by Ska Junkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 9 down now, following a quite ludicrous run-out! 8 needed, but TD still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 5 minutes ago, Tomarse said: What a game tho It is often stated, but there is something more tense, enthralling in a close, low-scoring Championship or Test match than in the 20/20 thrashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 WOW! Essex win by 1 wicket, 50 for TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 You've got to tip your hat to them to be fair. To be 410 behind after the first innings and get so close is some effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Tomarse said: Would have been a world record I believe. Great way to end the domestic season - 100 ball cricket? Give me 4 day stuff all day week long. There we are, fixed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 27, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 Dodgy dealings??? The England and Wales Cricket Board's £2.5m payment to Glamorgan did not "lack legitimacy", an external review has found. The payment was received in return for Glamorgan not applying to host Tests between 2020 and 2024. Two ECB non-executive directors stepped down in protest over the issue. A review by the Good Governance Institute (GGI) found no evidence "the decision and the payment lacked legitimacy or legal compliance". It also found no evidence that "the conduct of the ECB is in contravention of its Articles of Association". Concerns over the payment led to the ECB meeting with the 18 first-class counties, which in turn led to the review being commissioned. Surrey chairman Richard Thompson and former Somerset chairman Andy Nash quit as non-executive directors. The GGI said: "Whilst there are a number of important issues which require reflection and action by the new board of the ECB, in the light of this review, there are no issues of breach of formal policy or procedure which require action against individuals. "The review finds no evidence of failure to fulfil fiduciary requirements, no decisions which reflect conflicts of interest or failure to provide appropriate levels of leadership." However, it set out 11 recommendations for the newly independent ECB board to implement. Lord Patel of Bradford, a senior independent director on the ECB board, said: "This has been a valuable look at the way we have handled a significant matter for cricket and has given us important guidance for the way we should work within the game." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Somerset just need to say they'll apply for test matches for a pay off then Hildreth and Matt Renshaw named in county championship team of the season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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