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Post by oliver101 on Jul 16, 2009 9:24:39 GMT
Lets hope that England dont let the boys from down under off the hook in this test match, like they did in Cardiff. Freddie has a point to prove now that he has announced that this is his last test series. KP has to start behaving like a team player, Cook
( who lives 2 doors away from my wifes Aunt ) needs a big score, the bowling attack needs some bite and variety, then maybe we can scrape another draw.
For once I am not optimistic. Lets see in 5 days time.
Any views from the guys and gals down under.
Oliver101
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Post by weegeo on Jul 17, 2009 8:36:53 GMT
Well end of day 1 and i`m afraid despite the captains innings it would appear that the old preverbial egg in the face jokes are about to happen again.
It seems that the top order can`t wait to get in to get out lol it`s the same old thing i`m afraid bowl a ball up in a channel and sooner or later the batsman is going to attempt a shot thats just not there and now it`s into the bottom order now it does look like the 75 year losing streak for England against the green baggie hats at Lords is about to carry on, hope it turns into a cracking game.
weegeo-------------- in the corner waiting to be called into rescue England lol lol lol
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Post by weegeo on Jul 17, 2009 18:59:56 GMT
Ooops the egg is in my face lol and i`m glad i hope England go on and win this 1
weegeo
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jul 17, 2009 21:35:59 GMT
I am a huge cricket fan, and, surprisingly for an Irishman, I actually support England - this is the only sport I ever want to see England win at  Now I love the Ireland team too, but at this level I am an England fan, always have been, 'cept when they play Ireland, then it's Ireland all the way. I am watching the match at Lords; I got in Sky sports especially, so hopefully England does the good. |
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jul 17, 2009 21:39:42 GMT
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Post by cptkay0s on Jul 19, 2009 10:06:56 GMT
I spose us Ozzies have to lose sometimes |
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jul 19, 2009 12:40:40 GMT
It's 70 odd years since you last lost at Lord's, so it's about time ;d
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Post by weegeo on Jul 19, 2009 14:47:40 GMT
Thats right Pat 75 to be exact and it looks like the game is over at last, 521 would be the largest 2nd innings score since 1896 [not that i saw that game lol] Just have to say this though in the interest of fair play the first 2 wickets to fall today most certainly were`nt out very bad umpiring there, the 1st 1 was clearly a no ball and the second the ball had grounded before Strauss got his fingers round the ball but these are the decisions that win matches i suppose lol lol lol
Just a word of warning it doesn`t pay to anger the Aussies at this game
weegeo
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Post by doricvision on Jul 19, 2009 20:04:08 GMT
Excuse me for not sharing the viewpoint that this match is a foregone conclusion as I have just seen the close of play scores and it seems that Australia only need 205 runs with five wickets still in hand and a whole day to get them. Seems possible to me
Bigmike
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jul 20, 2009 7:22:08 GMT
That's the the beauty of Cricket, no matter how sure the outcome it can change ;d Yes, it looks like this will go down to the wire but England will be hopeful the rhythm of the Aussies will be broken and they'll finish off the middle order [and then the tail end] in quick succession. I agree with George regarding the bad umpiring: should have went to Specsavers ;d On a more positive note history will be made today; either England will win for the first time in 75 years, or the Aussies will win after their biggest chase ever. I just wonder if there'll be anything left of my fingers after this one, I'll need them for my tea |
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Post by weegeo on Jul 20, 2009 12:56:43 GMT
Well the egg i`m glad to say is on my face lol well done to England on a tremendous win and i hope they can carry it on into the next test
weegeo
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jul 20, 2009 14:10:02 GMT
Yes, a great, well-deserved win by England. In the end the Aussies fell rather quickly, but then again Flintoff was really on fire. What an incredible genius that man is and will be sore missed in future test matches. A wonderful team effort but one man stands right out |
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Post by doricvision on Jul 20, 2009 20:04:10 GMT
Ach what does a Scotsman know about cricket anyway. Back to the caber tossing for me
Regards Bigmike
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jul 20, 2009 22:29:29 GMT
Ach what does a Scotsman know about cricket anyway. Back to the caber tossing for me Regards Bigmike ;D ;D |
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Post by cptkay0s on Jul 22, 2009 12:48:40 GMT
Hats off to Freddie - he fired up alright If Mitchell Johnson hits his stride, then we'll have a game on (especially if Lee is fit as well) Warren. |
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