DeadVim

Indeed so, Quantum Mechanics means that I was there because I was engaged and entangled with the event.

But I wasn't there in the sense of the logistical nightmare of needing to get home to the sticks if 'you have had a few' after being present physically, taking stick from all and sundry and all that entails.

We are not a cat-supporting (nobody owns a cat) household so that is off the agenda/pet-kicking rota.

We do have a dog however and she is currently suffering the immediate effects of cruciate ligament surgery so kicking is not an option.

fuchs01

You're a good lad with good sense, to walk wide and keep your distance, from would be clashes, cares about animals, a good stand up citizen, with the proud English trait,
of turning the other cheek, a quick unseen tear falls in the morning cup of tea.Then
shake yourself down, and just gets on with life.Aahh we English, its amazing what we
put up with, and just carry on, brings a pride tear to my eyes.

carolinephillips

What a match! I just knew that England wouldn't win...the Aussie tail has proved repeatedly that they can bat. Look at the last two overs that each side played. There the game turned. (Though it did a bit of swinging about in other overs too, I must admit.)

Bernieboy

Go the Aussies )))))))))))))))

fuchs01

I dont care anymore.
I am just waiting for LCFC to defeat Leeds.Then the Tigers to beat the Ulstermen.
My WE will be then complete, and can be only topped if I win the German lotto.
So I wont be watching the cricket, I am only interested in bankers at the WE.

Vash the Stampede

Not a bad win, quite happy with that.

ROMFT_WO2RN

Adelaide strikers - r u England in disguise! Total sh!te :-(

carolinephillips

They couldn't give their wickets away fast enough.

ROMFT_WO2RN

Must've been on a promise ;-)

papilon

Clarke really is turning into an uber knob. Morgan had every right to stand his ground. Someone needs to put Clarke back in his box.

Vash the Stampede

^^ Well it sure as hell won't be the England cricket team.

Australia wins by 7 wickets with 10 overs to spare. ODI series is in the bag; can Clarke push for a historic double whitewash?

scrubbedexpat098

i'd be exactly as smug and annoying as you, if we'd pissed all over you

NigelWaring

I've been here 40 years+ so I now support the Australian Team, don't know if its been mentioned before but don't you think that the Barmy Army are the best behaved and most sporting of all supporters groups?

Vash the Stampede

...and I'd be reaching for the sour grapes just like you if my team had played as badly as the South Shields Under-13s with half a kilo of coke up their nostrils.

No.

Firstly, I don't know of any study which has analysed the behaviour and sporting spirit of all supporters' groups throughout the entire world. I imagine that would be quite a lot of work.

Secondly, the Barmy Army's charter permits their members to abuse players from the opposing team. That is not even close to 'best behaved.' It's the complete opposite: the deliberate indulgence of bad behaviour. You don't need to look far for examples of this in the last few years.

fuchs01

Barmy Army.....a bit like marmite, either love em or hate em for their taste.
Abuse players I question, it usually starts with banter, and micky-taking if a given player makes a mistake.
Hey dont forget the Aussi spectators on the hill and some other venues, were down right insulting, from and through the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.
The English travelling fans just started to group together, and began to copy the idea,
but obviously alot nicer and gentlemanly, with some sprinkling of class.
They would never offer a babybat, to be autographed, then withdraw it as the player
approaches willingly to sign it......Bad form that, bad form.