Author Topic: Cricket County Championship and general Domestic competitions 2011 (Read 10854 times)

liverbnz · « **Reply #40 on:** April 7, 2011, 09:47:04 PM »

Quote from: yorkykopite on April 7, 2011, 07:08:26 PM

"Mind the windows Tino"

Jookie · « **Reply #41 on:** April 8, 2011, 01:12:30 PM »

Sussex 108 for 1 at lunch versus Lancashire.

Hopefully not a sign of things to come for the rest of the summer.

Noticed a few Kent & Essex supporters knocking around in this thread. Kent are 95 for 4 at lunch. Sam Northeast is 35 not out. He looks a great propsect, heard loads of promising things about him for the last few years from people associated with cricket in Kent. Think this could be his breakthrough season.

BIGdavalad · « **Reply #42 on:** April 8, 2011, 01:23:45 PM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on April 7, 2011, 07:49:08 PM

I guess the equivalent is him signing for a lower premier league team like wigan. So he must still be very decent in relative terms! Does he bat or bowl?

He bowled for the Army and Combined Services. He's playing cricket in the summer and going to the Army in the winter now.

Jookie · « **Reply #43 on:** April 8, 2011, 01:28:09 PM »

Quote from: BIGdavalad on April 8, 2011, 01:23:45 PM

He bowled for the Army and Combined Services. He's playing cricket in the summer and going to the Army in the winter now.

I assume he's not in Gloucs starting XI for today:

Dent, Cockbain, Coughtrie, Taylor, Gidman (C), Batty (W), Gidman, Lewis, Saxelby, Norwell, Payne

BIGdavalad · « **Reply #44 on:** April 8, 2011, 01:33:40 PM »

Quote from: Jookie on April 8, 2011, 01:28:09 PM

I assume he's not in Gloucs starting XI for today:

Dent, Cockbain, Coughtrie, Taylor, Gidman (C), Batty (W), Gidman, Lewis, Saxelby, Norwell, Payne

Nah, he said on Facebook earlier that he hadn't been picked. David Wade's his name.

liverbnz · « **Reply #45 on:** April 8, 2011, 01:42:31 PM »

Rashid with 2 wickets already. might nit be seeing much of him at Headingley this summer

yorkykopite · « **Reply #46 on:** April 8, 2011, 02:07:49 PM »

Quote from: liverbnz on April 8, 2011, 01:42:31 PM

Rashid with 2 wickets already. might nit be seeing much of him at Headingley this summer

And a third. Picking up where he left off last year.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #47 on:** April 8, 2011, 03:12:14 PM »

Perhaps unsurprisingly given it's early April, bowlers seem to be on top on day one.

Lancs have now got Sussex 160-5, 3 wickets for Chapple.

A few familiar names knocking around though - Gatting is batting for Sussex (any relation to the fat one?) and Topley has a couple of wickets for Essex - not the Don surely? Add in Bairstow or Yorkshire, it seems like cricket is popular for lots of father and son combos.

Cassiel · « **Reply #48 on:** April 8, 2011, 03:18:33 PM »

Quote from: yorkykopite on April 7, 2011, 07:08:26 PM

"Mind the windows Tino"

He'd have been more use washing them that lad.

Cassiel · « **Reply #49 on:** April 8, 2011, 03:23:28 PM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on April 8, 2011, 03:12:14 PM

Add in Bairstow or Yorkshire, it seems like cricket is popular for lots of father and son combos.

That is Don Topley's lad.

Bluey's boy is a good 'little' (he's about 6ft 5) player. Flame haired like his dad and gives it some biff like him too. i played regularly against David. Was a fiercely competitive bloke. Still can't believe he killed himself. I shouldn't be though. Did you know cricketers are four times more likely than your average male to kill themselves? True. Something about the game that breeds introspection and brooding.

On a lighter note, I went to my first outdoor nets in God knows how long last night. Coming out of semi-retirement. Tried a bit hard to keep up with the young uns. Feels like one leg is six inches shorter than the other today. Effing ouch. Have had to take some Nurofen and I'm looking forward to smashing back the boozies later to help dull the pain. It'll be worse tomorrow too.

Terry_Tibbs · « **Reply #50 on:** April 8, 2011, 05:52:01 PM »

Rashid's now got 6 for 72 off 28 ovrs

RJH · « **Reply #51 on:** April 8, 2011, 06:08:15 PM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on April 8, 2011, 03:12:14 PM

Perhaps unsurprisingly given it's early April, bowlers seem to be on top on day one.

Lancs have now got Sussex 160-5, 3 wickets for Chapple.

A few familiar names knocking around though - Gatting is batting for Sussex (any relation to the fat one?) and Topley has a couple of wickets for Essex - not the Don surely? Add in Bairstow or Yorkshire, it seems like cricket is popular for lots of father and son combos.

Sussex all out 243. Chapple took 5 wickets.

Apparently (i.e. according to Wikipedia) Gatting is Mike's nephew. He top-scored with 90.

Jookie · « **Reply #52 on:** April 8, 2011, 06:29:29 PM »

Quote from: RJH on April 8, 2011, 06:08:15 PM

Sussex all out 243. Chapple took 5 wickets.

Apparently (i.e. according to Wikipedia) Gatting is Mike's nephew. He top-scored with 90.

Good comeback by Lancs bowlers that. Led superbly by Chapple by all accounts.

WEST HAM PAUL · « **Reply #53 on:** April 9, 2011, 09:39:57 AM »

Not the best of days for Essex. Started off ok bowling Kent out for 247 then finish 49/6 with Cook getting 6 & Bopara a duck.

Well done to the young lad Northeast for Kent hit 112. Worth keeping an eye on. Any Kent fans know much about him?

The Flying Pig · « **Reply #54 on:** April 9, 2011, 10:45:22 AM »

Quote from: WEST HAM PAUL on April 9, 2011, 09:39:57 AM

Not the best of days for Essex. Started off ok bowling Kent out for 247 then finish 49/6 with Cook getting 6 & Bopara a duck.

Well done to the young lad Northeast for Kent hit 112. Worth keeping an eye on. Any Kent fans know much about him?

I remember Michael Atherton being very impressed by young Northeast last year,rated him very highly.

One to keep an eye on,methinks.

Jookie · « **Reply #55 on:** April 9, 2011, 06:24:14 PM »

Quote from: WEST HAM PAUL on April 9, 2011, 09:39:57 AM

Not the best of days for Essex. Started off ok bowling Kent out for 247 then finish 49/6 with Cook getting 6 & Bopara a duck.

Well done to the young lad Northeast for Kent hit 112. Worth keeping an eye on. Any Kent fans know much about him?

Mentioned him earlier in the thread. Not a Kent fan myself but know a few people who play in the local cricket leagues down there. Few of them have been raving about him for the last 2 to 3 years. Think he played/plays for Sandwich. Know a few of the lads there and they reckoned he'd have a good chance of international honours. Said this before he made his Kent debut. Sounds like a good lad by all accounts as well.

sat · « **Reply #56 on:** April 9, 2011, 06:27:50 PM »

Not the best of starts for Hants but Durham are very strong.. hopefully things will improve during this season and we have a decent season

ferris05 · « **Reply #57 on:** April 9, 2011, 06:44:24 PM »

Got the Junior membership for LCCC and must say it has to be the best investment ever made. £15. Free access to all of the games this season (usually £5 a day). You're allowed in the Pavillion and all members areas. You get a free entry to one day junior ticket and a free entry to one day adult ticket which both also have Pavillion access. These memberships go right up to the age of 18. The card is also easy to pass back.

Jookie · « **Reply #58 on:** April 9, 2011, 06:47:39 PM »

Quote from: ferris05 on April 9, 2011, 06:44:24 PM

Got the Junior membership for LCCC and must say it has to be the best investment ever made. £15. Free access to all of the games this season (usually £5 a day). You're allowed in the Pavillion and all members areas. You get a free entry to one day junior ticket and a free entry to one day adult ticket which both also have Pavillion access. These memberships go right up to the age of 18. The card is also easy to pass back.

Did you go today?

Sounded like a good century by Brown. Will do the lad's confidence the world of good. A talented player who has been looking to break into the first XI for the last 18 months or so.

ferris05 · « **Reply #59 on:** April 9, 2011, 07:07:15 PM »

Quote from: Jookie on April 9, 2011, 06:47:39 PM

Did you go today?

Nah mate. Went yesterday and I'm going tomorrow. Would've went today but my sister needed me to go with her to see some Uni in Preston. Ah well.

Teddy Ted Ted Anfield Ed · « **Reply #60 on:** April 9, 2011, 07:29:35 PM »

I am a Lancs supporter. I've been a Lancs fan ever since our glory days in the 90's in the one day competitions.

I think we will struggle this season but I also think we will surprise a few people. Brown is a good player and hopefully this is his break out year. Chilton wasn't a very good captain, but as a middle order batsman he is solid enough for us and regularly gets us out of trouble. Moore is another good player, looking to regain his confidence after his injury troubles. I like Paul Horton a lot, he is my favourite Lancs player at the moment and I believe with a bit more confidence he can go on to the next level. From good county cricket player to very good county cricket player. However His partnership with Moore is a solid one and one that can save us out of relegation. Cross I am unsure about, however I never rated Luke Sutton and I want to give Cross a season to see how he does.

Our bowling imo is the stronger of the 2 departments. Chapple and Mahmood are both excellent bowlers (in county cricket terms) and both are always dangerous. Though we will need to replace the bowler Chapple soon as he is 37 so he has what another year, 2 years tops. They can also both bat/slog as well which makes them even better. Keedy is still our main spin bowler, but he is always effective and economic as well. Newby and Smith also can take wickets.

I don't think our team is even good enough to challenge for any trophies this year, but certainly I do believe we are more than good enough to escape relegation. Warwicks, Sussex and Worcs are the teams I think we will be competing against in a relegation battle.

Jookie · « **Reply #61 on:** April 9, 2011, 08:03:28 PM »

Quote from: ferris05 on April 9, 2011, 07:07:15 PM

Nah mate. Went yesterday and I'm going tomorrow. Would've went today but my sister needed me to go with her to see some Uni in Preston. Ah well.

The game is Set up nicely for tomorrow anyway. Hopefully Lancs can get a 150-200 lead then knock off a fair few Sussex batsman before they over haul the first innings deficit.

Enjoy tomorrow anyway mate.

WEST HAM PAUL · « **Reply #62 on:** April 9, 2011, 08:45:31 PM »

Quote from: WEST HAM PAUL on April 9, 2011, 09:39:57 AM

Not the best of days for Essex. Started off ok bowling Kent out for 247 then finish 49/6 with Cook getting 6 & Bopara a duck.

Well done to the young lad Northeast for Kent hit 112. Worth keeping an eye on. Any Kent fans know much about him?

Recovered to make a game off it 201 all out , with Kent 140 odd for 3. Try & get a draw

yorkykopite · « **Reply #63 on:** April 10, 2011, 12:14:45 AM »

Ryan Sidebottom has turned into a batsman during his vacation away from the broad acres.

Red in Korea · « **Reply #64 on:** April 10, 2011, 05:11:41 AM »

Quote from: Edward224 on April 9, 2011, 07:29:35 PM

I am a Lancs supporter. I've been a Lancs fan ever since our glory days in the 90's in the one day competitions.

Surprised none of the Yorkshiremen have picked up on this

liverbnz · « **Reply #65 on:** April 10, 2011, 11:06:49 AM »

Quote from: Red in Korea on April 10, 2011, 05:11:41 AM

Surprised none of the Yorkshiremen have picked up on this

You gotta let them have something. It can't be an easy life for them.

liverbnz · « **Reply #66 on:** April 10, 2011, 07:38:18 PM »

Rashid with 11 wickets in the match. Yorkshire wrap up victory inside 3 days.

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #67 on:** April 10, 2011, 07:53:22 PM »

We're shit, and we know we are....

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #68 on:** April 11, 2011, 11:14:19 AM »

Lancs could do with a few early wickets against Sussex who are about 70 behind in the 2nd Innings with 7 wickets left. Surprise surprise, the start is delayed by rain. Start as you mean to go on!

yorkykopite · « **Reply #69 on:** April 11, 2011, 11:17:19 AM »

Quote from: liverbnz on April 10, 2011, 07:38:18 PM

Rashid with 11 wickets in the match. Yorkshire wrap up victory inside 3 days.

Too hot to handle.

It'll be July before Monty Panesar reaches 11 County Championship wickets.

scared_person · « **Reply #70 on:** April 11, 2011, 11:21:26 AM »

I don't see how any self respecting Liverpool supporter can support a club that calls Old Trafford home!

Jookie · « **Reply #71 on:** April 11, 2011, 12:06:32 PM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on April 11, 2011, 11:14:19 AM

Surprise surprise, the start is delayed by rain. Start as you mean to go on!

Can't believe it's raining - perfect blue sky down here in the South East.

Even if play is only lost till lunch think it will be a hard task for Lancs to push for victory with only 2 sessions remaining.

jaffod · « **Reply #72 on:** April 11, 2011, 02:03:02 PM »

Quote from: Jookie on April 11, 2011, 12:06:32 PM

Can't believe it's raining - perfect blue sky down here in the South East.

Even if play is only lost till lunch think it will be a hard task for Lancs to push for victory with only 2 sessions remaining.

168-9 a few minutes ago, and looking out of my window the sun is shining brightly.

Hard to believe actually, it was pissing down in Liverpool this morning and I'm surprised there has been any play.

RJH · « **Reply #73 on:** April 11, 2011, 02:22:52 PM »

Lancs have won.

Sussex went from 152-3 to 174 all out.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #74 on:** April 11, 2011, 02:24:23 PM »

Quote from: RJH on April 11, 2011, 02:22:52 PM

Lancs have won.

Sussex went from 152-3 to 174 all out.

Ooooh Lancy Lancy!...

Cracking start to the season - let the latest false dawn commence.

jaffod · « **Reply #75 on:** April 11, 2011, 02:42:56 PM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on April 11, 2011, 02:24:23 PM

Ooooh Lancy Lancy!...

Cracking start to the season - let the latest false dawn commence.

Same every year isn't it? Win a few, get scuppered by the weather a couple of times, fail to win one by being unable to bowl the opposition out twice and before you know it it's mid-table mediocrity again.

Jookie · « **Reply #76 on:** April 11, 2011, 04:01:54 PM »

Quote from: jaffod on April 11, 2011, 02:03:02 PM

168-9 a few minutes ago, and looking out of my window the sun is shining brightly.

Hard to believe actually, it was pissing down in Liverpool this morning and I'm surprised there has been any play.

Been in a meeting the last 4 hours and to my amazement not only have Lancs started playing, they've actually won.

22pts for Lancs. Still viewing it as 22pts towards avioding relegation rather than the start of a title challenge.

KingsRevolution · « **Reply #77 on:** April 11, 2011, 04:16:43 PM »

Northamptonshire need 166 off 36 overs against surrey. there 2 down.
Still to go David sales, Niall o'Brien and Andy Hall. Mal loye is set in the 50's.. I think Hamilton-brown has cocked up there declaring.
Just please dont rain.

WEST HAM PAUL · « **Reply #78 on:** April 11, 2011, 04:18:59 PM »

Poor start for Essex a collapse. & loose by 57 runs. Was there for the taking.

ferris05 · « **Reply #79 on:** April 11, 2011, 04:20:05 PM »

Went yesterday. Sat in the same place for the whole day and one side of me went bright red. Feelin' a little bit tender today I must say. Feel like 1 half of me is on fire. Disaster.