The Winter Cricket Thread 2013/14 - The Ashes Down Under

[Ardiles]

Gutless.  I don't mind losing, but I do expect a contest.

[TheMajorSTFC]

The manner of Carberry's wicket says it all really.  Really feel for him. 

Now it's a time for lions, not chihuahuas.  Which will it be? 

Who thinks we'll reach 300+ in this innings?  Cook and Trott aren't filling me with confidence.  That's for sure.

I think the 2nd one SP, and I think less than 150 all out...

[Bewster]

 

Typical England. Spineless.

[Batch]

Oh dear, at least they'll probably get an extra days rest.

[DMR]

Typical England. Spineless.

"Typical" England? Do you have any idea what you're talking about? That would be the same England who have only lost 2 of their last 17 series, and won the last 3 Ashes on the spin?

Go back to bed you clown

[Bewster]

"Typical" England? Do you have any idea what you're talking about? That would be the same England who have only lost 2 of their last 17 series, and won the last 3 Ashes on the spin?
Go back to bed you clown

It's always the same with you Dave, if anyone disagrees you have to go offensive.

Its in reference to the over hyped, over confident and arrogant approach that our fans and media have to this series as opposed to the form of the team.

Do I know what I'm talking about? Yep and I don't need to justify myself to you so fuck off you little weasel.

[DMR]

I will reiterate. 2 series losses in nearly 5 years. You are a clown.

[Bewster]

I will reiterate. 2 series losses in nearly 5 years. You are a clown.

I know the form Dave so you don't have to tell me. You are a weasel.

[Ardiles]

It's all over the press this morning...how the tell tale signs of a decline in form were there in plain view by the end of the summer series, and how (sadly) the present situation is possibly a continuation of that.  Yes, we won the previous series 3-0, but the score does not tell the full story.  There was no swagger.  We just got across the line comfortably against a side that performed poorly.  I understand the point Bewster was making, as I expect others did too.

Dave - calm down a little.  You're too angry.  Not good for you.

[Bewster]

The voice of reason as ever Ardiles. Cheers.

[Paolo69]

Dave does come across angry at times but I have to say I agree totally with his point. It's hardly a typical England performance these days is it?!

I'm hoping its a one off. The press are full of "I told you so's" no doubt. They didn't though!

[fittons_coaching_badge]

I agree with a bit of DRS. It isn't the first time in recent memory England first test performance has collapsed in a heap as for Mr Trott. I am beyond words ...

Warner has just called him scared and weak. It's difficult to argue with either right now.

England have got to make a fist of this chase if they get knocked over for 150 again the consequences could be dire.

I fancied making a more general point ... The Aussies took Swamn at 5 an over meaning Broad and Anderson had to almost over work really which in a 5 match series will be suicidal with a 4 man bowling attack. If Swann can't hold an end at around 2.5 or 3 an over then England would have a balance problem and the only real 5th bowling option would be Stokes.

[REDBUCK]

i think you'll find that a first innings total of under 250 has been a typical score over the last few years. They have generally pulled out a rescue act after the collapse.

Also they have tended to struggle on fast pitches.

[sonicyouth]

DMR is right. He's just not got any tact.

[Bewster]

I fancied making a more general point ... The Aussies took Swamn at 5 an over meaning Broad and Anderson had to almost over work really which in a 5 match series will be suicidal with a 4 man bowling attack. If Swann can't hold an end at around 2.5 or 3 an over then England would have a balance problem and the only real 5th bowling option would be Stokes.

This is an excellent point and spot on.