Jimbo Ram Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 New season upon us. What are our prospects for the new season? I am quite optimistic. I think we are possibly a top order batsman light, particularly a big hitter up top for the 20/20 and with Santner's injury we need a good spinner, but other than that I think we could do well in all competitions. At least with the new bowling additions we should be able to bowl teams out twice for a change. I predict 3rd in the Championship and qualifications to the knock out stages in both One day competitions. Let's be positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Jimbo Ram said: New season upon us. What are our prospects for the new season? I am quite optimistic. I think we are possibly a top order batsman light, particularly a big hitter up top for the 20/20 and with Santner's injury we need a good spinner, but other than that I think we could do well in all competitions. At least with the new bowling additions we should be able to bowl teams out twice for a change. I predict 3rd in the Championship and qualifications to the knock out stages in both One day competitions. Let's be positive. We have a decent team but the squad looks really light. I am hoping there will be another addition as well as a replacement for Santner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 2 hours ago, sage said: We have a decent team but the squad looks really light. I am hoping there will be another addition as well as a replacement for Santner. I think there will be..Barnett talking of two bowlers which surprises me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Big blow losing Santner for the T20 and 2nd half of the Championship. Olivier should prove a good addition and forms a strong seam attack with Viljoen, Rampaul & Davis. Agree that the batting looks light but hopefully Ben Slater will step up and big things are expected from Matt Critchley with the bat this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Anyone else going next Friday? Ah, the joys of part-time WFH consultancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 56 minutes ago, eddie said: Anyone else going next Friday? Ah, the joys of part-time WFH consultancy. I was planning to, but now have an important dental appointment, mid-afternoon, near Leicester, so it's a no-no. Every season, I read of our new imports and I'm filled with optimism, which is usually soon deflated, like last week's party balloon. The exception being that season with Martin Guptill giving us those solid starts, which ultimately led to promotion. Heady days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 22 minutes ago, Phoenix said: I was planning to, but now have an important dental appointment, mid-afternoon, near Leicester, so it's a no-no. Every season, I read of our new imports and I'm filled with optimism, which is usually soon deflated, like last week's party balloon. The exception being that season with Martin Guptill giving us those solid starts, which ultimately led to promotion. Heady days. We'll be there most days this season - weather permitting - so come and say hello. I might even have a Belgian beer spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 36 minutes ago, eddie said: We'll be there most days this season - weather permitting - so come and say hello. I might even have a Belgian beer spare. Yeah, it's the weather that's usually the problem for me. It's a 70 mile round trip to the County Ground or whatever they call it these days so you can't really nip in for an hour, so it has to be a settled day.. I usually like to sit in the old Don Amott stand - East Midlands Demolition Stand is it, still? Not managed to get for the better part of 2 years, though I use to have a season ticket. I'll look out for you, with your blue carnation and foreign beer, and the Memsahib presumably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 27 minutes ago, Phoenix said: Yeah, it's the weather that's usually the problem for me. It's a 70 mile round trip to the County Ground or whatever they call it these days so you can't really nip in for an hour, so it has to be a settled day.. I usually like to sit in the old Don Amott stand - East Midlands Demolition Stand is it, still? Not managed to get for the better part of 2 years, though I use to have a season ticket. I'll look out for you, with your blue carnation and foreign beer, and the Memsahib presumably. Recognising us should not be a problem. Over 6 foot, fat *******, grey hair, white beard, straw hat. And then there's me, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammieib Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Definitely a batsman light who can average min 40 in my eyes. Lot of pressure on Madsen and Godleman. 20/20 - I really hope they don't bring in two bowlers for this but go with a big hitting batsman at the top. Derbyshire always have had the problem scoring runs and one batsmen can affect up to 20 overs whilst one overseas bowling can only affect 4 overs in a game. Worcs did well in snapping up Guptill for part of the season. Not much other talent left out there but lets see what there is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, rammieib said: Definitely a batsman light who can average min 40 in my eyes. Lot of pressure on Madsen and Godleman. 20/20 - I really hope they don't bring in two bowlers for this but go with a big hitting batsman at the top. Derbyshire always have had the problem scoring runs and one batsmen can affect up to 20 overs whilst one overseas bowling can only affect 4 overs in a game. Worcs did well in snapping up Guptill for part of the season. Not much other talent left out there but lets see what there is... Think we need a spinner who can bat and like you say, a big hitter who can win games on his own in the 20/20.......Aussie Maxwell fits the bill....he can bowl a bit and is a brilliant fielder too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammieib Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Jimbo Ram said: Think we need a spinner who can bat and like you say, a big hitter who can win games on his own in the 20/20.......Aussie Maxwell fits the bill....he can bowl a bit and is a brilliant fielder too.... That would be a dream - wonder what our budget is. Such a pity about Santner - would have been perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 On 14/04/2018 at 11:17, eddie said: Anyone else going next Friday? Ah, the joys of part-time WFH consultancy. I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 It's a pity Thakor turned out to be a flash in the pan. Lovely wristy player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 5 hours ago, sage said: I am Good man. The memsahib and I will be there - come and say hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Just now, eddie said: Good man. The memsahib and I will be there - come and say hello. Will do. Where do you sit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 2 hours ago, sage said: Will do. Where do you sit? We will probably be beyond the performance centre - near that little gazebo thing that served as a real ale bar a couple of times last year. We'll be sitting in folding armchairs with a convenient beer holder in the arm. I'll most likely be wearing a straw trilby if it's sunny - keep the bonce from getting burned. I have a beard to rival Santa now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 8 hours ago, eddie said: We will probably be beyond the performance centre - near that little gazebo thing that served as a real ale bar a couple of times last year. We'll be sitting in folding armchairs with a convenient beer holder in the arm. I'll most likely be wearing a straw trilby if it's sunny - keep the bonce from getting burned. I have a beard to rival Santa now. Ok I generally it in front of the bar that used to be the tea room. Will have a potter round though. Especially if there is someone Belgian stuff around. I may bring one or two myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Top day at the cricket with Eddie and the Memsahib. Cricket, sunshine and Belgian beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 hour ago, sage said: Top day at the cricket with Eddie and the Memsahib. Cricket, sunshine and Belgian beer. Third Middlesex wicket went down just after you went. Excellent day - thoroughly enjoyed it. Derbyshire's pace attack looks quite fearsome. The cricketer who I was on about earlier (I thought he scored 34 runs in an over for Leicestershire but I was wrong) was Clive Inman. It was actually 32 runs in an over (4-6-6-6-4-6). and a sequence of 50 runs in 10 balls at Trent Bridge against Notts. All good clean family entertainment, it went into the record books as the fastest first-class 50 of all time (8 minutes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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