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Cricket => Essex Eagles T20 => Topic started by: stickyboy on June 25, 2014, 06:01:12 PM

Title: V Somerset
Post by: stickyboy on June 25, 2014, 06:01:12 PM
Same team? Any chance Napier could be back as he was warming up last game?
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: nat on June 25, 2014, 07:50:35 PM
Same team? Any chance Napier could be back as he was warming up last game?

No. Never change a winning team.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: Valentines Park on June 25, 2014, 08:39:15 PM
Never change a winning team.

Or a losing coach.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: stickyboy on June 25, 2014, 08:54:25 PM
No. Never change a winning team.

Agree with that, although if Napier was fully fit wouldnt be surprised if he came in the side
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: stickyboy on June 26, 2014, 07:34:47 AM
Hampshire gone top after winning last night
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: IlfordEagle on June 26, 2014, 05:24:05 PM
All we can do is keep winning, if we do then Jul 22nd @ Chelmsford v Hants may be a Group decider.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: squarelegumpire on June 26, 2014, 05:45:38 PM
Middlesex coming good against Gloucs.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: stickyboy on June 26, 2014, 08:36:09 PM
Napier set to return tomorrow
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: squarelegumpire on June 27, 2014, 07:17:35 AM
Middlesex coming good against Gloucs.

Sadly, rained off. Middlesex’s young hopeful, Podmore looks either good or lucky!
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: JasonP on June 27, 2014, 11:04:27 AM
Middlesex coming good against Gloucs.

Sadly, rained off. Middlesex’s young hopeful, Podmore looks either good or lucky!

It was a terrible pitch last night.  Seam, spin, two paced, uneven bounce.  Just the type of pitch you shouldnt use for a twenty20 match.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: Valentines Park on June 27, 2014, 11:10:27 AM
Just the type of pitch you shouldnt use for a twenty20 match.

I don't know.

An element of risk would add to my enjoyment.

Most T20 games are deadly dull affairs.

Almost as predictable as the 50 over stuff. 
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: Diatribe on June 27, 2014, 01:23:09 PM


Most T20 games are deadly dull affairs.

Almost as predictable as the 50 over stuff.

It won't be long before 11 balls per side with underarm bowling at a defenceless set of stumps will become the next Murdoch gimmick. The result being decided by which cheerleader can kick her legs the highest and in the event of a tie, which pop artist has most recently appeared before a Crown Court.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: Andy on June 27, 2014, 01:33:22 PM
It won't be long before 11 balls per side with underarm bowling at a defenceless set of stumps will become the next Murdoch gimmick. The result being decided by which cheerleader can kick her legs the highest and in the event of a tie, which pop artist has most recently appeared before a Crown Court.

Sounds interesting. Presumably they'll be recruiting the guy from East 17 who ran over himself for the latter role. Now, any suggestions for the cheerleader role?
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: squarelegumpire on June 27, 2014, 02:47:51 PM


Most T20 games are deadly dull affairs.

Almost as predictable as the 50 over stuff.

It won't be long before 11 balls per side with underarm bowling at a defenceless set of stumps will become the next Murdoch gimmick. The result being decided by which cheerleader can kick her legs the highest and in the event of a tie, which pop artist has most recently appeared before a Crown Court.

Diatribe, I envy your creative imagination!
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: JasonP on June 27, 2014, 07:52:26 PM


Most T20 games are deadly dull affairs.

Almost as predictable as the 50 over stuff.

It won't be long before 11 balls per side with underarm bowling at a defenceless set of stumps will become the next Murdoch gimmick. The result being decided by which cheerleader can kick her legs the highest and in the event of a tie, which pop artist has most recently appeared before a Crown Court.

You keep mentioning the cheerleaders.  We don't have them at Chelmsford
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: Andy on June 27, 2014, 08:01:45 PM
Good result, player of the match: Duckworth-Lewis.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: nat on June 27, 2014, 08:10:36 PM
Good win for the Essex boys tonight.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: stickyboy on June 27, 2014, 08:59:28 PM
Another great win for the boys. Well done the Eagles!
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: IlfordEagle on June 27, 2014, 09:44:15 PM
Our 4 day form is cr*p but our T20 form is great - perhaps 2 more wins & we will have qualified for 1/4 finals, now let's kill off Sorry next Friday!!
Well done boys, COYE!!!
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: JasonP on June 27, 2014, 11:00:36 PM
Good result, player of the match: Duckworth-Lewis.

Why?  We were well on course without Duckworth Lewis.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: Diatribe on June 28, 2014, 09:20:35 AM


You keep mentioning the cheerleaders.  We don't have them at Chelmsford

Ah, that must be because ECCC take T20 seriously.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: firehazard on June 28, 2014, 09:36:47 AM
It won't be long before 11 balls per side with underarm bowling at a defenceless set of stumps will become the next Murdoch gimmick. The result being decided by which cheerleader can kick her legs the highest and in the event of a tie, which pop artist has most recently appeared before a Crown Court.

You keep mentioning the cheerleaders.  We don't have them at Chelmsford

I suspect that the lack of cheerleaders is yet another reason why Mr Diatribe doesn't attend matches at Chelmsford.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: Diatribe on June 28, 2014, 10:30:37 AM


I suspect that the lack of cheerleaders is yet another reason why Mr Diatribe doesn't attend matches at Chelmsford.

Actually Fire, its the lack of my favourite air, Frédéric Chopin's Marche Funèbre accompanying the batsmen to the crease. ;)
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: Andy on June 28, 2014, 10:32:28 AM
Good result, player of the match: Duckworth-Lewis.

Why?  We were well on course without Duckworth Lewis.

But it certainly helped. Not taking away from Swampy, of course.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: Diatribe on June 28, 2014, 10:37:50 AM


But it certainly helped. Not taking away from Swampy, of course.

Its always perplexed me why such a talented limited overs player couldn't manage to adapt his technique, develop some concentration powers and excel at the longer form of the game.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: nat on June 28, 2014, 10:43:27 AM


But it certainly helped. Not taking away from Swampy, of course.

Its always perplexed me why such a talented limited overs player couldn't manage to adapt his technique, develop some concentration powers and excel at the longer form of the game.

I can telly you why. The vast majority of his runs come square of the wicket and through the slips area. In the bish-bash stuff there are no slips ...
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: Diatribe on June 28, 2014, 10:53:24 AM


But it certainly helped. Not taking away from Swampy, of course.

Its always perplexed me why such a talented limited overs player couldn't manage to adapt his technique, develop some concentration powers and excel at the longer form of the game.

I can telly you why. The vast majority of his runs come square of the wicket and through the slips area. In the bish-bash stuff there are no slips ...

I fully appreciate this, Nat, hence my observation regarding adapting his technique and developing a modicum of concentration prowess.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: afinetickletoleg on June 28, 2014, 02:16:46 PM


But it certainly helped. Not taking away from Swampy, of course.

Its always perplexed me why such a talented limited overs player couldn't manage to adapt his technique, develop some concentration powers and excel at the longer form of the game.

I can telly you why. The vast majority of his runs come square of the wicket and through the slips area. In the bish-bash stuff there are no slips ...

I fully appreciate this, Nat, hence my observation regarding adapting his technique and developing a modicum of concentration prowess.

Must be a fault with the coaching!!
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: squarelegumpire on June 28, 2014, 06:50:07 PM


I suspect that the lack of cheerleaders is yet another reason why Mr Diatribe doesn't attend matches at Chelmsford.

Actually Fire, its the lack of my favourite air, Frédéric Chopin's Marche Funèbre accompanying the batsmen to the crease. ;)

Could, I suspect, be arranged!
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: firstslip on June 28, 2014, 07:28:36 PM
As much as I prefer Championship cricket this week will show exactly the way our club is heading - tomorrow (most do not have work) - probably 25 percent attendance - T20 sold out !
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: Valentines Park on June 28, 2014, 07:34:35 PM

Must be a fault with the coaching!!

Now you're getting it.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: IlfordEagle on June 28, 2014, 08:08:13 PM
Re the likely attendance on Sunday - despite being in LVCC2 (permanently?) we are blessed with a decent level of support - better than many other Counties & probably a lot more than we deserve, some of the bigger Counties including Test ground ones would probably be envious of our support.
I have often said Essex don't deserve our support & we don't deserve them!
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: afinetickletoleg on June 28, 2014, 10:26:13 PM

Must be a fault with the coaching!!

Now you're getting it.

 :D
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: firehazard on June 29, 2014, 08:12:28 AM


I suspect that the lack of cheerleaders is yet another reason why Mr Diatribe doesn't attend matches at Chelmsford.

Actually Fire, its the lack of my favourite air, Frédéric Chopin's Marche Funèbre accompanying the batsmen to the crease. ;)

Could, I suspect, be arranged!

And I suspect Diatribe's cheerleaders could be trained to do an appropriate dance to accompany it.
Title: Re: V Somerset
Post by: Diatribe on June 29, 2014, 11:03:36 AM


I suspect that the lack of cheerleaders is yet another reason why Mr Diatribe doesn't attend matches at Chelmsford.

Actually Fire, its the lack of my favourite air, Frédéric Chopin's Marche Funèbre accompanying the batsmen to the crease. ;)

Could, I suspect, be arranged!

And I suspect Diatribe's cheerleaders could be trained to do an appropriate dance to accompany it.


Indeed and might I have the temerity to suggest that they be referred to as 'undertakers' for the benefit of this exercise.