jimbo jones

10 hours ago, DazaDunn said:

Any idea why he screams “Woooooo!” as a way of asking for the ball? ?

Big Ric Flair fan?

Only had it on the last 20 minutes, looks like it’s been a good day ?

5 goals in 20 league games this season, wouldn’t grumble at it. But what’s in it for Rotherham ?‍♂️ 

3 hours ago, BaaLocks said:

Golf has enjoyed a significant resurgence since the pandemic struck, for all the reasons mentioned - and I totally agree that should be someething available to all.

One of the few things that you’ve actually been able to do for the past year, ridiculous to be doing this right now.

Dustin Melton has signed for another year, but due to the change in laws, due to brexit. We’ve had too sign the Zimbabwean fast bowler as an overseas player. 
 

Another rule change for this year is 2 overseas players allowed in all formats, so having him as one who will be available all year is a move I like.

He’s still rough around the edges, but his pace alone means there’s potential there. 

I don’t just want in, I want to be vice-president.

Australian wicket keeper batsman, who originally signed for last season. Has signed to come and play in both one day competitions next years.

Great save from Marshall, to go with the one that kept them in it in extra time.

15 hours ago, RoyMac5 said:

Does seem odd the Club/players couldn't manage a donation between them, has it been seen/acknowledged?

The official twitter account tweeted this morning, about Lampard & Mounts donations. So I imagine there’s something in the pipeline from the club.

Come backs on

3-1 

Coventry back in front, they’ve played well to be fair.

10 minutes ago, Eddie said:

The team you don't play in the second half is the other team which came from your group.

Ah that makes sense 

9 minutes ago, Carnero said:

That makes sense now cheers... yeah just play the 15th game FFS ?

Personally I think a 10 game 3 division season would be perfect.

It really winds me up, you can guarantee whoever the whipping boys of the group are, will be the one Derbyshire don’t play.

11 minutes ago, Carnero said:

So at the end of the 10 game season, 3 divisions of 6 are created based on finishing positions in 2021 but they don't know whether they'll stay like that for 2022? ?

Ah no, it’s a 14 game season, the 3 divisions play 4 more games for that season, which would mean in typical ECB fashion, each team won’t play 1 of the teams in their division, why do they always have to do that ?‍♂️
 

after the 4 games, the division 1 winner is crowned county champions, then the top 2 play at lords for the Bob Willis trophy.

7 minutes ago, Carnero said:

Is this a permanent change to 3 divisions of 6 then? If so, good.

@jimbo jones

At the moment it’s only been agreed for next season. The decision whether to stay with this, or revert back to 2 divisions will be made at a later date.

I like this idea, keeps the games meaningful, with seeding for the next seasons groups being something to play for, when/if they worked that out. It gives every club the chance to be crowned champions at the beginning of every season again, which is definitely a good thing. Especially for the smaller clubs like ourselves, should help against players feeling they need to go to division 1 clubs to get noticed for England too.

And the 5 day Lords final is something they should definitely keep.

The county championship “returns” in the summer, though not with the 2 divisions it used to have. Instead teams have been spit into 3 groups of 6, where they will play each other twice.

The group positions will then decide how the team are split, into 3 divisions. Group winners and runners up in division 1, 3rd and 4th in division 2, 5th and 6 in division 3.

The team who finished top of division 1 will be crowned county champions. Then the 1st and 2nd places teams will play in a 5 day game for the Bob Willis trophy.

We are in a pretty tough looking group 1.

55 minutes ago, Rampage said:

The squad looks good but the right blend seems elusive. Got to play the ones in best form 

Indeed, form, and time on the pitch might find that blend and might look completely different to this. 

Marshall

Byrne Te Wierik Clarke Buchanon

Bird Bielik Sibley

Jozwiak Waghorn Ibe

Rooney, Knight, Holmes, Lawrence, Marriott, Whittaker, Duncan giving plenty of options on the bench....plus hopefully a new striker.

3 minutes ago, Andicis said:

Both teams looked like cloggers. Joao Pedro for Watford looked decent, but I can't speak about any of the rest...

Yeah he looked decent first half, I got that bored of it second half, I wasn’t really watching, it was just on in the background.

14 minutes ago, Andicis said:

This is a dull game of football.

You’re too kind.

My go to guy to see the goals, if I’m not watching the game ?

35 minutes ago, Carnero said:

They cruised it for 14 overs, then failed to get 39 off 36 balls with 9 wickets left ?

They lost 5 for 24 in the next 5 overs ?

It was beautiful. Especially Nasser sticking it to Warne in the commentary box. “The wheels have come”, “the collapse continues”, “swinging like a open door”. Glorious ?

2 hours ago, 86 Schmokes & a Pancake said:

I think a lot of folk have a rather limited understanding of test cricket. I've seen some stuff posted calling both Zak and Jos' innings 'attritional' and 'dull' but I'd wager the same people would be moaning if Jos had crashed 35 runs off 25 balls and then got himself out playing a shot he needn't have. 

Slight tangent, but I've also read posts criticising Root for not declaring earlier. While I'm not a massive fan of his captaincy, I'd have thought securing a series inside two days of the final test seems a decent option if it's there for the taking. Some people just can't get through the day without a good old whinge, can they? 

I’d like these people to please not bother watching proper cricket, and stick to the pyjama stuff.

29 minutes ago, jimbo jones said:

Great knock from Crawled, supported well by Buttler.

Crawled ?‍♂️??