Spurs fans had been a nightmare all season at a number of grounds. It may have been the reason for the tame ending to their match at Southampton. They had already caused damage in the ground that day and it would be no surprise that no-one wanted a riot.
That's about it really. I don't know why this is even a debate. From what we know a group of people at the airport committed violent acts. There were arrests and the law is there to deal with that. The police have the right to use reasonable force in these situations. No sensible person disputes...
'The catering was busy throughout the matches as well so lots of people were not in their seats for the whole time'
Although we have to cut the attendees some slack. It is a long evening. Maybe they should reduce the amount of balls in these things. I think a new competition 'The Ten' would be...
I know everything about cricket, or so I'm told... by myself.
Yet there is always a an umpiring question that absolutely stumps me (pun intended). Then I have to rush to rules and pretend I knew all along.
Another hammering I'd say. Woakes down under is not the same as Woakes at home. Jury is out on Atkinson. I could see Bashir getting tonked.
My thoughts are all a bit gloomy when it comes to thinking about the next visit. More of the same I think.
I'd want a fit Robinson. But 70 odd Test...
A damp squib so far as, despite a splendid first innings showing in the last Test, the Windies capitulated again.
A rather good analysis from Cricinfo
https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/west-indies-in-england-2024-1385669/england-vs-west-indies-3rd-test-1385693/match-preview
Some rather...