Flying back from family two weeker in Mallorca with eldest son early Saturday evening for game . going to final with him (all dressed in our England World Cup tops) and a few mates cant get too boozey cos on flight back to Mallorca 10.45 Monday morning and I’m a proper shit drinker with no powers of recovery
If anyone knows of any places locally prioritising cricket over Wimbledon please shout!? I’m happy to watch at home to avoid idiots but just wondering what other options there are....
A small problem for NZ. Many pub owners didn’t give the Black Caps a show of reaching the final so didn’t bother applying for a late closing licence (which normally takes 3 weeks) so at the moment they have to chuck out at 3am. They’re hoping the govt will come to the party with a blanket exemption.
A small problem for NZ. Many pub owners didn’t give the Black Caps a show of reaching the final so didn’t bother applying for a late closing licence (which normally takes 3 weeks) so at the moment they have to chuck out at 3am. They’re hoping the govt will come to the party with a blanket exemption.
At least the final is on Free To Air (Prime) as well, so people without Sky NZ get a chance to watch it. I'll be watching on the couch (starts 9.30pm NZ time) and will stumble into the office around lunchtime.
I can remember watching this game myself and was of a similar age as the writer.
Blimey how things have changed though. I'd completely forgotten that Clive Lloyd scored a 100 playing against Lillee and Thompson without a helmet...and wearing glasses.
I can remember watching this game myself and was of a similar age as the writer.
Blimey how things have changed though. I'd completely forgotten that Clive Lloyd scored a 100 playing against Lillee and Thompson without a helmet...and wearing glasses.
That's a really nice piece. I remember the feeling of absolute unfairness that England weren't in the Final.
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Shite planning....
I'm not sure big public screens work as well for an 8 hours cricket match as they do for a 90 minute football match!
going to final with him (all dressed in our England World Cup tops) and a few mates
cant get too boozey cos on flight back to Mallorca 10.45 Monday morning and I’m a proper shit drinker with no powers of recovery
I'll be watching on the couch (starts 9.30pm NZ time) and will stumble into the office around lunchtime.
Feeling confident that we will win quite comfortably.
If anyone dares to call for an ambulance today, don't be offended if we are not best pleased to see you.
With my Charlton shirt on.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jul/13/everything-we-wished-for-boyhood-memories-of-the-first-lords-final
I can remember watching this game myself and was of a similar age as the writer.
Blimey how things have changed though. I'd completely forgotten that Clive Lloyd scored a 100 playing against Lillee and Thompson without a helmet...and wearing glasses.
Switched on the TV..holding my breath...cloudy skies weakens the signal to my dish, especially on C4...
but it's coming through sharp and clear.
First cricket I'll be watching since 2005 and the subsequent pathetic sell-out to Sky. Can't wait.