Jimbo Ram Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 8 hours ago, Eddie said: Spin is absolutely vital in one-day competitions, although not necessarily overseas spinners. Where we have perhaps fallen short this season is when sides have been able to apply a 'squeeze', generally by bowling two twirlys in tandem. This becomes doubly important when new batters are at the crease - almost without anyone noticing, suddenly 10 overs have gone by for about 30 runs in no time at all. No real problem with the majority of the seamers, but oh for a couple of decent spinners. Equally - or even more so - in the longer form of the game. Decent spinners are matchwinners on day 3 or 4. The best balance we had in recent years featured Critchley and Qadri - they won us games. Thought Critchley became more of a batsman who could bowl a bit, often quite expensive. Weren’t we linked with that tall Notts spinner? I think Thompson isn’t far off what we need, improving his batting too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 hour ago, Jimbo Ram said: Thought Critchley became more of a batsman who could bowl a bit, often quite expensive. Weren’t we linked with that tall Notts spinner? I think Thompson isn’t far off what we need, improving his batting too. It’s a shame Thomson got injured, although we did get a good look at Wagstaff as a spinner and the signs were promising. Jimbo Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We'll be back in 81 Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 The county ground is in the wrong location, this is why attendances are smaller than most other counties. Should be on the outskirts so easy to get to with plenty of parking. The budget is low compared to other counties so something needs to change or we will just continue to struggle along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicman Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 38 minutes ago, We'll be back in 81 said: The county ground is in the wrong location, this is why attendances are smaller than most other counties. Should be on the outskirts so easy to get to with plenty of parking. The budget is low compared to other counties so something needs to change or we will just continue to struggle along. The County Ground is well served by roads on edge of the A38/A52 could'nt be better IMO. To raise the budget you need better sustained performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 I don’t think there’s a big issue with our attendances. Most T20 games are pretty much full and I believe there’s plans in place to build another stand. Not sure where you can find the figures for where we stand among other counties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 4 hours ago, jimbo jones said: I don’t think there’s a big issue with our attendances. Most T20 games are pretty much full and I believe there’s plans in place to build another stand. Not sure where you can find the figures for where we stand among other counties. It was quite refreshing to see decentish attendances for the one day cup. Unfortunately, the championship is never going to attract substantial attendances other than us old scrotes jimbo jones and Hans Datdo-Dishes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrycav81 Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 12 hours ago, We'll be back in 81 said: The county ground is in the wrong location, this is why attendances are smaller than most other counties. Should be on the outskirts so easy to get to with plenty of parking. The budget is low compared to other counties so something needs to change or we will just continue to struggle along. The county ground is within walking distance of both the train & bus station as well as being next to the A52 and A61 so I think it’s ideally situated. There’s a fair bit of parking at the ground and also a brand new big shiny car park on the racecourse which is empty apart from when the kids football is played on there at weekends but that’s not often during cricket season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 On 17/08/2024 at 11:10, jimbo jones said: Not sure where you can find the figures for where we stand among other counties jimbo jones and RadioactiveWaste 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 2 hours ago, Comrade 86 said: I’d imagine our county championship numbers will be low again this year with how bad we we’ve been the last 2 seasons. I’d hope our attendances look a bit more “competitive” in the white ball stuff. Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) Interesting debate about attendances here, just a perspective from a fringe supporter. I have had a season ticket for three years now but have used it least this season. I find the facilities on offer at Derbyshire to be pretty basic, with over-priced food and drink. The infrastructure and staffing is stale. So the cricket has to be inspiring to compensate for this. It isn't. The stop-start nature of the season is irritating, where a sub-standard 50 over competition with a depleted squad takes place over what should be the busiest month, due to the 100. I've attended one day of county championship action this summer, at Chesterfield. My husband only two. I don't think I'll renew next year, will use my husband's guest passes. That's not going to help with any rebuilds is it, but I'm sure many feel like this. Edited August 20 by angieram Crewton, Jimbo Ram, Reggie Greenwood and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Squad for the visit of Glamorgan. Just the 12 man squad and that includes the return for a second loan spell of Jack Morley. No Harry Moore, who also isn't playing in the seconds game being played against Yorkshire at the moment. Where Bin Naeem and the superbly named AS Khunti are currently both at the crease with centuries to their names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 51 minutes ago, jimbo jones said: Squad for the visit of Glamorgan. Just the 12 man squad and that includes the return for a second loan spell of Jack Morley. No Harry Moore, who also isn't playing in the seconds game being played against Yorkshire at the moment. Where Bin Naeem and the superbly named AS Khunti are currently both at the crease with centuries to their names. Morley or Potts to miss out depending on the pitch. Chappell at 8 so reasonable batting line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Potts and Morley both play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Glamorgan 9-3 Decent start, too early to get my hopes up? 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Greenwood Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 8 minutes ago, jimbo jones said: Glamorgan 9-3 Decent start, too early to get my hopes up? 😬 18-4 😉 jimbo jones 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 18-4 3 wickets for Chappell and 1 for Reece who's opening the bowling for the first time in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 A cracker, this. jimbo jones 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Another for Reece, 20-5 incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Another for Chappell, 32-6 but the rain has arrived and the players are off. The good news is Chappell can have a rest and probably continue on when they get back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 This is quite the spell from Derbys and collapse from Glamorgan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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