Expect the odd mistake - in organisation, in recruitment, in tactics, by players (we're new to this and we're human) - but I'm confident we won't let ourselves down and we'll do OK.
We've played one game in our mini league (ie those expected to be in the bottom half) and we've got an away...
Worth repeating the housing analogy.
There are plenty of players tied up in "purchase chains" who won't be released until a team land the player they want. Hemed could be a good example of this.
Lots of our best options still tied in with other deals - so we're not stuck with the dregs or...
Good point. But 14 wickets at under 20 runs each? Compelling case to be on the trip. We've had decades when our leading bowlers weren't able to do that!
When Chris Wood left Leeds their fans went into meltdown. He went from Messiah to Disloyal Donkey in a fraction of a second. It's a typical reaction from fans - we've done it many times.
But it's a very one-eyed view of loyalty isn't it.
If, as looks likely, Tomer Hemed is now surplus to...
He's going to Australia now, so better for the squad to see how Woakes is doing. Tough to miss out on some cheap wickets, but he'll be in the squad for some time to come I suspect.
Signing a new contract doesn't mean a player is staying. It just means that the club will get a better fee if they do plan to sell. And the player is likely to be on a better deal (wages and bonuses and share of sale value etc) which would get him a better deal if he moved clubs.
Not saying we...
I'm still looking for a lift back to Tunbridge Wells (or anywhere nearby) after the game. Anyone with a spare seat? Happy to donate £20 to REMF or chip in for petrol.
[Apols for posting this in the thread, but seemed almost the right place. Getting bus down to Btn, but can't get home]
I went to the Library at lunchtime:
Me: Do you have that book about the very small penises?
Librarian: I'm sorry, it isn't in yet.
Me: Yep. That's the one