too early for an ashes thread??

Tombwfc · Post by **Tombwfc** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:40 am

Jesus wept. 0-1.

Dr Hotdog · Post by **Dr Hotdog** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:42 am

i'm staying up for a bit of this.

sadly, the worst thing about it is there are no English batsmen in that side who would truly relish the prospect of 2 solid days pitting their wits against the top bowling attack in the world. Atherton would have loved it, Boycott would have died happy right in the middle of such an occurance and there are probably a few others. I reckon Vaughn could have made a fist of it, but none of these lot seem to have the patience.

Flintoff has no apparent patience.

it could be the finest two days of English Test Cricket history, sadly it won't be. Still pride is there to play for and respect is there to be earnt.

After this test it's gone, regroup and take a deep look into each other. not just some of the players but the chaps in charge, they've made some proper cock ups that have been well documented.

i am proper bloody gutted at how this series has panned out. really, it's nearly ruined Christmas.

communistworkethic · Post by **communistworkethic** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:17 am

just woken up to find 251-3, Cook on 115. Now I hope I don't put this kiss of death on it but this could see them needing a bit less than 300 on the last day on a very benign pitch.

[edit] cook out flicking at one going outside off stump and then Hoggard out first ball. 261-5:roll:

why put a nightwatchman in??? Here Ossies have an easy wicket!

Tombwfc · Post by **Tombwfc** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:13 am

Bad end. But a great day.

Can't help but wonder where these 300 runs are going to come from. Unless we clone KP overnight. Flintoff hasn't looked anything like a batsman all series.

Dujon · Post by **Dujon** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:31 pm

communistworkethic wrote:
why put a nightwatchman in???

Damned if I know, Commie. I was flabergasted when he walked out - against a fired up McGrath with an almost-new ball he was always going to struggle. A strange decision as far as I'm concerned.

A nicely crafted century from Cook and apart from the last couple of overs a pretty good performance from England. The run rate was quite good too considering the situation. From here on in though, given that Flintoff and Jones have not been getting runs, it could be all over rather quickly. I hope not.

Shame about Giles - I trust his wife is improving.

Daxter · Post by **Daxter** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:35 pm

I might stay up for this in the hope of witnessing some history.

I know it is unlikely but with Kp out there and Fred due a score, it is not beyond the realms of possibility that we could pull out an incredible win.

Tombwfc · Post by **Tombwfc** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:24 pm

Again, i can't see it.

But if ever there was a time for a man to step up to the plate and become a hero, it's tonight. Pulling off victory tonight would see both KP and Flintoff go down as all time England greats. It's good in a way because neither has anything to lose. Most people gave up hope a long time ago, as early as the first day in Brisbane.

I think we'll give it a go. But be all out for tea.

keveh · Post by **keveh** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:30 pm

Tombwfc wrote:I think we'll give it a go. But be all out for tea.

We'd be lucky!

I'm going for a Panesar 200 for the win!

CAPSLOCK · Post by **CAPSLOCK** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:44 pm

Over by lunch

Nozza · Post by **Nozza** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:06 pm

What CAPS said.

Dr.Karl · Post by **Dr.Karl** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:45 am

Those two wickets before the close of play were a psychological blow, if England went to stumps at 261-3, it would have been game on. As much as I'd like to see us win, it'll be over pretty soon.

FaninOz · Post by **FaninOz** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:28 am

Why all the gloom, all we need is 150 each from Flintoff and Pieterson. A piece of cake really.

chris · Post by **chris** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:33 am

Very disappointed to have lost it, but it was expected.
Now come on England and get some pride back - win at least one match.

hisroyalgingerness · Post by **hisroyalgingerness** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:19 pm

is it too late for an ashes thread?

FaninOz · Post by **FaninOz** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:33 pm

Ah well its only a game

The Aussies tried to give us the second test but we through it away, so better luck next time.

Tombwfc · Post by **Tombwfc** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:09 pm

Even at 3-0. We did better than most expected. Thats what happens when you're playing away, against one of the greatest cricket teams ever, with a boatload of injuries and selectors who need 3 tests to pick the best side and ensure the players are fit.

Codo_BWFC · Post by **Codo_BWFC** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 1:55 pm

whitewash?

hisroyalgingerness · Post by **hisroyalgingerness** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 1:58 pm

Batman wrote:6/1 on a 5 nowt whitewash at paddypower

gutted i missed out on this

Batman · Post by **Batman** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 1:59 pm

Me too

Codo_BWFC · Post by **Codo_BWFC** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:13 pm

i put a £5 bet at start it was 100/1 on Aussies for Whitewash

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