Hang on though, it sort of doesn't matter, does it? I mean, aren't England through to the semi-final no matter what?
Perhaps we are just deliberately being rubbish again today, so we can be extra good in the next match.
That'll be it for sure.
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| Author: | TheAlbin0Kid [ Tue Sep 29, 2009 14:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
myp wrote: On course for about 150 here - wicked. It only goes up as high as 10. |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Tue Sep 29, 2009 15:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Ravi Bopara... now's your chance to shine!!! |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Sep 29, 2009 15:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
That's Colly gone. Time to fill your boots, Bopper and Wrighty. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Tue Sep 29, 2009 15:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
TheAlbin0Kid wrote: Runs and wickets all look alike. Racist |
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| Author: | Rodafowa [ Tue Sep 29, 2009 15:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
myp wrote: I've got 29-3 here. Collingwood was given run out bythe 3rd ump, but NZ withdrew the appeal when Colly claimed that he left his crease the on-field ump had declared "over". Hence, confusion. |
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| Author: | Agent Starling [ Tue Sep 29, 2009 19:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Hang on though, it sort of doesn't matter, does it? I mean, aren't England through to the semi-final no matter what? Perhaps we are just deliberately being rubbish again today, so we can be extra good in the next match. That'll be it for sure.
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| Author: | myp [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 14:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
The Saffas are 73-0 after 13 overs. This total is going to be massive. |
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| Author: | TheAlbin0Kid [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 14:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
myp wrote: The Saffas are 73-0 after 13 overs. This total is going to be massive. Yeah, but we romped it in the first one so it's good to be stretched once in a while 
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| Author: | myp [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 16:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
I made it into the BBC text commentary again.
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| Author: | TheAlbin0Kid [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 17:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
myp wrote: I made it into the BBC text commentary again. "even myp could bowl better than this rubbish... well, maybe not quite..." ??? |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 17:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
South Africa equal their highest ever score at that ground. I have a feeling we may lose this one! |
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| Author: | Myfinger [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 17:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Curiosity wrote: South Africa equal their highest ever score at that ground. I have a feeling we may lose this one! Yup. Even the wickets England took were final proof that shit does indeed take 'em. |
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| Author: | Myfinger [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 19:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
139-3, 216 required off 25.3 overs. Pietersen and Collingwood together. Dare to dream? |
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| Author: | Myfinger [ Fri Nov 27, 2009 19:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Myfinger wrote: 139-3, 216 required off 25.3 overs. Pietersen and Collingwood together. Dare to dream? Arse. Pietersen walked round one on leg stump from right arm round. Normal service resumes. Move along, nothing to see here. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 13:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Cricket |
Blimey, the Test has begun! SA are 134-3 as I type. |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 13:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
152-3, and England's twin decisions to go with 4 bowlers (3 of whom are injured) and to bowl first are appearing to both be massive mistakes. Strauss, you Lord of Belmshire!!! |
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| Author: | TheAlbin0Kid [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 19:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Two Over 1400 posts in and already we have our first another massive over-reaction 
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| Author: | myp [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 20:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Merged. |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Thu Dec 17, 2009 0:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Th3Mull3dW1n0K1d wrote: Two Over 1400 posts in and already we have our first another massive over-reaction Hardly an overreaction to say it seems to be a bad decision to pick Ian Bell. It's ALWAYS a bad idea to pick Ian Bell. |
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| Author: | myp [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 16:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Prescient there, Curio. Swanny and Jimmy giving it good biffage, here. Swann averages over 40 in Tests. 
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| Author: | TheAlbin0Kid [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 16:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Goddamnit Matthew, I've been itching to post about Swann's carnage but didn't want to jinx it... now you gone done it!!!
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| Author: | myp [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 16:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
It'll be reyt. |
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| Author: | myp [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 16:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Whoops. |
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| Author: | devilman [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 16:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
[Vote:mypsletoe] |
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| Author: | myp [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 16:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Smith's got a massive 1 run from both his innings here.
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| Author: | TheAlbin0Kid [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 17:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
mypsletoe wrote: Smith's got a massive 1 run from both his innings here. I make it 6, with one of those innings still uncompleted. [vote:mypsletoe] |
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| Author: | myp [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 18:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Hang on, BBC said he was out. Did they refer it? |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Cook and Bell both get centuries. Fuck, they needed them as well. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Working Dec 29th when THERE IS NO FUCKING WORK IN THE OFFICE + SOMEONE HAS STOLEN THE ONLY DAB RADIO IN THE OFFICE AND THE WIRELESS INTERNET IS BROKEN SO I CAN'T EVEN LISTEN TO THE FUCKING CRICKET ON MY FUCKING PHONE THUS DESTROYING ALL MY CAREFULLY MADE PLANS <<<< Pretty much most things |
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| Author: | Nemmie [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Clausiosity wrote: Th3Mull3dW1n0K1d wrote: Two Over 1400 posts in and already we have our first another massive over-reaction Hardly an overreaction to say it seems to be a bad decision to pick Ian Bell. It's ALWAYS a bad idea to pick Ian Bell. Apart from when he gets a century which puts your team in a great position. I hope our bowlers are inspired when they get their chance to shine. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Nemmince Pie wrote: Clausiosity wrote: Th3Mull3dW1n0K1d wrote: Two Over 1400 posts in and already we have our first another massive over-reaction Hardly an overreaction to say it seems to be a bad decision to pick Ian Bell. It's ALWAYS a bad idea to pick Ian Bell. Apart from when he gets a century which puts your team in a great position. I hope our bowlers are inspired when they get their chance to shine. He's got his century, but for his first half hour yesterday I was worried we wouldn't pass their first innings total with 40 odd to go. I hope this match changes SA's 'We MUST have a black bowler' policy and they drop Ntini. The quota system is damaging their team again, when they are playing with one arm tied behind their backs. Doubt it will though. |
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| Author: | Nemmie [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Looks like they have stalled again now. Surely we should be flashing the bat at this point. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Nemmince Pie wrote: Looks like they have stalled again now. Surely we should be flashing the bat at this point. Yep, even if they get out there's still Mr Biffage to come. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Right, 30 mins max of thwackage after lunch, then declare with a lead of 200. Bowl them out for 300 and knock off the 100 tomorrow evening. Easy! |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
mypsletoe wrote: Nemmince Pie wrote: Looks like they have stalled again now. Surely we should be flashing the bat at this point. Yep, even if they get out there's still Mr Biffage to come. If you recall, this sort of pointless trundling is where my initial dislike for Mr Bell originated. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Really? I thought it was his poor conversion rate and the fact that I stuck up for him during the 2005 Ashes. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
mypsletoe wrote: Really? I thought it was his poor conversion rate and the fact that I stuck up for him during the 2005 Ashes. No, it was during a particularly sluggish session during 2005 (Old Trafford I think) when we had a significant first innings lead, but the weather had reduced the amount of time left in the game, and in the second innings he then cut the run rate from about 4 an over to 2. My argument being that one batsman (the higher order player) should rightfully protect his wicket but the other should slash out, and that going at this rate, the match would end in a draw from a position of almost certain victory, saving the Australians scalps. The match ended in a draw, saving the Australians scalps. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Riles wrote: mypsletoe wrote: Really? I thought it was his poor conversion rate and the fact that I stuck up for him during the 2005 Ashes. No, it was during a particularly sluggish session during 2005 (Old Trafford I think) when we had a significant first innings lead, but the weather had reduced the amount of time left in the game, and in the second innings he then cut the run rate from about 4 an over to 2. My argument being that one batsman (the higher order player) should rightfully protect his wicket but the other should slash out, and that going at this rate, the match would end in a draw from a position of almost certain victory, saving the Australians scalps. The match ended in a draw, saving the Australians scalps. My dislike was then only augmented by your defending him |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Ironically, I'd have no complaints if they'd dropped him after the last Test. It goes to show something - not quite sure what, though. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
I think the problem is, he has scored big, scored average and scored low, as have most players. However, he's rarely produced a match winning/match saving performance. The stat aside about never getting a century without someone else doing it, he just doesn't stick in the mind as having converted a game regularly (although you can probably argue he has, I just can't recall it). And this is reflected by the fact he has played 50 tests and never got man of the match. His wiki entry just constantly flows thus: Lost form, under pressure, big score, started series badly, struggled, big score. Oh, and he's a villa fan. I knew there was something else. |
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| Author: | Nemmie [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
I think they should bring Key in but only because he went to my school.
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
I've never really rated FBK as a Test player, to be honest. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
BBC Text Commentary wrote: oh, you'd like this... Bell dabs the ball away for a single to backward point, is sent back by Swann, and then watches with joy as the throw fizzes all the way out to Harris on the midwicket boundary - who mis-fields the ball over the ropes.
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| Author: | Nemmie [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Surprised they declared with only one wicket left. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Nemmince Pie wrote: Surprised they declared with only one wicket left. Thats fair enough, I can't work out why we let them face an over first though. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
Nemmince Pie wrote: Surprised they declared with only one wicket left. Really? We need as much time as possible to bowl SA out. That's worth more than the ten runs max they'd put on together in 30 mins. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
mypsletoe wrote: Nemmince Pie wrote: Surprised they declared with only one wicket left. Really? We need as much time as possible to bowl SA out. That's worth more than the ten runs max they'd put on together in 30 mins. They got 6 in less than five minutes 
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
I'd still rather have an extra couple of overs to bowl at them. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
mypsletoe wrote: I'd still rather have an extra couple of overs to bowl at them. Me too. Any excuse to niggle you though. I now have big fear that Ashtray Prints is suddenly about to rediscover form. |
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Tue Dec 29, 2009 13:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cricket |
According to BBC commentary, Hoggard is sat with the Barmy Army. I wonder if he has gone to all five tests hoping for an injury and a desperate call up as a replacement? News for you Matthew, these things have been invented called aeroplanes, which means it no longer takes 3 weeks to travel for an overseas tour. |
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