Why is there a widespread assumption that given more playing time we would have won the 4th Test. The Aussies were only 5 down and only 60 odd behind. Marsh was still there and perfectly capable of getting a big score, supported by Green, Carey and the three bowlers. Yes, England were favourites...
" Where is Moises Caicedo going.....long time passing "
" Where is Moises Caicedo going....long time ago "
" Where is Moises Caicedo going....going to be sold to everyone "
" When will they ever learn...when will they ever learn "
( To the tune of " Where have all the flowers gone " )
Any uncovered wicket saw Deadly's eyes light up. Thats where he built his reputation. I've seen him take a far bit of stick on good wickets. Still a class performer, though.
Neither was Worthing.
Sussex played their last ' festival ' ( back to back County matches ) there in about 1964. From memory it was Derbyshire and Warwickshire. Neither side reached 200 in eight innings. Sussex were bowled out for 23 in the 8th and final innings of those two games, never to return.
Our poor start left no room for manouvere. We were relying on everything going our way. The toss. The weather. No one on the opposition catching fire. We have started to play well too late in the series.
The first two Tests were riddled with mistakes. The Aussies didn't have to play particularly...
We had just lost two quick wickets and Stokes knows that England can only bat once in this Test. It was just a period of consolidation before a real go again ( weather permitting ) tomorrow. After all that superb foundation, we didn't want to be 6-7 down at the close, through chasing too hard.
From memory, we played Bath City twice in the FAC, about 6-7 years apart.
The first game ( 1960 ) we won 1-0 with a long range Mike Tiddy Goal.......the second 5-0. Also, going off on an early morning tangent, does anyone on here remember us playing Bristol Rovers at Bath ( early 90's....? )
I would suggest that the Aussies will be pretty happy with that. Its unlikely we will carve out a decent first innings lead. We would have to get 450 in four sessions and then try to bowl them out before the rains arrive.
Be mightily surprised if the series is still alive going into the 5th...
Well it was the gameplan according to our captain, after winning the toss yesterday. He actually said...." bowl them out for 200..... first innings lead....have another go at them "
If he actually meant....' in the 200's '.....then fair enough, it nearly went to plan. But I took it fairly...
Premier Lge........solid, out of trouble.......13th to 8th
Europa Lge.........not a scooby doo
FAC.........................out in 3rd round.....bum draw.....Villa away.
Lge Cup................out in 4th round.....bum draw.....Villa away.
England's gameplan.....bowl Aussies out for 200.....get 350.....bowl em out again....not quite going to plan.
New gameplan...............bowl Aussies out for 325.....get 450+ ( very quickly ).....bowl em out before the rain comes.
( I wish.......
Very nice part of the country around you.....Warlingham...Woldingham...etc....spent some formative years in Selsdon....used to play as kids around Addington...Sanderstead.....etc......remember some pretty steep hills off the A22.....one in particular, my father used to have to take a run at it...
Don't categorise as ' anti-JSO '.....I'm not......just their methods.
They are not winning friends and influencing people. Why aren't they causing disruption at airports and trying to influence people to fly less. Why aren't they campaigning for the abolition of giant cargo ships at ports and...
The trouble is....the planet will not all pull together. The ' every little bit helps ' argument doesn't stand up, as the negative output of some will far outweigh the positive effort of others. Some will make far more sacrifice than others. Frustration at lack of action in certain countries...
A polarised debate which has probably run its course now. We should let poor Huw rebuild his life/career/reputation in the comfort and sanctity of the Priory and move onto more important issues.
Wow...never thought of that.
We could have all our online shopping delivered by drone or bicycle. All our urgent medical supplies delivered by foot. Bring back the horse and cart and the stagecoach could replace buses and trains.