Alex

It bet it was like that bit on I'm Alan Partridge where he burps to get the attention of those two Irish TV executives

His average is much better at 5 than in any other position though. All his other stats are much better there too. I think he's a middle order batsman who should be at 4 or 5. 4 is his next best position statistically. I think moving him about has been brought about by necessity but he's our best batsman and, ideally, he would bat where he's most comfortable.

Interesting stats re: Root which I think illustrates where he's at his best. He's scored 11 centuries playing for England in tests and over half (6) have come at number 5. He also averages over 70 batting there. He's also scored much more runs there than in any other position and scored well over a third of his total runs there (1755 out of 4402). That's from 28 test innings (out of total of 94).

Duckett should get more chances batting in England but, following on from what has been said previously, it should be at something like no. 5. Cook, Hameed, Jennings, Root, Duckett, Stokes, Bairstow, Mooen... has the potential to be a fantastic test batting line-up. Ballance shouldn't get anywhere near the side though.

Good assessment. Agree with all of that

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Did you ever hear the orchestral version of Haunted Dancehall on Cafe Del Mar II? It's lush. Also reminded me of this:

Well it was always a Tory seat before and I think the Tories will be quite successful in highlighting what a bunch of nutters UKIP are with their campaigning in seats like that.

Wouldn't be surprised if they lose the one they have

I largely agree with you fwiw, I was just reminded of that in relation to Ewerk's post. Also think there's something to be said for just leathering it when you're nervous too. Although Chris Waddle might disagree.

I think Gary Lineker used the golf analogy years ago in relation to England saying they didn't specifically practice taking them, i.e. you can't replicate the pressure but that still doesn't stop Tiger Woods or whoever practicing a six-footer to win The Open over and over again. It reminded me of that because that's a quote from Gary Player isn't it?

Along with Hipster_Wank

Isn't out resident rootin' tootin' God-fearing, gun-lovin', placcy Yank a Hearts fan?

The notion that prohibiting this sort of thing will prevent it happening it is absolutely fucking bonkers anyway.

Keaton Jennings has been called up to replace Hameed. Would be great if he came in and did well because I think you could then have him at 3 with Cook and Hameed opening. Then if you put Root at 4 it would sort out a lot of the issues with the batting line-up.

He's a right fucking charva

It'll probably take a while but I wouldn't be surprised if all this moral highground shit is what eventually brings them down. Again

I don't know why the other political parties don't just challenge UKIP to outline exactly what they mean by Brexit and exactly how they feel the negotiations should take place. They've basically been allowed to say "Right, we've secured Brexit, now you lot can sort it out".

Legionella will do that to you

Also, tell you what's quite nice, two parts decent silver tequila to one part coffee liqueur. Just serve over ice in an old-fashioned glass / tumbler. Obviously easier than fannying about with a cocktail shaker / waiting for the coffee to cool down too. Came up with that after I got some of that Italian Espresso Liqueur Aldi have in atm. I don't doubt someone else got there first with at least something very similar like