Excited Canary 19 Posted August 21, 2009 No, we are not crap. A crap side cannot get the 10 aussie wickets for 60 runs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted August 21, 2009 [quote user="ncfcstar"][quote user="Tookie140"][quote user="ncfcstar"]With a lead of 400+ there is only one winner in this match, that pitch will turn big on day 4, expect Swann to get a fair few wickets in the last innings.[/quote]Whats wrong with the pitch???[/quote]Didn''t say there was anything wrong with it did I? Anything that helps the bowler is good for me, I''m fed up of these test wickets that are as flat as a pancake. It''s dry, and will keep deteriorating, and if its produces a result then it is all well and good in my books. There have been 13 first class matches at The Oval this year, and all have ended in a draw. I think the groundsman should be praised for the pitch he has produced.[/quote]Agreed. And if he has prepared a pitch to help the spinners that can hardly have been a move aimed at helping England. There was nothing to stop Australia picking a spinner themselves, added to which they have three half-decent part-time spin bowlers in the batting line-up in Katich, Clarke and North. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I E I E I O 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Is Trott going to come in and be an English hero?[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I E I E I O 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Norwich,I know they are not crap but if anybody can lose from this position its us!! They make me so nervous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted August 21, 2009 Apparently Collingwood was given out to a no ball - that evens up the North decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St.John Cooper 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Great Display today, we are doing our best to desrtoy all are hardwork, need to get to close with no more wickets down, plenty of time left, we need another 180 runs and we will be very hard to beat on this wicket....Come on will give us something to cheer in the current footballing circumstances Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Monkey 52 Posted August 21, 2009 [quote user="Snakepit boys"]Norwich,I know they are not crap but if anybody can lose from this position its us!! They make me so nervous![/quote]Indeed... the afternoon''s bowling has been a joy to follow, but then I stopped to watch a film... now I come back to 49-3!! Only England....We now need to dig in and get a day''s batting under our belts... there''s still 3 days of this test left, in theory!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I E I E I O 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Collingwood looked scared on the bouncer, think the first ball he faced shook him up.In the final test of an ashes series with the whole thing on the line you have got to man up and be better than that.Looked like he wanted to get out before he got hit with the ball.A poor display! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grow Up Mate 0 Posted August 21, 2009 [quote user="canary cherub "]Apparently Collingwood was given out to a no ball - that evens up the North decision. [/quote]As was Strauss in the first innings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Excited Canary 19 Posted August 21, 2009 Close. Despite that blip, absolutely cracking day for England, well done lads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barclay Bear 0 Posted August 21, 2009 [quote user="Norwich"]Close. Despite that blip, absolutely cracking day for England, well done lads.[/quote]Especially Broad he was pretty impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sing up the river end 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Was great to see.First time I have been to the cricket yesterday.Its a great day out .recommend it to anyone that hasnt been Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Excited Canary 19 Posted August 21, 2009 I am going to both of the one-dayers at TB, went to the whole of the Trent Bridge test in 2005, cracking 4 days out and a cracking game.Agreed, Broad was VERY impressive, everyone was calling for him to be dropped and now he is our highest wicket taker! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfcstar 287 Posted August 21, 2009 [quote user="Norwich"]No? I am not even watching...[/quote]Still at work at half 6, and you''re only 14 (well that''s what you said in another thread anyway.......?We''re still on top, chance for Freddie to shine tomorrow, I think Trott may well get a big score as well. He averages over 80 in first class cricket this season, and I''ve got a good feeling about him, even though he is just another South African to add to our squad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarytom 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Why is this being discussed here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyJR 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Dry wicket. Never seen a wicket get better at the Brit. Anything nearing 320-340 ahead then we have an excellent chance. So much depends on Strauss holding an end and the others scoring a few lucky boundaries. Remember we''ve picked a bowling team and are fortunate that Swann and Broad can both hold a bat. It''s a result wicket and credit to the Brit Oval team for providing it. Hold onto your hat''s, this is going to be a good finale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Excited Canary 19 Posted August 21, 2009 [quote user="ncfcstar"][quote user="Norwich"]No? I am not even watching...[/quote]Still at work at half 6, and you''re only 14 (well that''s what you said in another thread anyway.......?We''re still on top, chance for Freddie to shine tomorrow, I think Trott may well get a big score as well. He averages over 80 in first class cricket this season, and I''ve got a good feeling about him, even though he is just another South African to add to our squad![/quote]My dad had to pop in for an hour, so he can finish off all the bits and bobs to get next week off! Whilst I got the computer. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naaarwich fan 0 Posted August 22, 2009 why is everyone moaning about troot his grandparents are english and another south african there''s only him, kp and strauss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfcstar 287 Posted August 22, 2009 [quote user="jksla32"]why is everyone moaning about troot his grandparents are english and another south african there''s only him, kp and strauss[/quote]Prior as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted August 22, 2009 Update: England 168 - 4Strauss out for 75 just before lunch, Trott on 57 playing well, Pryor just come in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted August 22, 2009 Oh-ohPryor''s run himself out [:$] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Excited Canary 19 Posted August 22, 2009 COME ON FREDDIE!!!! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted August 22, 2009 Flintoff comes to the crease for his final test innings [U]England 340 ahead now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Excited Canary 19 Posted August 22, 2009 Cherub: Its Prior not Pryor! [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Excited Canary 19 Posted August 22, 2009 Hits it for 4 second ball, come on you legend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted August 22, 2009 Freddie belts it to the boundary first ball [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kissthebadge 0 Posted August 22, 2009 Should be far enough ahead now, but would like another 100! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canary cherub 1 Posted August 22, 2009 [quote user="canary cherub "]Freddie belts it to the boundary first ball [Y] [/quote]Correct, 2nd ball Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Excited Canary 19 Posted August 22, 2009 Cherub, it was second ball! :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
