[Cricket] Sussex CCC - 2024 edition

[Eeyore]

I think most of the test ground counties play at least some of their one day games at outgrounds for that reason.

I keep meaning to get over to Sedburgh for a Lancashire game but they're seemingly always on a Tuesday or Wednesday.

I think they played there this week.

If you use FB there is a county cricket fans page which is quite good. Someone posted some amazing pictures from there.

It's full of moaners about how cricket has changed for the worst. So you can see why I'm in there.

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

I think they played there this week.

If you use FB there is a county cricket fans page which is quite good. Someone posted some amazing pictures from there.

It's full of moaners about how cricket has changed for the worst. So you can see why I'm in there.

Yeah, the other reason is that I reliably forget about it until the day after the match has happened.

On the plus side, I just noticed that Yorkshire are playing Sussex in York next Wednesday. Which nicely combines being probably my most convenient first class ground to get to with being a ground I've never been to.

 

[Eeyore]

The batsman's....

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

Was it Brian Johnson who had the immortal line? - The bowler’s Holding the batsman’s Willey - I can’t remember.

i also wondered whether we could ever have had Lillee c Willey b Dilley

 

[Eeyore]

Was it Brian Johnson who had the immortal line? - The bowler’s Holding the batsman’s Willey - I can’t remember.

i also wondered whether we could ever have had Lillee c Willey b Dilley

Perth- December 1979

AUS vs ENG Cricket Scorecard, 1st Test at Perth, December 14 - 19, 1979

Get cricket scorecard of 1st Test, AUS vs ENG, England tour of Australia 1979/80 at Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth dated December 14 - 19, 1979.

www.espncricinfo.com

 

[Eeyore]

Was it Brian Johnson who had the immortal line? - The bowler’s Holding the batsman’s Willey - I can’t remember.

i also wondered whether we could ever have had Lillee c Willey b Dilley

I'm not sure it was ever uttered. Johners himself said he had no memory of it.

Obviously, I didn't watch tonight's Humbug, but please, please, someone must have said it.

 

[timbha]

i also wondered whether we could ever have had Lillee c Willey b Dilley

Think it was
Lillee b Dilley c Willey in the Gully

 

[Eeyore]

Think it was
Lillee b Dilley c Willey in the Gully

Shame it wasn't a Silly

 

[LamieRobertson]

Was it Brian Johnson who had the immortal line? - The bowler’s Holding the batsman’s Willey - I can’t remember.

i also wondered whether we could ever have had Lillee c Willey b Dilley

…..or there is this

 

[Eeyore]

…..or there is this

Apparently Johners was furious with Aggers after that and wouldn't talk to him.

I heard it live on the day, it's taken decades to lose its edge.

 

[jcdenton08]

Does anyone here play Cricket Captain on their phone/laptop? Excellent for long train journeys. Currently leading Sussex to D1 glory and Alsop is the best batsman in world cricket

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

For anyone thinking of heading along for that fixture, you'll be disappointed if you rock up at Trent Bridge - it's being held at The John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Nettleworth, between Mansfield and Warsop.

Surely it's between Notts and Sussex?

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

Thanks fellow cricket lovers - I am happy to confirm I shall not watch one ball of the rubbish that Sky and BBC are gushing about currently, nor am I reading any reports of it.
Test match td though and following us in the ODC(sounds a bit like our new winger)

 

[Yes Chef]

I'm not sure it was ever uttered. Johners himself said he had no memory of it.

Obviously, I didn't watch tonight's Humbug, but please, please, someone must have said it.

I've always hoped that former Lancashire 'keeper/batsman Warren Hegg would have faced Surrey off spinner James Boiling at some point in his career

 

[A1X]

Was it Brian Johnson who had the immortal line? - The bowler’s Holding the batsman’s Willey - I can’t remember.

i also wondered whether we could ever have had Lillee c Willey b Dilley

I think the line was actually fictitious and never uttered by Johnners or anyone else for that matter, unfortunately

Personally I’m always disappointed we’ve never had an opportunity for Stokes c Foakes b Woakes

 

[Shins]

The batsman's....

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[Eeyore]

Thanks fellow cricket lovers - I am happy to confirm I shall not watch one ball of the rubbish that Sky and BBC are gushing about currently, nor am I reading any reports of it.
Test match td though and following us in the ODC(sounds a bit like our new winger)

I can also confirm that Holden/Willey thing was a screen grab from elsewhere and my television was off last night.

 

[stewart12]

Does anyone here play Cricket Captain on their phone/laptop? Excellent for long train journeys. Currently leading Sussex to D1 glory and Alsop is the best batsman in world cricket

yes I do, still playing last years one though and I'm about 12 years in

The awesome foursome of Orr, Haines, Clark and Alsop have provided me with a lot of glory over the years

generally only sign youth players and somehow unearthed a lad who is now the number 1 ranked bowler in the world (of course, basically never plays for us). Also generally go for 2 all rounders for my overseas players

it fuels my hatred for the Hundred of course, as I'll lose half my squad overnight once a season

 

[jcdenton08]

yes I do, still playing last years one though and I'm about 12 years in

The awesome foursome of Orr, Haines, Clark and Alsop have provided me with a lot of glory over the years

generally only sign youth players and somehow unearthed a lad who is now the number 1 ranked bowler in the world (of course, basically never plays for us). Also generally go for 2 all rounders for my overseas players

it fuels my hatred for the Hundred of course, as I'll lose half my squad overnight once a season

Is Alsop doing the business for you? I knew I was into a good’un when he averaged about 80 in D2

 

[stewart12]

Is Alsop doing the business for you? I knew I was into a good’un when he averaged about 80 in D2

yes he certainly is, although I'd say of the 4 Orr is probably the most consistent overall (does get called up by England a lot though). Haines is probably marginally the best in the 4 day stuff as an opener. Clark is very good in the one day stuff and seems to avoid getting the Hundred call up.

most disappointing one is Archer who I just can't seem to get much out of at all for some reason