Ashes - Trent Bridge
Aug 26th 2005, 9:05 am
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
Channel 4's coverage of this and previous test series is, in my opinion, second to none and better than anything I've witnessed in the 20 odd years that I've been watching cricket
It's a travesty that after this year it will be moving to satellite TV thereby disadvantaging those who choose not to pay extra for decent sports coverage
Moving off topic somewhat, 2 weeks into the Premiership season I've had my fill of football based on the fact that we are now saturated with the game (the choice of at least one game per evening it seems) and the over-hyping of comparatively average footballers (remember the Denmark v England game?) by self-opinionated, so-called experts. It's to be hoped that cricket doesn't go down the same path although with Sky's adoption of 20/20 cricket (20 over slog to you and me) I fear the seeds have already been sewn.
If there's one consolation to be drawn from the conclusion of the 2005 cricket season and Channel 4's coverage, it's the rightful disappearance of those 2 annoying oiks who appear in the Betfair_dot_com commercials
It's a travesty that after this year it will be moving to satellite TV thereby disadvantaging those who choose not to pay extra for decent sports coverage
Moving off topic somewhat, 2 weeks into the Premiership season I've had my fill of football based on the fact that we are now saturated with the game (the choice of at least one game per evening it seems) and the over-hyping of comparatively average footballers (remember the Denmark v England game?) by self-opinionated, so-called experts. It's to be hoped that cricket doesn't go down the same path although with Sky's adoption of 20/20 cricket (20 over slog to you and me) I fear the seeds have already been sewn.
If there's one consolation to be drawn from the conclusion of the 2005 cricket season and Channel 4's coverage, it's the rightful disappearance of those 2 annoying oiks who appear in the Betfair_dot_com commercials
Aug 26th 2005, 9:11 am
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
Originally Posted by Flutterscutter
Whilst I recognise his superb cricketing abilities, it is tainted by my loathing of him as a man. He seems to have every trait i despise.
Of course i could have got him all wrong and he's really a very pleasant chappie and the media have been telling porkies about him all these years.
Of course i could have got him all wrong and he's really a very pleasant chappie and the media have been telling porkies about him all these years.
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Aug 26th 2005, 9:12 am
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
Originally Posted by OzTennis
Yeah, goes back to the days when he wore the diamond Nike 'swoosh' earring! Another one of the sponsors who have dropped Shane aka Warnie aka Holly.
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Is he lining up a new career as a tenpin bowler......or as a clown in the circus?
If it's the latter I wonder who'd be top of the bill? Warnie or ball jugger extraordinaire Matthew Hayden??? (with Kevin Pietersen standing-by
)
Aug 26th 2005, 9:13 am
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
Originally Posted by OzTennis
Warnie is meant to be a very pleasant chappie off the field and does a lot of good things that don't get heard of. The guy's main problem is that when he sees things like your avatar he can't help himself and only thinks of himself! When I was over recently I was getting my haircut, by a woman as it happens, and as soon as the subject of cricket was raised she spent all the time telling me what a 'mongrel' Warnie was for what he did to his wife and family.
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Aug 26th 2005, 9:22 am
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
Originally Posted by BobbyDazzler
Channel 4's coverage of this and previous test series is, in my opinion, second to none and better than anything I've witnessed in the 20 odd years that I've been watching cricket
It's a travesty that after this year it will be moving to satellite TV thereby disadvantaging those who choose not to pay extra for decent sports coverage
Moving off topic somewhat, 2 weeks into the Premiership season I've had my fill of football based on the fact that we are now saturated with the game (the choice of at least one game per evening it seems) and the over-hyping of comparatively average footballers (remember the Denmark v England game?) by self-opinionated, so-called experts. It's to be hoped that cricket doesn't go down the same path although with Sky's adoption of 20/20 cricket (20 over slog to you and me) I fear the seeds have already been sewn.
If there's one consolation to be drawn from the conclusion of the 2005 cricket season and Channel 4's coverage, it's the rightful disappearance of those 2 annoying oiks who appear in the Betfair_dot_com commercials
It's a travesty that after this year it will be moving to satellite TV thereby disadvantaging those who choose not to pay extra for decent sports coverage
Moving off topic somewhat, 2 weeks into the Premiership season I've had my fill of football based on the fact that we are now saturated with the game (the choice of at least one game per evening it seems) and the over-hyping of comparatively average footballers (remember the Denmark v England game?) by self-opinionated, so-called experts. It's to be hoped that cricket doesn't go down the same path although with Sky's adoption of 20/20 cricket (20 over slog to you and me) I fear the seeds have already been sewn.
If there's one consolation to be drawn from the conclusion of the 2005 cricket season and Channel 4's coverage, it's the rightful disappearance of those 2 annoying oiks who appear in the Betfair_dot_com commercials
OzTennis
Aug 26th 2005, 9:23 am
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
It has been Fantastic, I've got to say this has been the ultimate sporting duel, in which to be a fence sitter. Been loving stirring both the Poms and Aussies at work with my "my teams going to win" whichever way the game has been rolling.
What I've really learned about cricket, above all other sports, in this series, it really is the way the game is played more than anything eh ?
I couldn't see my self being so neutral in a game that really matters to me like Football though. I still don't know which country I would pick in that Circumstance.
What I've really learned about cricket, above all other sports, in this series, it really is the way the game is played more than anything eh ?
I couldn't see my self being so neutral in a game that really matters to me like Football though. I still don't know which country I would pick in that Circumstance.
Aug 26th 2005, 9:26 am
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
Originally Posted by Flutterscutter
Your hairdresser probably voices the opinions of many women and thats my problem with him too. Every time i see him, his wife and kids pop straight into my head.
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Aug 26th 2005, 9:29 am
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
Originally Posted by OzTennis
Yeah but the possibility of another 'Gatting ball' also pops into my head as well. Most men think the same as the hairdresser I'm sure.
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Yeah, thats another reason i cant stand him...lol
Game about to start. At least its not going to rain (according to the weathermen)
Aug 26th 2005, 9:54 am
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
5 for!
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Aug 26th 2005, 10:20 am
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
Originally Posted by BobbyDazzler
If there's one consolation to be drawn from the conclusion of the 2005 cricket season and Channel 4's coverage, it's the rightful disappearance of those 2 annoying oiks who appear in the Betfair_dot_com commercials
Aug 26th 2005, 12:27 pm
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
Originally Posted by Amazulu
If you had toddlers, you'd know that they are 'Big cook, Little cook' from Cbeebies & agree that they are annoying!.
If only they'd show us how to make a casserole........out of themselves!!
Aug 26th 2005, 2:55 pm
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
Any other Enlish cricket fans getting a warm fuzzy feeling?
Aug 26th 2005, 2:57 pm
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
Originally Posted by PeteY
Any other Enlish cricket fans getting a warm fuzzy feeling?
Very much so. Good innings for England.
Bring on the Aussie batsmen!!
Aug 26th 2005, 3:38 pm
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
Originally Posted by Flutterscutter
Very much so. Good innings for England.
Bring on the Aussie batsmen!!
Bring on the Aussie batsmen!!
Aug 26th 2005, 3:42 pm
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Re: Ashes - Trent Bridge
Originally Posted by Amazulu
England are bowling well. Hayden & Langer have been a bit lucky.
Too true. I look like i have developed a nervous twitch lying here on the couch. Nearly every ball my legs jerk as i think they're gonna be out.
Geez! there i go again..that was out!! WOOOHOO!