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Down to the foot of the world - Durham the return CC1
By Grockle et al
May 20 2014
Durham come South West for the return leg of the CC1 matches against us and we go into this one after a disappointing loss to Surrey in the T20 at home. Questions are being asked about our home tactics, why are we constantly looking to chase on flat wickets rather than set out our own stall and ask the opposition to take their best shot at it. If it is as flat as the M5 why don't we like batting
v DURHAM CC1 @ Taunton Monday 19 May 2014
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TUNEIN APP BBC LIVE EVENT NUMBER 10
After the poor batting performance in failing to chase down Surrey's T20 total on Sunday afternoon we need to get back into unbeaten CC1 form for Durham's visit to the 'M5 offshoot' today.
Marcus must pick a side with changes after Lewis Gregory pulled a hamstring and has been sidelined for between a fortnight and at least a month and a half, depending on reports. The squad for today is;
Trescothick, Myburgh, Compton, Petersen, Hildreth, Kieswetter, Trego, Overton C, Dockrell, Thomas and Overton J
The Overton brothers on the same sheet for the first time in 2014 and that suggests that Craig Meschede is far from ready yet. The loss of Gregory is a bitter blow for us and for him given his start to this season.
Day 1 started when Durham won the toss and decided to bat in overcast conditions on a muggy day. Alf, after his excellent death bowling and his attempt to hit 20 odd off 12, opened the bowling - AND TORE through the Durham front end on a pitch that was giving movement and swing. 6 for 1 became 11 for 2 before Pete got in on the act and reduced them to 3 for 24 followed by 4 for 24 the very next ball. The M5 seems to be shut and we've moved onto a one lane dirt track with no certainty at all.
Collingwood and Borthwick put up something of a fight to get their side over 100 but then the Thomas and Trego show started again. 97 for 5 (Thommo) became 116 for 6 (Trigger) and then George helped out with Pringle at 124 followed by Alf's five fer at 134. George and Craig O then finished off the men from the North East and Durham fialed to reach any batting points while we took maximum bowling points and required 6 runs in our first innings to avoid the follow on.
Alfonso looked superb in T20 on Sunday and he looked even better on Day 1 of this game. There always seemed to be a game needed early on in a season to get the man in the groove and this looks like it was the 2014 version. Final first innings figures of 15 overs, 4 maidens, 5 for 41 put paid to the opposition's first ha;lf of the game and we took the field to pass the follow on total and try and end Day 1 without loss.
It didn't quite work out that way as the skipper wafted and his first delivery and was caught at third slip for a golden duck. Oh dear. His opening partner Johan Myburgh (yes that is right, don't ask me why either, it was a bit of a surprise it seems to all watching as we have 3 international openers in this side) settled in to grind out runs up until the close of play and did a decent job. Unfortunately the ball is doing things and it did something that got Nick Compton in difficulties and he also left the field of play (32 for 2) before the end of the session which ended at 5:30 cut short by rain which turned into heavy electrical storms over night.
Somerset start Day 2 at 51 for 2 with Alviro on 8 and Johan on 28. he game is going to be disrupted by the weather according to predictions so we have to get on with it today, pass their total and set up something that our bowlers can work with to get this game over with in less than 4 days. There is a good chance of big points if the middle order keeps its head and the rain lets us get on with it.
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And here come Durham for the return match.
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Posted by: wsm fan
Date: 18 May, 2014 21:52
Durham squad for the morning, no Stokes, Onions or Sangakara.....
Durham squad:
Keaton Jennings 1
Mark Stoneman 23
Scott Borthwick 16
Michael Richardson 18
Paul Collingwood 5 *
Phil Mustard 19 +
Usman Arshad 78
Mark Wood 33
Chris Rushworth 22
Jamie Harrison 13
Gavin Main 20
Ryan Pringle 17
Gordon Muchall 24
Please Marcus can we BAT first.....
Posted by: wsm fan
Date: 18 May, 2014 23:01
Squad of 12 announced.
Jones dropped, Gregory, Mesch, Dibble, Kirby all out injured.
The 12 includes Dockers, Cove and Barrow in addition to the 9 from last match.
Assume Cove will come in for Lewis.
So choice between Alex and George, really hope we go for the spin and move top 8 up 1 but fear we won't.
Guess no Lewis weakens batting but I'd be happy with Cove 8, Alfie 9, Dockers 10, Jove 11.
Gives us 4 seamers and 2 spin options, much better balance for me
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Date: 18 May, 2014 21:52
Durham squad for the morning, no Stokes, Onions or Sangakara.....
Durham squad:
Keaton Jennings 1
Mark Stoneman 23
Scott Borthwick 16
Michael Richardson 18
Paul Collingwood 5 *
Phil Mustard 19 +
Usman Arshad 78
Mark Wood 33
Chris Rushworth 22
Jamie Harrison 13
Gavin Main 20
Ryan Pringle 17
Gordon Muchall 24
Please Marcus can we BAT first.....
Posted by: wsm fan
Date: 18 May, 2014 23:01
Squad of 12 announced.
Jones dropped, Gregory, Mesch, Dibble, Kirby all out injured.
The 12 includes Dockers, Cove and Barrow in addition to the 9 from last match.
Assume Cove will come in for Lewis.
So choice between Alex and George, really hope we go for the spin and move top 8 up 1 but fear we won't.
Guess no Lewis weakens batting but I'd be happy with Cove 8, Alfie 9, Dockers 10, Jove 11.
Gives us 4 seamers and 2 spin options, much better balance for me
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I think on the whole I'd agree and go with Myburgh and Dockrell as spin options, but I am conscious that Craig K is very much in the frame as Prior's replacement should he not be fit so there might be a thought to include Barrow.
And yes,can we bat first please and even more get 4 bonus points by close of play.
And yes,can we bat first please and even more get 4 bonus points by close of play.
I suspect that the inclusions may well be Barrow and Dockrell, which would leave:
MT
AP/NC
NC/AP
JH
CK
AB
PT
JM
AT
GD
JO
I think that would, surely, be a "bat first," team.
I strongly suspect that Barrow will play and that only one of Craig Overton or GD will do so.
I think there are two reasons why Barrow will play. GM alludes to one of them. The other is that I think that we've decided, as a matter of policy, to be as hard to beat as possible and that that entails picking the longest batting line-up that we reasonably can....
MT
AP/NC
NC/AP
JH
CK
AB
PT
JM
AT
GD
JO
I think that would, surely, be a "bat first," team.
I strongly suspect that Barrow will play and that only one of Craig Overton or GD will do so.
I think there are two reasons why Barrow will play. GM alludes to one of them. The other is that I think that we've decided, as a matter of policy, to be as hard to beat as possible and that that entails picking the longest batting line-up that we reasonably can....
I suppose if we want to be a bit more positive , then they might include Craig Overton at eight instead of Myburgh (on the basis that they have a specialist spinner playing)?
I would quite like to see Craig Overton play as he looked very promising before last season's injury setback.
No Gregory and no Meschede are real blows to the bowling, IMO, but it would be fantastic if, at some stage later in the season, we have all of Gregory, Meschede and Craig Overton competing with Pete for seaming all-rounder berths in our CC first XI.
I would quite like to see Craig Overton play as he looked very promising before last season's injury setback.
No Gregory and no Meschede are real blows to the bowling, IMO, but it would be fantastic if, at some stage later in the season, we have all of Gregory, Meschede and Craig Overton competing with Pete for seaming all-rounder berths in our CC first XI.
ME Trescothick*, AN Petersen, NRD Compton, JC Hildreth, C Kieswetter†, JG Myburgh, PD Trego, C Overton, AC Thomas, GH Dockrell, J Overton
MD Stoneman, KK Jennings, SG Borthwick, MJ Richardson, P Mustard†, PD Collingwood*, GJ Muchall, RD Pringle, MA Wood, J Harrison, C Rushworth
MD Stoneman, KK Jennings, SG Borthwick, MJ Richardson, P Mustard†, PD Collingwood*, GJ Muchall, RD Pringle, MA Wood, J Harrison, C Rushworth
So Durham have picked their specialist spinner, too, so this may well have been one of those home tosses (which I think often does not apply) that we'd have been really hoping to win.
Notts were lucky not to be in this position in the last match.
Raining already apparently?
Raining already apparently?
Treegggggggggggggggggggggoooooooooooo
Mustard always dangerous too, so great to get him first up!!
Mustard always dangerous too, so great to get him first up!!
Who's this lad, Trego? Sounds good.
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Good to hear Tractor in such good voice so early in the match.
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Can we get the official Grockles spelling of young Peter's surname correct?
Is it lots of e's, one g and lots of o's - or a few e's, one g, and a few o's - or some other combination? I can accept that lots of g's is clearly wrong (and un-pronounceable), but methinks we should bite this bullet early on in his career before things get out of hand.
Is it lots of e's, one g and lots of o's - or a few e's, one g, and a few o's - or some other combination? I can accept that lots of g's is clearly wrong (and un-pronounceable), but methinks we should bite this bullet early on in his career before things get out of hand.
BristolRob - are you listening on TuneIn? If so, could you let me know what live event it is?
Thanks
Thanks
I should rather like a couple more wickets before lunch, partly because forecasts for Tue and Thur look uncertain.
SP: In Sparta I happen to know that PT is known as Τρηγω, though the variant of Τρηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηηγω has been heard.
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Cricinfo guy on the ground seems to be saying Lewis out for two weeks - from what I've read on here, that seems very optimistic.
I suspect they just read the bit on the official site, where DN said he'd be out for "at least a couple of weeks."
So far as I know, the scan result is still awaited. But I suspect it will be more like 6 weeks.
So far as I know, the scan result is still awaited. But I suspect it will be more like 6 weeks.
But surely Lol that's classical rather than koine? I prefer the Macedonian spelling
It sounds like a return to the opening bowlers, before the ball stops swinging completely, would be in order.
Undoing a bit of the excellent start here. Maybe get a spinner on to slow the run rate down.
Who is the guy commentating on Radio Somerset/Bristol (not Martin Emerson)? His strangulated accent is doing my head in.
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I don't want to criticise the bloke, but I find it surprising that he knew nothing of Trego's other life as a goalkeeper - and had to be told of it by Martin Emerson.
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Lovely stuff from Mr Thomas.
Very, very important to end that stand at the start of the session.
IF we bowl anything like from here, then we should be able to get them for a sub-par total, the question being exactly how sub-par........
Very, very important to end that stand at the start of the session.
IF we bowl anything like from here, then we should be able to get them for a sub-par total, the question being exactly how sub-par........
My spies tell me that Kirby and Meschede were both warming up during the lunch interval.
Another quick wicket and it may well be under 200 depending on whether the tail-which can bat- comes off or not.
Quote:geordie moonraker
Another quick wicket and it may well be under 200 depending on whether the tail-which can bat- comes off or not.
That's the one we wanted. Into the tail.
It would be nice if Michael Vaughan were at the ground today, for he could then complain about how easy it is to take wickets at Taunton.
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There must be a likelihood that one side will win the current match, providing the weather behaves itself; that's interesting in that Durham and Somerset are the only unbeaten sides in CC Div One this season.
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Quote:Loyal of Lhasa.
There must be a likelihood that one side will win the current match, providing the weather behaves itself; that's interesting in that Durham and Somerset are the only unbeaten sides in CC Div One this season.
I fear the weather will put paid to any result looking at the forecast. Having said that I'm glad Onion's isn't playing..
I said at 7.46
And yes,can we bat first please and even more get 4 bonus points by close of play.
Well we didn't bat first but I will settle for 3 bowling points before tea instead
And yes,can we bat first please and even more get 4 bonus points by close of play.
Well we didn't bat first but I will settle for 3 bowling points before tea instead
Tumbles re: the weather, Wednesday's forecast seems okay, Thursday's not completely dire?
I suspect the Durham bowlers will also be a handful under leaden skies and in humid weather so I wouldn't be at all surprised if there are at least 15 wickets down after day one of this one.
In which case a bit of play on Tue and Thur and most or all of a day on Wed might yet be enough to get a result.
Failing that, I'll cling to the notion that the forecasts seem to me to tend to be worse than the actual weather about 75% of the time.
I suspect the Durham bowlers will also be a handful under leaden skies and in humid weather so I wouldn't be at all surprised if there are at least 15 wickets down after day one of this one.
In which case a bit of play on Tue and Thur and most or all of a day on Wed might yet be enough to get a result.
Failing that, I'll cling to the notion that the forecasts seem to me to tend to be worse than the actual weather about 75% of the time.
GM: let's aim for one batting point by the close. Or is that greedy. We need only six runs to avoid the follow on!
I am sorry, by the way, that they speak such common Greek in your part of the world, albeit with a lovely accent. We're all classical down here, innit.
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I am sorry, by the way, that they speak such common Greek in your part of the world, albeit with a lovely accent. We're all classical down here, innit.
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The forecast seems to vary. Anyway time for Marcus and co to try and put us in a decent position against a weakened Durham attack. Anything above 250 will put us in a good position.
Rushworth, Wood and Harrison represent still a pretty good pace attack, IMO.
Obviously Tres and co will be thankful that there is no Onions.
Obviously Tres and co will be thankful that there is no Onions.
The follow on avoided before 1530 on day 1. Keep going lads- interesting batting order though
Interesting scorecard.
Taunton's not killing cricket today then !
Bad batting, good bowling by Alf or a combination of both ?
Grizzzly
Taunton's not killing cricket today then !
Bad batting, good bowling by Alf or a combination of both ?
Grizzzly
It sounded like Alf bowled brilliantly - and that conditions were heavily in favour of the bowlers (due to overhead conditions).
Quite a few people Tumbles if you read some of the stuff written about him.
I hope it is overhead conditions, don't want the pitch inspectors coming to look at the Taunton "road."
Well, Mr Myburgh, whom I certainly did not expect to see opening the batting, given that we have three current or former Test openers in our XI, seems to have been rather more successful than almost all of the other top order batsmen in this match, thus far.
Well, a good day that sounds as though it's probably over with now.
Let's hope the rain clears off fairly early tomorrow.
It's supposed to be sunny afterwards, so we might somewhat more benign batting conditions if we are lucky.
Let's hope the rain clears off fairly early tomorrow.
It's supposed to be sunny afterwards, so we might somewhat more benign batting conditions if we are lucky.
Rainfall radar is predicting "extreme" rain in the Taunton area tonight, so I hope they've got everything absolutely battened down, hatches/covers wise!
What a superb day, outstanding.
Who could have dreamed of bowling a team out at Taunton on day 1 inside 50 overs!
It could have been slightly better at 24-4 and ideally we wouldn't have lost 2 wickets, but with no Lewis or Meschede and on a "flat" Taunton pitch, small ground blah blah it's been a great day.
Game well advanced which helps negate some of the dodgy weather predicted.
Who could have dreamed of bowling a team out at Taunton on day 1 inside 50 overs!
It could have been slightly better at 24-4 and ideally we wouldn't have lost 2 wickets, but with no Lewis or Meschede and on a "flat" Taunton pitch, small ground blah blah it's been a great day.
Game well advanced which helps negate some of the dodgy weather predicted.
Personally, I'm not surprised that, given suitable overhead conditions, Taunton proved favourable for bowling, simply because we've often seen it before.
It's likely to be less humid for the rest of the match, so I'd imagine there is likely to be somewhat less swing for the remainder of the match.. in which case the question may well become one of how much there is in the pitch itself (as opposed to ambient conditions).
For those that were there today, would you say that - in the final session - there was lot going off the seam, rather than through the air?
It's likely to be less humid for the rest of the match, so I'd imagine there is likely to be somewhat less swing for the remainder of the match.. in which case the question may well become one of how much there is in the pitch itself (as opposed to ambient conditions).
For those that were there today, would you say that - in the final session - there was lot going off the seam, rather than through the air?
A couple of wickets in his brief bowl for GD was good news too, particularly with Edgbaston on the horizon. Edgbaston is often a spinner's track - and was for George last season, so we could do with him finding a bit of form and confidence and hopefully those couple of wickets will help with that.
Day one photos, because of the early finish I haven't so many photos to choose from so I am posting a few doubles, I hope you like them.
As somebody said Marcus should lose the toss more often. The conditions were perfect for bowling, with heavy cloud and very humid.
No complains about any of the bowlers, the ball in most cases bowled in the correct areas.
Jamie Overton gave Scott Borthwick the hurry-up.
Paul Collingwood bowled by Alfonso Thomas
And you can see how delighted Craig Kieswetter was at getting Paul Collingwood's wicket.
Alfonso Thomas also gave Gordon Muchall a hard time.
And another wicket for Alfonso Thomas, Mark Stoneman didn't need to look behind.
Mark Stoneman didn't wait to be given out.
My photo of the day, James Hildreth jumping at full stretch to take this catch to dismiss Keaton Jennings off the bowling of Alfonso Thomas.
Peter Trego finding the edge of Phil Mustard's bat.
And James Hildreth taking another catch, Marcus looking on in wonder.
Some will be glad to hear I haven't got a photo of Marcus's first ball dismissal I wasn't ready for it my brain wasn't in gear that early, somebody behind me said you could always use one from last year nobody will know.
As somebody said Marcus should lose the toss more often. The conditions were perfect for bowling, with heavy cloud and very humid.
No complains about any of the bowlers, the ball in most cases bowled in the correct areas.
Jamie Overton gave Scott Borthwick the hurry-up.
Paul Collingwood bowled by Alfonso Thomas
And you can see how delighted Craig Kieswetter was at getting Paul Collingwood's wicket.
Alfonso Thomas also gave Gordon Muchall a hard time.
And another wicket for Alfonso Thomas, Mark Stoneman didn't need to look behind.
Mark Stoneman didn't wait to be given out.
My photo of the day, James Hildreth jumping at full stretch to take this catch to dismiss Keaton Jennings off the bowling of Alfonso Thomas.
Peter Trego finding the edge of Phil Mustard's bat.
And James Hildreth taking another catch, Marcus looking on in wonder.
Some will be glad to hear I haven't got a photo of Marcus's first ball dismissal I wasn't ready for it my brain wasn't in gear that early, somebody behind me said you could always use one from last year nobody will know.
Love your Hildreth photo, Mike.
Re your pictures of yesterday it seems to be the season for parachute jumps. We had a nine man jump in the city where I live last week. It should have been ten, but one had permission to attend a friend's wedding!
Re your pictures of yesterday it seems to be the season for parachute jumps. We had a nine man jump in the city where I live last week. It should have been ten, but one had permission to attend a friend's wedding!
Superb pictures, Mike, and a rather excellent day alround.
No idea of the weather forecast but surely we can find enough time to squeeze out a significant victory.
Well done boys, a fantastic performance.
No idea of the weather forecast but surely we can find enough time to squeeze out a significant victory.
Well done boys, a fantastic performance.
At this moment Taunton is have a very bad thunder storm, the rain is bouncing off the ground and lightening lighting up my lounge.
Forecast shows improvement by 11 for tomorrow and really nice till 6-7pm so hopefully we could catch the majority of overs up going later. If we can bat all day (assuming the bowling conditions aren't so friendly) could be in a strong position come day 3.
Alf bowled very well indeed and Trigger gave problems too. Even George posed a few probs and gained a couple of wickets. Ground fielding was good and one of Hildy's catches was a peach! Overhead conditions were cloudy and humid and the ball was moving. Only saw two deliveries that caught the batsmen unawares.
Least said about Marcus' shot the better!! Compo was done by unexpected pace and lift from Wood's first delivery.
Myburgh batted compactly and sensibly.
Least said about Marcus' shot the better!! Compo was done by unexpected pace and lift from Wood's first delivery.
Myburgh batted compactly and sensibly.
Alf says this track has a fair amount of pace in it. If so - and if the pitch retains said pace - then there might be something in this for the bowlers, throughout even when the weather is not in their favour.
Forecasts still bad, implying that we might get only about 4 of the 9 sessions scheduled to occur.
The ground staff are working hard at 7.45 (goodness knows what time they started) the covers are being removed, when I looked they were already emptying a full load of water from the Blotter.
All ground staff have always worked hard for us to see this lovely game of cricket.
All ground staff have always worked hard for us to see this lovely game of cricket.
Yes, huge gratitude to them. If they can get a fair amount of the game on today, then Wednesday's forecast is not too bad and they could be the heroes behind the scenes in creating enough time for Somerset to be able to win this game.
Obviously, we have to bat ourselves into a winning position first of all!
Obviously, we have to bat ourselves into a winning position first of all!
Lots or thunderstorms in cornwall at the moment.Fingers crossed they slip up the Bristol Channel..Still very humid and grey in TA1
Light sun at the moment. Likely to be occasional rain breaks throughout the day if we are unlucky. If we are lucky few rain breaks and some hazy sun.
A little cooler so hopefully not so much movement.
A little cooler so hopefully not so much movement.
bbc commentary is not working for me. Are others having the same problem?
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Off for rain now and lost JM. Think 250 could be a very handy score on this pitch.
LoL - did you try clicking on the 'windows media' version of the stream?
I find the BBC media player to be consistently inconsistent.
Tumbles - I'd take your left arm off at the shoulder now for 250!!!
I think it's reasonably obvious that conditions are unlikely to be at all easy for the lower order.
So, really we need AP, Hildreth, CK and Pete to come to the party big-time to get us up to, a) any kind of lead and b) a decent lead.
I find the BBC media player to be consistently inconsistent.
Tumbles - I'd take your left arm off at the shoulder now for 250!!!
I think it's reasonably obvious that conditions are unlikely to be at all easy for the lower order.
So, really we need AP, Hildreth, CK and Pete to come to the party big-time to get us up to, a) any kind of lead and b) a decent lead.
Trouble is, every interruption gives them chance to rest the opening bowlers. They've bowled all but half a dozen of the overs so far.
It is interesting that Petersen and Hildreth have remarkably similar career figures. People may be surprised to note JH's superior average. The details were copied a couple of minutes ago from Cricinfo and will be slightly out of date by the time I post this. Petersen's figures appear first.
Mat Runs HS Ave
176 11651 210 39.62
174 11093 303* 42.90
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Mat Runs HS Ave
176 11651 210 39.62
174 11093 303* 42.90
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Nicely done so far, slowly but surely. Good effort to survive the lethal bowling and conditions especially without any batsmen after 7.
Here's hoping for a calm afternoon.
Here's hoping for a calm afternoon.
AP and Pete will have to have a dart and hope it comes off, otherwise this one will probably be down to a one innings match, effectively.
Wood continues to sound exceptionally dangerous.
Wood continues to sound exceptionally dangerous.
Suddenly a lead seems a bit far off.. not a lot left batting wise now either.
Pretty much going to be a one-innings game then, with this session having undone the good work from this morning (and yesterday).
Not a one innings game, then.
This late flurry must be driving Durham crazy!!!
This late flurry must be driving Durham crazy!!!
That was eentertaining.
I have to go out now for the rest of the day, but assume we'll be taking the extra half hour in order to take the remaining two Durham wickets (73 all out) for the innings win.
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I have to go out now for the rest of the day, but assume we'll be taking the extra half hour in order to take the remaining two Durham wickets (73 all out) for the innings win.
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Craig Overton now has at least 98 career runs vs Durham, and a maximum of 45 against everyone else...
Could really do with a couple more gone before parity, but a good day all in all.
Shame we haven't forced home our slight advantage, feels like Durham have regained the initiative a little
If weren't favourites at the end of yesterday, we surely would have been at lunchtime today but I wouldn't say we are favourites now.
In less favourable bowling conditions that in the first dig, I guess we really missed Lewis Gregory.
I hope Meschede is fit to return at Edgbaston at the weekend.
I'd have thought we ought to bring him back, probably instead of Jamie Overton for the trip to Birmingham. I'm afraid Jamie just isn't taking any wickets. I'd actually give him a dose of one-day cricket for a bit instead... partly because he'd have to pitch the ball up more in short form cricket and partly because he'd hopefully get a few wickets with batsmen coming at him which could restore some confidence.
In less favourable bowling conditions that in the first dig, I guess we really missed Lewis Gregory.
I hope Meschede is fit to return at Edgbaston at the weekend.
I'd have thought we ought to bring him back, probably instead of Jamie Overton for the trip to Birmingham. I'm afraid Jamie just isn't taking any wickets. I'd actually give him a dose of one-day cricket for a bit instead... partly because he'd have to pitch the ball up more in short form cricket and partly because he'd hopefully get a few wickets with batsmen coming at him which could restore some confidence.
Long way to go in this game yet, AG!
I had a very frustrating hour's drive home - heard Jennings get out just as I got in the car and settled in for a good haul of wickets on my way home. A couple of drops (AP's seemed very hard from what the comms said) and loads of edged fours by the sound of it - certainly Jove seemed to beat the outside edge or go for four through thrid man pretty much every ball.
As I say, a very frustrating evening's journey - need early breakthroughs tomorrow, or could have a tough chase.
I had a very frustrating hour's drive home - heard Jennings get out just as I got in the car and settled in for a good haul of wickets on my way home. A couple of drops (AP's seemed very hard from what the comms said) and loads of edged fours by the sound of it - certainly Jove seemed to beat the outside edge or go for four through thrid man pretty much every ball.
As I say, a very frustrating evening's journey - need early breakthroughs tomorrow, or could have a tough chase.
A lot of grit, fight and determination is going to be needed to obtain anything more than a draw from this game.
I haven't seen much of this in the past, and somehow don't expect to see it again in the next few days.
I haven't seen much of this in the past, and somehow don't expect to see it again in the next few days.
No argument with your first sentence CP.
Really do not recognise the second
Really do not recognise the second
May be a good opportunity for Nick C. to 'dig in' & see us home to whatever target we are set.
Would be nice to roll them over again, but I sense that may be a tall order.
Grizzzly
Would be nice to roll them over again, but I sense that may be a tall order.
Grizzzly
Day two photos.
A mixed day I would say, we get in front thanks from good batting from Alviro Petersen and Craig Overton.
With one missed catch and no luck for the bowler who beat the bat time and time again it looks like we need to take early wickets tomorrow.
Mark Wood has an unusual start to his run-up, it looks like he is on the starting blocks for a race.
James Hildreth had a good knock today a few more runs would have been nice, a leg side ball helped on it's way to the boundary for four.
It was not Craig Kieswetter's day when he was bowled by Mark Wood.
A very good innings from Alviro Petersen this is a six from him.
A pity Craig Overton's brother Jamie couldn't hold up one end while Craig hit more four's like this.
This is what happened to Jamie Overton thanks to Mark Wood
Mark Stoneman beaten by Alfonso Thomas, there was a lot of that happening.
Mark Stoneman beaten once again this time by George Dockrell, all the close fielders thought they had him.
A mixed day I would say, we get in front thanks from good batting from Alviro Petersen and Craig Overton.
With one missed catch and no luck for the bowler who beat the bat time and time again it looks like we need to take early wickets tomorrow.
Mark Wood has an unusual start to his run-up, it looks like he is on the starting blocks for a race.
James Hildreth had a good knock today a few more runs would have been nice, a leg side ball helped on it's way to the boundary for four.
It was not Craig Kieswetter's day when he was bowled by Mark Wood.
A very good innings from Alviro Petersen this is a six from him.
A pity Craig Overton's brother Jamie couldn't hold up one end while Craig hit more four's like this.
This is what happened to Jamie Overton thanks to Mark Wood
Mark Stoneman beaten by Alfonso Thomas, there was a lot of that happening.
Mark Stoneman beaten once again this time by George Dockrell, all the close fielders thought they had him.
Great shots again, Mike. The last one I think I heard on the radio comms - they said Somerset were appealing for the catch at slip, that it was Dockrell's arm ball, but the batsman didn't hit it. If so, that would be some arm ball!
Thought we were poor today!! Alviro batted well and so did Craig. Why is Compton playing t20 when he is around. Tommo bowled well but apart from that we were toothless. Young wood is miles aheaD of Overton !!!
Last over summed it up for me. 11/12 runs taken from it including a large 6 to the Longest part of ground. Durham well on top now and we need early wickets or we are just looking for rain on thurs for a draw. hildreth can look at those 2 tonight for concentration levels and playing game on merits.
Last over summed it up for me. 11/12 runs taken from it including a large 6 to the Longest part of ground. Durham well on top now and we need early wickets or we are just looking for rain on thurs for a draw. hildreth can look at those 2 tonight for concentration levels and playing game on merits.
I was positive after yesterday, not tonight.
Can't agree game is in balance, I'd say as much as 75% in Durhams favour.
We seemed clueless in last hour and half, things just drifted. Wwe may get early wickets but forecast set for sunny day and I fear they'll get to tea if not the close.
History tells you any 4th innings chase isn't easy, may not be as hard at Taunton as other places but still wouldn't fancy chasing anything over 225/250.
Lots of batters not really in form, we have potential but too many aren't standing up together.
The collapse after lunch today has done us, if we'd have got through that we could have took advantage of the sun from 3pm onwards, as it is the small lead has gone.
Very impressed with Wood and Rushworth too, don't see us chasing anything comfortably v those two.
Can't agree game is in balance, I'd say as much as 75% in Durhams favour.
We seemed clueless in last hour and half, things just drifted. Wwe may get early wickets but forecast set for sunny day and I fear they'll get to tea if not the close.
History tells you any 4th innings chase isn't easy, may not be as hard at Taunton as other places but still wouldn't fancy chasing anything over 225/250.
Lots of batters not really in form, we have potential but too many aren't standing up together.
The collapse after lunch today has done us, if we'd have got through that we could have took advantage of the sun from 3pm onwards, as it is the small lead has gone.
Very impressed with Wood and Rushworth too, don't see us chasing anything comfortably v those two.
Great photo's Mike.
Given all the timber that is flying around, Mr Wood could use them for his CV to become a lumberjack.
Grizzzly
Given all the timber that is flying around, Mr Wood could use them for his CV to become a lumberjack.
Grizzzly
Yes, WSM, I don't really fancy our batsmen vs Wood either. He sounded too good for us today and may be an England bowler sooner than later. I saw him bowl at the Oval last year and he was very sharp and menacing.
Having said that, Durham will need Thursday's forecast to be wrong to have much hope of gaining their first ever CC1 win at Taunton.
For our part, we'd need a superb bowling performance today and some play tomorrow to win. A tall order given a sunny day and only one bowler (Alf) in something like top form.
Having said that, Durham will need Thursday's forecast to be wrong to have much hope of gaining their first ever CC1 win at Taunton.
For our part, we'd need a superb bowling performance today and some play tomorrow to win. A tall order given a sunny day and only one bowler (Alf) in something like top form.
I agree that at the moment Durham must be favoured. However, a score of no more than 300 and we will have tilted the balance to equality and then we see what happens.
Well let's just hope for a morning with the ball that runs counter to the script that one would usually expect on a sunny morning.
Radio guys were suggesting there was some turn earlier in piece so let's hope GD can produce a decent performance.
Radio guys were suggesting there was some turn earlier in piece so let's hope GD can produce a decent performance.
We won't win this but the good news is that Craig Overton looks like he is 'back,' as a bowler. Excellent spell this morning with good line and length and bounce and a bit of movement. Really pleased to see him looking this good again after injury.
I don't want to join any bandwagon criticising Jove too harshly, but you do have to wonder whether a #11 batsman who is only trusted to bowl 5 out of 60 overs is really worth his place in the side at the moment.
... and one also wonders whether his early exposure to the England set-up, with all those attendant "experts", has done more harm than good.
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Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
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Indeed.
EDIT: or perhaps the young man simply started to believe he was closer to the finished article than is actually the case.
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EDIT: or perhaps the young man simply started to believe he was closer to the finished article than is actually the case.
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Those giving orders want shooting if that's the case.
If the average Div One team takes 200 wickets per season that means 1,800 wickets fall in Div One. I bet no more than 200 - tops! - fall to short balls.
To be honest, Jamie has been better today than vs Notts - lower proportion of short-balls, but, still, Tres's decisions as to bowling order and proportions look an accurate assessment of current form to me (although GD could have bowled better and thus might have been slightly over-bowled this morning).
If the average Div One team takes 200 wickets per season that means 1,800 wickets fall in Div One. I bet no more than 200 - tops! - fall to short balls.
To be honest, Jamie has been better today than vs Notts - lower proportion of short-balls, but, still, Tres's decisions as to bowling order and proportions look an accurate assessment of current form to me (although GD could have bowled better and thus might have been slightly over-bowled this morning).
Mustard gone - 146 ahead, effectively 146-5 if Borthwick doesn't bat (my guess is he would come in and hold up an end if they felt they weren't far enough ahead)...we're still well in this. New ball in 6 overs...
From the BBC website summary of play yesterday:
"Durham's Michael Richardson needed treatment for a finger injury from the Somerset physio early in his innings because Durham physio Nigel Kent was at the local hospital with Scott Borthwick, who had suffered a finger injury too and may be limited in his future involvement in the game"
KB
"Durham's Michael Richardson needed treatment for a finger injury from the Somerset physio early in his innings because Durham physio Nigel Kent was at the local hospital with Scott Borthwick, who had suffered a finger injury too and may be limited in his future involvement in the game"
KB
Shame it looks like a complete washout in Taunton tomorrow.
Could of been a potentially huge win.
Could of been a potentially huge win.
Quote:reAGod
If the average Div One team takes 200 wickets per season that means 1,800 wickets fall in Div One. I bet no more than 200 - tops! - fall to short balls.
I wondered about your first assumption (I am not challenging your second) and had a look at the record. The figures below for previous seasons show the number lost and taken by SCCC in successive seasons:
2009 201 202
2010 217 245
2011 248 234
2012 205 261
2013 257 238
I don't know what that proves, save that Taunton is killing cricket.
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Quote:Frome Exile
Could still be. Forecasts fail.
Keep the faith.
Hope so mate!
Very well done to Cove - taking on the Gregory mantle! A fine fifer!
Now batters - show your mettle. This is doable.
Now batters - show your mettle. This is doable.
Yep agree SJB, innings totals have increased during the course of the match, and if weather permits, there is no reason why this should not be won. Required run rate must be around 3 per over allowing for some rain interruptions, which is a comfortable target.
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Can you lot please make up your mind.
I pop on to see how things are going and it's a Durham certainty and SCCC will struggle to hold them, then it's a Somerset certainty if the weather holds out.
Decide already. Are we any good or a bunch of crud coz even we can't be both at the same time
I pop on to see how things are going and it's a Durham certainty and SCCC will struggle to hold them, then it's a Somerset certainty if the weather holds out.
Decide already. Are we any good or a bunch of crud coz even we can't be both at the same time
Quote:geordie moonraker
I agree that at the moment Durham must be favoured. However, a score of no more than 300 and we will have tilted the balance to equality and then we see what happens.
That was my view at 0700 and I stick by it Grockle
Good news.
Much better forecast now on BBC Weather Video site - early morning rain should be in Wales by 8am leaving Taunton sunny.
Showers only from that point onwards, hopefully we miss them.
Much better forecast now on BBC Weather Video site - early morning rain should be in Wales by 8am leaving Taunton sunny.
Showers only from that point onwards, hopefully we miss them.
What a superb approach from Marcus and Johann. Please rain - turn left at Barnstaple
Grockle
But Where would we be without the knee jerk reaction to every half a session
But Where would we be without the knee jerk reaction to every half a session
Great day in good company and great cricket. Surpassed my expectations!! Cove was good again!! Now if we can just get a cple of hours tomorrow to have a dart at this!!
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Having had no access to news from Taunton after about 12.15, how lovely to come home after a trying day to see the scores.
Thanks, Somerset CCC. I do envy those of you who were there.
Thanks, Somerset CCC. I do envy those of you who were there.
Have to hope we get one session? 33 overs should see us home. I hope we keep going on the attack tomorrow - send in PT at 3 if need be...
I enjoyed the best part of the first two sessions today.
Firstly, the bowling of both Craig Overton and Dockrell was very good indeed. There were two very good catches by Kieswetter and the side as a whole appeared more 'vocal' than in some recent games and (dare I say) more motivated.
This was good to see.
The only slight disappointment for me was again the bowling of Jamie Overton.
Let us hope that the predicted weather does not impede our progress too much tomorrow.
An enjoyable day, during which it was good to meet up with some old friends and acquaintances.
Can't get down there tomorrow, but hoping for the best.
Firstly, the bowling of both Craig Overton and Dockrell was very good indeed. There were two very good catches by Kieswetter and the side as a whole appeared more 'vocal' than in some recent games and (dare I say) more motivated.
This was good to see.
The only slight disappointment for me was again the bowling of Jamie Overton.
Let us hope that the predicted weather does not impede our progress too much tomorrow.
An enjoyable day, during which it was good to meet up with some old friends and acquaintances.
Can't get down there tomorrow, but hoping for the best.
Quote:Clarence Parker
A lot of grit, fight and determination is going to be needed to obtain anything more than a draw from this game.
I haven't seen much of this in the past, and somehow don't expect to see it again in the next few days.
So would you say then, Clarence, that the requisite grit, fight and determination, so rarely evident in the past, was on display today?
Can't help think but England have ruined Jove in the same way they tried to change Finns delivery. At beginning of last season he was a bit raw but would get wickets. Now he just seems to be spraying it everywhere with little success to accompany it.
Would imagine when Meshy and Gregory are fit and we want to play George that he could be the one to make way.
Would imagine when Meshy and Gregory are fit and we want to play George that he could be the one to make way.
I don't think England had him long enough to ruin him (yet), it's more likely just a raw young bowler going through a dodgy patch. He'll sort it out.
Myburgh is looking an increasingly good acquisition - he looks a more than useful player.
Myburgh is looking an increasingly good acquisition - he looks a more than useful player.
Quote:Slow Left Chinaman
I don't think England had him long enough to ruin him (yet), it's more likely just a raw young bowler going through a dodgy patch. He'll sort it out.
Myburgh is looking an increasingly good acquisition - he looks a more than useful player.
I thought I read somewhere they tried to modify his style when he was with them. We should be getting Dirk in the nets with him giving him some mentioning.
Agree about Myburgh, really surprised about his batting but then career averages don't lie!
Day three photos.
I don't have time reading all the post with my photos taking up most of my time, did anybody say after yesterdays play we have no chance of winning? If the weather is kind to us tomorrow we have every chance of winning.
It looks like somebody has thrown some coins up in the air looking at the two on the ground, actually it was James and Marcus trying to stop four leg byes from Mark Stoneman, Craig Overton has other ideas.
George Dockrell gets the odd one to bounce, I think that's what did it for Gordon Muchall he was caught by James Hildreth at slip.
Michael Richardson well and truly bowled by Craig Overton. I couldn't hear the announcement I would think that is Craig first five wickets in a innings.
Jamie Harrison can only watch as James Hildreth catches the ball off the bowling of Craig Overton.
Mark Wood is another victim of Craig Overton brilliantly caught by Craig Kieswetter.
I had better show one good photo of a Durham batsman this is Chris Rushworth hitting 6 runs off George Dockrell.
But George got him in the end when Peter Trego caught him, that was when Marcus thought he had better rush off and get his batting kit on.
I wish Marcus will stop confusing me, one minute I am wondering if his old form has returned and then he is out twice first ball and then he plays what I can only describe as his best scoring shots like this four.
And like this four.
And have we found a new opening partner for Marcus, Johann Myburgh play a faultless innings like this well timed shot for a four.
Johann Myburgh watching Phil Mustard letting four byes go past him.
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I don't have time reading all the post with my photos taking up most of my time, did anybody say after yesterdays play we have no chance of winning? If the weather is kind to us tomorrow we have every chance of winning.
It looks like somebody has thrown some coins up in the air looking at the two on the ground, actually it was James and Marcus trying to stop four leg byes from Mark Stoneman, Craig Overton has other ideas.
George Dockrell gets the odd one to bounce, I think that's what did it for Gordon Muchall he was caught by James Hildreth at slip.
Michael Richardson well and truly bowled by Craig Overton. I couldn't hear the announcement I would think that is Craig first five wickets in a innings.
Jamie Harrison can only watch as James Hildreth catches the ball off the bowling of Craig Overton.
Mark Wood is another victim of Craig Overton brilliantly caught by Craig Kieswetter.
I had better show one good photo of a Durham batsman this is Chris Rushworth hitting 6 runs off George Dockrell.
But George got him in the end when Peter Trego caught him, that was when Marcus thought he had better rush off and get his batting kit on.
I wish Marcus will stop confusing me, one minute I am wondering if his old form has returned and then he is out twice first ball and then he plays what I can only describe as his best scoring shots like this four.
And like this four.
And have we found a new opening partner for Marcus, Johann Myburgh play a faultless innings like this well timed shot for a four.
Johann Myburgh watching Phil Mustard letting four byes go past him.
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An excellent days play, with a bit of luck with the weather this one's in the bag.
Fabulous photos as usual, Mike.
Praying for the sun gods.. hope the pitch is well covered that if we get some dry weather it won't take much to get play started.
Praying for the sun gods.. hope the pitch is well covered that if we get some dry weather it won't take much to get play started.
I'd certainly rather be in our position than theirs.
Game on!
Please let the weather play ball.
Game on!
Please let the weather play ball.
You can trust the ground staff to do that.
Now I have to go and Tag my photos.
Now I have to go and Tag my photos.
Clarence - I think you would at least have to concede that Craig Overton showed the requisite grit all day.
In the end, Durham may owe Chris Rushworth a round of drinks - if not for his knock then Durham may have lost tonight.
As for tomorrow?
For us to be confident then forecast would have to be totally wrong I.e. day would have to be sunny.
If it's partially wrong I.e. heavily overcast and on and off for rain then batting conditions may be as per the first four sessions of this match I.e difficult.
I thought we could have wrapped Durham up sooner today, had Tres given Craig O the second new ball as soon as it was available.
I thought Dockrell's bowling was underwhelming today...he failed to maintain the requisite accuracy.
In the end, Durham may owe Chris Rushworth a round of drinks - if not for his knock then Durham may have lost tonight.
As for tomorrow?
For us to be confident then forecast would have to be totally wrong I.e. day would have to be sunny.
If it's partially wrong I.e. heavily overcast and on and off for rain then batting conditions may be as per the first four sessions of this match I.e difficult.
I thought we could have wrapped Durham up sooner today, had Tres given Craig O the second new ball as soon as it was available.
I thought Dockrell's bowling was underwhelming today...he failed to maintain the requisite accuracy.
Quote:Kingston Black
I'm not normally a fan of Mike Selvey, but this was quite a cheering read:
Day 3 at Taunton
KB
Agree with you on both counts, KB.
Feel much better this evening... Opposite to yesterday's proceedings, driving home this evening was a much more pleasurable journey than 24 hrs earlier!
Stonking scorecard.
That must have been very enjoyable for you lucky people to watch.
Would be lovely to wrap this up tomorrow.
Good luck all !
Grizzzly
That must have been very enjoyable for you lucky people to watch.
Would be lovely to wrap this up tomorrow.
Good luck all !
Grizzzly
Had to miss what was an excellent day today. Hope to be there for the conclusion tomorrow.
Well done Somerset - a fine day's work.
Well done Somerset - a fine day's work.
Very happy to eat my words!
Thought we were poor yesterday and right up against it.
As superb spell by Cove and an outstanding knock from both openers has turned it right around.
Given weather we're not home yet but definitely ours to lose from here.
If it hasn't been mentioned Tregs catch to get Rushworth was absolutely outstanding.
Didn't get the acclaim it deserved as the openers had to run off and he was on the somerset stand boundary so away from the pavilion all were then heading for.
Rushworth middled it and Tregs on the mid wicket boundary dived full length goalie style to his left and clung on with both hands, truly special.
If we see a better catch at HQ this season i'll be very surprised.
Thought we were poor yesterday and right up against it.
As superb spell by Cove and an outstanding knock from both openers has turned it right around.
Given weather we're not home yet but definitely ours to lose from here.
If it hasn't been mentioned Tregs catch to get Rushworth was absolutely outstanding.
Didn't get the acclaim it deserved as the openers had to run off and he was on the somerset stand boundary so away from the pavilion all were then heading for.
Rushworth middled it and Tregs on the mid wicket boundary dived full length goalie style to his left and clung on with both hands, truly special.
If we see a better catch at HQ this season i'll be very surprised.
We only manage to get down once a year usually so I must say how wonderful it is every night to see the most splendid photos which make us feel as though we are there.
Mike thank you so much they are so very much appreciated.
Mike thank you so much they are so very much appreciated.
And Tresco isn't doing bad for a man who fields like and old man Ron. Maybe he's of some use yet- you never know. I've probably kiboshed him first thing this morning now!!
Also happily surprised at the excellent contribution being made by Mr Myburgh to this season. We do tend to find them secreted away here and there don't we? Seems to step up to anything we ask of him and you can ask little more really.
Also happily surprised at the excellent contribution being made by Mr Myburgh to this season. We do tend to find them secreted away here and there don't we? Seems to step up to anything we ask of him and you can ask little more really.
Whatever happens with the weather today, you have to say that the wider picture seems hugely promising from a bowler stand-point at SCCC.
I cannot remember a time when so many promising young bowlers were emerging at SCCC at the same time. The fact that three of them have clear all-round potential is a bonus.
I guess the next trick for Nos and co is to start producing similar results with the young batsmen. I guess Tom Abell faces a further wait for his chance if Myburgh is going to be used as an opener. And given JM's returns in this match and the fact that he was chosen for the role ahead of NC and AP, one must assume that the plan is that JM will open for the forseeable.
I cannot remember a time when so many promising young bowlers were emerging at SCCC at the same time. The fact that three of them have clear all-round potential is a bonus.
I guess the next trick for Nos and co is to start producing similar results with the young batsmen. I guess Tom Abell faces a further wait for his chance if Myburgh is going to be used as an opener. And given JM's returns in this match and the fact that he was chosen for the role ahead of NC and AP, one must assume that the plan is that JM will open for the forseeable.
Storm clouds gathering over the Bristol channel, if they dump their load on Taunton we're in trouble.
Hell of a storm in the night, the groundsmen are working hard the covers are all off.
Looks like forecast is suggesting we could get most of morning session in and then another downpour. 30ish overs might be enough
If we reach a victory in this game then the groundstaff have been very important in getting us there.
Think we might get a start then further poss thundery showers around lunchtime. Later it should clear sufficiently for play.
Need to keep the pedal to the metal when we are on the park.
Need to keep the pedal to the metal when we are on the park.
Yeah, but if it's really overcast it might not be that straightforward as simply batting aggressively and piling up runs as per last night.
Presumably, if there are all these storms around, it is humid down there today?
As I understand it, there is a severe weather warning in force for the whole of Southern England and all of Wales and the detail of the warning basically says (and I paraphrase) "We have no real idea of where most of the rain will fall, it could be anywhere, everywhere or almost nowhere."
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Presumably, if there are all these storms around, it is humid down there today?
As I understand it, there is a severe weather warning in force for the whole of Southern England and all of Wales and the detail of the warning basically says (and I paraphrase) "We have no real idea of where most of the rain will fall, it could be anywhere, everywhere or almost nowhere."
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Latest Beeb radar implies that we might get an hour this morning, then can expect very heavy rain maybe for a couple of hours around lunchtime... so I'd imagine it will then be a case of desperately trying to dry the ground out in order to then fit another 60-90 mins at the end of the day..
Not sure if this warrants a seperate thread, but wondering what others think from a purely Somerset perspective of Myburgh vs Buttler?
Myburgh is effectively the replacement for Buttler & certainly at the time I felt somewhat underwhelemed. But Buttler has the England limited overs spot in the bank at the moment so will be a bit busy there & Myburgh has shown himself to be a valuable player both with bat & ball & of course we don't have the who will keep wicket debate all the time, with Barrow an able deputy if required anyway.
of course we'd all prefer to have players who have come through the ranks & I'll really miss Buttler in the 20/20 stuff but just wondering if Myburgh might actually turn out to be a better option for the CC?
Myburgh is effectively the replacement for Buttler & certainly at the time I felt somewhat underwhelemed. But Buttler has the England limited overs spot in the bank at the moment so will be a bit busy there & Myburgh has shown himself to be a valuable player both with bat & ball & of course we don't have the who will keep wicket debate all the time, with Barrow an able deputy if required anyway.
of course we'd all prefer to have players who have come through the ranks & I'll really miss Buttler in the 20/20 stuff but just wondering if Myburgh might actually turn out to be a better option for the CC?
Well he will if Jos gets Prior's job in the Tests, that's for certain!!!
I don't really understand why JM did not get picked for T20 last week.
I don't really understand why JM did not get picked for T20 last week.
If a wicket falls, who should we send next?
Kieswetter?
Trego?
We probably can't risk NC bunging things up?
Kieswetter?
Trego?
We probably can't risk NC bunging things up?
Wood, Borthwick and Harrison carrying knocks and unlikely to bowl according to Steve Cotton
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Angus Fraser on the ground today. Pleased he won't have the chance to see Kiesweter make a 100.
Sending Compton out in these conditions is like sending 20 large packets of Imodium out to bat.
Typical, sounds like the ground is about to be washed away.
Bitterly disappointing.
Bitterly disappointing.
With all due respect to a fine CC player, this is not now a CC game so why would you send out Compton in this scenario?
Curtains - more exceptionally heavy rain is on the way, moving NW, from Southampton, anyway.
Still, the forecast for Edgbaston is currently not too bad, so maybe we can get a win up there.
God, UK weather is frustrating, to say the very least.
Those runs at the end of their innings yesterday will ultimately have saved Durham. Without Rushworth's 48 and the time taken in getting them, we could have claimed the extra half an hour and finished Durham off yesterday, IMO.
I don't know where this leaves us in the table? Probably some way from contention at the right end of it, I'd guess. But presumably ahead of Durham, Lancs and certainly Northants?
Those runs at the end of their innings yesterday will ultimately have saved Durham. Without Rushworth's 48 and the time taken in getting them, we could have claimed the extra half an hour and finished Durham off yesterday, IMO.
I don't know where this leaves us in the table? Probably some way from contention at the right end of it, I'd guess. But presumably ahead of Durham, Lancs and certainly Northants?
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Looks like we'll be level with Warks, going into the trip to Edgbaston, if I've read this correctly.
Looks like we'll be level with Warks, going into the trip to Edgbaston, if I've read this correctly.
AG...stop it, please.
There is plenty of time, relax, have a cup of tea and pray.
There is plenty of time, relax, have a cup of tea and pray.
The only thing there is plenty of, BJ, is water coming from the skies!!!! And water lying on the ground.
It's been a strong overall performance and we're not going to get what we deserve out of it, but such is cricket in England, I'm afraid.
It's been a strong overall performance and we're not going to get what we deserve out of it, but such is cricket in England, I'm afraid.
Chill out, for crying out loud.
Plenty of time for us to get back out and get the win - and if we don't, we won't be the first team to be denied a win by the weather! We deserve it, but if it doesn't come, it doesn't come - take it easy, guys
Plenty of time for us to get back out and get the win - and if we don't, we won't be the first team to be denied a win by the weather! We deserve it, but if it doesn't come, it doesn't come - take it easy, guys
I'm perfectly chilled, thanks, SP.
Looking forward to hopefully getting a win in Birmingham instead to make up for today.
Looking forward to hopefully getting a win in Birmingham instead to make up for today.
After several (enjoyable) years reading this site, I have finally registered - simply to ask Big Jim (who I believe is present) to keep us all updated on the weather.
I look forward to posting regularly henceforth - once the tension from the current match and rain passes.
I look forward to posting regularly henceforth - once the tension from the current match and rain passes.
Blame it all on Sky TV.
For what is frustrating is that all the other championship matches finished in glorious sunshine yesterday - and all produced positive results.
We are only playing today because Sky ordered the ECB to provide a T20 Blast match last Sunday, and the ECB in turn ordered Somerset and Surrey to play it.
You could, of course, argue on the other hand, that if Durham had batted first on Sunday instead of Monday, conditions would have been far easier.
For what is frustrating is that all the other championship matches finished in glorious sunshine yesterday - and all produced positive results.
We are only playing today because Sky ordered the ECB to provide a T20 Blast match last Sunday, and the ECB in turn ordered Somerset and Surrey to play it.
You could, of course, argue on the other hand, that if Durham had batted first on Sunday instead of Monday, conditions would have been far easier.
To me it looks like this is the brunt of the storm:
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After that it seems clearer. We can take early lunch and tea.. Get it mopped up and then finish it at 4-5pm if need be. Keep the faith
[www.raintoday.co.uk]
After that it seems clearer. We can take early lunch and tea.. Get it mopped up and then finish it at 4-5pm if need be. Keep the faith
Welcome, Phrench.
Unless I'm very much mistaken, Big Jim is in South Wales.
Unfortunately, for most of the past 35 minutes, it's been possible to "hear," the weather on the radio...no eye-witnesses at the ground needed!
Unless I'm very much mistaken, Big Jim is in South Wales.
Unfortunately, for most of the past 35 minutes, it's been possible to "hear," the weather on the radio...no eye-witnesses at the ground needed!
Phrench - you will also find a link to a live webcam from Richard Huish college, about 2 miles from the ground, available from the menu bar on the left hand side under "the weather."
The sun is out.
BUT BUT the square couldn't get covered quick enough because we were having thunder and lightening with hail stones.
I have returned home for a complete change of clothing.
The outfield is covered with water in places, when I was waking out the car park was like a river.
Don't ask me if there will be play I don't know it will be a miracle if we do play
BUT BUT the square couldn't get covered quick enough because we were having thunder and lightening with hail stones.
I have returned home for a complete change of clothing.
The outfield is covered with water in places, when I was waking out the car park was like a river.
Don't ask me if there will be play I don't know it will be a miracle if we do play
Saw a picture on twitter posted by Steve Cotton the area in front of the cow shed is a good sized lake.
Thanks, Mike. Feel quite sorry for our players and very sorry for the ground staff who have battled so hard to get this game through.
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Saw a picture on twitter posted by Steve Cotton the area in front of the cow shed is a good sized lake.
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The lake in front of the Cowshed pours onto the grass from the terrace. Shame we didn't have some sandbags. If there is more play today the groundstaff should be awarded a Benefit Year never mind collections for the new pavilion.
Personally, jest or not, I think benefit years for the ground staff are an excellent idea.
Warm and sunny in this disgraceful corner of Britain.
I hope this doesn't offend too many of you.
I hope this doesn't offend too many of you.
Thanks AG for posting the link, I was going to try but decided discretion was the better part of valour!
Nigel Gray the head groundsman at Hampshire had a benefit year last year, well deserved.
Right, now I have dried off and had something to eat I feel a lot better.
That run-out by Marcus was stupid there was never two runs on, the fielder was just picking up the ball just as Myburgh completed the first run. Somebody said he had one eye on the weather I said he should have had two eyes on the fielder (joke) one extra run wouldn't have made any difference to the time remaining.
The covers are off from what I can see and there are people still in the Botham Stand.
The clouds are moving quickly and the sun is trying to come out.
I am going to pop over to the ground and see if there is any news.
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That run-out by Marcus was stupid there was never two runs on, the fielder was just picking up the ball just as Myburgh completed the first run. Somebody said he had one eye on the weather I said he should have had two eyes on the fielder (joke) one extra run wouldn't have made any difference to the time remaining.
The covers are off from what I can see and there are people still in the Botham Stand.
The clouds are moving quickly and the sun is trying to come out.
I am going to pop over to the ground and see if there is any news.
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The news is that there will be a further inspection at 2:15pm, apparently.
The Beeb commentator still seems to think that it will be unlikely that there will be any further play.
The Beeb commentator still seems to think that it will be unlikely that there will be any further play.
I hope the umpires give every chance. 79 runs could be knocked off in an hour if not less therefore we should be allowed to start as late as 5pm if stays dry
Did anybody say that Nick Compton was bowled off a no-ball second ball he faced.
Could be completely wrong, but I'd have thought that the relatively short interval between inspections (45 mins) means that some sort of decision may well come at 2:15pm, whether it's to abandon the match, or to announce a start at x or y time "if no further rain."
Dam, cover coming back on, but hopefully not much.
Ground staff have been brilliant.
Ground staff have been brilliant.
Another inspection at 2.45.
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Huge amount of rain over Normandy coast coming our way. Let's hope we can get back out soon!
Hi Mike. According to the BBC radio commentary middle stump knocked out of the ground. But, 'No Ball'!
Start at 3.45. Radar implies we might get an hour or so before it tips it down again.
We can't afford, obviously, for Compton to bat in his normal mode so he'll have to get on with it or get out, quite frankly.
We can't afford, obviously, for Compton to bat in his normal mode so he'll have to get on with it or get out, quite frankly.
The Cricinfo site has gone from 14H45 inspection to 'Match delayed by rain'.
Is there anybody present (Mike TA!?) who is able to update - now less than 3 hours to go.
Is there anybody present (Mike TA!?) who is able to update - now less than 3 hours to go.
Sunny over here chaps.
Quick relocation across the Pond & all is good.
As for the UK weather - cr*p would seem a suitable description.
Must have been a wonderful effort by Marcus though.
Grizzzly
Quick relocation across the Pond & all is good.
As for the UK weather - cr*p would seem a suitable description.
Must have been a wonderful effort by Marcus though.
Grizzzly
Tea is going to be taken at 3.10 with play to start at 3.45, providing there is no more rain.....
3:06pm - 22 May 14
The Sky looks pretty dodgy, here in TA1.
3:06pm - 22 May 14
The Sky looks pretty dodgy, here in TA1.
I never understand this business of carrying out an inspection and then saying that play will start in an hour's time. Either it's fit for play in which case the teams should have 10 minutes to get ready or they announce that there will be a further inspection. Anyone enlighten me?
Fingers crossed weather set fair at the moment with no indication of rain in the next hour or so
OK. We are off. A 4 to start (and Tres dropped!) and a clear hour to go.
Grizzzly - latest time is probably around 5.15 in reality (in theory, they could go back out, have one over and then time's up). It's not a limited over game, and there are meant to be 96 (?) overs in the day, so there might only be time for one or two of them. Sometimes umpires are sticklers for these things, sometimes they'll just talk to both captains, agree there's no time for a result either way, and abandon.
Angell: in general, I'd agree with you, though I suspect the groundstaff have said they'll need an hour to mop up and get everything ready - during which time they sensibly take tea. I think "starting at 3.45" effectively means they'll "inspect" around 3.35 and check the groundstaff have got it mopped up and ready.
Angell: in general, I'd agree with you, though I suspect the groundstaff have said they'll need an hour to mop up and get everything ready - during which time they sensibly take tea. I think "starting at 3.45" effectively means they'll "inspect" around 3.35 and check the groundstaff have got it mopped up and ready.
Effortless six from Tresco apparently.
Compton being out immediately probably a God-send.
Compton being out immediately probably a God-send.
Haven't posted on here for an eternity but been an avid follower of this wonderful site. The efforts of all involved with our great club be that players, groundstaff and of course the best supporters in the land deserve praise for this game having any chance of reaching a result. having seen pictures of the lake this morning a truely magnificent effort to be out there now.
Living in deepest Cumbria the chance to watch SCCC is limited to usually a few days a season when we play 'Up North' so the comments, reviews, photos from all you regular posters are appreciated more than you know.
Looking forward to visiting Taunton for the first time in 9 years this summer and taking my 8 year old Somerset fan of a son to a game there for the first time.
Now to listen to hopefully a positive conclusion and stop looking at the rainfall radar!!
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Living in deepest Cumbria the chance to watch SCCC is limited to usually a few days a season when we play 'Up North' so the comments, reviews, photos from all you regular posters are appreciated more than you know.
Looking forward to visiting Taunton for the first time in 9 years this summer and taking my 8 year old Somerset fan of a son to a game there for the first time.
Now to listen to hopefully a positive conclusion and stop looking at the rainfall radar!!
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A well-deserved round of applause for Tres - out for 133 following 2 x 6.
Still clear and 34 runs to go.
Still clear and 34 runs to go.
Sounded brutal. Put me in mind of an innings that I saw him play at Castle Park, Colchester.
Let's just finish the job...
Let's just finish the job...
Very well done the Boss. Led from the front.
Cummon Alviro and Hildy - finish it off. The groundstaff and supporters all deserve that!
Cummon Alviro and Hildy - finish it off. The groundstaff and supporters all deserve that!
...and a warm welcome back Treeman. Hope you and your son enjoy your visit to God's own acre when it happens!
Thanks Sloop John B cant wait Middx 20/20 and then Durham 2 days later in the 50 over comp!
Before that though going to the 1st day of the Lancs game a week on Sunday and trying to persuade the family that going camping during half term near Edgbaston next week is a good idea!!
Before that though going to the 1st day of the Lancs game a week on Sunday and trying to persuade the family that going camping during half term near Edgbaston next week is a good idea!!
Some of the gardens of the houses in Edgbaston are so large, Treeman, that you could camp there and nobody would notice!
Men of the match? Undoubtedly the ground staff.
Man of the match? Alf? Craig Overton? Tresco? Petersen?
Man of the match? Alf? Craig Overton? Tresco? Petersen?
Yep - the groundsmen!
Else I would give it to Graig O as he hit crucial runs at the end of our first innings and yesterday brought back the game after Durham were 180-1. A very fine personal performance only marred by dropping Stoneman in the second innings from a very firm pull.
Else I would give it to Graig O as he hit crucial runs at the end of our first innings and yesterday brought back the game after Durham were 180-1. A very fine personal performance only marred by dropping Stoneman in the second innings from a very firm pull.
I've sat out the last 2 weeks due to bereavement but have to say that win is fantastic! Awesome!
Magnificent effort by everyone down there in TA1...
Magnificent effort by everyone down there in TA1...
Magnificent win.
I recall a win a few years ago when the skipper put his MasterCard behind the bar in the team hotel.
Perhaps he should do something similar tonight………for the groundstaff!!!!
I recall a win a few years ago when the skipper put his MasterCard behind the bar in the team hotel.
Perhaps he should do something similar tonight………for the groundstaff!!!!
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Curtains - more exceptionally heavy rain is on the way, moving NW, from Southampton, anyway.
Don't be so pessimistic in future.
SO, AG, we can now look forward to Birmingham with another win under our belts! Ye of little faith...
Well done to all concerned, esp Tres, Cove and the groundstaff - probably also the umpires. Should maybe also acknowledge Durham's appalling luck with bowling injuries!
Well done to all concerned, esp Tres, Cove and the groundstaff - probably also the umpires. Should maybe also acknowledge Durham's appalling luck with bowling injuries!
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I think I agree with you, SJB.
Sorry to hear about your situation, SteveCav.
Appreciate that AGod. You're a gent!
To be honest, SP, to the best of my knowledge, Durham's in-game injuries were not a factor until today by which time the ghost was arguably up for them (other than with major weather help) anyway. Or at least that was the case, I think, with the seam bowlers ones and Borthwick does not really bowl that much for them anyway, I think.
Certainly, I think we suffered greater misfortune with our in-game injuries in the first two CC matches of our season.
Obviously, they could cite Onions being out as a big factor for them but then we could do the same with Gregory based on current form, if not career record.
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Certainly, I think we suffered greater misfortune with our in-game injuries in the first two CC matches of our season.
Obviously, they could cite Onions being out as a big factor for them but then we could do the same with Gregory based on current form, if not career record.
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Boy, that CC1 table looks good. I am wondering if it could be time to start to 'believe'.....
Simply wonderful result.
Terrific effort by all concerned, including - as many have said - the ground staff.
Expectation was lowish at the start of the season, which seems to be suiting us nicely !
A warm glow surrounds HQ this evening no doubt.
Grizzzly
Terrific effort by all concerned, including - as many have said - the ground staff.
Expectation was lowish at the start of the season, which seems to be suiting us nicely !
A warm glow surrounds HQ this evening no doubt.
Grizzzly
Further good news - Craig Meschede was back in action for the first time since his injury for the Seconds today, although he didn`t bowl and failed to get off the mark.
Somerset beat Worcesterhire Seconds by five wickets at Kidderminster, and are through to the T20 finals at Arundel on June 5th.
Main scorers were Tom Abell, James Burke and James Regan. Good also to see Gareth Andrew back in action for Worcs, after an excellent start to the championship season but with a recent period out injured.
Somerset beat Worcesterhire Seconds by five wickets at Kidderminster, and are through to the T20 finals at Arundel on June 5th.
Main scorers were Tom Abell, James Burke and James Regan. Good also to see Gareth Andrew back in action for Worcs, after an excellent start to the championship season but with a recent period out injured.
Very well played Somerset on a fantastic win.
Again, well done to everyone concerned.
Again, well done to everyone concerned.
This season we have lost the toss on just 3 occasions.
We have won all 3 of those matches.
We're so far yet to win a match when we won the toss!
Life's so much easier when it's left to the opposition captain to make the first decision
We have won all 3 of those matches.
We're so far yet to win a match when we won the toss!
Life's so much easier when it's left to the opposition captain to make the first decision
You will all be glad to know that after the match several members of the management including Guy Lavender came out onto the ground and shook the hand of all the ground staff, and Julian even thanked them on the speakers. And they were given a little something (my lips are sealed).
They deserve all the thanks they get.
They deserve all the thanks they get.
A shame we're not capable of showing a bit of grit and determination, it's the one thing we seem to be missing.
Very sorry to hear of your bereavement, stevecav.
A superb performance by the team. Trescothick's innings seemed to me to be typically selfless. He might have been forgiven for playing with caution, after two recent golden ducks. Instead, he led from the front, playing aggressively to give us the best possible chance, given the forecast. His innings - and general form this season (he is our leading scorer in the cc) - put into perspective the uncharitable comments of one or two posters (who presumably thought they were being clever or funny or both).
The groundsmen were undoubtedly our twelfth men - and it is very good to hear from Mike that they received proper recognition at the end of the match.
I also think that AG deserves an honourable mention for some inspired reverse-vexing (if that is the correct expression) as regards the rain.
Finally, I should like to join others who have expressed their appreciation for Mike's photos. They all tell a story and help those of us who can't be at the ground to get a feel for the action.
A superb performance by the team. Trescothick's innings seemed to me to be typically selfless. He might have been forgiven for playing with caution, after two recent golden ducks. Instead, he led from the front, playing aggressively to give us the best possible chance, given the forecast. His innings - and general form this season (he is our leading scorer in the cc) - put into perspective the uncharitable comments of one or two posters (who presumably thought they were being clever or funny or both).
The groundsmen were undoubtedly our twelfth men - and it is very good to hear from Mike that they received proper recognition at the end of the match.
I also think that AG deserves an honourable mention for some inspired reverse-vexing (if that is the correct expression) as regards the rain.
Finally, I should like to join others who have expressed their appreciation for Mike's photos. They all tell a story and help those of us who can't be at the ground to get a feel for the action.
Great result, some good performances within the squad.
I think those of us who were able to watch today really appreciated the hard work the Ground staff did to give us chance of winning.
Pleased to see Roy Kerslake first on the field at end to shake the hand of each of the groundsman.
Onwards and upwards
I think those of us who were able to watch today really appreciated the hard work the Ground staff did to give us chance of winning.
Pleased to see Roy Kerslake first on the field at end to shake the hand of each of the groundsman.
Onwards and upwards
In a totally different way to that Yorkshire run chase a few seasons ago, this ranks as another great day in our history. Just to add to the many praises of the groundstaff, that result would not have been possible without them. A sterling job! Onwards & upwards.
Very gracious words from the Durham skipper.
Very gracious words from the Durham skipper.
Thanks very much, Mike, for letting us know re:the official recognition of the great job that the groundstaff did.
Thanks for pointing us to that article, Tractor.
Good words from the admirable Collingwood.
Good words from the admirable Collingwood.
You little beauty!
Somerset La La La, Somerset La La La, Somerset La La La, Somerset La La La
I have never waivered in my support of our skipper, he is quite simply the best Somerset batsmen I have had the pleasure to witness in my 18 years membership.
Yes he had a poor season last year but always knew he would come good.
Very very few players can play like he does and did today, he dominates attacks from ball 1 and can score all around the wicket, well done Banger!!!
Somerset La La La, Somerset La La La, Somerset La La La, Somerset La La La
I have never waivered in my support of our skipper, he is quite simply the best Somerset batsmen I have had the pleasure to witness in my 18 years membership.
Yes he had a poor season last year but always knew he would come good.
Very very few players can play like he does and did today, he dominates attacks from ball 1 and can score all around the wicket, well done Banger!!!
Day four photos.
I am desperate to find any photos today with so much play lost to the weather, but all the time we needed to win the match.
Marcus celebrating his 100 runs and it was a pleasure to watch it.
I am so desperate to find photos that I have included Nick Compton getting bowled off a no-ball.
What power behind this shot from Marcus to hit a six.
James Hildreth finding a gap in the field to hit a four.
All smiles after at the end of the match, a shame Marcus wasn't there at the end after doing the hard work to get us in a winning position, it was down to James Hildreth and Alviro Petersen to see us over the line.
That all folks.
I am desperate to find any photos today with so much play lost to the weather, but all the time we needed to win the match.
Marcus celebrating his 100 runs and it was a pleasure to watch it.
I am so desperate to find photos that I have included Nick Compton getting bowled off a no-ball.
What power behind this shot from Marcus to hit a six.
James Hildreth finding a gap in the field to hit a four.
All smiles after at the end of the match, a shame Marcus wasn't there at the end after doing the hard work to get us in a winning position, it was down to James Hildreth and Alviro Petersen to see us over the line.
That all folks.
Just in, with no idea of the score. What a great result, with sterling performances all round, especially from the ground staff. And well done Roy Kerslake for acknowledging their matchwinning contribution. Hope it is reflected in their pay packet. Justifiable praise too for Trescothic from a generous Collingwood.
Well said Colly. Lil's hero is a gentleman.
Well done Roy K, Guy L and others in giving the groundstaff due recognition and 'a little extra'.
...and well done to Mike for yet another match's worth of fine images. It raises this Blog to a rather higher status!
Well done Roy K, Guy L and others in giving the groundstaff due recognition and 'a little extra'.
...and well done to Mike for yet another match's worth of fine images. It raises this Blog to a rather higher status!
Delighted to learn of this victory today.
Let us hope that it will not be too long before we can sing the praises of a Somerset County Championship win again.
Congratulations to all the team and ground staff.
For once, a coach's comment to the effect that "we can take a lot of positives out of this game" would appear to be fully justified.
Let us hope that it will not be too long before we can sing the praises of a Somerset County Championship win again.
Congratulations to all the team and ground staff.
For once, a coach's comment to the effect that "we can take a lot of positives out of this game" would appear to be fully justified.
Love this on the cric info review "No finer shot from Marcus than the Paddle sweep over fine leg for six"
I'd have loved to have seen that..
I'd have loved to have seen that..
A little disappointing that the well-earned praise fore the groundstaff didn't make it onto the SCCC website report.
I suspect that the official site's pages are written by someone outside of the club's cricket or administrative staff, Sloop.
I share your disappointment nevertheless.
I share your disappointment nevertheless.
Nobody at the ground has said this, after the match all of the players were in the dressing room singing the Black Bird song you could hear it all the way across the ground. They got a clap when they finished.
Great to hear, been under Caddy pavilion many times when that is blasted out, really good to hear, shows real team spirit and a satisfaction in a job well done.
Pleasure to see. Pity that some posters continues to carry that chip to others. Boring lives perhaps?
Batting stats, in order, matches, innings, not outs, total runs, highest, average
Meschede (Somerset) 2 2 1 63 59 63.00
C Overton (Somerset) 2 2 1 60 45 60.00
Petersen (Somerset) 5 7 1 342 94 57.00
Trescothick (Somerset) 5 7 0 363 133 51.86
Myburgh (Somerset) 5 6 1 245 91 49.00
Kieswetter (Somerset) 5 6 1 224 78 44.80
Trego (Somerset) 4 4 0 145 86 36.25
Compton (Somerset) 5 7 1 211 100 35.17
Gregory (Somerset) 4 4 0 133 69 33.25
Hildreth (Somerset) 5 7 1 152 67 25.33
Jones (Somerset) 4 5 0 126 75 25.20
Meschede (Somerset) 2 2 1 63 59 63.00
C Overton (Somerset) 2 2 1 60 45 60.00
Petersen (Somerset) 5 7 1 342 94 57.00
Trescothick (Somerset) 5 7 0 363 133 51.86
Myburgh (Somerset) 5 6 1 245 91 49.00
Kieswetter (Somerset) 5 6 1 224 78 44.80
Trego (Somerset) 4 4 0 145 86 36.25
Compton (Somerset) 5 7 1 211 100 35.17
Gregory (Somerset) 4 4 0 133 69 33.25
Hildreth (Somerset) 5 7 1 152 67 25.33
Jones (Somerset) 4 5 0 126 75 25.20
Totally professional last day from everyone from Simon and his ground team to the Boss in form I haven't seen from him at home for far too long. Durham were unfortunately hampered by bowling injuries but when that happens and you put them away like this you have to say it was a 'job well done'.
As far as the skipper is concerned. Although it would be too much to expect this from him every game as was once the possible case (it seems it has been over 600 days since his last 3 figures at home...really?) there is still a considerable amount of class in the man and we are all very privileged to still be able to see days like this. Seems you write him off at your peril. I'm looking forward to some classic Banger magic in June/August and on present form I expect to get it. If he bats like this I'll hide him in the field any day.
As far as the skipper is concerned. Although it would be too much to expect this from him every game as was once the possible case (it seems it has been over 600 days since his last 3 figures at home...really?) there is still a considerable amount of class in the man and we are all very privileged to still be able to see days like this. Seems you write him off at your peril. I'm looking forward to some classic Banger magic in June/August and on present form I expect to get it. If he bats like this I'll hide him in the field any day.
Glad to see the club are avid readers of Grockles! The main site now has a tribute to the groundstaff from Marcus.
I always say better late than never.
I thought they would once the office staff were back to work.
I thought they would once the office staff were back to work.
Just to add my congrats to everyone at the club associated with our victory ! Very well done !
I was unable to follow yesterday’s match, being congenially engaged in grand-parental duties, and am profoundly grateful to Big Jim for informing me of the result in early evening.
So he joins the long list of those to be thanked and congratulated. Praises have already been appropriately sung of the ground staff, MT for his leadership and masterly batting, my hero for his magnanimous comments, Thomas, Cove, Dockrell, Trego (that catch), Myburgh, Petersen, Hildreth. And then there is Mike, always prompt with his splendid photos, and Tractor, who does wonders for my morale as well as that of the team.
And I must thank the pessimists among us who so frequently remind me how much I prefer to drink from a glass that is half full (until it is empty, at which point I seek to replenish it).
How good it is to be alive and a lover of Somerset cricket!
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
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So he joins the long list of those to be thanked and congratulated. Praises have already been appropriately sung of the ground staff, MT for his leadership and masterly batting, my hero for his magnanimous comments, Thomas, Cove, Dockrell, Trego (that catch), Myburgh, Petersen, Hildreth. And then there is Mike, always prompt with his splendid photos, and Tractor, who does wonders for my morale as well as that of the team.
And I must thank the pessimists among us who so frequently remind me how much I prefer to drink from a glass that is half full (until it is empty, at which point I seek to replenish it).
How good it is to be alive and a lover of Somerset cricket!
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
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I was wondering if you were LoL, alive that is.
I will take this opportunity to thank all those who thanked me for posting my photos and those who didn't.
I will take this opportunity to thank all those who thanked me for posting my photos and those who didn't.
... and thank you, Mike, for assuming I am still alive. I wish I could be so sure.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
You forgot to thank all those who know you LoL so we all thanked ourselves in your absence.
What a different feeling this all is to last season.
I am so looking forward to coming home this summer where as this time last year I was really pretty damned indifferent to getting to the ground.
What a different feeling this all is to last season.
I am so looking forward to coming home this summer where as this time last year I was really pretty damned indifferent to getting to the ground.
And I think we can now safely agree, Grockle, that we shall still be the only undefeated side in CC Div One come lunchtime on Monday, exactly one third of our way through the season.
(That does not preclude our having won the match by that time)
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
(That does not preclude our having won the match by that time)
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
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- Poll: Best CC1 Player Part 1
- Metrobank 50 Game2 - Home Derby
- Members online forum - the future of SCCC
- Metro50 Game1 - Welcome to the next stage - Notts at Welbeck
- Blast Finals Day Semi 1 - It's Northants Again!!
- RIP the GREAT Gary Sobers
- Metro50 NOT "Developmental" by choice
- Blast Quarter Final Here We Go at Headingley
- England One Dayers