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[Cricket] Ed Joyce stands down as Sussex captain...
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Da Man Clay
T'Blades
- Dec 16, 2004
- 16,286
Excellent news. Thought he'd be out the door and go round the world as a T20 specialist.
BensGrandad
New member
I am told another plus is that Magoffin becomes 'English' next season which will allow them to bring in another foreign player.
Magoffin - that was supposed to happen in July but the paper work was messed up. Which pretty much sums up Sussex's season.
On Wright - I guess it makes up for laughably appointing Nash as skipper of 2014 T20 team over Wright.
I reckon it would have been the final straw for Luke if he was overlooked this time. About time his superior talents were properly recognised
Pavilionaire
Well-known member
- Jul 7, 2003
- 31,263
This is the logical decision, he is 30 so has the experience and, hopefully, the maturity to be a good captain. I'm happy with this news.
I hope we don't bring in another foriegn player....I'd rather have some hungry player from somewhere who wants to make a name and career for himself rather than someone who just comes for a payday!!
If we are going to rebuild, lets not get old and battered players but go for the young players who couldn't get a chance elsewhere at other counties or even our own lads?
Peter Grummit
Well-known member
Easy to take the high ground but....we are desperate for a solid opener and an overseas player is the best source. Who else would you have in mind as a home-grown or domestic import?
As someone who endured the purgatory of all four days at Headingley, the priority must be to smash Div 2 next year, by whatever means. Luke is my favourite player and a smashing bloke. I just hope he is not too nice to be a great captain.
PG
Uncle Buck
Ghost Writer
- Jul 7, 2003
- 28,075
I see from his Twitter profile, that Nic 'The Greek' Pothas is now wicket keeping and batting coach at Sussex.
Only taken about 5 years to get a batting coach in...
Only taken about 5 years to get a batting coach in...
Nash & Joyce?
I agree the batting has been ropey to say the least but I would rather see the likes of Salt & Finch getting more games than some 1 season overseas player. On the flip side if the overseas player was another Murray Goodwin and was here for the long term, I agree that is what would be needed.
Uncle Buck
Ghost Writer
- Jul 7, 2003
- 28,075
I would hope the overseas player is a spinner, as we let any decent ones slip through the net, so to speak.
However, on the basis there has been a lack of batting coaching, expect Finch et al to have the same flaws as Machin, Well etc.
vegster
Sanity Clause
- May 5, 2008
- 28,272
He is the only choice, the last chicken in the shop. The only other alternative was to have headhunted a decent captain or vice-captain and paid out compo, and Sussex are too tight for that.
Perry Milkins
Just a quiet guy.
Did he not have a few sour words to say about Sussex in days gone by.
Perry Milkins
Just a quiet guy.
Obviously a batter candidate that Matt Prior...(sp mistake intended)
Unless Matthew has let it be known that he does not wish to help.
HAILSHAM SEAGULL
Well-known member
- Nov 9, 2009
- 10,359
Danny Briggs signed from Hampshire.....good addition IMHO
But they're not the same flaws. The question needs to be asked as to why Wells, in a test trial just two seasons ago, can't get into a relegation-bound team? He clearly has ability and the concentration (he's played several long innings) but things aren't right; he nearly left last year and someone needs to get him back on track.
Machan has the talent but can't play long innings, he needs to temper his aggression with some circumspection, I think he's nearly there - scoring just short of 1000 runs in a first full season is a decent start.
It's last chance for Finch though - he made his F/C debut three years ago and can't get more than the odd game. If he's going to make it, he has to do it next season. I was impressed with Salt when I saw his brief knock in the one-day game; he got over-excited and played a rash hook but had looked solid. Like to see him get a F/C game or two.
Briggs is a decent signing - another one in Sussex's attempts to get bowlers back on track. We have a good record doing that - let's get our batsmen doing the same
Excellent addition
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Briggs, Magoffin, Jordan, Shahzad (Mills)
Looks like a decent attack with Beer, Hobden, Hatchett and Robinson in reserve. Add one experienced batsman (and coach) to the squad and I think we'll be very competitive.
Looks like a decent attack with Beer, Hobden, Hatchett and Robinson in reserve. Add one experienced batsman (and coach) to the squad and I think we'll be very competitive.