England v Australia, 3rd Test, Edgbaston, Jul 30 - Aug 3

furriner wrote:
Now watch as Watto shows me up and scores a century.

I've already predicted that reverse woof Furry - catch up!

Henry wrote:Not the worst result for England to be bowling first.

Definitely a toss to lose. Even if the ball gets a bit wet, it's only a two hour session, so the potential damage is limited, and it's always possible England will pick up a few wickets.

furriner wrote:I know some of y'all discussed it, but I never thought it would come to pass; Watson opening.

That there is to me an admission of something wrong - poor planning, poor thinking, poor decision making - or a combination of all three.

Now watch as Watto shows me up and scores a century.

Yes but we're not on the NSP.

Brad Haddin out with a broken finger!

England gave permission for a replacement - Manou.

"Spirit of cricket" you see...

Haddin out, broken a finger! how bizarre is this test so far?

20 overs to bat today ...perfect amount for Watto

So what is Manou like with the bat? He replaces broken-fingered Haddit

So far the off field play has been entertaining.

embee wrote:20 overs to bat today ...perfect amount for Watto

To break something in?

doctorspin wrote:So what is Manou like with the bat? He replaces broken-fingered Haddit

FC average just below 25 is nothing special, but down to come in above MJ on the scorecard so must be viewed as a bit better than the stats suggest.

It's just worth emphasising that England could have refused to allow Manou to replace Haddin - they would have been completely within their rights.

Of course, they were absolutely right to allow it, and full credit to them for so doing, but it's worth pointing out to those idiots who slated Strauss in the Aussie media for "ugly" cricket.

furriner wrote:So far the off field play has been entertaining.

Furry, check your PMs

doctorspin wrote:

furriner wrote:So far the off field play has been entertaining.

Furry, check your PMs

Thanks doctorspin!

Shoeshine wrote:It's just worth emphasising that England could have refused to allow Manou to replace Haddin - they would have been completely within their rights.

Of course, they were absolutely right to allow it, and full credit to them for so doing, but it's worth pointing out to those idiots who slated Strauss in the Aussie media for "ugly" cricket.

Good point well made.

furriner wrote:

doctorspin wrote:

furriner wrote:So far the off field play has been entertaining.

Furry, check your PMs

Thanks doctorspin!

There is a second one sent as well

Rob I wrote:

Shoeshine wrote:It's just worth emphasising that England could have refused to allow Manou to replace Haddin - they would have been completely within their rights.

Of course, they were absolutely right to allow it, and full credit to them for so doing, but it's worth pointing out to those idiots who slated Strauss in the Aussie media for "ugly" cricket.

Good point well made.

He's been double bluffed by the 'idiots' ...he had to allow Manour to replace Haddin so as to not look the cheating mean spirited poo poo head that he is ...and Manour is worse than a broken fingered Haddin anyway

Probably out, but impossible to give.

Hasn't Fred learnt anything from Lord's? Pitch it up!

There's a surfeit of pies at Edgbaston at the moment.

Well, that was as shit an hour as England's bowling has served up in a while.

What a load of garbage.

We never do well in these short sessions. we get too hyped up and end up spraying it everywhere.

For the 7867th time this series- Stuart Broad is utter dump.

Absolute filth in the first hour from fred and Jimmy - waste of 15 overs.
Then Broad replaces Fred and feeds the openers some more crap .... FFS

Watto batting with authority and not willing to step aside.
His swats look ugly, but if he connects .... watch out!

120 - 0 by the close.

If Watson scores a hundred against us I will die of shame. All those nadirs of before will be nothing compared to this.

Anyway, this Test is lost. Flat pitch, England are rubbish. As you'd expect. Swing track bullies. Jimmy Anderson has been dog-shit in this series in all bar one innings. Stuart Broad has just been shit, full stop.

Henry wrote:We never do well in these short sessions. we get too hyped up and end up spraying it everywhere.

Don't know what you're watching if you think they look "hyped".

They're flatter than Kate Moss' ironing board.

Never mind TAYne POCson, this is pure TAYPOCery from our bowlers. Must be time to give spin a go.