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  • bigstemarra
    bigstemarra Posts: 5,098
    Superb.

    My brother's out in Sydney too, Christian. I have told him to make the most of it - I bet there are some Aussies with a proper sulk on right now!
  • christian da valiant
    christian da valiant Posts: 129
    I havent had much to crow about over the years big! Iv'e lost many a carton of beer! The aussie's are a good sporting nation, they pride themselves on it, and they hate losing, but in defeat they have no class or decorum. They will blame anything bar there performance. The other side always cheat etc. Quite sad.... And alot of fun rubbing there nose in it!
  • christian da valiant
    christian da valiant Posts: 129
    Another dangerman gone! Micheal Hussey(Mr cricket as he is known here) out for 27. 120/4!
  • christian da valiant
    christian da valiant Posts: 129
    Get clarke and there finished!
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    A couple of bad decisions in there....

    But what goes around, comes around. The key is consistent bowling, length and line stuff and England are bowling to an attacking field very well.
  • christian da valiant
    christian da valiant Posts: 129
    its the rub of the green isn't it bfr. Some you get , some you dont.
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    The received wisdom in cricket is that the bad decisions that go in your favour balance out the bad decisions that go against you. All the same I'm predicting an Aussie whine-fest when this match is over.
  • cafcfan123
    cafcfan123 Posts: 165
    if any1 hasnt been enable to watch the cricket here is a link for youu to watch it

    http://hqsportz.net/chan1.html

    let me know if it works for you
  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,813
    GET OUT! WOO
  • christian da valiant
    christian da valiant Posts: 129
    I just love seeing the pictures of that squinty git sitting on the balcony with a face like a smacked arse!

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  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,242
    Enjoying listening to Test Match Special while working.
  • christian da valiant
    christian da valiant Posts: 129
    its good cricket.
  • Super_horns
    Super_horns Posts: 1,299
    Bit worried by this 6th wicket partnership as they seem pretty settle.
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    The new ball is due in ten overs...
  • Miserableoldgit
    Miserableoldgit Posts: 21,458
    Botham, et all, complaining about lack of atmosphere..........
    Poxy Lords won't allow "musical instruments" or the Barmy Army..........
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    So we're winning in an Ashes Test at Lords for the first time since before WWII and Botham is complaining about something...
  • RedZed333
    RedZed333 Posts: 3,103
    Anyone shitting it yet...?
  • Stu_of_Kunming
    Stu_of_Kunming Posts: 17,118
    [cite]Posted By: BlackForestReds[/cite]So we're winning in an Ashes Test at Lords for the first time since before WWII and Botham is complaining about something...

    Looks to me like we're well on the way to losing....
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,242
    [cite]Posted By: Stu of HU16[/cite]
    [cite]Posted By: BlackForestReds[/cite]So we're winning in an Ashes Test at Lords for the first time since before WWII and Botham is complaining about something...

    Looks to me like we're well on the way to losing....

    And one ball away from breaking this partnership.

    Nicely in the balance I would say (but only cos that's what the people on TMS said)
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,438
    England still enormous favourites to win. Convicts still need another 200-odd to win, with only these two left who can reasonably be called 'batsmen'. Not saying its a done deal - it certainly isn't. However, I wouldn't be getting nervous yet. If they get to within 100 without losing another wicket THEN I'll be bricking it. Still would have batted to get to a lead of about 580 this morning myself, but captaincy is all about making tough decisions.

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  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,813
    New ball in 6 overs, so got to hope the weather is like it was this morning, get Haddin out and leave Clarke standing
  • c4fcdenmark
    c4fcdenmark Posts: 2,041
    Just fear that current partership will blast through the overs with high run rate. Been trying to follow this on very bad internet TV. Hopefully the attack will be rested and start tomorrow like they did today. Early wickets or England are in trouble.
  • Chirpy Red
    Chirpy Red Posts: 7,587
    edited July 2009
    I have tickets for today. Going with my two lads, my Dad and my brother. Could be a historic day. My Dad is 75 this year and we haven't beaten the old enemy at Lords in his lifetime
    Bought the tickets through the ballot, they never usually offer 5th Day. At £25 and £10 for adult and kids respectively, and with a full refund if the game didn't reach five days, the offer was a no brainer.
  • christian da valiant
    christian da valiant Posts: 129
    edited July 2009
    Enjoy chirpy. I wish I could be there. I feel it will be an amazing day, with a win at the end for us!
  • Miserableoldgit
    Miserableoldgit Posts: 21,458
    50 minutes........

    Starting to get excited & nervous in equal measures........
  • Miserableoldgit
    Miserableoldgit Posts: 21,458
    30 mins..........
  • Shag
    Shag Posts: 4,555
    Was there yesterday , quality day out .
  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,813
    Need a couple of wickets by lunch, otherwise it's over
  • thai malaysia addick
    thai malaysia addick Posts: 18,341
    Need a wicket quickly.
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,341
    We don't need anything to heighten the anxiety, but here's something that will make a few of us get the jitters: Flintoff didn't bowl in the warm-up.

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