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Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
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By Grockle
September 27 2009
We started at home with Durham and we end at home with Durham. A Pro40 game we still have an interest in at the end of September with lovely sunshine and a BIIIIIG crowd - who'd have thunk it? Ian Blackwell has been brought into the side at number 6 and we will probably go in unchanged. Good game and lots of praying for a Worcestershire glory day that's what we need.
Start and End
September 27 2009
We started at home with Durham and we end at home with Durham. A Pro40 game we still have an interest in at the end of September with lovely sunshine and a BIIIIIG crowd - who'd have thunk it? Ian Blackwell has been brought into the side at number 6 and we will probably go in unchanged. Good game and lots of praying for a Worcestershire glory day that's what we need.
v Durham Pro40 @ Taunton Sunday 27 September 2009
The side is as you would expect but Mark Turner is in and as he has a stress fracture of the back he will probably be replaced by Ben Phillips. Other than that;
Trescothick, Kieswetter, Hildreth, de Bruyn, Langer, Trego, Suppiah, Thomas, Waller, Willoughby.
Sorry guys and gals Max Waller has been pushed to 12th man by Omari Banks (someone please explain this one to me)
The sun is out. The sky is blue and there's loadsa a crowds to spoil the view at 12:15. I'm on the commentary for the first half and hopefully there'll be comments. 214 days from now to the start of 2010 so enjoy today. It seems there probably won't be a fixture at Taunton until the end of April because of building work so suck it up and absorb the fun!! It seems Somerset have won the toss and are batting.
More later...... Talk to you online.
Our 'Poke'
Looks good to start with as we have 16 off the first over...unfortunately 13 of them come from Trescothick who is dubiously given out LBW by Willey off the last ball. Craig K looks good but Justin sends himself in at number three...good move? History says not.
And it looks like history is right as Kieswetter is the next to go and we are witness to the captain and Zander (don't send him in until Langer is out for heaven's sake) scratching about to make singles against good tight bowling from Plunkett, Gidman (especially Gidman) and Evans. It is blessed relief when the skipper goes for a measly 13 off far too many balls but ZdB has scored 1 off his first 12 and in comparison, Hildreth hits double figures off his first 5. Once again the first 15 overs of our innings have absolutely no urgency about them - admittedly against excellent wicket to wicket bowling.
It isn't really until Ben Harmison and Gareth Breese are put on that the Somerset men get the chance to open their shoulders a little. Hildreth is in the 30's when Zander finally realises that they need to push on and just as he starts to put himself about, James goes into his shell and the South African almost passes him.
The introduction of Scott Brthwick gives us hope for better and the first example of Zander coming up the wicket to smack the all over the outfield for four. Bondaries are few and far between. James has the same idea - but fails first ballagainst the young spinner...up the wicket, miss the ball and then turn around to see his bails on the floor. In comes Peter T with orders it seems. However they probably included the phrase, "get your eye in and...". Trigger missed that bit, comes up the wicket to Borthwick's first and skies the ball so high that Gidman has enough time to make a cup of tea before it plops into his hands. Idiotic!!
Arul walks out with us needing big runs quick and Zander surprisingly heading for a 50 off someting like 60 balls! He gets there and makes his score look respectable though it was turgid in the extreme for the first half. But Suppiah has other ideas and takes Borthwick on and hits him for 18 off the first over he faces. But just as we think that it's going on at a better rate, de Bruyn goes with about 5 overs to go. And in comes.....Omari Banks!!!! Why? With Ben Phillips coming off a career best for Somerset in the last game of 86 waiting...Why?
Suppiah makes us respectable with a truly excellent 50 off 29 balls and gets us past 240 with a poor final over from Harmison and a four to take him past the half ton off the last ball. Omari does his part with 10 but he simply doesn't look like a batsman who should be there for these kind of games.
We are at least 25 short at 242 - very poor pacing of this innings and we've opened this up for Durham to ush through us. A good bowling perfromance is essential and we only have something to bowl at because of the work of Mr Arul Suppiah.
The Reply
Starts off as a massacre as Mustard and Blackwell push the score on at 10 and 11 an over against very poor and very loose bowling from Charl and Alf. There is nothing good to say about the bowling. Willow is taken off at the OP end after only 2 and we see Omari on at the River before the 9th.... no difference however as he goes for over 12 off his first. Mustard is caught by Trego at 79 but he has 39 to his name and it's only the 8th over!!
Things in Worcestershire look really interesting as the "Pears" are taking the Sharks on while we are throwing this one away!
Ian Blackwell's return is cut short as he is skittled by a pearler from Charl (returning at the River end) at 94. His fans under the electronic scoreboard with their 'Welcome Home Blackie' banner give him a standing ovation and when Smith is caught by Thomas running around the Caddick Pavilion boundary at 106 we have ourselves a game on again.
The press is on and the Durham boys are finding it a little harder to get anything as the score from New Road keeps mounting in terms of Sussex wickets and Somerset put their backs to the weel and look to grind Durham out. Harmison goes for a second run and is run out comprehensively by Suppiah at 137 - about this time the main scoreboard packs up completely - announced by the tannoy system which gave up the ghost after about 5 minutes of our innings!!
At the halfway point this is a game again and it becomes much more of a game when Coetzer is bowled by Ben Phillips with 160 on the board and 22.4 overs gone. Durham still have this game in their hands but we are at least putting up something of a fight. Trego and Phillips are giving the Dynamos something to think about and in the 25th Zander is introduced to effect a change....hopefully.
But there is no change and although Worcestershire do their part of the deal and beat Sussex, with 4 overs to go at the home of cricket it doesn't look like the fairy tale is gonna come true. Durham on 224 with 3.4 to go look like they have weathered the storm. 19 runs off 3.5 overs seems good but at that moment Muchal smacks one straight into Tres's big hands and it's 224 for 6 - he goes for an excellent 61. Well done Zander de Bruyn. This brings Liam Plunkett to the wicket.
Great crowd and great atmosphere as ZdB finishes the over without conceding another run. 224 for 6 with 3 to go. Alf to bowl over 38 but it's to that man Breese!! He hits the first for four and scrambles a single off the second but Plunkett is beaten by the third!! The fourth is a clapped in full throated full ball which becomes a dot but Liam gets the fifth away and runs to the other end. Ball six is also clapped in but Breese gets it away and they run two. 232 for 6 with 12 balls to go.
11 off 12 with Ben Phillips on at the OP to bowl to Plunkett. Ball 1 is a dot. Ball 2 is a couple. Ball 3 is a huge belt to Wesley John Durston who takes the catch and Liam smacks his bat on his helmet. 234 for 7. In comes Gidman but Breese is on strike. Ball 4 starts and then stops because Gareth isn't ready. Then he's in and it's a dot as he tries to clip it to the leg side. Ball 5 he tries a reverse sweep and it is picked up by Omari and there's a single. Langer talks to his bowler....Ball 6 to Gidman produces a single and puts the ex-Gloucestershire man on strike.
Alf will bowl the last to singing and cheering from a partisan crowd.. They need 7 off 6!! Big organisation of the field and off we go. Four off a snick past the keeper. Not a chance but four runs. But it is followed by Alf taking out Gidman's off stump with the second ball. Bortwick in needing 3 off 4 240 for 8.
Ball 3 - dot ball! 3 off 3. Ball 4 Trigger loses it and they run 3 - game over. Pictures of Sussex celebrating in Worcester and we come second. Best we could have hped for really. Not the ending we wanted but the ending we probably deserved.
Second people prize money - Durham win by 2 wickets with 2 balls to spare. Thanks to Worcestershire fgor their efforts - we seem to think that becasew we beat them we get second even though we have the same number of wins.
Stroming end...but there'll be those who will find the black lining in the silver clouds.
No trophies but 2nd in this, 3rd in the Championship, Runners up in the T20 and quarter finalists in the 50 over? And all without Ian? I'd have taken that in April 2009....I'd have loved more but that will sustain me personally over the winter.
Winter well lvvies who now leave Grockle's shores for winter pursuits. For the resat of you - in the words of Ian Gillan of Deep Purple..."The Battle Rages on" and India beckons in a weeks time.
Till then my people...until then....
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Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
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Date: 27/09/2009 11:19
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Sunday's Pro40 game
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 23/09/2009 11:27
I'm considering my first trip to God's own acre for at least 5 years for Sunday's match. Do any of you regulars know the likelihood of there being tickets available on the gate, or is it likely to be a sell-out?
Re: Sunday's Pro40 game
Posted by: Streeter (IP Logged)
Date: 23/09/2009 11:46
Why take the risk ? Buy online and it's cheaper anyway. I did and am looking forward to a final hurrah and thank you to JL. Come on you royals !!
Re: Sunday's Pro40 game
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 23/09/2009 12:06
I hope you enjoy it, SP. Go to Gimblett's Hill and look for Tractor near the scoreboard - he's quiet diminutive fellow, but most people know him and he'll introduce you to fellow Grockleites.
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
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Re: Sunday's Pro40 game
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 23/09/2009 12:11
I envy you all going to the game. Hopefully the weather will be good and it will be a "Royal" day for us.
I will be sitting in my front room watching as far as possible with a few scrumpys. Give JL a cheer from me.
I will be sitting in my front room watching as far as possible with a few scrumpys. Give JL a cheer from me.
Re: Sunday's Pro40 game
Posted by: geoff_k (IP Logged)
Date: 23/09/2009 17:31
Is anyone going to the game on Sunday from sunny Yeovil who would be kind enough to give me a lift?
Please get in touch if you can.
Many thanks
Please get in touch if you can.
Many thanks
Re: Sunday's Pro40 game
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 23/09/2009 17:34
More the better, lets hope for nice weather and JL gets a fitting send off
Re: Sunday's Pro40 game
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 23/09/2009 17:51
I have a couple of sponsors tickets still about for anyone interested. PM please - first come first served.
Re: Sunday's Pro40 game
Posted by: redtauntonian (IP Logged)
Date: 26/09/2009 11:54
am looking forward to the last game tomorrow, shall be an interesting day for sure!
Have one question for all, would you play hildreth? for me the answer is no. Had to many chances this season and to much of a risk for me in this game.
Have one question for all, would you play hildreth? for me the answer is no. Had to many chances this season and to much of a risk for me in this game.
Re: Sunday's Pro40 game
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 26/09/2009 12:10
Have to agree Red but he will be out there tomorrow I expect.
Re: Sunday's Pro40 game
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 26/09/2009 12:35
I'm more worried about who of us Grockles is going to be there. God willing, I'll be at Taunton for the first time in many a year, so would love to say hello to any of you who may be around.
What's the convention for meeting up? Red carnations? Copy of the Times or WDP under the arm? On Gimblett's Hill - or the Banger Stand?
What's the convention for meeting up? Red carnations? Copy of the Times or WDP under the arm? On Gimblett's Hill - or the Banger Stand?
Re: Sunday's Pro40 game
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 26/09/2009 13:07
That is a shame SP, there are several reason I can't get there tomorrow to watch the game,I am going to rely on the commentary instead.
Re: Sunday's Pro40 game
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 26/09/2009 14:02
Big pressure on us then Mike. Sprry you won't be there for the last as you have been an almost permanent feature of the place this season.
Most Grockles are on the Gimblett Hill Shep although they tend to dot about the place in their own favourite little haunts.
There could be a lot of people there tomorrow so there may even be some there we've never met before! Hope you'll all introduce yourselves to each other - it's a long time until April 2010.
Most Grockles are on the Gimblett Hill Shep although they tend to dot about the place in their own favourite little haunts.
There could be a lot of people there tomorrow so there may even be some there we've never met before! Hope you'll all introduce yourselves to each other - it's a long time until April 2010.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 11:54
Trescothick in and out again like a flash - settle down, boys, settle down ...
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: everhopefull (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 11:54
You are coming over loud and clear Grockle.
But not your colleague.
But not your colleague.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: everhopefull (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 11:58
That is better, grockle very loud, colleague not good
Taunton Based EH
Taunton Based EH
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: BristolRob (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 11:59
Grockle tell your mate to speak up.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: everhopefull (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 11:59
Eric sounds as if he talking about 4 foot from the mike.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 12:00
Maybe you've got a mike problem there on the main commentator - I can hear him as if in the distance with the volume right up!
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: BristolRob (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 12:06
Tell your mate to shout Grockle
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 12:07
Worcs going strong on 37-0 after 5.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 12:10
Any thoughts on a good score? 250+?
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 12:13
Keep going Grockle, I can hear you loud and clear.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: everhopefull (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 12:13
Can hear the tanoid clear, but still Eric only a whisper in the background.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: everhopefull (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 12:21
We are not hearing Eric over and out at 1.23
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 12:27
Justin Langer 8 from 23 balls.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 12:29
Thanks EH....has that changed things?
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 12:30
Worcs 66-2 off 10.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: everhopefull (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 12:30
That's great.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 12:36
The commentary is now perfect I can now hear both of you loud and clear.
It would be perfect if my spelling was correct.
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It would be perfect if my spelling was correct.
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 14:12
I am happy to say that I was not among those who advocating dropping Hildreth for this match.
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 14:23
Excellent commentaries this season, Grockle; very many thanks for making the cricket so alive for those of us not able to be there.
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 14:26
Surprised to see that Suppiah has only scored 133 in the Pro 40 this year, but that's also his average, as he's only been out once. Today's innings sounded very special.
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:02
Yep - so that means Suppiah should be batting up the order in the future, at 2 or 3.
I think we're at least 30 or 40 runs short of a good total. Unfortunately this can only be attributable to JL wasting 6 overs of a powerplay earlier. But let's hope we can start taking wickets soon. 51-0 off 4.3 overs for Durham doesn't look good. Especially since Worcs are in a pretty good position.
Fingers crossed.
I think we're at least 30 or 40 runs short of a good total. Unfortunately this can only be attributable to JL wasting 6 overs of a powerplay earlier. But let's hope we can start taking wickets soon. 51-0 off 4.3 overs for Durham doesn't look good. Especially since Worcs are in a pretty good position.
Fingers crossed.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:08
Absolute massacre here. No Somerset bowler has any idea where to bowl 79 for 0 in the 7th. Omari already on and then off.....Don't worry about Worcs we are nowhere near in this one.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:10
Lets hope the wicket slows them down.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:18
Don't bank on it though. Mustard has gone but it's all a bit inevitable at the moment I'm afraid with both Banks and Willoughby having been tried at both ends with 8 overs one. Hildreth hasn't been on the pitch from the start and Durham have just put one into the OP to go over 90 at the end of the 9th. At this rate we'll be done by the 25th. No-one has an answer so watch ot for the pitch posters!! Though it doesn't explain how we didn't do well...well it does....they have better bowlers and equal front end batsmen.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:18
Not enough runs on the board for us, I'm afraid.
Must be time to start rejigging the batting line-up for the Indian gig. JL has to stand aside and let Arul move up, for a start. And how about Wes in at 5 or 6?
India could still be exciting, if the selectors tweak the line-up just a little. We've also got Max and Steff on the sidelines. So with a bit of flexible thinking there's still hope for the very near future ...
Must be time to start rejigging the batting line-up for the Indian gig. JL has to stand aside and let Arul move up, for a start. And how about Wes in at 5 or 6?
India could still be exciting, if the selectors tweak the line-up just a little. We've also got Max and Steff on the sidelines. So with a bit of flexible thinking there's still hope for the very near future ...
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:28
We need to bowl them out - fast.
But where are the wickets going to come from?
But where are the wickets going to come from?
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:30
Well Worcs are doing their bit.
C'mon lads.....fight till the end.
C'mon lads.....fight till the end.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:31
Bit of a paradox for next season;
On the one hand, our one-day team has improved, hand over fist, this season.
On the other?
Ever since the FP Trophy group games ended, Langer has been a liability with the bat in these games. 13 off 36 balls is, clearly, thoroughly inadequate.
So long as Tres can keep everybody on their toes for next season, we SHOULD be an even better one-day team with Kartik in it, rather than Langer.
(In practice, I know it will be Kartik for Banks and A N Other for Langer, but it should still be stronger.)
On the one hand, our one-day team has improved, hand over fist, this season.
On the other?
Ever since the FP Trophy group games ended, Langer has been a liability with the bat in these games. 13 off 36 balls is, clearly, thoroughly inadequate.
So long as Tres can keep everybody on their toes for next season, we SHOULD be an even better one-day team with Kartik in it, rather than Langer.
(In practice, I know it will be Kartik for Banks and A N Other for Langer, but it should still be stronger.)
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:33
"Though it doesn't explain how we didn't do well...well it does....they have better bowlers and equal front end batsmen."
On paper, the bowlers Durham have picked for this one are NOT necessarily better than ours. Sounds as though they appear to have been much better on grass, though, although suspect our guys would have been fine bowling to Langer in 13 off 36 form.
On paper, the bowlers Durham have picked for this one are NOT necessarily better than ours. Sounds as though they appear to have been much better on grass, though, although suspect our guys would have been fine bowling to Langer in 13 off 36 form.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:35
AN Other is simply Suppiah up the order in one-day, and how about Durston in at 5 in all forms? Or is Durston on his way out?
We've already lost Edwards, don't want to lose Durston too. Or is that their faces simply don't fit?
We've already lost Edwards, don't want to lose Durston too. Or is that their faces simply don't fit?
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:38
There are other issues with the one day side. Langer still hasn't got this game sussed and doesn't use the first 15 overs at all.
There should be an unwritten rule that Langer and de Bruyn NEVER bat together unless there is no other alternative.
Why send Omari in ahead of both Phillips and Thomas with Arul gong like a train? What the hell did Peter T think he was doing - Ian Backwell at his daftest didn't do that...at least he waited a couple of balls.
This was a 250 minimum pitch but we didn't start to worry about that until about the 18th over - too damn late.
Thay are pulling it back into some semblence of a game but Durham are half way home with 13 down - can't keep pulling it out of the fire through sheer bloody mindedness.
Durham looked like a good bowling side...we don't simple as....and if our batting doesn't fire then.......
There should be an unwritten rule that Langer and de Bruyn NEVER bat together unless there is no other alternative.
Why send Omari in ahead of both Phillips and Thomas with Arul gong like a train? What the hell did Peter T think he was doing - Ian Backwell at his daftest didn't do that...at least he waited a couple of balls.
This was a 250 minimum pitch but we didn't start to worry about that until about the 18th over - too damn late.
Thay are pulling it back into some semblence of a game but Durham are half way home with 13 down - can't keep pulling it out of the fire through sheer bloody mindedness.
Durham looked like a good bowling side...we don't simple as....and if our batting doesn't fire then.......
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:40
Sussex folding, but this sounds a urine poor effort from us.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:43
There's still a chance, but as I said above - we need wickets FAST. Where from? We don't have too many wicket-taking bowlers in the team.
But there's still a chance, especially with Sussex 80-4 off 17 chasing 215.
But there's still a chance, especially with Sussex 80-4 off 17 chasing 215.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:44
119 for 3 - Thomas catches Smith off Phillips 119 for 3 - still on as Smith of Sussex also goes and they are 85 for 5.
Hmmmm - pulling this one out of the fire? Don't think we deserve to but who cares if we do?
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Hmmmm - pulling this one out of the fire? Don't think we deserve to but who cares if we do?
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:44
Yes Sussex 84 for 4 Goodwin gone.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:46
Five down now - so WE have to win ours.
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:46
85 for 5 and the HUGE wicket of Smith has fallen.
Durham batting line-up looks quite short, since they used IDB at the top... but will we bowl anything like well enough?
Durham batting line-up looks quite short, since they used IDB at the top... but will we bowl anything like well enough?
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:48
JL has his deficiencies, and is clearly aware that he is over the hill as a batsman (which is obviously why he is retiring). But we can't ever deny the huge impact he has had on SCCC.
So I think we can forgive him his innings, as well as some shortcomings as captain. He's given Somerset a solid base from which to progress for years to come.
But here - we need WICKETS!!
So I think we can forgive him his innings, as well as some shortcomings as captain. He's given Somerset a solid base from which to progress for years to come.
But here - we need WICKETS!!
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:51
Sussex 89-6 and going down. COME ON SOMERSET!
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:52
Yes Chinaman we are commenting on this match.
And Sussex's match.
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And Sussex's match.
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 15:54
And pretty much every one day match since the FP Trophy group games ended (he had good FP Trophy group games)
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:01
Mike - I know.
Your point?
Anyway, Durham's fourth has fallen in the meantime. Still in it.
Your point?
Anyway, Durham's fourth has fallen in the meantime. Still in it.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:05
Who got the run out?
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:05
Sussex have lost Nash. 7 down and slipping fast.
A couple more wickets and we're really back in the chase.
A couple more wickets and we're really back in the chase.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:06
Suppiah got the run out. Top man, Arul.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:08
Yeah, would definitely like to see him move up the order for the Champions League.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Aidan11 (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:08
Sussex are in deep doo doo at 106/7. I thought Somerset would have beaten our lads today but Mustard & Blackwell have got us off to a great start.
Two quick wickets though and you will be right back in it. Durham are playing the middle overs now and have two batsmen at the crease not known for their big hitting so this may bring the rate down too.
Two quick wickets though and you will be right back in it. Durham are playing the middle overs now and have two batsmen at the crease not known for their big hitting so this may bring the rate down too.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:13
Phil Tottle and co are being really scathing about the field settings and bowling changes*, whilst also admitting that the bowling has been very poor.
* For example;
"They are going to bowl Suppiah from the end with the short boundary, yet again, which is stupid as usual."
* For example;
"They are going to bowl Suppiah from the end with the short boundary, yet again, which is stupid as usual."
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:14
A wicket when needed by Phillips.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:15
160-5! We're right back in it!
Phillips has recovered from a rough start, by the look of it.
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Phillips has recovered from a rough start, by the look of it.
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:16
... but it's that man Breeze again, the first on every SCCC supporter's Christmas Card list.
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:18
If we get Muchall in the next few overs, we have a shot.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:20
Breese still gives me nightmares
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:20
Sussex 122-7 off 28.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:21
He puts the wind up me!
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:27
Chawla looks a real menace at New Road.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:29
8 down now for Sussex
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:33
Mike: I knew that wicket had fallen when I heard a cheer from the Taunton crowd!
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:35
I thought that was Trego appealing.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:38
Who's streaking? It's not Grockle, is it?
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Aidan11 (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:39
Chawla has gone now and with it Sussex hopes of winning the game.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:40
Need to get Alf back on, urgently, cannot make the mistake of him not bowling out as they win with time to spare.... bowl Alf NOW.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:45
Sussex all out
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:48
So who was the streaker Radio Somerset was describing? Somebody bald on top.
Come on, own up.
Come on, own up.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:50
I wonder if SKY will switch their cameras to Taunton after the presentations.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:52
Was the streaker holding a cider pot?
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:52
Commentators livid with the field settings - not enough men in the circle, they say.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:56
I am assuming our net run rate is good enough for us not to slip behind Worcestershire if we fail to win this match.
FE will tell me I've got it wrong again, no doubt.
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FE will tell me I've got it wrong again, no doubt.
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 16:58
We've managed to get Waller out there for Willow - not a bad idea.
Sounds like Banks is letting us down badly with his fielding.
Sounds like Banks is letting us down badly with his fielding.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:02
It is on SKY.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: BristolRob (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:06
cheers Mike
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: wurzelpotter (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:09
In some ways I wish it wasn't. My nerves have gone!
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:11
Great catch from Wes - hmm, how about putting him in the team so he can bat as well (hint, hint)?
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: wurzelpotter (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:15
7 from 6 and Fonso bowling. Odds anyone?
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:20
booooooooooooo
Always 30 short - good fightback after disastrous first 10, but the batsmen left us with too much to do.
Always 30 short - good fightback after disastrous first 10, but the batsmen left us with too much to do.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Aidan11 (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:21
Bad luck guys. It was an interesting final day.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:22
A valiant effort, but as AGod says, the batsmen left us 30 runs short of a really good total.
So can we now see Arul up the order finally? And perhaps Wes given a go in India? (Sorry to bang on, but it's really about time).
So can we now see Arul up the order finally? And perhaps Wes given a go in India? (Sorry to bang on, but it's really about time).
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:22
Shame.
Almost though Ben and Alfie had pulled it out of the fire.
Can't comment on anything but the last three overs, because I was watching encouraging things from England.
Still, second in this and third in the CC. It's all progress!
Almost though Ben and Alfie had pulled it out of the fire.
Can't comment on anything but the last three overs, because I was watching encouraging things from England.
Still, second in this and third in the CC. It's all progress!
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:23
A great, if imperfect, end to a great season. I trust the crowd will rally round the Caddy Shack and give our men a grateful send off.
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: wurzelpotter (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:25
Agreed. A good effort from the bowlers. More than a tad disappointing to have been in the hunt for 3 trophies and end up with none though! Mind you, a testament to JL and all the management that we had a shout in 3 competitions. A few short years ago, to have had a shout at one would have been a good season. Shows how far we have come!
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:25
Langer certainly needs to stand himself down for India.
Those pitches will probably be much like Taunton in that we will need all of our batsmen to score at better than a run a ball to win..
Those pitches will probably be much like Taunton in that we will need all of our batsmen to score at better than a run a ball to win..
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:27
They are not aloud on the outfield, that is a pity at the end of the season.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:29
Nothing gonna happen outside the Caddyshack. Announcement from the tannoy. No-one to stand outside. No kit to be thrown...basically '@#$%& off home'!
The place has cleared very quickly but it was a good day for the supporter even with the wrong result.
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The place has cleared very quickly but it was a good day for the supporter even with the wrong result.
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:30
Not "aloud" on the outfield - are you being "quite" again, Mike?
Surely they are allowed on the field now that the season is over; KT would like them to trample on the pitches, all thirty of them.
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Surely they are allowed on the field now that the season is over; KT would like them to trample on the pitches, all thirty of them.
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:32
That sounds like astonishingly bad PR on the part of the What are they scared of, for goodness sake?
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:34
I will be all right for next season LoL, I am having a spelling chip put in my head.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:38
You stick to the pix, Mike, because you're superb at those. I'll look after the words - and subject you to the occasional compulsory banter.
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: BristolRob (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 17:50
I'll bring some vinegar for your chips Mike
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 18:02
Trust you Rob, I did think the word "chip" would get a reaction it's a wonder fish wasn't mentioned.
End of a good season, could have been better but it could have been a hell of a lot worse.
Everybody have a good winter I am going to hibernate.
End of a good season, could have been better but it could have been a hell of a lot worse.
Everybody have a good winter I am going to hibernate.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: BristolRob (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 18:14
Leave Vic out of this Mike!
Have a good hibernate and keep us up to date with a few pics over the winter.
It's always nice to keep up with things in the dark months.
Have a good move as well!
Have a good hibernate and keep us up to date with a few pics over the winter.
It's always nice to keep up with things in the dark months.
Have a good move as well!
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 18:22
Thanks Rob.
I have a feeling there is going to be a lot of Somerset news in the winter months, could even be about cricket.
I have a feeling there is going to be a lot of Somerset news in the winter months, could even be about cricket.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Brother Of (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 19:09
Langer has said after a lot of our games this year that we have "won" a lot of the power play overs ie the first 15 overs.
Today we did not,losing Tres early was a massive blow to us and Blackie and Mustards partnership always left us behind the 8 ball.
Great effort though in the middle overs to try and claw it back,but we were always 20 short.
Fantastic atmosphere down there and even better when the updates kept on coming through from New Road.
I would like to thank the boys for a entertaining season and we aint far away from bringing some silverware back to the home of cricket!!!
TREGO FOR ENGLAND
Today we did not,losing Tres early was a massive blow to us and Blackie and Mustards partnership always left us behind the 8 ball.
Great effort though in the middle overs to try and claw it back,but we were always 20 short.
Fantastic atmosphere down there and even better when the updates kept on coming through from New Road.
I would like to thank the boys for a entertaining season and we aint far away from bringing some silverware back to the home of cricket!!!
TREGO FOR ENGLAND
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 19:48
PR joke by the club, in my uniformed opinion.
Last game of the season and we arent allowed on the field at interval or even more stupidly at the end of the game, why?
Maybe its so we cant throw all those cans we arent allowed to bring in at the players?
The tannoy system if nothing short of an embarrassment, its a running joke with most supporters but what must opposition teams players/fans think.
Scoreboards are no better, we have 2, 1 tends to work but is often slow, the other just seems to make up random numbers.
Shame to end the season on a sour note, lets hope we can win some cash in India to fix it all...
Last game of the season and we arent allowed on the field at interval or even more stupidly at the end of the game, why?
Maybe its so we cant throw all those cans we arent allowed to bring in at the players?
The tannoy system if nothing short of an embarrassment, its a running joke with most supporters but what must opposition teams players/fans think.
Scoreboards are no better, we have 2, 1 tends to work but is often slow, the other just seems to make up random numbers.
Shame to end the season on a sour note, lets hope we can win some cash in India to fix it all...
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 19:57
... some cash to demolish the second scoreboard and start again.
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 20:21
Yep WSM it was all a bit of a joke. It seems that the scoreboard issue and the tannoy one may be related but they have to find the problem - difficult as it may be.
Another sad thing at the end of the day was that the CA Pavilion was open until 7:30 and there were a few old lags there......we saw no players/officials of any kind before they shut down.
At least one long serving member said this was the reason he was not renewing next year. The Caddyshack was off limits to eager supporters. The CA seemed off limits to the players as well. There is no bar in the Caddyshack but booze is now being brought in and the players seem to congregate on the pitch outside after the games rather than with the supporters who follow them.
Not sure whether that is a popular aspect of the new regime with them or not but personally I think we've lost something because of it. They should have the choice...I don't think they do have.
Another sad thing at the end of the day was that the CA Pavilion was open until 7:30 and there were a few old lags there......we saw no players/officials of any kind before they shut down.
At least one long serving member said this was the reason he was not renewing next year. The Caddyshack was off limits to eager supporters. The CA seemed off limits to the players as well. There is no bar in the Caddyshack but booze is now being brought in and the players seem to congregate on the pitch outside after the games rather than with the supporters who follow them.
Not sure whether that is a popular aspect of the new regime with them or not but personally I think we've lost something because of it. They should have the choice...I don't think they do have.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 20:31
If this is a cricketing decision, I am wondering whether Brian Rose has forgotten 1979 and all the goodwill engendered then.
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Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 20:56
Having just ventured on the Durham site to leave a link to the story of today and read some of the stuff there from their supporters it has suddenly come to me that we have been looking at something all wrong.
It was reading the comments of someone proporting to be passionate about our county who only posted his view on the Durham site and assessed today's game only in relation to the pathetic batting of Justin (can't really argue there I have to say) and the majestic six hit by that legend of Somerset we all seem to be missing IDB.
The replacement for Ian this season hasn't been Omari Banks. He isn't a top six batsmen (he showed that today) and his fielding isn't wonderful. We've got the wrong man.
The replacement for Ian this year is the man who has been asked to step up to the plate and get the side out of it's batting problems in the one day game more than once. He's the man that should have been asked more often to come to the plate with the ball but was passed over for the West Indian (though a better potential bowler IMHO)and he is the man who improves our fielding immeasurably by his presence.
That man is ARUL SUPPIAH and he is a man on a par with Ian Blackwell now. HIS innings today knocked the big man from Durham's into a cocked hat. HIS run out brought us back into this game.
You want to support an slow bowling batting allrounder in a Somerset kit? Don't pine for something that has gone. Support something that can be as much if not more. Support OUR slow allrounder and his 1200 first class runs, his stupendous catches that Ian could only dream of even before his shoulder injury and his bowling that needs to be developed.
We don't need Omari, we have our replacement from Mr B thank you very much and long may HE play for us.
It was reading the comments of someone proporting to be passionate about our county who only posted his view on the Durham site and assessed today's game only in relation to the pathetic batting of Justin (can't really argue there I have to say) and the majestic six hit by that legend of Somerset we all seem to be missing IDB.
The replacement for Ian this season hasn't been Omari Banks. He isn't a top six batsmen (he showed that today) and his fielding isn't wonderful. We've got the wrong man.
The replacement for Ian this year is the man who has been asked to step up to the plate and get the side out of it's batting problems in the one day game more than once. He's the man that should have been asked more often to come to the plate with the ball but was passed over for the West Indian (though a better potential bowler IMHO)and he is the man who improves our fielding immeasurably by his presence.
That man is ARUL SUPPIAH and he is a man on a par with Ian Blackwell now. HIS innings today knocked the big man from Durham's into a cocked hat. HIS run out brought us back into this game.
You want to support an slow bowling batting allrounder in a Somerset kit? Don't pine for something that has gone. Support something that can be as much if not more. Support OUR slow allrounder and his 1200 first class runs, his stupendous catches that Ian could only dream of even before his shoulder injury and his bowling that needs to be developed.
We don't need Omari, we have our replacement from Mr B thank you very much and long may HE play for us.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 21:19
But who is the person that picks Omari for the team?
I can't understand why he was picked ahead of say Waller.
He is a nice chap but I comment on his cricket ability, why the delay in announcing the decision on his contract baffles me.
I can't understand why he was picked ahead of say Waller.
He is a nice chap but I comment on his cricket ability, why the delay in announcing the decision on his contract baffles me.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 21:28
No idea Mike. Max was down to start this game and was then relegated to twelfth man just before the start.
It can't be for his batting - though he was considered a better bet than both Ben Phillips and Alf with about 5 overs to go.
It can't be for his fielding - he is no equal to Max
So it must have been for his bowling. He was considered as the 'go to' option when the opening Durham pair were going for runs in the first 5 overs.
Does Justin see more in him? Are we looking at him as a significant player in next year's plans? Has Max gone off the boil after looking like a real option in the one day game earlier in the season?
No idea. I think Omari is the real 'spinner' of the ball we have but that doesn't mean a lot unless he can use it to take wickets - that is all he has IMHO.
It can't be for his batting - though he was considered a better bet than both Ben Phillips and Alf with about 5 overs to go.
It can't be for his fielding - he is no equal to Max
So it must have been for his bowling. He was considered as the 'go to' option when the opening Durham pair were going for runs in the first 5 overs.
Does Justin see more in him? Are we looking at him as a significant player in next year's plans? Has Max gone off the boil after looking like a real option in the one day game earlier in the season?
No idea. I think Omari is the real 'spinner' of the ball we have but that doesn't mean a lot unless he can use it to take wickets - that is all he has IMHO.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 21:54
Just about able to write now,been a tad lame since early afternoon.
It sounded like an excellent game,a real thriller.
Sad that we didn't quite pull it off,but that's life I'm afraid.
Hats off to all for a fantastic season,a superb effort by all.
It's not all about winning boys and girls,it's about entertainment.
And I can assure you all,there are many thousands of people who have been right royally entertained by our lads this year.
We'll come back next year stronger and wiser.
I have a feeling it could well be a very big year for us all.
Trego for England
It sounded like an excellent game,a real thriller.
Sad that we didn't quite pull it off,but that's life I'm afraid.
Hats off to all for a fantastic season,a superb effort by all.
It's not all about winning boys and girls,it's about entertainment.
And I can assure you all,there are many thousands of people who have been right royally entertained by our lads this year.
We'll come back next year stronger and wiser.
I have a feeling it could well be a very big year for us all.
Trego for England
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 21:55
Waller has a 2 year contract?
Omari's is to be decided along with Wes post India?
Waller is a better fielder, and in my opinion has done a better job for us when called on in the one dayers anyway.
As we shouldnt be picking a mainline spinner for their batting ability, i am baffled
Omari's is to be decided along with Wes post India?
Waller is a better fielder, and in my opinion has done a better job for us when called on in the one dayers anyway.
As we shouldnt be picking a mainline spinner for their batting ability, i am baffled
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 22:19
Just got home from Taunton (left the ground at 6.20, on M5 at Taunton 7.35, on M4 at Bristol 9.15...grrr) and not had a chance to read all this.
Just wanted to say it's the best place in the world to be on a day like today - I was like a dog with two tails just soaking it all in, great to go back for the first time in a few years.
Thanks to Grockle for the comp ticket and his company during Durham's run-chase, and brilliant to meet Doncaster Dud, Bagpuss, bloke (thanks for the pint) and maybe others I've forgotten - but I couldn't forget the big man: Tractor, no-one supports a team like you support Somerset, good on you buddy you were special today. Hope to join you all and others to do it all again (with more success) next year.
Just wanted to say it's the best place in the world to be on a day like today - I was like a dog with two tails just soaking it all in, great to go back for the first time in a few years.
Thanks to Grockle for the comp ticket and his company during Durham's run-chase, and brilliant to meet Doncaster Dud, Bagpuss, bloke (thanks for the pint) and maybe others I've forgotten - but I couldn't forget the big man: Tractor, no-one supports a team like you support Somerset, good on you buddy you were special today. Hope to join you all and others to do it all again (with more success) next year.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 27/09/2009 22:20
Michael Munday will also make his decision after the India trip. It seems he has offers on the table but doesn't want to move far from here.
We seem to have offered a one year extension.
It seems highly likely that Steff will go to Derbyshire in some capacity next season but will be in the Somerset squad for the India trip
We seem to have offered a one year extension.
It seems highly likely that Steff will go to Derbyshire in some capacity next season but will be in the Somerset squad for the India trip
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Congar (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 02:11
I know this season has been a big improvement over last particularly in the limited over competitions but it is still a bit disappointing that we didn't win anything.
I hope that we really look at our resources and make every effort to retain our best playing assets this year. I think it would be a shame to lose Wes who never seems to have let us down and, unless we sign a FM bowler with a clean bill of health, Stef should still be worth his place in the squad although I suppose if Derby offer him something longer than a season he will go. I just hope we learn from past events,I know we can't change them.
So here's looking forward to a stronger squad next year bringing home at least two trophies including of course the County Championship in what (in common with LoL) will be my 62nd season supporting Somerset.
I hope that we really look at our resources and make every effort to retain our best playing assets this year. I think it would be a shame to lose Wes who never seems to have let us down and, unless we sign a FM bowler with a clean bill of health, Stef should still be worth his place in the squad although I suppose if Derby offer him something longer than a season he will go. I just hope we learn from past events,I know we can't change them.
So here's looking forward to a stronger squad next year bringing home at least two trophies including of course the County Championship in what (in common with LoL) will be my 62nd season supporting Somerset.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 06:24
Wes took a great catch, Plunkett at long off - it was going like a shell and he took it low down. Also great catches by Trego, diving at square leg, and Alfie Thomas off a skyer in the deep.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 08:44
Glad (but not at all surprised) that you enjoyed your day, SP and that you met so many good people. There is not, in my opinion, a nicer group of men and women to be found anywhere in the world or a finer place to spend a sunny day. I was with you all in spirit, helped in the first innings at any rate by Grockle's excellent commentary.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 09:06
Grockle - all that stuff about Arul is all well and good.
But it doesn't change the fact that we would clearly have been better off with IDB in the team than we would Omari Banks.
In my opinion, the only reason the club said last season that Arul was being picked ahead of IDB was because they thought it would reduce the chances of opposition to IDB being left out. I think they thought - rightly - that if they said Ian was being left out in favour of Banks, there would be total uproar.
There is NO logical reason whatsoever why IDB and Arul could not have played in the same limited overs side.
But it doesn't change the fact that we would clearly have been better off with IDB in the team than we would Omari Banks.
In my opinion, the only reason the club said last season that Arul was being picked ahead of IDB was because they thought it would reduce the chances of opposition to IDB being left out. I think they thought - rightly - that if they said Ian was being left out in favour of Banks, there would be total uproar.
There is NO logical reason whatsoever why IDB and Arul could not have played in the same limited overs side.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 09:09
But there is a logical reason why they could not have played in the same limited overs side thyis year, AG. That reason is that Ian chose to move one.
Perhaps we should too?
Perhaps we should too?
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 09:12
Yes, quite so, FE.
A more pertinent question for this year is whether Arul should have played higher up the batting order in the short stuff?
A more pertinent question for this year is whether Arul should have played higher up the batting order in the short stuff?
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 09:18
A dog with two tails. I like that, sums me up too.
What a great game that was, in every way but the result. Fantastic weather from start to finish, a huge and excited crowd, some scintillating cricket at times, a very pleasurable sprinkling of Grocklers (incl SP - a nice suprise), and a firm reminder how enjoyable and fulfilling a day at the County Ground can be.
Comedy moment 1: Bobo. He came out of the Caddyshack, paused halfway to the crease, dropped his bat and did some fairly impressive warm-up routine. This guy meant business. He gets to the crease full of intent, first ball gets whacked, straight up in the air, cheerio.
Comedy moment 2: Streaker. An entirely non-hirsuite non-clothed character bounds from the Somerset Stand, onto the pitch, over the stumps, and across towards the Caddyshack, straight into the arms of a security guard who was desperate to look the other way.
I took my Mum, Dad, Sister and assorted ankle-biters. We all sat in the Somerset Stand (a triumph, in my opinion). My mum, who has never attended a game before, enjoyed herself from start to finish, and the rest of my family did too.
Oh, and I wasn't driving, so was permitted some cider. It was a pleasure to meet and buy you a pint SP. Tractor bought me one later on, for which thanks. So, LoL, could you buy Tractor a pint next season and we're all quits.
What an advert for cricket, and for Somerset.
What a great game that was, in every way but the result. Fantastic weather from start to finish, a huge and excited crowd, some scintillating cricket at times, a very pleasurable sprinkling of Grocklers (incl SP - a nice suprise), and a firm reminder how enjoyable and fulfilling a day at the County Ground can be.
Comedy moment 1: Bobo. He came out of the Caddyshack, paused halfway to the crease, dropped his bat and did some fairly impressive warm-up routine. This guy meant business. He gets to the crease full of intent, first ball gets whacked, straight up in the air, cheerio.
Comedy moment 2: Streaker. An entirely non-hirsuite non-clothed character bounds from the Somerset Stand, onto the pitch, over the stumps, and across towards the Caddyshack, straight into the arms of a security guard who was desperate to look the other way.
I took my Mum, Dad, Sister and assorted ankle-biters. We all sat in the Somerset Stand (a triumph, in my opinion). My mum, who has never attended a game before, enjoyed herself from start to finish, and the rest of my family did too.
Oh, and I wasn't driving, so was permitted some cider. It was a pleasure to meet and buy you a pint SP. Tractor bought me one later on, for which thanks. So, LoL, could you buy Tractor a pint next season and we're all quits.
What an advert for cricket, and for Somerset.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 09:22
Quote:could you buy Tractor a pint next season and we're all quits
Provided my lad doesn't kick it over!!
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Wickham (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 09:36
I couldn't agree more with Big Jim that "It's not all about winning boys and girls,it's about entertainment.
And I can assure you all,there are many thousands of people who have been right royally entertained by our lads this year."
For me, this has been a most enjoyable season. The highlights were watching Somerset in the flesh - for the first time in many years - for one day of the CC game at Hove and for all four days of the return fixture at Taunton. And the best part of that was the company of some of the stalwarts of this site. I have also seen the team several times on Sky and on the YouTube highlights.
I have been very encouraged by the progress of a number of our players. Arul Suppiah heads this list: when I saw him bat in the first innings at Hove, he looked distinctly scratchy; but as he has gained in confidence throughout the season, he has blossomed into a most attractive and effective batsman. I have also hugely enjoyed Marcus Trescothick's annus mirabilis - he has taken over Ramprakash's mantle as the most effective batsman in county cricket. Craig Kieswetter has batted splendidly and his keeping continues to improve. Others to have made progress this season include David Stiff - it is great to have a genuinely quick bowler in our ranks and he has the potential to become a real handful - Alfonso Thomas and Max Waller.
Any team should always strive to improve. Among other things,this may mean bringing in some fresh faces. But I would not want us to bring in a whole set of players, with no affinity with Somerset, merely to make us a marginally stronger team, at least on paper. I am pleased that a number of our players are local lads (at least from their school days) and that others have been here sufficiently long to have become adopted sons.
Of course, the season would have been even more enjoyable if we had won a trophy or two. Nevertheless, I have thoroughly enjoyed almost all of it. As I look forward to India and then next season, my cup is at least 90% full.
And I can assure you all,there are many thousands of people who have been right royally entertained by our lads this year."
For me, this has been a most enjoyable season. The highlights were watching Somerset in the flesh - for the first time in many years - for one day of the CC game at Hove and for all four days of the return fixture at Taunton. And the best part of that was the company of some of the stalwarts of this site. I have also seen the team several times on Sky and on the YouTube highlights.
I have been very encouraged by the progress of a number of our players. Arul Suppiah heads this list: when I saw him bat in the first innings at Hove, he looked distinctly scratchy; but as he has gained in confidence throughout the season, he has blossomed into a most attractive and effective batsman. I have also hugely enjoyed Marcus Trescothick's annus mirabilis - he has taken over Ramprakash's mantle as the most effective batsman in county cricket. Craig Kieswetter has batted splendidly and his keeping continues to improve. Others to have made progress this season include David Stiff - it is great to have a genuinely quick bowler in our ranks and he has the potential to become a real handful - Alfonso Thomas and Max Waller.
Any team should always strive to improve. Among other things,this may mean bringing in some fresh faces. But I would not want us to bring in a whole set of players, with no affinity with Somerset, merely to make us a marginally stronger team, at least on paper. I am pleased that a number of our players are local lads (at least from their school days) and that others have been here sufficiently long to have become adopted sons.
Of course, the season would have been even more enjoyable if we had won a trophy or two. Nevertheless, I have thoroughly enjoyed almost all of it. As I look forward to India and then next season, my cup is at least 90% full.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 09:58
You speak for me too there, Wickham.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 10:10
Can't beat that for an end of term report, Wickham.
Looking back, I feel one thing that distinguished 2009 from 2008 was that it seemed a particularly happy season, as evinced from the obvious esprit de corps on the part of Langer and his men.
And Bloke: consider it done. Tractor certainly deserves an extra pint for his massive efforts in maintaining collective morale at the ground (and I don't think his innate modesty would stand in the way of accepting a small libation).
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Looking back, I feel one thing that distinguished 2009 from 2008 was that it seemed a particularly happy season, as evinced from the obvious esprit de corps on the part of Langer and his men.
And Bloke: consider it done. Tractor certainly deserves an extra pint for his massive efforts in maintaining collective morale at the ground (and I don't think his innate modesty would stand in the way of accepting a small libation).
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 10:16
Libation?
Is that the new cider he's drinking?
I'm sure he'd rather a large one.
As it were.
Trego for England
Is that the new cider he's drinking?
I'm sure he'd rather a large one.
As it were.
Trego for England
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Sloop John B (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 10:40
Well said Wickham - totally agree with your end of year report!
Yesterday was very enjoyable - the atmosphere created by the fans was terrific and I think the new flats (love them or loathe them) actually help by reflecting the sound back across the ground.
A real nail-biting finish. But I ended with the feeling we had not quite pulled it off rather than had it in our hands but dropped it. My cup ended certainly 90% full rather than 10% empty!
Players gave JL a respectful send off at the end - holding back and allowing him to exit the field to their applause. I was was however sickened to hear fans chanting at the end 'If you all hate Langer clap your hands'. It was totally inappropriate and offensive. He has done great things for Somerset cricket and deserves our unstinting thanks. (Even if some of his team choices, tactics and batting have sometimes left us bemused).
Sorry that the club decided to ban fans from outfield at the end and said no kit would be thrown from the balcony. Bad PR - and sounds as tho' they would not let players mingle in the Colin Atkinson pavilion after either. Shame on them.
Ans so to India...
(Edited to add negative in last para)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:09:28:11:00:44 by Sloop John B.
Yesterday was very enjoyable - the atmosphere created by the fans was terrific and I think the new flats (love them or loathe them) actually help by reflecting the sound back across the ground.
A real nail-biting finish. But I ended with the feeling we had not quite pulled it off rather than had it in our hands but dropped it. My cup ended certainly 90% full rather than 10% empty!
Players gave JL a respectful send off at the end - holding back and allowing him to exit the field to their applause. I was was however sickened to hear fans chanting at the end 'If you all hate Langer clap your hands'. It was totally inappropriate and offensive. He has done great things for Somerset cricket and deserves our unstinting thanks. (Even if some of his team choices, tactics and batting have sometimes left us bemused).
Sorry that the club decided to ban fans from outfield at the end and said no kit would be thrown from the balcony. Bad PR - and sounds as tho' they would not let players mingle in the Colin Atkinson pavilion after either. Shame on them.
Ans so to India...
(Edited to add negative in last para)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:09:28:11:00:44 by Sloop John B.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 10:49
Sadly Sloop, the disappointing dcesion referred to in your last paragraph is hardly surpising in light of the disgusting behaviour described in the one that precedes it.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 10:58
And oh yes,superb stuff,Preb.
It has been a brilliant year.
And as Tory Blair famously said,"things can only get better".
Forward now unto India;
"Mother of Cities to me,
For I was born in her gate,
Between the palms and the sea,
Where the world-end steamers wait."
Well,it's the right country.
Trego for England
It has been a brilliant year.
And as Tory Blair famously said,"things can only get better".
Forward now unto India;
"Mother of Cities to me,
For I was born in her gate,
Between the palms and the sea,
Where the world-end steamers wait."
Well,it's the right country.
Trego for England
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Sloop John B (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 11:03
Fair point FE - but there were only a handful chanting and many thousands who had been cheering.
I think the fans would have drowned out the 'moaners'.
It would have been good to see the team on the Caddyshack balcony acknowledging their fans and give the fans a last chance to say 'Thank you' to JL.
I think the fans would have drowned out the 'moaners'.
It would have been good to see the team on the Caddyshack balcony acknowledging their fans and give the fans a last chance to say 'Thank you' to JL.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Frome Exile (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 11:43
I wasn't trying to defend the position Sloop - just saying that might (understandably) have been a factor that helped them reach that decision.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 15:31
Without being sure, I'd guess, BJ, that you are quoting an exceedingly good poet.
Take great pleasure if I am wrong.
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Take great pleasure if I am wrong.
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 15:59
You are exceedingly correct,Sir.
Trego for England
Trego for England
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 16:12
I'm worried about the undue influence these advertisers are having on you, LoL.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 16:15
First chance to post since yesterday. Immensely disappointing but it sounded like a great finish. Its really heart-breaking that all the good cricket throughout the year has not been rewarded with a trophy. However, if we can't beat a below strength Durham team maybe thats what we deserve.
A couple of good additions in the winter and maybe we will become the "finished article" that Mr Hurry craves.
On to India now...come the the Somerset
A couple of good additions in the winter and maybe we will become the "finished article" that Mr Hurry craves.
On to India now...come the the Somerset
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 16:23
Yes, I'm still using Pears Soap. I used it two years ago; since then I have used no other.
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 16:36
Even from here I assumed that to be the case, LoL.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 16:48
All compliments gratefully welcomed (even if seldom vouchsafed. I'm not called Loyal for nothing (or for anything for that matter).
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 17:22
Do you know, I'd always assumed it had something to do with your signature message.
I keep trying to catch up but always seem to be one year behind you.
I keep trying to catch up but always seem to be one year behind you.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 17:34
I'm not so sure it was a below strength Durham side. Granted it wasn't the 4 day side but the only real newy was Evans and we tankd him. Breese and Borthwick instead of Di Ven and Chanderpaul... it's how you want to look at it
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 17:41
...and no Collingwood, Harmison or Onions. I thought their bowling, esp Gidman and Plunkett, was pretty good - certainly straighter than our start...and it was Muchall's first one-day 50 of the season!
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Big Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 18:03
I tell you Bob's,LoL is a slave to advertising.
I only told him last year to go to work on an egg,because happiness is a cigar called Hamlet and not to be vague,ask for Hague.
I tell you,he was do do do do do we're lovin'it.
Have a nice day now.
Trego for England
I only told him last year to go to work on an egg,because happiness is a cigar called Hamlet and not to be vague,ask for Hague.
I tell you,he was do do do do do we're lovin'it.
Have a nice day now.
Trego for England
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 20:41
Collingwood an Onions (and up till recently Harmison snr) are fringe players in the way that Pietersen is a Hampshire fringe player. What it does show is a great deal of strength in depth-much of it home grown. I shall be delighted whent eh day comes and there in no Breese
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: VictheFish (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 21:29
Blimey.
You missed the second ) there.
Fragrant no doubt, but slipping.
Cheers,
VtF.
You missed the second ) there.
Fragrant no doubt, but slipping.
Cheers,
VtF.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2009 21:43
I'd rather they had Gayle than Breese!
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 29/09/2009 13:07
Any team which doesn't have 5 internationals in it I would definitely call under strength Geordie...Di VeNUTO, Chanderpaul, Onions, Harmison and Collingwood. Even Benkenstein not playing. If ever we should have beaten them was Sunday which was the point I was trying to make.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 29/09/2009 21:54
Fair enough Ronnie but I was just responding that these guys haven't played much at all all season and Durham manages without them. I would have been happier to see Harmison than Breese for example.I think we have got to start thinking of guys like Strauss Cook Pietersen Collingwood Swann etc not as county players in that their absence is the default rather than their presence.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Mike BOS (IP Logged)
Date: 29/09/2009 22:13
Durham's team was not weak compared with the team Notts put out against Sussex, they had so many players missing Matt Wood was captain.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Tractor (IP Logged)
Date: 06/10/2009 16:46
Following a few computer snags I’m at last back in the land of the www.
What a fantastic finale that was to the domestic cricket season. Sure, not the result we wanted, but the game was entertaining to the last, and what an atmosphere. I chatted to one of the genuine Bobbies on the ground who said they'd been informed there were over 4000 in the ground. Correct! I reckon there must have been almost 7000. I've never seen such a long queue at the OP bar (snaking round the bar and outside the double doors). I managed to time my queuing to miss both Banger's and Trego's innings, but managed to see a lot in between and after!
What a lot of Grocklites as well (many thanks SP for your kind words earlier). There were probably enough to have a dedicated Grockles Bar on the ground!
After Durham's fantastic start didn't we do well to claw them back and nearly snatch it? Great stuff, and so nearly, but not quite. Truly, an incredibly successful season, trophyless (so far) but we came so close in ALL competitions.
Really hope the lads do well in this Champions League wotsit, both this year and next as defending champions. I’m unlikely to make it down to the OP for my (and Lol’s) pie & pint – surely some ambassador chappie could rustle up some Ferrari Rockets for afters?
I’m gonna try and have a go at one or two of Bloke’s new Cryptic Pic Tricks (try saying that after a few apple juices), and before I know it, it’ll be the start of another new season.
Cheers.
What a fantastic finale that was to the domestic cricket season. Sure, not the result we wanted, but the game was entertaining to the last, and what an atmosphere. I chatted to one of the genuine Bobbies on the ground who said they'd been informed there were over 4000 in the ground. Correct! I reckon there must have been almost 7000. I've never seen such a long queue at the OP bar (snaking round the bar and outside the double doors). I managed to time my queuing to miss both Banger's and Trego's innings, but managed to see a lot in between and after!
What a lot of Grocklites as well (many thanks SP for your kind words earlier). There were probably enough to have a dedicated Grockles Bar on the ground!
After Durham's fantastic start didn't we do well to claw them back and nearly snatch it? Great stuff, and so nearly, but not quite. Truly, an incredibly successful season, trophyless (so far) but we came so close in ALL competitions.
Really hope the lads do well in this Champions League wotsit, both this year and next as defending champions. I’m unlikely to make it down to the OP for my (and Lol’s) pie & pint – surely some ambassador chappie could rustle up some Ferrari Rockets for afters?
I’m gonna try and have a go at one or two of Bloke’s new Cryptic Pic Tricks (try saying that after a few apple juices), and before I know it, it’ll be the start of another new season.
Cheers.
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 06/10/2009 17:29
Winter well Tractor, dont give our lot much hope out there without your vocal encouragement
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 06/10/2009 20:53
Surely they'll hear him from there.
Thanks for your occasional company this past summer, Tractor, and all other Grockleites. The season went by far too quickly and let's hope the winter months do too.
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Thanks for your occasional company this past summer, Tractor, and all other Grockleites. The season went by far too quickly and let's hope the winter months do too.
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Last Throw - Durham Deja Vu
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 07/10/2009 10:37
Quote:Tractor
I chatted to one of the genuine Bobbies on the ground who said they'd been informed there were over 4000 in the ground. Correct! I reckon there must have been almost 7000.
I don't know what the official capacity of the ground is, but assume that it must be much higher than it was following the construction of the two stands on the western side of the ground. Interestingly I was delving into Wisden yesterday evening and noted that in the penultimate home JPL match of 1979 (the year we first won it), A crowd of some 10,000 added £8000 to Moseley's testimonial fund.
If it's in Wisden I am inclined to believe it. Does that mean Tractor's figure of 7,000 is an under-estimate or were people smaller and more sardine-shaped thirty years ago?
LoL
Sixty-one Seasons a Somerset Supporter
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