Author Topic: Ashes 2010 - squad announcement, warm up's, Tests and ODI's (Read 360806 times)

"Nookie". · « **Reply #7040 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:07:11 pm »

Quote from: LFCStephen on January 6, 2011, 11:02:44 pm

streams?

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #7041 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:07:14 pm »

Isn't it fucking annoying that football can't have a commentary team, on ANY channel at all, as good as the one we have in cricket?

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #7042 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:07:53 pm »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on January 6, 2011, 11:07:14 pm

Isn't it fucking annoying that football can't have a commentary team, on ANY channel at all, as good as the one we have in cricket?

I dunno, that Garry Birtles was great last night.

Phil M · « **Reply #7043 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:08:27 pm »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on January 6, 2011, 11:07:14 pm

Isn't it fucking annoying that football can't have a commentary team, on ANY channel at all, as good as the one we have in cricket?

You've never heard Giles & Dunphy?

Bennyo · « **Reply #7044 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:08:37 pm »

Completely lost track of time... phew.. still 3 to go..

Bennyo · « **Reply #7045 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:09:24 pm »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on January 6, 2011, 11:07:14 pm

Isn't it fucking annoying that football can't have a commentary team, on ANY channel at all, as good as the one we have in cricket?

I hope you mean the TMS coverage? Legard aside, I also rate the BBC F1 coverage.

Ben_ · « **Reply #7046 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:09:41 pm »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on January 6, 2011, 11:07:14 pm

Isn't it fucking annoying that football can't have a commentary team, on ANY channel at all, as good as the one we have in cricket?

I think that's one of the things that has made staying up all hours watching this such a pleasure.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #7047 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:09:43 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on January 6, 2011, 11:07:53 pm

I dunno, that Garry Birtles was great last night.

Birtles would be slating the Aussies saying it was all that nasty John Buchanan's fault.

Phil M · « **Reply #7048 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:09:48 pm »

Quote from: Bennyo on January 6, 2011, 11:09:24 pm

I hope you mean the TMS coverage? Legard aside, I also rate the BBC F1 coverage.

Defo.

Filler. · « **Reply #7049 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:11:50 pm »

I tell you what's really bloody annoying... finding myself stuck out in the sticks during each and every bloody test, so no streaming possible. It just so happens I'll be back home tomorrow so I'll be able to watch it then...

"Nookie". · « **Reply #7050 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:12:29 pm »

Quote from: Filler. on January 6, 2011, 11:11:50 pm

I tell you what's really bloody annoying... finding myself stuck out in the sticks during each and every bloody test, so no streaming possible. It just so happens I'll be back home tomorrow so I'll be able to watch it then...

Unlucky lad. This thread will be at least some consolation.

Mal · « **Reply #7051 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:12:55 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 6, 2011, 11:09:43 pm

Birtles would be slating the Aussies saying it was all that nasty John Buchanan's fault.

It is. Haven't you seen the quality of th squad he left. Abysmal.

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #7052 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:13:39 pm »

We're shit....Flower out!!!

....oh

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #7053 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:15:49 pm »

Quote from: Bennyo on January 6, 2011, 11:09:24 pm

I hope you mean the TMS coverage? Legard aside, I also rate the BBC F1 coverage.

I mean pretty much ALL the coverage of the cricket.

You can't tell me you dislike listening to Bumble and Michael Holding, surely?

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #7054 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:17:11 pm »

It appears we may have found someone as special as Steve Smith for our team for his ....er....comic influence, or he can just bat no. 6.

"Nookie". · « **Reply #7055 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:17:12 pm »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on January 6, 2011, 11:15:49 pm

I mean pretty much ALL the coverage of the cricket.

You can't tell me you dislike listening to Bumble and Michael Holding, surely?

Sky cricket coverage is class. They really know what they're talking about, and plenty of banter.

I hope they get the sprinkler out again

Quote from: Gus 1855 on January 6, 2011, 11:17:11 pm

It appears we may have found someone as special as Steve Smith for our team for his ....er....comic influence, or he can just bat no. 6.

Who is that?

Filler. · « **Reply #7056 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:18:18 pm »

Quote from: "Nookie". on January 6, 2011, 11:12:29 pm

Unlucky lad. This thread will be at least some consolation.

Got a few decades of TMS under my arm so it's not new... except the wins of course. The heavy HEAVY wins.

Bennyo · « **Reply #7057 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:19:05 pm »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on January 6, 2011, 11:15:49 pm

I mean pretty much ALL the coverage of the cricket.

You can't tell me you dislike listening to Bumble and Michael Holding, surely?

No I don't dislike it.. I just think the TMS coverage is much more entertaining and informative. I do, however, think the pauses and gaps in the TV coverage commentary add to the lethargy of such a long game, whereas the radio coverage keeps the energy up.

"Nookie". · « **Reply #7058 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:20:21 pm »

Quote from: Filler. on January 6, 2011, 11:18:18 pm

Got a few decades of TMS under my arm so it's not new... except the wins of course. The heavy HEAVY wins.

A few decades? I take back the 'lad' and add 'auld arse'.

Filler. · « **Reply #7059 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:22:04 pm »

Grauniad's OBO is on good form tonight... can't believe it's all drawing to a close

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/jan/06/ashes-2010-australia-england

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #7060 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:25:34 pm »

I reckon Collingwood will take the winning wicket.

Bennyo · « **Reply #7061 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:26:14 pm »

Unexpectedly even spread in those top scorers. c*nt. Rain.

INABITSKI · « **Reply #7062 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:26:17 pm »

Ah feckin rain.

Guz-kop · « **Reply #7063 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:26:36 pm »

Quote from: Bennyo on January 6, 2011, 11:09:24 pm

I hope you mean the TMS coverage? Legard aside, I also rate the BBC F1 coverage.

Snooker coverage is quality, also.

And the tennis

Ben_ · « **Reply #7064 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:27:10 pm »

The LAST thing I could do with is this dragging on till 4am.

Bennyo · « **Reply #7065 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:27:37 pm »

Is anyone else getting 'porn for the blind preview clip' on that vip--sport stream!?!

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #7066 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:28:20 pm »

Quote from: yorkykopite on January 6, 2011, 11:25:34 pm

I reckon Collingwood will take the winning wicket.

I thought that. If they are 9 down they should bring him on for a wobble.

Flamin' rain. Will give it a while but otherwise might have to write off seeing history in the making. Bollocks.

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #7067 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:28:29 pm »

Fucks sake.

Filler. · « **Reply #7068 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:28:58 pm »

Quote from: "Nookie". on January 6, 2011, 11:20:21 pm

A few decades? I take back the 'lad' and add 'auld arse'.

Three decades of mostly abject misery when it's on Down Under. Not sure this series win makes up for most of it, but another 4 or 5 might do.

"Nookie". · « **Reply #7069 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:32:41 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 6, 2011, 11:28:20 pm

I thought that. If they are 9 down they should bring him on for a wobble.

Flamin' rain. Will give it a while but otherwise might have to write off seeing history in the making. Bollocks.

We'll never get the last wicket if he comes on

Quote from: Filler. on January 6, 2011, 11:28:58 pm

Three decades of mostly abject misery when it's on Down Under. Not sure this series win makes up for most of it, but another 4 or 5 might do.

Moaning. Definitely an auld arse

Bennyo · « **Reply #7070 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:35:03 pm »

How long are they reckoning the rain will last?

AllyouneedisRush · « **Reply #7071 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:38:27 pm »

Quote from: Bennyo on January 6, 2011, 11:35:03 pm

How long are they reckoning the rain will last?

I'll give God a call shall I

stevied · « **Reply #7072 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:38:45 pm »

"What is the difference between Cinderella and the Aussies? Cinderella knew when to leave the ball."

AllyouneedisRush · « **Reply #7073 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:39:37 pm »

What do you call a world class Aussie cricketer?

Retired

Bennyo · « **Reply #7074 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:39:56 pm »

Quote from: Allyouneedisrush on January 6, 2011, 11:38:27 pm

I'll give God a call shall I

Haha, I'm too used to Formula 1 with their radar operated, to-the-minute accurate weather predictions.

Cassiel · « **Reply #7075 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:40:29 pm »

This rain can piss right off.

I wouldn't mind a bit of Tony Greig in an English box (er...). Maybe for us v Sri Lanka.

Chaminda VORS bowling HORD and FORST then spoonfeeding me some Haagen DORS.

A mate once called him for an interview at his holiday home in Sri Lanka (I'm sure we're not talking Arthur C Clarke here. I hope.). He said he had to be quick because he was 'about to embark on a barbecue.'

Only works if you say it in a Greigy voice. I say it now whenever we have a BBQ. The missus and kids never get it. Fuck em.

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #7076 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:40:57 pm »

Quote from: Allyouneedisrush on January 6, 2011, 11:38:27 pm

I'll give God a call shall I

He's in Perth isn't he?

stevied · « **Reply #7077 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:45:47 pm »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sONjH9sE1GY

"Nookie". · « **Reply #7078 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:45:50 pm »

Quote from: stevied on January 6, 2011, 11:38:45 pm

"What is the difference between Cinderella and the Aussies? Cinderella knew when to leave the ball."

I like that one!

Quote from: Allyouneedisrush on January 6, 2011, 11:39:37 pm

What do you call a world class Aussie cricketer?

Retired

All right Michael? Hows the cover drive?

Filler. · « **Reply #7079 on:** January 6, 2011, 11:46:04 pm »

Quote from: Cassiel on January 6, 2011, 11:40:29 pm

Only works if you say it in a Greigy voice. I say it now whenever we have a BBQ. The missus and kids never get it. Fuck em.

Michael Slater's been doing a lot of Greigy on TMS - twice now I've woken up to him doing a bit of 12th Man Out. 'Beige' is always said in a Ritchie voice at mine... 'Beige, the beige or the beige.' (it developed into that during a visit to B&Q)