Re: Trott quits the tour!

by JGK Mon 25 Nov 2013, 22:13

Just when you thought the Sydney Daily Telegraph couldn't be any more quntish, their font page today is a disgrace.

by skully Mon 25 Nov 2013, 22:28

G.Wood wrote:
Dello wrote:Might explain why England were a bit tetchy about Warner's words about Trott being mentally weak, if they knew he was struggling.

Why would they pick him for the tour, though, if that was the case?

Very strange.
To add to all things strange - what was the point of keeping the Aussie press out of the press conference? It's not like they were the ones who called Trott weak or were likely to be harder on the English than their own press.

Did they end up showing the press conference on Sky News?

If so, anything interesting?

by skully Mon 25 Nov 2013, 22:29

JGK wrote:Just when you thought the Sydney Daily Telegraph couldn't be any more quntish, their font page today is a disgrace.

What's it say? Bagging Pup? Bagging Warner?

by G.Wood Mon 25 Nov 2013, 22:34

skully wrote:
G.Wood wrote:
Dello wrote:Might explain why England were a bit tetchy about Warner's words about Trott being mentally weak, if they knew he was struggling.

Why would they pick him for the tour, though, if that was the case?

Very strange.
To add to all things strange - what was the point of keeping the Aussie press out of the press conference? It's not like they were the ones who called Trott weak or were likely to be harder on the English than their own press.
Did they end up showing the press conference on Sky News?

If so, anything interesting?

Fox News showed Flower's statement. But it was mostly talking about sledging rather than Trott

by Merlin Mon 25 Nov 2013, 22:52

skully wrote:
Red wrote:Must admit it is somewhat surprising that Clarke whose spontaneous comments were only punished because the mike was turned on cops a penalty whereas Warner who obviously pre-planned his avoids any admonishment despite demeaning an opposition player in a gratuitous fashion.
Mostly agree with this. While MB pointed out that Pup's pointing is not considered kosher by umpires, it was Channel Nein's fault that a common sledge that usually goes unheard was picked up (and they have apologised for their ineptness overnight). Clearly tempers were high (apparently Jimmeh DID contribute heavily, as I would've expected from the Poms' champion sledger). Jimmeh didn't help the situation by complaining to the umpires - it was immediately after this that Pup made his overheard remark.

I agree that Warner probably deserved a rap on the knuckles more than Pup, but don't agree that Warner's remarks were pre-planned. He's a dumb bogan who runs off at the mouth with no involvement from his brain (not that it could contribute much anyway).

Lastly, I think England's response to Warner's remarks was professional and appropriate. A short sharp "it was disrespectful", and it was. And in hindsight, have been shown to be extra foolish in light of Trott's condition.

And this "apparently" originated where exactly?
Another one of Warne's "insider tracks"?!

Nothing heard or reported on this side of the world - athough it is clear from TV footage that there are exchanges taking place between Clarke and Jimmy - which Clarke gets rather pointedly irate in ... turning and pointing and all that sh*t.

I blame Boof for all the sh*t taking place.

by horace Mon 25 Nov 2013, 23:06

jimmeh being a tu8d is well known throughout int cricket...clarke stood up for Bailley...but these matters are mere sidelights...good luck with a successfull recovery Trottster

by G.Wood Mon 25 Nov 2013, 23:08

It was clear on the coverage that Jimmy and George were having quite a few words but George was giggling so it can't have been too serious

or more likely he just didn't take Jimmy's threat all that seriously

by G.Wood Mon 25 Nov 2013, 23:10

The english "our boys can do no wrong" is pretty funny. They could almost be Sri Lankan

by skully Mon 25 Nov 2013, 23:11

G.Wood wrote:
skully wrote:
G.Wood wrote:
Dello wrote:Might explain why England were a bit tetchy about Warner's words about Trott being mentally weak, if they knew he was struggling.

Why would they pick him for the tour, though, if that was the case?

Very strange.
To add to all things strange - what was the point of keeping the Aussie press out of the press conference? It's not like they were the ones who called Trott weak or were likely to be harder on the English than their own press.
Did they end up showing the press conference on Sky News?

If so, anything interesting?
Fox News showed Flower's statement. But it was mostly talking about sledging rather than Trott

Choyers.

by skully Mon 25 Nov 2013, 23:14

G.Wood wrote:The english "our boys can do no wrong" is pretty funny. They could almost be Sri Lankan

It's fantastic to have Merls back in full form. cheers

by G.Wood Mon 25 Nov 2013, 23:26

Aye, having merls back is comforting

in much the same as hurting yourself to see if you still feel

by Henry Mon 25 Nov 2013, 23:28

George Bailey seems a decent bloke. Has a good sense of humour, and a good upbringing. The likes of Clarke and Warner are Western Sydney bogan trash, who when faced with any sort of confrontation, resort to physical violence and the use of the word "c*nt" every second word.

The Aussies seem to punch people when they lose (Warner), and threaten to break people's arms when they win (Clarke). The last time Aus won some big matches (against India in 2011-12) they went on a similar sledging spree, with James Pattinson and (Surprise surprise) David Warner at the forefront on that occasion.

If only they had any sort of class about how they behave and carry themselves. If they simply let their performances on the field do the talking, they might be half likeable.

by Lara Lara Laughs Mon 25 Nov 2013, 23:34

I agree it was classless by Warner but we also complain about nearly all players giving meaningless, mind-boggling dull, PR-coached sound bites to every question they're ever asked too.

Just saying.

by G.Wood Tue 26 Nov 2013, 00:06

skully wrote:
JGK wrote:Just when you thought the Sydney Daily Telegraph couldn't be any more quntish, their font page today is a disgrace.
What's it say? Bagging Pup? Bagging Warner?

"Ashes Bombshell: Trott takes his bat and ball and heads home"

by skully Tue 26 Nov 2013, 00:06

Henry wrote:The Aussies seem to punch people when they lose (Warner), and threaten to break people's arms when they win (Clarke).

[PCS mode] That's a WILDLY AND MASSIVELY EXAGGERATED generalisation, Trev. Cool

[/PCS mode]

by skully Tue 26 Nov 2013, 00:07

G.Wood wrote:
skully wrote:
JGK wrote:Just when you thought the Sydney Daily Telegraph couldn't be any more quntish, their font page today is a disgrace.
What's it say? Bagging Pup? Bagging Warner?
"Ashes Bombshell: Trott takes his bat and ball and heads home"

Ta. A rag will always be a rag.

by skully Tue 26 Nov 2013, 00:09

Lara Lara Laughs wrote:I agree it was classless by Warner but we also complain about nearly all players giving meaningless, mind-boggling dull, PR-coached sound bites to every question they're ever asked too.

Just saying.

A fair point, LLL. The fact that dead-as-a-nit Flaming Bails has pumped out upwards of a dozen pages of comments (in various threads) in just a day is testament to the "interesting" factor in the bogan's bone-headed remarks.

by Brass Monkey Tue 26 Nov 2013, 00:16

James Anderson is a gobshite. If he gets some back then that's all fair. He could try taking some wickets in Adelaide as a response.

by skully Tue 26 Nov 2013, 00:20

Actually, this was the flavour of what AB was saying last night on Aus's Inside Cricket's review of T1. He said he thought Warner's remarks could've waited until Aus showed consistently good performance in the series (which is by no means guaranteed). All he's done (much like Jimmeh - if he was involved in heavy sledging) is left himself open to making himself look like a complete nob (not hard, I know) if Aus fall in a heap from here (a bit of a woof, if you will). Tubby Taylor said as much during the sledging shit-fight during the game.

by PeterCS Tue 26 Nov 2013, 00:53

Which was exactly Nigel's point when yer man first mouthed off.

by skully Tue 26 Nov 2013, 01:26

You are making the WILD assumption that I read said posts.

by PeterCS Tue 26 Nov 2013, 01:32

by Batman Tue 26 Nov 2013, 01:34

Graham Hick v2.0?

by JGK Tue 26 Nov 2013, 01:35

G.Wood wrote:
skully wrote:
JGK wrote:Just when you thought the Sydney Daily Telegraph couldn't be any more quntish, their font page today is a disgrace.
What's it say? Bagging Pup? Bagging Warner?
"Ashes Bombshell: Trott takes his bat and ball and heads home"

With a picture of Trott walking off the field and a superimposed photo of a sneering Clarke in the background.

by JGK Tue 26 Nov 2013, 01:36

Trott quits the tour! - Page 5 Daily_Telegraph_26_11_2013

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