Andrew Jolly Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Who the **** calls Tresco banger? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> "Who the **** calls Tresco banger?" Copied from BBC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 There you go Scatter, Billy got that one right I reckon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get on Teletext! Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 That looked out, hawkeye will be interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exchampionsfan Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 That looked like it was clipping leg stump to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jolly Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">"Who the **** calls Tresco banger?" Copied from BBC. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Silly me. Here's the quote: Marcus Trescothick's nickname is Banger He got his nickname because he loves sausages! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Return of the Geordie One Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I wouldn't have gave that tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jolly Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hoggy sounds like he's doing ok. Good on em'! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjburrage Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Haz: There you go Scatter, Billy got that one right I reckon </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Although it was hitting leg stump! However you can see the bottom of all three stumps so I can understand Bowden's decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I've no faith in Hawyeye anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICK_GIFF Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Correct decision - 50/50 chance it would have hit leg stump for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengedragon Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scatter: i'll take that. less than 450 gilchrists mare is the difference between sub 300 and cruising though anything over 400 and we're right in this, and if we bat until the end of tomorrow, we'd probably be favourites... </div></BLOCKQUOTE> think you'll avoid the follow on then scats ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericcantona7 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Paul Bacon: Unlikely the Aussies can win it now, just playing for the draw </div></BLOCKQUOTE> ha no chance mate, do you know anything about cricket? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BifferSpice Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Haz: I've no faith in Hawyeye anyway </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Why not? I thought statistically it was over 90% correct. Is that not right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BifferSpice: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Haz: I've no faith in Hawyeye anyway </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Why not? I thought statistically it was over 90% correct. Is that not right? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Too many times I think it makes odd judgements on the bounce of balls among other things. Most test umpires stack up at around 95% of decisions given correctly according to something I read a while go, so there is not much point in using technology which is evidently up to 5% more fallible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatter Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Andrew Jolly: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> please for the love of god, and for the sake of the series, tell me that this is bowdens last test of the series. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Why, what did he do this time? I've only got TMS. Scatter, are you actually in Australia or over here? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> nothing in particular. he's just ****. <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by pengedragon: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scatter: i'll take that. less than 450 gilchrists mare is the difference between sub 300 and cruising though anything over 400 and we're right in this, and if we bat until the end of tomorrow, we'd probably be favourites... </div></BLOCKQUOTE> think you'll avoid the follow on then scats ? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> mate, if we don't on this pitch, we've got real problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICK_GIFF Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Our drop counter has started going now! Then again, it would have been an amazing catch - Hoggy practically turned it into a chance! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICK_GIFF Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scatter: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Andrew Jolly: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> please for the love of god, and for the sake of the series, tell me that this is bowdens last test of the series. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Why, what did he do this time? I've only got TMS. Scatter, are you actually in Australia or over here? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> nothing in particular. he's just ****. <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by pengedragon: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scatter: i'll take that. less than 450 gilchrists mare is the difference between sub 300 and cruising though anything over 400 and we're right in this, and if we bat until the end of tomorrow, we'd probably be favourites... </div></BLOCKQUOTE> think you'll avoid the follow on then scats ? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> mate, if we don't on this pitch, we've got real problems. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I reckon the Aussies will get to 400-500 pretty quickly cos its a flat wicket, but the manchester weather will ensure the draw as the match gets exciting. To be honest, i'd rather we lost a close and exciting test match rather than it be drawn due to rain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatter Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 shot. great shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jolly Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> nothing in particular. he's just ****. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I agree with you mate, and his ridiculous signalling makes it even worse. His 'drinks' sign is far and away the worst. The reason I asked whether you were in Australia is that I'm coming to Australia for a year next year and wondered what opportunities there were for watching and playing (at a very amateur club level) In Oz during the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark g Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Scatter, you missed what i asked you before. Did your opinion of Bell change at all after his knock, and if so which way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengedragon Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NICK_GIFF: To be honest, i'd rather we lost a close and exciting test match rather than it be drawn due to rain. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> wash your mouth out ffs this is the ashes man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Jolly Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 GARRRRGGGHHH!! Cricket's messed up on the radio. Got nothing now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 How f**king hard is it, dont stand in the way you old t*at Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
come_on_poolies Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 So wtf was going on there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ericcantona7: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Paul Bacon: Unlikely the Aussies can win it now, just playing for the draw </div></BLOCKQUOTE> ha no chance mate, do you know anything about cricket? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yup Bearing in mind the weather arent good for tomorrow, so the Aussies (assuming the dont collapse) will be batting all today and well into tomorrow. That only leaves the 4th and 5th Day to complete the 2nd innings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatter Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mark g: Scatter, you missed what i asked you before. Did your opinion of Bell change at all after his knock, and if so which way? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> i haven't read all the back pages yet. no, it hasn't. not yet. you've got to remember, they're batting on concrete here, and he did struggle for long periods. he did do a good job, and showed admirable temperament, but i still have serious reservations about his technique. he's still getting caught walking into his defensive shots. and while that won't matter when the ball is straight up and down, on pitches with variable bounce, or lots of lateral movement, he'll struggle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatter Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Paul Bacon: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ericcantona7: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Paul Bacon: Unlikely the Aussies can win it now, just playing for the draw </div></BLOCKQUOTE> ha no chance mate, do you know anything about cricket? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yup Bearing in mind the weather arent good for tomorrow, so the Aussies (assuming the dont collapse) will be batting all today and well into tomorrow. That only leaves the 4th and 5th Day to complete the 2nd innings. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> both sides have so far shown an admirable ability to collapse without warning. the first two tests would've both been won and lost even if almost a full day had been lost to weather... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericcantona7 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Paul Bacon: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ericcantona7: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Paul Bacon: Unlikely the Aussies can win it now, just playing for the draw </div></BLOCKQUOTE> ha no chance mate, do you know anything about cricket? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yup Bearing in mind the weather arent good for tomorrow, so the Aussies (assuming the dont collapse) will be batting all today and well into tomorrow. That only leaves the 4th and 5th Day to complete the 2nd innings. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> erm say they finish batting by tomorrow night at the latest and match our score, they can easily bowl us out on Sunday and chase whatever total we get on Monday. I'd say a draw is the least likely result at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark g Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scatter: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mark g: Scatter, you missed what i asked you before. Did your opinion of Bell change at all after his knock, and if so which way? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> i haven't read all the back pages yet. no, it hasn't. not yet. you've got to remember, they're batting on concrete here, and he did struggle for long periods. he did do a good job, and showed admirable temperament, but i still have serious reservations about his technique. he's still getting caught walking into his defensive shots. and while that won't matter when the ball is straight up and down, on pitches with variable bounce, or lots of lateral movement, he'll struggle. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> i couldn't remember if your reservations had been technique or temprament related. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatter Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mark g: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scatter: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mark g: Scatter, you missed what i asked you before. Did your opinion of Bell change at all after his knock, and if so which way? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> i haven't read all the back pages yet. no, it hasn't. not yet. you've got to remember, they're batting on concrete here, and he did struggle for long periods. he did do a good job, and showed admirable temperament, but i still have serious reservations about his technique. he's still getting caught walking into his defensive shots. and while that won't matter when the ball is straight up and down, on pitches with variable bounce, or lots of lateral movement, he'll struggle. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> i couldn't remember if your reservations had been technique or temprament related. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> it would have been hard to question his temperament given that he's never really batted under duress at test level. i have to say, after here, and at edgbaston, given the pressure he was under from the press, he looks to be a pretty tough character. rumour is that michael clarkes series is over Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark g Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scatter: rumour is that michael clarkes series is over </div></BLOCKQUOTE> that's tough luck if it's true. Would have been bad enough had it happened between tests, but to have to play two innings with 10 batsmen as well is a double blow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wycombe Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 clarke can take gillespie home with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatter Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 aye he may as well. crowd singing the neighbours theme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebs Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 im not gonna believe clarkes series is over until the start of the test at the oval. sorry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatter Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 it is just a rumour. he may still bat in this test if needed, even if it's true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wycombe Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 ok can we have a wicket now np thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatter Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 nice super slow-mo of flintoffs action there. can't believe roebuck accused him of being a chucker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottager Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 mon gilo MON Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Raul_ Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 It's the King of Spain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Raul_ Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 And he strikes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Olly Kenney Posted August 12, 2005 SI Staff Share Posted August 12, 2005 The King of Spain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zvonimir Boban Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 BELLY IS YOUR DADDY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 fb catch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjburrage Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Fantastic Catch by Belly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankJJ Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Well held wee man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get on Teletext! Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Feck me Bell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zvonimir Boban Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 He's far too short to be fielding at short leg tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericcantona7 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 oh yes well done Ashley, there's no way the Aussies will collpase, we're going to have to work hard for these wickets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC 4 EVA Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Fb Bell! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell Hath No Fury Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Its more of a short everything tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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