MCC vs Sussex at Lords

[SeagullTim]

On Thursday.

Anyone going? Did anyone go last year? Was it any good?

Thinking about it, just wondering if it is at all worth it.

 

[Mendoza]

why is the cricket season starting in winter

 

[SeagullTim]

I always thought April was in Spring

 

[Gazwag]

why is the cricket season starting in winter

Always use to have Snow on the pitch a few years ago

 

[The Clown of Pevensey Bay]

On Thursday.

Anyone going? Did anyone go last year? Was it any good?

Thinking about it, just wondering if it is at all worth it.

Yes, yes, and yes.

Mind you, it was WARM this time last year. Most of the Sussex first team, except Adams and Mushy, should turn out. And the MCC XI isn't half bad either.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

On Thursday.

Anyone going? Did anyone go last year? Was it any good?

Thinking about it, just wondering if it is at all worth it.

Wen't for the first day last year and had a great time. Did the tour of Lords about 10am where you get to see the long room, old tennis being played, the ashes and you end up in the Nat West media centre watching the start of play. It cost about £10 for the tour and they let you stay in afterwards to watch the cricket (saves you about £2). Look out for Mushy on the overseas honours board.

If you are a member take your badge and wear a tie and you can then use the MCC facilitues which are great, fullers, cake and warmth (it was cold by the end of play last year). Had a good lunch in the pub next to the entrance. Great to sit in the longroom and see the Sussex batsman walking in and out.

Game was not the best, a bit slow and I think Yardy broke his finger so missing the start of last season. However MCC side normally has good selection of fringe and returning from injury England players.

If you go hope its sunny rather than snowy...

Tours of Lord's - Lord's - Lord's

 

[The Clown of Pevensey Bay]

The weather forecast is "light showers". I'll be in the Long Room, and I can't ruddy WAIT.

 

[SeagullTim]

How many Sussex were there last time?

 

[The Clown of Pevensey Bay]

I went for two of the four days. There were a handful of people I know, and some more in Sussex t-shirts/ties etc.

 

[Jamon Jamon]

Thursday eh? I've got a meeting in the morning near Finsbury Park so if I can bunk off during the afternoon...

 

[The Large One]

I went for two of the four days. There were a handful of people I know, and some more in Sussex t-shirts/ties etc.

*cough*

 

[The Clown of Pevensey Bay]

Nowhere NEAR smart enough for the LONG ROOM.

 

[Gwylan]

We're moving office on Friday and have the afternoon off - I might well mosey on down.

 

[The Clown of Pevensey Bay]

Gloriously sunny and clear three postcodes away in NW10. Forecast not so good for tomorrow.

Can't blimmin WAIT.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Sussex team for today;

Sussex: Nash, Hopkinson, Yardy, Adams (capt), Prior, Wright, Martin-Jenkins, Harris, Aga, Beer, Lewry.

Got to feel for Hodd, Prior does not really deserve to get the gloves back.

 

[SeagullRic]

Hodd did well last season and I think Prior should have had to win the gloves back. Expect him to drop some clangers today....

 

[Gwylan]

Sussex team for today;

Sussex: Nash, Hopkinson, Yardy, Adams (capt), Prior, Wright, Martin-Jenkins, Harris, Aga, Beer, Lewry.

Got to feel for Hodd, Prior does not really deserve to get the gloves back.

Good for Beer though - never seen him and heard lots of good things about him.

We have a new guy in our company and found out this week that he's a Sussex supporter (although he's from Newcastle, huh?) so the pair of us are thinking of getting down to Lord's tomorrow.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Good for Beer though - never seen him and heard lots of good things about him.

We have a new guy in our company and found out this week that he's a Sussex supporter (although he's from Newcastle, huh?) so the pair of us are thinking of getting down to Lord's tomorrow.

It is encouraging that we are producing spinners.

Potentially a brittle batting line up, but Goodwin will be back for the Hampshire game.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Got to feel for Hodd, Prior does not really deserve to get the gloves back.

Agreed. It would be tragic if we were to lose another promising young keeper. Tricky situation at the moment, but hopefully Hodd can force his way in as a batsman if his path is blocked for the role behind the stumps. An average of 39/40 suggests he can play a part.

 

[Gwylan]

Agreed. It would be tragic if we were to lose another promising young keeper.

...although we have Brown coming through.

I can't see Sussex keeping three keepers on their books - one of them has to make it as a batsman only