[Cricket] Sussex CCC- 2022 Season Edition

[Mackenzie]

I’m off to Sophia Gardens tomorrow, not expecting much to be honest.

 

[fisons]

I’m off to Sophia Gardens tomorrow, not expecting much to be honest.

See you there.

Looking forward to a day in the South Wales sunshine.

 

[attila]

OK I don't follow SCCC like the Albion, but I do care. My stepfather's ashes are buried in the outfield!
The catastrophic recruitment/sacking policy and the ludicrous amount of injuries sustained by players suggests to me that the entire operation is being run by people who haven't got a clue what they're doing.

 

[Gwylan]

Every now and again a little ray of hope. An excellent and patient maiden century made today by 20 year old Oli Carter as we finished an attritional day at 245 for 7. Great to see.

To be fair to Sussex, they've backed youth and in the past year we've seen centuries from Orr, Clark and Carter (and should have been one from Ibrahim but he had a brain fade) - all of these are 21 or under. The batting isn't at all bad - it's the bowling that's lacking. I certainly can't see us bowling a team out twice, not without Robbo anyway.

 

[timbha]

To be fair to Sussex, they've backed youth and in the past year we've seen centuries from Orr, Clark and Carter (and should have been one from Ibrahim but he had a brain fade) - all of these are 21 or under. The batting isn't at all bad - it's the bowling that's lacking. I certainly can't see us bowling a team out twice, not without Robbo anyway.

Fair point but who are these players looking to for guidance? The players you mention and many others must wonder what it feels like to win a first class match. Who is mentoring them? Too many loanees for a couple of games who are here cos they’re not wanted at their home club.

The academies should take credit for developing the youngsters. Not sure where Salisbury and Kirtley fit in with their progress.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

The academies should take credit for developing the youngsters. Not sure where Salisbury and Kirtley fit in with their progress.

TBF to Kirts, my son has had him as a bowling coach for the last 3 years since he was 12 & got into the Pathway/EPP with Sussex, and James is very hands on with his progress (going into BACA early before school starts for sessions etc) & especially so now hes in the Academy. My lad has to fill in his bowling workload every day and send it to James to monitor as well. Yes there are other coaches involved with the junior setup but, in general, the Academy lads are looked after by the same coaches, the same S&C coaches, & the same medical staff as the Pros, and they train with / around the first team players - in the nets, on the field, and in the gym on a weekly basis.

* I will just add that now Mike Yardy has taken on the role of Academy Director, he is primarily the one behind where the Academy boys are, what they do for training, & when - but James is still very much involved on the coaching front as well. The whole ethos of the Academy is to integrate the boys as best as possible over a couple of years so that its not such a huge leap into the unknown should they be lucky enough to sign pro terms.

 

[Lincolnshire Seagull]

I don't understand. We had Atkin and Finn in the match squad, so why did we need to bring in a 38-year-old loanee who is no longer the bowler he was (else he wouldn't be at Sussex now)?

 

[Gwylan]

The batting isn't at all bad - it's the bowling that's lacking. I certainly can't see us bowling a team out twice ...

... or even once.

 

[Southern Scouse]

To be fair to Sussex, they've backed youth and in the past year we've seen centuries from Orr, Clark and Carter (and should have been one from Ibrahim but he had a brain fade) - all of these are 21 or under. The batting isn't at all bad - it's the bowling that's lacking. I certainly can't see us bowling a team out twice, not without Robbo anyway.

Good point about the youngsters, but how many will want to hang around once they are established? We are becoming a feeder county to just about anyone. I worry about the future as I like to see my club trying to improve.

 

[timbha]

... or even once.

Come on be positive …..We’ve taken a wicket……..230 runs ago …… and have the luxury of 8 bowlers to choose from

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Is this the most toothless bowling "attack" we have ever fielded?

Ever?

 

[DJ NOBO]

Is this the most toothless bowling "attack" we have ever fielded?

Ever?

I only go back to mid 80s, and we had some poor teams In the mid 90s.
But to answer your question…yes.
Fielding that attack guaranteed we had no chance of winning the game.

 

[Mackenzie]

Lovely day at the cricket, our bowlers are innocuous. They’re trying their best, just not up to it.

 

[timbha]

Lovely day at the cricket, our bowlers are innocuous. They’re trying their best, just not up to it.

Was Finn doing drinks?

 

[GT49er]

Good coverage from the Glamorgan cameras. There's a right Sussex miseryguts all over the chat though ....................

 

[erkan]

Was about 75% full I'd say, good atmosphere 'til the wheels fell off.

They gave away a lot of free tickets. 3 each to kids in the "pathway" - which was an excellent idea given sluggish sales (and how much those families pay for the privilege of spending more money buying kit with the martlets on....).

 

[Mackenzie]

Was Finn doing drinks?

Sorry I didn’t notice who was carrying the drinks. I did see Sarah Taylor (I think it was her) doing some wicket keeping coaching on the outfield at lunch though if that helps.

 

[jcdenton08]

Spectacularly shit

 

[GT49er]

Five wickets taken so far today, fairly cheaply.

 

[bhafc99]

Well, having set Glamorgan what looked a mere cakewalk 141 to win, Sussex have actually got ‘em on the ropes at 10-3.

Could we actually pull off a strong result?