Home and Dry?
Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Home and Dry?
By Grockle
April 10 2008
The Welsh arrive to give us our last run through before the serious stuff starts in Cambridge next week. Rain forecast after a beautiful morning but it does look ominous. Some questions have already been answered but there are players still making a case for first team inclusion and with Thomas being cleared to bowl for us today the seam attack question is upper most!
Home and Dry?
April 10 2008
The Welsh arrive to give us our last run through before the serious stuff starts in Cambridge next week. Rain forecast after a beautiful morning but it does look ominous. Some questions have already been answered but there are players still making a case for first team inclusion and with Thomas being cleared to bowl for us today the seam attack question is upper most!
v Glamorgan (F) @ Taunton Thursday 10 April 2008
No scorecard available I'm afraid.
Andy Hurry has announced a 12 man sqaud for this and underneath here you wil find a post identifying the representatives of Glamorgan expected to appear. there are a number of absentees still who will figure in the Sunday game next week but what does the squad named tell us about Rosey's apparent headaches about selection for the start of the season?
Unless there is a real problem during the next week, we would expect a number of players who have not yet been seen in Somerset colours to be there against Hampshire.
Andy Caddick is expected to bowl against Cambridge and play against Hampshire. Justin will captain. Charl will be here and on the field. Marcus will open. So...what about the other 7?
Craig Kieswetter will have the gloves. The fact he is keeping today and Carl Gazzard is not present has to mean that. James Hildreth has to play and every indication is that he is ready to do his job. Ian Blackwell will also play if he is ready to do that and he ought to play against Cambridge next week if that is going to happen - but it may not. Peter Trego is a definite? Fourth seamer and back up batsman? Pinch hitter?
So 5 or 4 places left. Who will open with Banger? John Francis has a chance to show the Bristol 50 was the start of a comeback today. Neil Edwards isn't playing today but may make a claim next week. Omari Banks may get a chance if Ian is doubtful or may be pushing Trigger for his place? We haven't seen a lot yet but there is today and tomorrow for him to change that.
Is there a place for Arul and Wes? As one day batsmen I think the answer is Yes. As one day bowlers? If ITB and Banks get themselves set I'm not so sure. Wes has a stronger batting record while Arul has the edge in the bowling - are they allround enough? The opportunity is there. Show us what you've got guys.
Assuming the seam attack starts with AC and CW then who is the third seamer? Suggestions are that it is between Phillips and Jones, especially in the one day format. But Turner is on the sheet still (Sutton has probably moved into a second team role for the first part of the season now) and Thomas is now part of the puzzle after his kolpak registration has been approved.
And then there's Munday who has been named n the squad today and should play irrespective of whether the strip takes spin or not. If he is what we hope he is then he needs to play whenever he can - a great spin bowler takes wickets on the strip provided, NOT only on spinning wickets. His presence complicates all kinds of equations and determines the use of Banks, Trego, Thomas, Phillips, Jones, Turner, Suppiah, Durston.
Hmmm interesting....who will perform today and how will this picture have latered or become clearer by the end of Friday?
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Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockles.com (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 12:41
Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: BristolRob (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 10:09
Glamorgan have announced a 12 man squad for this two day game.
DL Hemp(capt)
MJ Wood
GP Rees
MJ Powell
JWM Dalrymple
MA Wallace (wkt)
AG Wharf
RBD Croft
RE Watkins
DS Harrison
DA Cosker
AJ Shantry
The match will be played as a 12-a-side contest as a two day game,with play starting each day at !!.00
DL Hemp(capt)
MJ Wood
GP Rees
MJ Powell
JWM Dalrymple
MA Wallace (wkt)
AG Wharf
RBD Croft
RE Watkins
DS Harrison
DA Cosker
AJ Shantry
The match will be played as a 12-a-side contest as a two day game,with play starting each day at !!.00
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Sloop John B (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 10:24
Where's James Harris? Injured??
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 11:27
No mention of him on their website,perhaps they don't want to do too much with him early on.
He's still a sprog.
I see young Tom Maynard getting a mention on their site.I've heard he is turning into a very destructive batsman,much more aggressive than his Dad.
One to watch.
He's still a sprog.
I see young Tom Maynard getting a mention on their site.I've heard he is turning into a very destructive batsman,much more aggressive than his Dad.
One to watch.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 11:32
'much more aggressive, than M P Maynard'?
He wasn't exactly a shrinking violet at the crease.
Most certainly one to watch if that is the case.
He wasn't exactly a shrinking violet at the crease.
Most certainly one to watch if that is the case.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 11:41
Makes his Dad look like a mouse apparently and been in trouble a few times already.
Starts singing..."there could be trouble ahead".
Starts singing..."there could be trouble ahead".
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 13:00
He's not related to Jesse Ryder, is he?
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: BVI Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 14:00
"Glamorgan in pick 3 spinners for a game in April shocker"
BVI Grockle
BVI Grockle
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Sloop John B (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 14:28
I see the Second Matt Wood will be playing...
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: cricketjerry-mouse (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 15:56
James Harris isn`t available for Glamorgan for the first part of the season as he is sitting his `A` levels. It is easy to forget how young he is.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: scrumper (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 16:21
You can put your mortgage on Glamorgan playing him at Bristol at the end of April - A levels or no A levels !!
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 17:37
Makes you want to open a little book on who'll get the first ten wicket haul of the season,in a competitive match.
My money is on Lewis.
My money is on Lewis.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: The Diamond ruled ok (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 18:12
Don't know about three spinners in April being uusual BVI but Middlesex have played two wicket keepers in both of their warm up games so far .
Young Master Maynard does look a fine prospect indeed .
Young Master Maynard does look a fine prospect indeed .
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 18:19
As have we in a number of ours, I believe, TDROK.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 18:32
Did Gazzard play yesterday?
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 19:08
He was named in the 14, of whom MT didn't play.
From the report's emphasis on the 2nd wicket partnership, I had kind of jumped to the assumption that he had opened but on this occasion fallen cheaply.
From the report's emphasis on the 2nd wicket partnership, I had kind of jumped to the assumption that he had opened but on this occasion fallen cheaply.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Ww (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 19:32
I wonder if a certain Robert Croft will be looking forward to playing at Taunton this season.....
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 20:02
I think Croft will be happy to play anywhere this year….
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Ww (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 20:05
Does anyone know when the new shirt will be available in the club shop?
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 08/04/2008 20:20
Why,are you planning on playing a practical joke on an old enemy?
No idea sorry.
No idea sorry.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2008 00:32
According to the official site Ian Blackwell is alive and well and living in Cricket St Thomas (nr Chard).
It also seems that this new kit is only for the FPT and we're back to blue and red for the later events...they are all on the photo anyway it seems and Blackie's wearoing one of them (and a cowbot hat!!)....Don't ask
It also seems that this new kit is only for the FPT and we're back to blue and red for the later events...they are all on the photo anyway it seems and Blackie's wearoing one of them (and a cowbot hat!!)....Don't ask
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2008 00:36
'Cor blimey,they know how to sell cricket don't they?
That event looks really classy,that'll get them flooding in.
That event looks really classy,that'll get them flooding in.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2008 00:42
Along with poor old Banger in Macdonalds on the high street to drag in the kids. Wonder if he'll be in an orange wig!!
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2008 00:53
Don't give them ideas Grockle.
It's enough to make you cringe.
Dumbing down?
Who mentioned it?
It's enough to make you cringe.
Dumbing down?
Who mentioned it?
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2008 10:37
I thought Grockle was joking.
I honestly think I'm going to vomit.
Do they really think this is the right thing to do?
I despair,I truly do.
I honestly think I'm going to vomit.
Do they really think this is the right thing to do?
I despair,I truly do.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2008 10:45
Well it's a place for the kids to congregate in the centre of Taunton but it may not be giving the best 'health' message to the audience.
Although I think regurgitation is a bit over the top BJ. Get 'em where they live first I think and then re-educate later perhaps?
Although I think regurgitation is a bit over the top BJ. Get 'em where they live first I think and then re-educate later perhaps?
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2008 10:47
How about schools?
Do all kids go to Mcdonalds?
It is wrong for any number of reasons.
Do all kids go to Mcdonalds?
It is wrong for any number of reasons.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Exiled Tim (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2008 10:48
Quote:Grockle
According to the official site Ian Blackwell is alive and well and living in Cricket St Thomas (nr Chard).
It also seems that this new kit is only for the FPT and we're back to blue and red for the later events...they are all on the photo anyway it seems and Blackie's wearoing one of them (and a cowbot hat!!)....Don't ask
I thought they said Blackie had lost weight.
Blobby, Blobby.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2008 11:20
It's the cowboy hat!
Thinking about the statements about fast food and obesity making the rounds at the moment, maybe it isn't the right client group anyway.
But they want to get them centrally and Mac's does have the space to do it I suppose. I don't now how widely it is being advertsised about the place (I got it off the website but if kids are going on their then they probably are already members).
Schools are on Spring break and there is a number of them across the town so you'd be pushed to use the really recognisable noggin of banger in all of them.
Thinking about the statements about fast food and obesity making the rounds at the moment, maybe it isn't the right client group anyway.
But they want to get them centrally and Mac's does have the space to do it I suppose. I don't now how widely it is being advertsised about the place (I got it off the website but if kids are going on their then they probably are already members).
Schools are on Spring break and there is a number of them across the town so you'd be pushed to use the really recognisable noggin of banger in all of them.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Exiled Tim (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2008 11:36
Ref the oragne wig, Luke has one (similar to Tractors Jock variety) which he acquired at Tunbridge Wells, a few years ago, promoting Orangeboom!
My diet suffered yesterday. I allowed myself a rare 'treat' at McDonalds and put on 1lb!
Just in case McDonalds sue me for libel, it could have been cheese toasties I had at lunchtime.![[:wor kid:]](/phorum-5.1.15/mods/smileys/images/13.gif "[:wor kid:]")
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2008:04:09:11:41:22 by wurzel.
My diet suffered yesterday. I allowed myself a rare 'treat' at McDonalds and put on 1lb!
Just in case McDonalds sue me for libel, it could have been cheese toasties I had at lunchtime.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2008:04:09:11:41:22 by wurzel.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2008 12:06
Quote:Grockle
According to the official site Ian Blackwell is alive and well and living in Cricket St Thomas (nr Chard).
It also seems that this new kit is only for the FPT and we're back to blue and red for the later events...they are all on the photo anyway it seems and Blackie's wearoing one of them (and a cowbot hat!!)....Don't ask
I'm confused.
Surely Blackie is on the extreme left, in the new shirt. CK is third from the right, also in the new shirt. The other players (and shirts) are from other teams.
How does that indicate that we'll revert to any other shirt?
Am I being dense?
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Ajay (IP Logged)
Date: 09/04/2008 21:35
3 or 4 other pictures of the Day out at Cricket St Thomas are available on the Worcester CCC site.
Worth a look. Some horses involved Jim!
Click on the link 'A Wild West of a Competition'
The lads in red are from Glamorgan.
Worth a look. Some horses involved Jim!
Click on the link 'A Wild West of a Competition'
The lads in red are from Glamorgan.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 00:22
Cheers for that Ajay,those pictures really cheered me up.
It's good to see the marketing men/women/people are on the ball.
And no,you're not being dense FE.
you were spot on.
It's good to see the marketing men/women/people are on the ball.
And no,you're not being dense FE.
you were spot on.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 00:57
The picture I saw only had Craig in the grey stuff and Blackie in the middle in the major red with blue kit. Can't see why he would be wearing that unless it is going to be used later. Then again it was all at quite a distance so it could be me mistaking faces. If that is the case however, there are a couple of sides whose kit is soooo similar as to be a waste of time!!
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 07:24
I think you may be looking at Glamorgan's Mike Powell.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Exiled Tim (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 07:38
Quote:Big Jim
And no,you're not being dense FE.
you were spot on.
The thought of it, FE being dense!
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 10:08
Big Mike it is,he looks like he's been getting stuck into the SA over the Winter.
Makes our Blackie look like Kate Moss.
Well not quite perhaps but definitely better looking and with more personality.My wife is still madly in love with Blackie and made me write the bit about better looking.
Mind you a coat hanger has got more personality than Kate Moss.
I ramble.
Again.
Makes our Blackie look like Kate Moss.
Well not quite perhaps but definitely better looking and with more personality.My wife is still madly in love with Blackie and made me write the bit about better looking.
Mind you a coat hanger has got more personality than Kate Moss.
I ramble.
Again.
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 10:09
Sorry guys and gals. Have now seen the second photo on the official site and it is far clearer that the guy I though was ITB wasn't.
That is partly because he does look a little more sylph-like despite Wurzel's assessment.
Our move away from the old kit does show how similar the coloured kits were getting though. I can't see all that much difference between one of the kits on there and our old version!!
That is partly because he does look a little more sylph-like despite Wurzel's assessment.
Our move away from the old kit does show how similar the coloured kits were getting though. I can't see all that much difference between one of the kits on there and our old version!!
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Shepton Paul (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 10:14
I suspect Mike Powell's just happy to be alive and playing after what he went through last year, even if it means adding on a few pounds!
Re: Friendly v Glamorgan
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 10:50
Absolutely right SP.
He's a top bloke too and I'm sure we all wish him well.
Could be a very good year for mighty Glam.
He's a top bloke too and I'm sure we all wish him well.
Could be a very good year for mighty Glam.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 12:44
Hope this works. Any info about Thursday would be gratefully received because I'm not going to be there.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Shepton Paul (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 13:54
Dontcha just love these 'other sites' that keep you up to date with what's going on?
JF leading a charmed life, it seems.
Thanks Higgers - hope you have a fruitless afternoon!
JF leading a charmed life, it seems.
Thanks Higgers - hope you have a fruitless afternoon!
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 14:46
I wonder if it's because they are a 'national' as well? Wouldn't take a lot to just pop in and post someting would it?
Ahh well, Welsh coverage of the cricket is much better than most during the summer anyway....once the rugby has finished of course.
It's raining at SCAT so they may be delayed in the afternoon I'm afraid.
Ahh well, Welsh coverage of the cricket is much better than most during the summer anyway....once the rugby has finished of course.
It's raining at SCAT so they may be delayed in the afternoon I'm afraid.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 16:09
223-4 at an early tea.
Durston is making his case, it seems.
Durston is making his case, it seems.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 16:30
Report on the Glam. website by Andrew Hignell.
I wonder whether he is any relation of the former Gloocestershire cricketer and England rugby full-back Alistair.
Having just looked him up on Cricket Archive, if he is Andrew Keith Hignell then he is Alastair's son.
I wonder whether he is any relation of the former Gloocestershire cricketer and England rugby full-back Alistair.
Having just looked him up on Cricket Archive, if he is Andrew Keith Hignell then he is Alastair's son.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Ajay (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 17:08
Glamorgan CCC 1st XI Scorer & Archivist Dr Andrew Hignell.
No relation to Alistair.
No relation to Alistair.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 17:15
I do rather wish we could have found more credible opposition than Gloucs and Glam.
A warm-up versus a first division county, i.e. the calibre of opponent that we will be facing this season would surely be a better yardstick?
A warm-up versus a first division county, i.e. the calibre of opponent that we will be facing this season would surely be a better yardstick?
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 17:28
Play abandoned for the day, I gather .
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 18:07
[quote Bobstan]Report on the Glam. website by Andrew Hignell.
The link to the report [www.glamorgancricket.com]
The link to the report [www.glamorgancricket.com]
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 10/04/2008 18:08
Quote:AGod
I do rather wish we could have found more credible opposition than Gloucs and Glam.
A warm-up versus a first division county, i.e. the calibre of opponent that we will be facing this season would surely be a better yardstick?
It's potentially double-edged though AG.
There's a lot to be said for keeping on winning.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 07:18
It's not looking good this morning.
Very wet and miserable 12 miles towards the coast. I'm hoping for a good afternoon because I'll be there this "arvo" but it's going to have to dry up for that at the moment.
Very wet and miserable 12 miles towards the coast. I'm hoping for a good afternoon because I'll be there this "arvo" but it's going to have to dry up for that at the moment.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 10:19
Cloudy but dry in Taunton at the moment.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Sloop John B (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 10:19
According to the Glam site this morning's start is delayed.
Have faith Grock - the weatherman says it will clear up but be very breezy.
Have faith Grock - the weatherman says it will clear up but be very breezy.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 10:27
It's drier here (2 miles away) a bit showery but much less comprehensive grey coverage. I'll go and see this afternoon - better than working!
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 10:50
It's like the wet season here and very cold.A great day to have new windows put in.
Might snow this afternoon apparently.
You know the cricket season has arrived when the weather plays up like this.
As they'd say in Brizzzle,it be all they global warning.
Might snow this afternoon apparently.
You know the cricket season has arrived when the weather plays up like this.
As they'd say in Brizzzle,it be all they global warning.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 10:59
The weather is terrible at home at the moment, is raining so hard it is cleaning my windows for me.
I have been told if they get a chance to play they will, Glamorgan wanted to play after tea yesterday.
I have been told if they get a chance to play they will, Glamorgan wanted to play after tea yesterday.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 11:45
The sun's out now, but has been showery. Very breezy.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 15:00
The Glamorgan site says that play is (was) due to start at 2.30.
I wonder whether it did.
I wonder whether it did.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Shepton Paul (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 15:56
Som declared overnight, Glam 71-1 at tea; Banks got the wicket, Steff and Trigger got some hammer - allegedly.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 16:04
Nothing alleged about it I'm afraid Shep.
Not a lot in the pitch and Omari's wicket was more down to the boredom of the umpire than the guile on the ball.
The Welsh report is pretty accurate in fact people.
Not a lot in the pitch and Omari's wicket was more down to the boredom of the umpire than the guile on the ball.
The Welsh report is pretty accurate in fact people.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 16:39
Second wicket - high catch by Craig Kieswetter (right over the top of the slips) off the bowling of Turner from the River End. Bye bye Hemp 122 for 2 with the captain contributing 42
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:04:11:17:00:08 by Grockle.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 16:47
yes, bye bye, David.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 16:47
129 for 3 with Powell bowled round his legs by Mr Munday for a massive 4. Got that one in before the Welsh as well!!
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 16:52
A Matt Wood (not that one) has retired at 135 (with 42 to his name). We all think it's because he can't read Munday and doesn't want to face Turner who is generating a load of pace at the River End. So in comes Dalrymple and Wallace
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 16:52
Come on the Munday.
Would be brilliant to see him roll the Welsh over and get his season off to the best possible of starts.
Would be brilliant to see him roll the Welsh over and get his season off to the best possible of starts.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 16:55
Now Mike as taken another one c&b - not Darryl(rymple) it's Mr Wallace. 134 for 5
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 16:56
This all sounds hugely encouraging, Grockle. Many thanks for this sustenance on a Friday afternoon.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 17:22
They've replaced Turner with Arul at the OP and he's taking a hell of a belting. 174 for 5 with 14 overs to go but we don't think it's a target....or at least Bill doesn't think it is...and as we all know - "Bill Knows!!"
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 17:25
And that's all folks they've all walked off soone would assume it is a draw!!
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 17:38
Bit previous I'm afraid. We're back on for some overs because some of the Welsh want a bowl so Phillips and Kieswetter are out to try and smack the ball about.
And the sun's come out.
And the sun's come out.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 17:40
This is cool...they've got wireless access....wonderful.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 17:48
How good did Munday look, Grockle?
Wickets from him at this stage of the season would seem very encouraging.
Wickets from him at this stage of the season would seem very encouraging.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: fRed (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 17:51
Any news on Caddy? I thought he was going to play in this one.
Cricket's the winner.
Cricket's the winner.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 17:56
It was Turner who looked really good FE. Mike was giving them trouble but went for a few boundaries (good that he was willing to give it air). Caddy is expected in the Fenners game Fred.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 18:21
Thanks, Grockle.
Turner sounds the real deal.
And hopefully when it matters, the batters will give MM enough to work with that the odd boundary won't stop him attacking.
I'm SO optimistic it's untrue!
Turner sounds the real deal.
And hopefully when it matters, the batters will give MM enough to work with that the odd boundary won't stop him attacking.
I'm SO optimistic it's untrue!
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 19:31
He is looking promising FE but he also needs possiby another year to provide variation once they are used to the pace. But it's good to see.
Zander is on his way people so listen for more SA accents!
And don't dispell those Bathh 20/20 rumours completely. We asked today and didn't get the emphatic denal you might have expected.
Oh and well done Palarait - they were holding the story until you broke it here!!
Zander is on his way people so listen for more SA accents!
And don't dispell those Bathh 20/20 rumours completely. We asked today and didn't get the emphatic denal you might have expected.
Oh and well done Palarait - they were holding the story until you broke it here!!
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Exiled Tim (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 21:20
All the advertising and ticket sales relates to home games being at Taunton. I can't see how it could be moved without losing a lot of money and upsetting a lot of people. Goodwill is everything, particularly during upheaval.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 21:51
If you get 6K people at Bath the chances are a load of them would be paying punters and are you going to take them to court for the repayment of your membership W?
How can they lose in that situation? they've lost some of the goowill before but the members still pay the next year.
I'm not sure how much caring and sharing is involved and whether they'll gamble.
It could all be speculation but there was a distinct lack of scotching the rumour this afternoon.
How can they lose in that situation? they've lost some of the goowill before but the members still pay the next year.
I'm not sure how much caring and sharing is involved and whether they'll gamble.
It could all be speculation but there was a distinct lack of scotching the rumour this afternoon.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 22:04
I would say on the subject if you have already bought the tickets and they do announce a change in venue, they would have to give a refund if requested.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 22:58
All joking aside Bath does make sense as we discussed a while back before Rob's April fool.
The number of people it peeved would be far outweighed by the number of punters coming through the gates as Grockle rightly points out.
I know it would be a shame for those who enjoy their T20 at Taunton but I'm afarid they might be told,in the words of CC,"get over it".
Interesting to see what happens.
The number of people it peeved would be far outweighed by the number of punters coming through the gates as Grockle rightly points out.
I know it would be a shame for those who enjoy their T20 at Taunton but I'm afarid they might be told,in the words of CC,"get over it".
Interesting to see what happens.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 11/04/2008 23:19
Yep it looks like Rob's jolly jape has got them thinking and may have put a spark of an idea in the heads of the planners.
I don't expect it to happen but they may very well be thiking about the logistics of moving a second game there perhaps.
The argment about the tickets isn't really going to hold water as it's in a package for the whole season. Stats say loads of VP's don't watch the 20/20's and you'd still get two/three here. They wouldn't be stopping you watching the game, it would just be in another place.
I knw what you're saying but on a cost benefit analysis I can see how they could identify that the costs of loss of goodwill and claims for refunds would be more than offset by the revenue from 6000 paying punters.
I don't think they'd get 'em but then what do I know? The people of Bath claim demand for cricket is high.
The other thing here is the perception that Richard Gould isn't looking to increase the size of the Bath commitment and this would do that even if it was billed as a one off because of circumstances.
I don't expect it to happen but they may very well be thiking about the logistics of moving a second game there perhaps.
The argment about the tickets isn't really going to hold water as it's in a package for the whole season. Stats say loads of VP's don't watch the 20/20's and you'd still get two/three here. They wouldn't be stopping you watching the game, it would just be in another place.
I knw what you're saying but on a cost benefit analysis I can see how they could identify that the costs of loss of goodwill and claims for refunds would be more than offset by the revenue from 6000 paying punters.
I don't think they'd get 'em but then what do I know? The people of Bath claim demand for cricket is high.
The other thing here is the perception that Richard Gould isn't looking to increase the size of the Bath commitment and this would do that even if it was billed as a one off because of circumstances.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 12/04/2008 00:23
It's an interesting one and something we discussed a good while back,even before Rob's joke.
There is a high demand for cricket in Bath,many of the users of this site were very unhappy with the decision to end the festival there.
When it was suggested that T20 might be an idea to fill the void nearly everybody thought it was a good idea.Given the fact that Bath is a University City,with training hospitals and many many visitors during the Summer months it could well prove a huge hit.It has a lot of young people,with money to spend always on the look out for new and exciting ways to fill their leisure time.
Having lived and worked there for close on a decade I can guarantee you that if you packaged T20 properly it would sell out in no time.It would also be a superb atmosphere,for those that enjoy the slightly rowdier side of life.
With Taunton being developed it just made sense to look elsewhere and with everything that has gone in recent years Bath was the obvious choice.
Of course it probably won't happen as there are also many reasons for keeping it in Taunton.
It would be a good idea to keep it on the burner though.
It might just be a success.
There is a high demand for cricket in Bath,many of the users of this site were very unhappy with the decision to end the festival there.
When it was suggested that T20 might be an idea to fill the void nearly everybody thought it was a good idea.Given the fact that Bath is a University City,with training hospitals and many many visitors during the Summer months it could well prove a huge hit.It has a lot of young people,with money to spend always on the look out for new and exciting ways to fill their leisure time.
Having lived and worked there for close on a decade I can guarantee you that if you packaged T20 properly it would sell out in no time.It would also be a superb atmosphere,for those that enjoy the slightly rowdier side of life.
With Taunton being developed it just made sense to look elsewhere and with everything that has gone in recent years Bath was the obvious choice.
Of course it probably won't happen as there are also many reasons for keeping it in Taunton.
It would be a good idea to keep it on the burner though.
It might just be a success.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: cricketjerry-mouse (IP Logged)
Date: 29/04/2008 13:37
I do hope that you haven`t taken your own advice, scrumper, and bet your mortgage on James Harris playing for Glamorgan against Glo`shire in the county championship at Bristol at the end of April - `A` Levels or no `A` Levels.
Still, if you did, I understand that nice Alistair Darling might be able to bail you out.
Still, if you did, I understand that nice Alistair Darling might be able to bail you out.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 29/04/2008 13:41
Yes, the blighters haven't picked him. Which is a pain the proverbial for my fantasy team. According to CEEFAX he was in the squad, which means that they'd rather play some of their medicore 'veteran,' in preference to him!
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 29/04/2008 18:01
The resurrection of this thread supports the view of those who believe in life after death.
Why would you not pick Harris if he were available? Perhaps the A Levels are relevant.
Why would you not pick Harris if he were available? Perhaps the A Levels are relevant.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 30/04/2008 09:40
Heaven only knows, BobStan!
Perhaps the info on CEEFAX was inaccurate. If not, then I think someone, somewhere has more than a few screws loose.
Perhaps the info on CEEFAX was inaccurate. If not, then I think someone, somewhere has more than a few screws loose.
Re: Heavy Cloud and the Welsh
Posted by: scrumper (IP Logged)
Date: 03/05/2008 11:09
Not a case of not being picked - he's a "shoe-in" in the team !
James Harris has an ankle injury which required a cortisone jab last week. (Glamorgan not happy at the fact he was overbowled by England Under 19's during the winter !).
His selection as 12th man was to enable him to continue his rehab at Bristol under the supervision of Dean Conway (Glam physio).
Will be back for the next Championship game v Derbyshire and maybe 1 more after that, before A levels commence.
Happy days cruising past a poor Gloucestershire yesterday - serious question marks over Jon Lewis' captaincy !
James Harris has an ankle injury which required a cortisone jab last week. (Glamorgan not happy at the fact he was overbowled by England Under 19's during the winter !).
His selection as 12th man was to enable him to continue his rehab at Bristol under the supervision of Dean Conway (Glam physio).
Will be back for the next Championship game v Derbyshire and maybe 1 more after that, before A levels commence.
Happy days cruising past a poor Gloucestershire yesterday - serious question marks over Jon Lewis' captaincy !
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