Ken 119 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Not sure about that. I think this Aussie side is the worst in my lifetime but the fact you're still making a game of it speaks volumes about the Australian fighting spirit. Better England sides would have rolled over already. Still don't think you'd have had much of a chance of winning the series, even if you were to get a result today, but at least it gives you confidence going into the next series, where the wickets will be more to your batters' liking. England still look a better side overall to me but there isn't as much in it as many pundits were saying after Lords. The main thing we've got is the depth in the bowling attack. Bresnan arguably should have been dropped for Tremlett for this match. I fully expect onions to come in for the Durham test. Today is set up to be a nail biter. The kind of day you want 11 Paul Collingwoods in the side to roll up their sleeves, get blocking and chalk up innings of 30 or 40 runs off 200 balls. Shame the weather looks set to spoil it. This Aussie team is far from great, but it is better than the one that graced England's shores previously, and conversely this England team is not as good as the previous one also. I stand by the affirmation that whoever wins the toss will win the match. Obviously the weather prevented that from happening for Australia in the 3rd test. Winning the toss is the most crucial part of the game between these two teams right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Chuffed that they've retained the Ashes but feels like a massive anti-climax. Agreed. I thought we were in for another roller coaster ride after the first test. Bit of a damp squib in the end. The positive is that there is a very quick turnaround before you lot come over here and test yourselves on our wickets. Then we'll see where things really are, silicon or no silicon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19828 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 This Aussie team is far from great, but it is better than the one that graced England's shores previously, and conversely this England team is not as good as the previous one also. I stand by the affirmation that whoever wins the toss will win the match. Obviously the weather prevented that from happening for Australia in the 3rd test. Winning the toss is the most crucial part of the game between these two teams right now. well we'll see in the remaining games whether that is still the case but i'm not sure i agree. surely the side with pointing, kadich and hussey in it was better than this one? there's not much between the two sides right now but the big difference is swann - you lot just don't have an attacking spin option to compare. plus our batters have performed better, despite generally under performing in the series. your batsmen, clarke aside, have looked ordinary at best. watson has to move down the order doesn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5933 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Latest forecast by the Met Office for tomorrow is showers overnight and then dry from 10am and 20c for the rest of the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Met office saying light showers in the morning but ok after that on Sunday. Fucking hope so. Don't want to be wasting £80! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19828 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Met office saying light showers in the morning but ok after that on Sunday. Fucking hope so. Don't want to be wasting £80! you get your money back if it's a washout, not that that's a massive consolation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly Mackems 133 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 3 x day 1'ers spare. 60 squids each. sat togeher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14610 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 3 x day 1'ers spare. 60 squids each. sat togeher Where CLS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5933 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Aye, tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 well we'll see in the remaining games whether that is still the case but i'm not sure i agree. surely the side with pointing, kadich and hussey in it was better than this one? there's not much between the two sides right now but the big difference is swann - you lot just don't have an attacking spin option to compare. plus our batters have performed better, despite generally under performing in the series. your batsmen, clarke aside, have looked ordinary at best. watson has to move down the order doesn't he? Purely subjective, but I thought Huss and Ponting struggled and were no longer to be counted as our backbone last time round. Not that this batting lineup is any better mind but it is a longer one. Our current bowling attack is much better. Look out for Jackson Bird tonight, the lad can play. Your previous backbone of Cook and Trott are struggling a bit which I see as being a bit of an equiliser. As you've said though, Swann coming at us on the fourth and fifth days is a gamebreaker which is why I don't see us having any chance if we're batting second. Should be a ripper, I'm staying in tonight and have a beer-beef stew in the slow cooker and I've bought a bottle of Highland Park to sip on during the night. And I bought some (mixed) cigars online last week (don't know why, I'm no regualr puffer of them) but I can't wait to get stuck into a Cuban Bolivar Havana. I've just got myself into one of those moods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 CLS is where England are playing the Aussies,not Durham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5933 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Weather is brightening up here in Durham. Anyone coming to Durham for the game today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19828 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I wish. I'll be watching at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5933 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It's a shame you can't come to Durham. At least you can watch the match at Durham on TV, while its on at Durham. In County Durham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6434 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Where does the Pink Panther play cricket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14055 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Where does the Pink Panther play cricket? He doesn't, he's a rubbery cartoon panther. I mean come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34533 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Enjoy your day in Durham, J69. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5933 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Ta! My 31st today too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19828 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 My boss is off today so it's slacking off in front of the cricket all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19828 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) onions' international career possibly over. if he can't get a game with the ashes already retained, in his home ground when he's in the form of his life, when can he? Edited August 9, 2013 by Dr Gloom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3206 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Wish I was in Durham watching the game today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19828 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 cook struggling a bit here, his 4 runs so far coming from 34 deliveries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14610 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 WICKET! Root c Haddin b Watson 16 (England 34-1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Trott's run rate's pissing all over Cooks. When Trotts going faster than you, you know you're struggling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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