Boris Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Genuinely amazed. Woke up and switched on the TV to see the Aussie openers in and leading by 150+ runs. Disgraceful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Set the alarm for 6.30 pre-work to get up and watch England bat for the final hour. Couldn't believe what I was seeing when I switched the box on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 England lost 6 wickets for 9 runs in their first innings of the Ashes. It's the worst collapse seen since Ashley Young last entered a penalty box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guess The Crowd Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Even though people may think the pitch a beauty, you're always in with a shout with 300 in first innings. Though the scale of it is horrendous, England's collapse doesn't entirely surprise me. Thought the Sky TV guys too confident and cocky last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpos Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Unbelievable collapse, glad i went to bed at lunch or that would have given me nightmares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Even though people may think the pitch a beauty, you're always in with a shout with 300 in first innings. Though the scale of it is horrendous, England's collapse doesn't entirely surprise me. Thought the Sky TV guys too confident and cocky last night. Correct of course. Test cricket is a thing of absolute beauty - but the one flaw I've always noted is how many sides who win the toss win the match. Not all the time, of course - but if you bat first and score 300 or more, you're immediately in a decent position. And if the side batting last has 250 to get (or frequently much less than that), you've got a great chance then too. England didn't just blow it through this humiliating, desperate collapse. They also blew it by allowing Australia to recover from 132/6 to an almost respectable 295. Complacency, bad attitudes, over-confidence - and now the psychological edge built up over the last three series has been chucked away within a couple of hours against opponents who, going into this match, had lost seven of their last nine Tests, and won none of them. In short: it's a disgrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guess The Crowd Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Correct of course. Test cricket is a thing of absolute beauty - but the one flaw I've always noted is how many sides who win the toss win the match. Not all the time, of course - but if you bat first and score 300 or more, you're immediately in a decent position. And if the side batting last has 250 to get (or frequently much less than that), you've got a great chance then too. England didn't just blow it through this humiliating, desperate collapse. They also blew it by allowing Australia to recover from 132/6 to an almost respectable 295. Complacency, bad attitudes, over-confidence - and now the psychological edge built up over the last three series has been chucked away within a couple of hours against opponents who, going into this match, had lost seven of their last nine Tests, and won none of them. In short: it's a disgrace. Agree completely. The winning / losing of the toss plays a huge part, too big in fact; an obvious example being the series in the summer (in which 3-0 flattered England considerably). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I know all teams do it but wasnt around 5 overs lost today through deliberate slow play? How do you properly police? The small fines handed out dint seem to make any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I know all teams do it but wasnt around 5 overs lost today through deliberate slow play? How do you properly police? The small fines handed out dint seem to make any difference. Is there a set time for an over to be bowled? Maybe adding runs/taking away wickets as punishment for extreme cases. No idea tbh. Unless the Aussies crumble, I expect a slow over rate today. They won't need that big a lead though as England's batting has been pish recently, ie during the summer against the same opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le Tissier Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Broad Rodgers gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Watson out for 6. Missed it so no idea what happened. c Broad b Tremlett 78-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 It's raining....shan that you're praying for rain. And they're going off. Back on shortly I would expect.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 THIS FOR THREE DAYS PLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 un THIS FOR THREE DAYS PLS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3rp04Q2nE Take it like a man, Shaun You're gonna get tonked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboceej Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Aw what, they off for rain? Was about to put TMS on and go to bed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Was only a 15-20min delay. 102-2 Boycott worried about the England bowling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Lunch: 145-2 Lead of 304 Warner 83 Clarke 34 Aussies have won this Test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 un Take it like a man, Shaun You're gonna get tonked I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboceej Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 What's the weather forecast for next 48 hours? Any chance rain will blow it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Prediction Stage 1 - tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Glad I wasn't being overly confident at the start, I'd be left looking a right idiot...as opposed to a left idiot... Also glad that I didn't write off Scotland as they've now beat Papua New Guinea and Holland (a good result btw) in the World Twenty20 qualifiers..5th is the minimum for a play-off place. http://www.bbc.co.uk...ricket/25051543 Edited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 2 spinners first up after lunch? Not exactly sending a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Prediction Stage 1 - tick Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Century for Warner just to rub it in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 If Swann keeps this rubbish up, then Monty should play at Adelaide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Swann has a wicket... bowled Clarke 113 Warner was punted for 124 299-5 Lead: 458 No idea when/who got the other 2 wickets. Aussies should declare soon...2 days to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Swann gets another. The comeback is on..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 New Ball and they're smashing it...no pressure. BBC TMS ?@bbctms3m 250th Test wicket for Swann in his 58th Test. 3rd quickest for England behind only Botham and Trueman. Lead: 483 Aussies can't lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 New Ball and they're smashing it...no pressure. BBC TMS ?@bbctms3m 250th Test wicket for Swann in his 58th Test. 3rd quickest for England behind only Botham and Trueman. Lead: 483 Aussies can't lose. Anderson has looked very ordinary here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I'm bored... 6am, Time for sleep. England to be batting soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babywhalo Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Only 561 to win... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Only 561 to win... Piece of piss. I'd be surprised if England get within 300 of that tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby1973 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 1-1 oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Carberry gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby1973 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Got a feeling trott's decided stuff it i'm smacking this wherever i can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Trott is a fecking Muppet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babywhalo Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Brain fade from Trott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Piece of piss. I'd be surprised if England get within 400 of that tbh. FTFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Another nice morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartofgold Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 England openers looking very fragile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Come on Aussie come on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 KP does an impression of Trott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 An excellent explanation. http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2013/nov/23/brisbane-courier-mail-stuart-broad-crusade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirk_Jambo Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Bell gone. England have been minging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Sigh. No cricket in the ears at work tomorrow. Thankfully, there are major amounts of English who will cop the shite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 And there's the collapse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny ******* Powers Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Fell asleep at 142-4. Just woke up and it's 154-8. Absolutely woeful. England making this average Australian side look like world beaters. Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Jonson? **** me. They're awful. Raining again now. Just need another day and a half of this and England can escape with a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 How much payback was there in that Aussie performance? They just ground us into the dirt. England look callow, weak, and were bullied for most of the match. This isn't a quality Australian side - but it's got so much mongrel and toughness, and years of playing second fiddle to us motivating them. Back in the summer, English fans were actually complaining about how bad Australia looked! Seems like a different planet now - and I don't think we've got the character (or, for that matter, characters) in this team to turn this around. The Aussies look far, far hungrier; a long, hard winter seems to await. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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