Has Rudi got a book to sell?

Seemingly so

"Retired umpire Rudi Koertzen has launched an extraordinary attack on former Australia players Matthew Hayden, Glenn McGrath and Andrew Symonds.

The umpire, who stood in 108 Tests between between 1992 and 2010, identified the three as the most difficult players in world cricket.

The attack coincides with market research by Cricket Australia which reveals the majority of local fans are comfortable with the side's "hard but fair" approach to the game as long as it is accompanied by good sportsmanship.

Koertzen labelled McGrath a whinger and said that Symonds and Hayden needed to be closely policed in the field. The umpire known as "Slow Death" for his slow-motion raising of the finger was asked by website Cricket 365 who was the toughest bowler he had to umpire.

"Glenn McGrath, because of the way he acted on the field," Koertzen replied.

"He wasn't one of the happiest guys. He always moaned and whinged. If he wasn't getting wickets and the batsmen were hitting him for a few fours, he got a bit personal and upset." "

...and...

" "A fielder like Matthew Hayden or Andrew Symonds, you always had to be alert when they were on the field because something was going to happen. If you didn't pick it up as soon as possible things were going to get out of hand." "

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Again, no surprises there, really.

You're right- There's nothing sensational about revealing Hayden, Symonds, and Mcgrath as c*nts.

Henry wrote:You're right- There's nothing sensational about revealing Hayden, Symonds, and Mcgrath as c*nts.

yeah, he would have made more money if he claimed they were good guys

Henry wrote:You're right- There's nothing sensational about revealing Hayden, Symonds, and Mcgrath as c*nts.

My point exactly, Trev.

Meh probably senility setting in with Rudi, would explain some of his decisions.

It's a book deal, I tells ya.

If Rudi didn't like Hayden then why the f*ck did he save him from 3 plumb lbw appeals from Hoggard at Melbourne on the first day? Then I think it was Rudi's end again when Monty hit Symonds plumb in front of the stumps - but no, now due to that man's incompetency they both have another big hundred to their credit.

As much as he dislikes them, he probably dislikes Poms even more. He's a Boer after all...

bliksem wrote:As much as he dislikes them, he probably dislikes Poms even more. He's a Boer after all...

Looks like Rudi did have some redeeming qualities.

bliksem wrote: He's a Boer after all...

No need to make allowances for disabilities Bliks...