jimbo jones

v Worcestershire in 2022 is the only one I think.

Interesting quote from Mickey Arthur in his preseason interview.
“We’ve invested in our bowling attack and our batters are now at a point where they can play on any surface. I’m not suggesting we suddenly play on green tops, but we can trust Neil (Godrich, Head Groundsman) to give us the sort of pitch which, if we play well enough on it, will give us the opportunity to win games at Derby. Neil is one of us; he’s part of my team, and an important part.”
Hopefully a bit more in the pitch for the bowlers this season, and some more interesting cricket at HQ.

I don’t think we’ve won a Championship game at the county ground whilst Mickey Arthur as been head coach and I think we may have lost just one in that time. The wickets have been far to batter friendly it will be interesting to see the wicket when the season starts, I would imagine it’s been difficult for the ground staff with the amount of rain we’ve had this winter 

Interesting quote from Mickey Arthur in his preseason interview.
“We’ve invested in our bowling attack and our batters are now at a point where they can play on any surface. I’m not suggesting we suddenly play on green tops, but we can trust Neil (Godrich, Head Groundsman) to give us the sort of pitch which, if we play well enough on it, will give us the opportunity to win games at Derby. Neil is one of us; he’s part of my team, and an important part.”
Hopefully a bit more in the pitch for the bowlers this season, and some more interesting cricket at HQ.

Hope Mich Wagstaff makes his breakout season this year 

I’d imagine Tickner plays, and Donald will be in with a shout.

I reckon there's at least 5,000 angry ducks at PP every home game!

“Tickner will be with Derbyshire from the start of the 2024 season until July 4, and will be available for a period which includes nine County Championship games, as well as eight Vitality Blast fixtures.”
As suspected, I think it will be a number of overseas players in blocks throughout the season.
I like the Tickner signing, made his international debut last year, and can bowl 90mph 😄
Really boosted the bowling ranks with Amir, Chappell, Connners, Brown, Aitchinson, plus the medium pacers and spinners. We need to win games to challenge for promotion, and do that we need to take 20 wickeys, something we've rarely looked like doing the past couple of seasons.

I just hope he is still sporting the fantastic mustache he had, after we lost Scrimshaw. Every cricket team needs a player with a quality mustache…

Blair Tickner signed for Derbyshire today.

2 year contract extension for Zak Chappell.
Had a good first season, particularly in the T20.

2 year contract extension for Zak Chappell.
Had a good first season, particularly in the T20.

2 year contract extension for Zak Chappell.
Had a good first season, particularly in the T20.

2 year contract extension for Zak Chappell.
Had a good first season, particularly in the T20.

2 year contract extension for Zak Chappell.
Had a good first season, particularly in the T20.

Never in doubt 👀

But he changed things and got the win? I understand what went before wasn’t enjoyable to watch but how can Warne not be due some credit for picking a side that kept a clean sheet, that battled with a bullying side, and making the subs to get us the 3 points?! Some people really won’t give him any dues, it’s surely ok to say some of it was bad and he did what he needed to…. Eventually 
 

Never in doubt 👀

Anyone got any ketchup?

David Lloyd 👀
He’s probably not going to score du Plooy’s volume of runs, but he will get his share, helped by going back into the middle order here rather than opening the batting out of necessity at Glamorgan the last couple of years.
Nothing yet. With the T20 world cup running around the same time as T20 blast, it’s probably making things a bit awkward. I much prefer getting a player for the whole season but wouldn't be surprised if it's several players for short stings this season.

If that happens. I’m done with them. It’s been rough as it is with Pickett, Rudolph and Trubisky, if we go lower than that with Cousins. I will boycott the game.

Wayne Madsen scoring 44 not out to pick Joburg Super Kings off the bottom of the table to qualify for the semi finals.
JSK taking a leaf out of the Manchester Originals book, don't play Madsen and lose games, then play him and realise he should have been playing from the start 😂

3 points

The problem however we set upm was always a midfield lacking in bite or the ability to do the gritty stuff properly. 
Bird and Hourihane are just not those types of player and need someone in there doing the 'grunt work' to be at their best. 
They had that yesterday and we immediately looked more solid across the pitch.
Whatever formation we play having round pegs in round holes is crucial for it to work.

Wait a minute is Warne signing a holding midfielder from Cardiff.
I don’t believe it