littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
If they want to play Trott, they have to drop Bell imo.
After such an abject failure, I actually think they won't make any changes at all. They'll give the same team the chance to make amends.
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After such an abject failure, I actually think they won't make any changes at all. They'll give the same team the chance to make amends.
paulhackett
voiced by strother martin
In 2005 we had 3 batters going for 2 places - kp, bell and thorpe and if thorpe hadn't retired, knowing he was ready, we'd have thought, it's ok to drop or if they get injured as we know exactly who's going to come in. We can't say that now. Any change would be a gamble of sorts.
That said, from when he's in flow (not just against the windies) you can see he is a good bat, certainly one who's good to watch.
Oh and other batsmen getting out, looking loose.. KP
That said, from when he's in flow (not just against the windies) you can see he is a good bat, certainly one who's good to watch.
Oh and other batsmen getting out, looking loose.. KP
Kenny Vermouth
Wankers
Rob Key for me.
Doctor Carrot
Marxist Henchman
I expect you know sooo much about it don't ya?
I didn't even see it, I just went on someone else's description on here but he's been shite the whole series and that's why I berate him. If it was a poor decision, fine, but you can't deny his poor showing throughtout. It's no use moaning over umpire decisions either, we've had enough go our way this series, swings and roundabouts and all that.
I just took exception to your abuse that's all, especially when others were stating how shite he was not two pages ago and you didn't say a thing.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
More than you, probably yes, although I don't follow it quite as avidly as I once did. You may not have liked my abuse, but I didn't like your tone. Abuse stands.I expect you know sooo much about it don't ya?
Doctor Carrot
Marxist Henchman
mattie
missing in inaction
In all seriousness, do you not think Bopara has played badly?
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Yes I do. But what happened today isn't a part of it.
paulhackett
voiced by strother martin
I thought the old comment is that if you are out first ball, you're not in long enough to tell if you're in good or bad form? 
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Yes. Far worse to scratch around for a few overs and get a horrible-looking half dozen. He was out first ball to a bad decision. You cannot judge anything from that.I thought the old comment is that if you are out first ball, you're not in long enough to tell if you're in good or bad form?
mattie
missing in inaction
I'm afraid I'm judging it from his other contributions.
He just does not look a Test 3 at this point in time.
I'll edit this to add that I appreciate we ran into all sorts of bother chopping and changing after poor results, but I've seen little to suggest he should be at 3.
He just does not look a Test 3 at this point in time.
I'll edit this to add that I appreciate we ran into all sorts of bother chopping and changing after poor results, but I've seen little to suggest he should be at 3.
paulhackett
voiced by strother martin
i'd want to mix the openers up by putting the right handed Key in, drop Strauss to 3 so he's not rushed again like friday and drop Bell.. edit: you're right mattie, a 'safer' drop is Bell, Bopara needs faith I think
TrippyLondoner
Well-Known Member
Don't forget people, flintoff could be back for the final test, aint all over yet!
The oval could be a classic if the england batsmen wake up for once.
The oval could be a classic if the england batsmen wake up for once.
paulhackett
voiced by strother martin
i think he's fucked TL - there's talk of another op already
TrippyLondoner
Well-Known Member
damn.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
If Flintoff's crocked, the dilemma isn't the batting, it's the bowling. Got to go with five bowlers as they have to win. What do you do with a problem like Harmison? Especially as the Oval is probably his most likely ground.
paulhackett
voiced by strother martin
bring back darren pattinson and amjad khan?
TrippyLondoner
Well-Known Member
Its really sad to see flintoff go out like this if it is the case, but he's given us some good memories.
waterloowelshy
Well-Known Member
Bopara went for a golden duck?? fuck him, he needs to be sealed in concrete and dumped in the north sea, the useless fuck
I think this quote should apply to Ian Bellend. Totally and utterly useless and spineless. I love how he grew some bum fluff to make him look more macho for the game. Just like his bum fluff, ian Bell just doesnt cut it.
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
Christ I'm glad I've been ignoring this match all day. I see we've brought on Jimmy as night watchman, something which traditionally happens before all your batsmen get out
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Sorry. I was in a bad mood today. Sport is not something to get upset about. It is only sport.
liquidlunch
fargonebeauty
Great to wake up on a crisp and sunny sunday to see our team in the box seatThe english one once again floundering in a sea of self pity and loathing lol lol.GLOAT
GLOAT GLOAT
ETA might have to bring in a couple more Sth Africans ay boys,cant seem to find any englishmen to stand up
The english one once again floundering in a sea of self pity and loathing lol lol.GLOAT GLOAT GLOAT ETA might have to bring in a couple more Sth Africans ay boys,cant seem to find any englishmen to stand up
strung out
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1-0 (i'll enjoy it at least until lunch tomorrow!)
tangerinedream
Density of Sound
I think at the end of it all this has been a rubbish performance, Aus have bowled really well as a unit, too many of our batsmen are beset by nerves and the plans we've laid have eiether been flawed (Harmy, bang it in) or not carried out very well, Jimmy bowling loads of inswingers as a stock delivery, not a surprise one for example. Then again, it's been coming - A side that could leave out Stu Clark for so long isn't a terrible side and in a 5 test series it's going to fluctuate back and forth and Aus have nearly got a win that clearly they deserve, if nothing else for the fact that they have had the stronger batsmen pretty much throughout the series.
We go into the oval knowing that a few of our batsmen are playing for their places and hoping that our bowlers get it right as they have done in some of the previous matches and that it will be poised at 1-1 in the final game. Can't get better than that for a final match.
Of course I wanted a win, but to be honest, put this match out the window and we don't deserve to be 2-0 up, so lets call this match karma and go in all square. They've clicked, we've been terrible, next week, well, things can be different.
We havn't lost it yet either. lol.
We go into the oval knowing that a few of our batsmen are playing for their places and hoping that our bowlers get it right as they have done in some of the previous matches and that it will be poised at 1-1 in the final game. Can't get better than that for a final match.
Of course I wanted a win, but to be honest, put this match out the window and we don't deserve to be 2-0 up, so lets call this match karma and go in all square. They've clicked, we've been terrible, next week, well, things can be different.
We havn't lost it yet either. lol.
liquidlunch
fargonebeauty
2-1 England, still looking good.
Sort of
you are the most optomistic person on the face of the planet
Or very drunk
JimW
支那暗杀团
you are the most optomistic person on the face of the planet
Or very drunk
Should imagine you're feeling tense and anxious about today's play to come, liquidlunch.
liquidlunch
fargonebeauty
oh yes,oooohhh yes
woke up this morning knowing it was going to be a great day to be an AUSSIEThank ewe for considering my health btwI'm sure Andrew Symonds (born in Brum) could come in for England for the Oval test and help win back the Ashes. It could be his final fingers in the air thank-you to cricket Australia.
