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Kent Cricket 2024

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  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,853
    MrOneLung said:
    Just how much money are Middlesex saving by having this home game played at Chelmsford ?
    Impossible to tell without knowing what it was costing Middlesex to play their matches at Lord's. I wouldn't imagine that they received any of the bar profits at Lord's so if they can keep all the gate receipts for playing at Chelmsford and Essex take all the bar takings then there has to be a saving. 


    They couldn't play the game at Lord's, so this is instead of using an outground. 

    I'm not sure why they couldn't play tonight at Lord's though, as I don't see any other fixtures on.
    believe it was purely financial decision
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    MrOneLung said:
    MrOneLung said:
    Just how much money are Middlesex saving by having this home game played at Chelmsford ?
    Impossible to tell without knowing what it was costing Middlesex to play their matches at Lord's. I wouldn't imagine that they received any of the bar profits at Lord's so if they can keep all the gate receipts for playing at Chelmsford and Essex take all the bar takings then there has to be a saving. 


    They couldn't play the game at Lord's, so this is instead of using an outground. 

    I'm not sure why they couldn't play tonight at Lord's though, as I don't see any other fixtures on.
    believe it was purely financial decision
    A financial decision over playing at an outground like Radlett, not a choice to not play at Lord's. They'd have got 15-20000 at Lord's
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,789
    edited May 2024

    Reading between the lines it sounds like Middlesex want to play all their "big" games (whatever that means)  at Lord's and the rest at an alternative ground that they actually own. 

    "First are foremost, the Club is not in a financial position currently where it can even consider this as an option, secondly, we have no site to consider moving to, and thirdly, if we did have, bringing this to fruition would be many years away and we would still hope to play as much cricket as possible at Lord’s.

    “As little as three years ago the Club advised members that it was looking at alternative sites which might prove suitable for a home venue – with advanced investigation into Barnet Copthall as a suitable site ultimately not leading to a successful outcome.

    “So, in short, right now, and in the immediate future, we are considering a move from Lord’s no more intensely than we were back then, although we remain committed to reviewing all options to ensure the Club thrives in the future.

    “Whatever happens in the future, we will of course keep members and stakeholders fully informed of potential options and will actively seek their views, but rest assured, we aren’t going anywhere any time soon, and we look forward to our partnership with Marylebone Cricket Club continuing to thrive moving forwards.”

  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    Middlesex do need a proper "second" ground, as much for a training base as anything. When Lord's is taken for internationals (or the 100), they have to use Merchant Taylor's school.


  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,738



    Still no Wes ?

    Anyone know whether tonight's game is likely to go ahead ? 

    Has hardly stopped raining here in E Sussex since early morning.
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    Electric start by Crawley and DBD been tamed somewhat after a few wickets. 101/3 off 11
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,853
    Great to have Billings available again 
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    Spin for the win it seems. Muyeye gone. 127/4. Holman 3/12 off 3
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    His last over goes for 15 though
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    158/6 3.2 left
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  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    175/7 nice cameo from o'riordon
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    Finished 205/8 Denly with a half century 
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    Middlesex 49/3 after the powerplay
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    Think we might win this... 
    85/6 off 11.1 and the rain is rolling in
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    85/7 off 11.2
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    Hatrick ball for Parkinson
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    He's bloody done it!!! 
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    85/8 Parkinson 4-12
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    Think about the NRR let's bowl them out! 
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    98/9 another for O'Riordan
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  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    Will he get his 5fer
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,789
    Middlesex won 3/14 last season in The Blast. This side is worse than that one. 

  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    Nope
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,568
    Bartlett brought back to finish them off with his first wicket - 107ao.
    Brilliant start to the white ball season for Kent
  • walshiesleftfoot
    walshiesleftfoot Posts: 1,208
    Good result for the boys 
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,853
    Gotta win the games you are expected to win 
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,853
    Been told the crowd was around 400 people
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    Great result. Middlesex are a poor team, but that's a very comprehensive win.

    MrOneLung said:
    Been told the crowd was around 400 people

    That's embarrassing, but totally predictable, especially when you have a weak team as well.
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,738
    Great stuff, Kent & well stuffed, Middx. 

    A real team performance with everyone ( well, nearly) playing their part.

    Some criticism on here last week for O'Riordan but certainly did his bit tonight. 

    Might try to persuade Mr F to take me out for the day on Sunday..... :)  
  • Pico
    Pico Posts: 1,029
    Enjoyed that