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Less than 12 hours to go.. Predictions? cant wait given the great summer we have had so far.
England 3-1 or 2-1. Not beyond the realms of possibility Aus win, but there is an equal chance we absolutely smash them 3-0, 4-0, 4-1 or dare I say it 5-0. The weather is very very good right now.
It is well reported, but I do think James Pattinson could be the real deal, Siddle will always get the most from his ability. Starc, Harris and unknown quantities like Faulkener and Bird could be surprise packages. And all this is without the injured kid Cummins. But if we bowl to our potential we could really trouble their batsmen. Not convinced about dropping Compton for Bairstow with Root up front... He was doing fine at number six. Their late order can bat well too but not with the experience of ours. Swann to be the star for me, has everything going for him in this series. There is an argument for all the aussie players being surprise stars tbf, except Clarke for whom a lot is expected, and thus no surprise. If he doesnt perform to the level they have become accustomed they will have problems. Jimmy Anderson is very very good by the way.
My one nailed on guarantee is that Bell will not perform if under any serious pressure.
England 3-1 or 2-1. Not beyond the realms of possibility Aus win, but there is an equal chance we absolutely smash them 3-0, 4-0, 4-1 or dare I say it 5-0. The weather is very very good right now.
It is well reported, but I do think James Pattinson could be the real deal, Siddle will always get the most from his ability. Starc, Harris and unknown quantities like Faulkener and Bird could be surprise packages. And all this is without the injured kid Cummins. But if we bowl to our potential we could really trouble their batsmen. Not convinced about dropping Compton for Bairstow with Root up front... He was doing fine at number six. Their late order can bat well too but not with the experience of ours. Swann to be the star for me, has everything going for him in this series. There is an argument for all the aussie players being surprise stars tbf, except Clarke for whom a lot is expected, and thus no surprise. If he doesnt perform to the level they have become accustomed they will have problems. Jimmy Anderson is very very good by the way.
My one nailed on guarantee is that Bell will not perform if under any serious pressure.
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Cheers Tommy. Will watch soon.
Bloody hell, what a great catch from KP.
Bloody hell, what a great catch from KP.
My speakers are really playing up at the moment and as they're inbuilt in the monitor I have to keep tweaking all sorts of things to try and hear things properly, so I missed a couple of bits of what was being said - but it was still making me laugh out loud.
Fair play to Aggers in saying he'd go back and do it again!
Great fun!
Fair play to Aggers in saying he'd go back and do it again!
Great fun!
The sooner that Tommy and Ted are awarded a lucrative perfumerie contract by Brut, Helena Rubenstein, or simply Spry Crisp and Dry, the better.
In defence of woakes and kerrigan, i can think of numerous players who i was inclined to dismiss early on in their careers. Freddie didnt look a test quality bowler or batsman early doors. Amla looked well short of test quality in his first series v england. There are numerous other examples. Kerrigan just bottled it today, from what I have read before today he seemed to be the more likely test class bowler than woakes going into this match, lets give him the benefit of the doubt.
The pair have only played one day of test cricket so far.
The pair have only played one day of test cricket so far.
I'm listening to the podcast again:
Aggers: "You're not the most sympathetic of individuals Geoffrey"
Boycott: "I'm not paid to be sympathetic!"
Aggers: "You're not the most sympathetic of individuals Geoffrey"
Boycott: "I'm not paid to be sympathetic!"
Get an ipad Tommy. They are brilliant, so simple to use, never breakdown and i suspect you are not using your laptop for spreadsheets, computer programming and website design in your sparetime.
More like 'Eau de Boeuf Dripping' Alun!
Haha! I might do one day, Rob, but I'm happy enough with my old desktop.
Plus, sitting at the computer is much better for my gammy knee. The sofa is at justthe wrong height for me to sit on it for too long before my knee locks up.
The computer chair is higher and is at a perfect height for my knee - plus I have a stool under the desk to put my feet on - so it makes it even better.
Haha! I might do one day, Rob, but I'm happy enough with my old desktop.
Plus, sitting at the computer is much better for my gammy knee. The sofa is at justthe wrong height for me to sit on it for too long before my knee locks up.
The computer chair is higher and is at a perfect height for my knee - plus I have a stool under the desk to put my feet on - so it makes it even better.
Just wrotea long post and lost it so just quick sentences cos i aint gonna type it again...
I hope kerrigan doeswell and surprises a few of us, still 16 wickets up for grabs.
Just put your ipad where your desktopwas.
I hope kerrigan doeswell and surprises a few of us, still 16 wickets up for grabs.
Just put your ipad where your desktopwas.
Such a great days sport, really enjoyed myself as did everyone else. Watson's knock was superb and he got a massive standing ovation from the packed ground of 23,000 for his 176. Had a right laugh and paid for expenses punting, can't say fairer than that for a day out at The Oval.
Ah, good idea Rob (putting it where the desktop is)! I'll wait till I blow this one up first though!
Yes, hope Kerrigan can sort himself out. The poor bloke must be devastated tonight.
Glad you've had a terrific day Slippy - and that the punting covered the exes!
Yes, hope Kerrigan can sort himself out. The poor bloke must be devastated tonight.
Glad you've had a terrific day Slippy - and that the punting covered the exes!
'plus I have a stool under the desk to put my feet on'
It might be nice, warm and squidgy, but the smell will get to you in the end.
It might be nice, warm and squidgy, but the smell will get to you in the end.
I,for my sins, have a long history of dismissing players early in their careers. Amla and flintoff two notables. Not beyond the realms of possibility Kerrigan comes out tomorrow rejuvenated tomorrow and strangles out two or three then does another three or four in their second innings. Give em hell Kerrigan.
The on course book bet365 were going evens Watson out next when he was in with Smith, we all took a view and hammered it. Smith was middling everything and Watson was going for it.
I was arguing all day with the boss about the percentages and he was giving me prices that didn't exist just to get rid of me away from the counter
It was lovely when he holed out right at the death to KP. The manager liked our banter but we never had a losing bet with them. Not for fortunes but enough to hurt. What a great day I had, still smiling.
I was arguing all day with the boss about the percentages and he was giving me prices that didn't exist just to get rid of me away from the counter
It was lovely when he holed out right at the death to KP. The manager liked our banter but we never had a losing bet with them. Not for fortunes but enough to hurt. What a great day I had, still smiling.
KP's catch was magnificent, rounded off a perfect day.
Only been to the oval once, happy days. £20 at 11/2 on less than 74 runs(i think) v saffers in the last session 2008. It p1ssed it down late on with fiftyish runs scored, but the requisite 24 overs werent bowled so i returned to collect my twenty quid void bet. The girl gave me £130. I just told the missus, "follow me, dont look back, and get out of here as fast as possible". Paid for the tickets, Like i say happy days. 2008 v saffers.
It's a good job it wasn't tomorrow, Rob, as even the overpayment would have left you £783 short.
As Fred Boycott says: "Ow Much!!!" - £913.59 for two seats in the Bedser Stand
https://twitter.com/OwMuch/status/370460563429548032/photo/1
As Fred Boycott says: "Ow Much!!!" - £913.59 for two seats in the Bedser Stand
https://twitter.com/OwMuch/status/370460563429548032/photo/1
Well done Steve Smith on his maiden Test hundred - with a 6 at that.
Great knock, Smith deserved that.
TT, tickets yesterday morning were going at face value half an hour before play started. We paid £75 each for our seats and two blokes who sat behind us came in just before lunch and got two seats for a score apiece
TT, tickets yesterday morning were going at face value half an hour before play started. We paid £75 each for our seats and two blokes who sat behind us came in just before lunch and got two seats for a score apiece
I can believe it Slippy. I've seen someone on that link has been trying to sell his Saturday ticket at face value of £40 - and can't get a buyer.
It's amazing to me how these ticket agencies get away with it.
Talk about profiteering!
It's amazing to me how these ticket agencies get away with it.
Talk about profiteering!
Slippy, Fenners has gone to the Oval today.
He had to get up this morning at about 6:30 to catch a train down there.
I'll bet he was glad he finally got to see some play!
He had to get up this morning at about 6:30 to catch a train down there.
I'll bet he was glad he finally got to see some play!
Oh no! He should have told me, I would have gone down there when they took the covers off to meet up for a beer, you would have got in for a tenner.
I'm just messing around on the horses today, two steps forward two steps back
Would much rather have been at the cricket but nobody else I knew was going today so didn't bother.
I'm just messing around on the horses today, two steps forward two steps back
Would much rather have been at the cricket but nobody else I knew was going today so didn't bother.
Ah, what a shame you didn't come into Nibbsy's for the quiz last night then Slippy.
Fenners was talking about going to the Oval today in there.
He's staying in London tonight (I think) and then going to watch one of his dogs run at the Hove tomorrow - or he's travelling to Brighton tonight and then watching his dog on Friday - but whatever it is; he's watching the cricket today and his dog tomorrow.
You know how I get mixed up with the geography!
Fenners was talking about going to the Oval today in there.
He's staying in London tonight (I think) and then going to watch one of his dogs run at the Hove tomorrow - or he's travelling to Brighton tonight and then watching his dog on Friday - but whatever it is; he's watching the cricket today and his dog tomorrow.
You know how I get mixed up with the geography!
Or perhaps he's going to the cricket today and to watch his dog tonight?
It's something to do with The Oval, the Hove and an overnight stay anyway!
It's something to do with The Oval, the Hove and an overnight stay anyway!
Bring it on boys. A flat wicket and some big runs for the out of form batsmen and we can turn this disappointing 3-0 win into some sort of moral victory.
Tommy I was wondering the other day. If cricket fans such as yourself don't come from a major cricket playing county, do you support a neighbouring one? Not sure who your nearest one is if you're in staffs. Derbyshire, Lancs??
Would be Derbyshire, or at a push Worcs or Warwickshire. I vaguely support Yorkshire, having grown up there. It's an interesting question. Cricket is very popular here from what I can see. Toes?
cheers Clungers. I actually pondered this when I was at Canterbury the other day watching Kent and Warwicks.
Toes will know a lot more about baseball than I do. :-) Not a strength for my hometown (in the US) so took the NFL a lot more. I have seen the Yankees play though, was grand!
Most Bedfordshireans supported Northants when I was growing up there.
Sultan, just seen you post.
I'm afraid that although I've always been an avid sports follower, cricket always left me cold when I was a kid - as it was the era of Boycott and when my parents used to have the cricket on the telly at the time and I went out to play 'our Geoffrey' would be at the crease when I went out - and still there when I returned some 5 hours later, having scored about 5 runs.
I couldn't abide the game at the time and took scant interest in it (although because my parents were avid followers I couldn't help but take some notice of it).
I only really 'got into' cricket when the West Indies toured here in 1990/91 and the Magnificent Ambrose frightened Hick to death.
I was transfixed after that series and have always enjoyed Test cricket ever since.
However, I don't take any notice of the county stuff, mainly because I see nothing of it.
As Sparky says though, cricket is a pretty big participation sport in the local area and there are loads of teams and leagues.
My neighbour has always played in them until about 3 years ago and when I mentioned to him once about who would people from Stoke 'support' re the main counties he said probably Derbyshire - but it's probably just a general interest altogether in cricket, and in particular England, because we don't have a major team ourselves.
I'm afraid that although I've always been an avid sports follower, cricket always left me cold when I was a kid - as it was the era of Boycott and when my parents used to have the cricket on the telly at the time and I went out to play 'our Geoffrey' would be at the crease when I went out - and still there when I returned some 5 hours later, having scored about 5 runs.
I couldn't abide the game at the time and took scant interest in it (although because my parents were avid followers I couldn't help but take some notice of it).
I only really 'got into' cricket when the West Indies toured here in 1990/91 and the Magnificent Ambrose frightened Hick to death.
I was transfixed after that series and have always enjoyed Test cricket ever since.
However, I don't take any notice of the county stuff, mainly because I see nothing of it.
As Sparky says though, cricket is a pretty big participation sport in the local area and there are loads of teams and leagues.
My neighbour has always played in them until about 3 years ago and when I mentioned to him once about who would people from Stoke 'support' re the main counties he said probably Derbyshire - but it's probably just a general interest altogether in cricket, and in particular England, because we don't have a major team ourselves.
I think Australia will give us a major scare in the Winter.
The more I see of Cook's captaincy and Flower's coaching the less I like England.
The more I see of Cook's captaincy and Flower's coaching the less I like England.
It says a lot of the changing balance of power in cricket that the Aussies giving us a scare in Australia is the worst someone can anticipate.
I think so too, Roger.
Good chat about the Aussie situation between Boycott, Baxter and Lehman on TMS at the moment.
Good chat about the Aussie situation between Boycott, Baxter and Lehman on TMS at the moment.
Haha! They're winding Boycs up now by replaying his 'the worst dropped catch of all time' now!
Boycott has disappeared from the commentary box without anyone saying he was leaving. Probably walked off in a huff. Bleedin' marde arse!
I also see now I said Baxter for Maxwell.
I think I must have dyslexia of the earlugs this morning!
I think I must have dyslexia of the earlugs this morning!
So two of the people you mentioned were never there and the other one's missing? Are you sure it's the cricket you're listening to?
Here's the pic of the cake that Blowers was raving about. Must admit, it's pretty damned good!:
pic.twitter.com/YBktQiNVnr
pic.twitter.com/YBktQiNVnr
No I'm still not home, actually listening through the BBC site because the ABC one is not working for some reason
Ah, I've heard them say you can listen overseas to the BBC site - but I've always wondered if they're telling the truth as it wasn't so long ago you couldn't even listen to Test Match Special on the BBC site over here (copyright, or something)!
Are you still in Hong Kong then? What's it like?
Are you still in Hong Kong then? What's it like?
Hong Kong was great, but now I am in Osaka (Japan, it's in Asia)...can't say it's my favourite place but I am getting used to it.
I am sure I tried once a few years ago to listen to the test on the bbc and they didn't let me, perhaps they only block it in countries that have their own rights to the series.
I am sure I tried once a few years ago to listen to the test on the bbc and they didn't let me, perhaps they only block it in countries that have their own rights to the series.
Ah, could be, Joel (the cricket).
You're certainly travelling around a lot on your return from a Cup day out!
Great stuff.
You're certainly travelling around a lot on your return from a Cup day out!
Great stuff.
Well, I was going to go out and do some more gardening today - but sod it.
It's the last day of The Ashes this Summer so I'm going to have a glass of wine with my Aussie friend Joel instead - especially as we're in different parts of the world but listening to the very same commentary.
Cheers Joel!
It's the last day of The Ashes this Summer so I'm going to have a glass of wine with my Aussie friend Joel instead - especially as we're in different parts of the world but listening to the very same commentary.
Cheers Joel!
Funny how Jim Maxwell is talking about the Shipping Forecast book, as it was only the last Test when I tried to do a bit of research to find out what had happened to my favourite ever Aussie commentator 'Doctor' Neville Oliver - who loved 'The Shippers' as he called them.
Apparently, he got the push from the tv station he worked for over in Oz, became a politician for a bit and is now running a hardware store (I think).
I really enjoyed listening to him. He was terrific fun.
Apparently, he got the push from the tv station he worked for over in Oz, became a politician for a bit and is now running a hardware store (I think).
I really enjoyed listening to him. He was terrific fun.
Fair play to England coming out all guns blazing! Very easy to just forget the day, but they're having a right old crack - great for the crowd.
Agreed, Sparky.
The spectators who are there have paid good money and deserve some entertainment.
I was struck when I watched the highlights on Friday night just how deathly quiet the crowd were after England had played 'Boycott cricket' all day.
It gave me a shudder to remember just what that stuff was like.
Jim Maxwell was commentating at the end of play on TMS and begging them to go off for the light!
Tuffers was with him and couldn't stop laughing!
The spectators who are there have paid good money and deserve some entertainment.
I was struck when I watched the highlights on Friday night just how deathly quiet the crowd were after England had played 'Boycott cricket' all day.
It gave me a shudder to remember just what that stuff was like.
Jim Maxwell was commentating at the end of play on TMS and begging them to go off for the light!
Tuffers was with him and couldn't stop laughing!
Cheers!
Popped out for a bit but will listen to it again now.
Popped out for a bit but will listen to it again now.
Cheers indeed Joel!
What sort of time is it over there - and what are you drinking?
What sort of time is it over there - and what are you drinking?
It's 930pm, just an hour behind Melbourne time....
I'm drinking Smirnoff
I'm drinking Smirnoff
Cracking stuff Joel!
This Aussie journo is really telling it like it is: England should have been far more 'commanding' on Friday if they really think they're so much better than Oz - not just trying not to lose.
This Aussie journo is really telling it like it is: England should have been far more 'commanding' on Friday if they really think they're so much better than Oz - not just trying not to lose.
Well he certainly livened the lunchtime break up a bit.
Good stuff!
Good stuff!
I'd buy Tuffers a drink any day. Really enjoy listening to him.
"We'll go back to your batting now"
Tuffers: "Well yes! How long you got?!"
Tuffers: "Well yes! How long you got?!"
In my mind's eye the way I remember Tuffers coming to the crease is him sort of shuffling out with his 10 to 2 feet, practising his shots - with the bat held aloft, in front of his face.
He then batted accordingly - using his bat as a shield!
He then batted accordingly - using his bat as a shield!
Good turn into a decent 20/20 if the Aussies have got the balls for it.
Well nothing's happened so far from the first bit of intent by the opening partnership.
Come on Oz!
Come on Oz!
How many overs do they lose for the innings change?
Joel, he (Vaughan) was a very good tactical captain and is (obviously) seeing it from an England point of view - but it needs to be thought of from a cricket watcher/listener/payer's point of view.
It's all very well for these blokes on the gravy train, with loads in the bank, to disregard how much it's cost people to get to The Oval today - but it really should be foremost in their minds when they say anything at all.
It's all very well for these blokes on the gravy train, with loads in the bank, to disregard how much it's cost people to get to The Oval today - but it really should be foremost in their minds when they say anything at all.
Joel, he (Vaughan) was a very good tactical captain and is (obviously) seeing it from an England point of view - but it needs to be thought of from a cricket watcher/listener/payer's point of view.
It's all very well for these blokes on the gravy train, with loads in the bank, to disregard how much it's cost people to get to The Oval today - but it really should be foremost in their minds when they say anything at all.
It's all very well for these blokes on the gravy train, with loads in the bank, to disregard how much it's cost people to get to The Oval today - but it really should be foremost in their minds when they say anything at all.
Boycott is such a self obsessed 'Charlie Big Time' at times, he turns every bit of humour directed at him into a diatribe of who he knows, how important he is, blah blah blah pile of tripe.
Jim Maxwell: "Do you wear budgie smugglers like our PM, Geoffrey"
"Budgie smugglers? Never heard of them in Yorksheeere. I've met your Prime Minister though. Had many a chat with him"
Jim Maxwell: "Do you wear budgie smugglers like our PM, Geoffrey"
"Budgie smugglers? Never heard of them in Yorksheeere. I've met your Prime Minister though. Had many a chat with him"
Hahaha!
Well done Aggers.
Burst his bleedin' bubble of 'Never been out 1st time in a Test"
Well done Aggers.
Burst his bleedin' bubble of 'Never been out 1st time in a Test"
*1st ball in a Test.
That Boycott bugger knows every ball he's ever played, against anyone, anywhere.
He was just hoping he could get away with the 'memory loss'.
Aggers must have had the researcher on the case ever since - and found the wicket!
"Oh did I?" said Boycott - as if he didn't know.
That Boycott bugger knows every ball he's ever played, against anyone, anywhere.
He was just hoping he could get away with the 'memory loss'.
Aggers must have had the researcher on the case ever since - and found the wicket!
"Oh did I?" said Boycott - as if he didn't know.
Can you hear big graham doing the lion sleeps tonight. He is hilarious can get his sydney effort on youtube.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bNoOiScwtzk&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DbNoOiScwtzk
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bNoOiScwtzk&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DbNoOiScwtzk
I heard him in the background, Rob, and the laughter his rendition produced.
I'll have a look at the YouTube link in a bit.
I'll have a look at the YouTube link in a bit.
Squeaky bum time for some layers - England matched at 890 for shrapnel but to decent money a bit lower down, now 2.6
Not to mention the small matter of the thousands all the way down to 1.01 riding on the draw going tits up!
well done Michael Clarke for making it a great last day.
Yes, well done to Clarke for making a match of it - but what a disappointing end of play
This whole review system/umpire's decisions etc etc really needs to be looked at before they go Down Under for the next one.
I reckon there's been enough rancour this Series to make the next one more than a little bit 'naughty' if they don't.
Surely they've got to forget about this neutral umpiring thing between England and Oz when it's perfectly clear that both nations have the best umpires - and the best is what's called for.
This whole review system/umpire's decisions etc etc really needs to be looked at before they go Down Under for the next one.
I reckon there's been enough rancour this Series to make the next one more than a little bit 'naughty' if they don't.
Surely they've got to forget about this neutral umpiring thing between England and Oz when it's perfectly clear that both nations have the best umpires - and the best is what's called for.
I watched 'Big Graham', Rob. Absolutely priceless!
It's so funny to see such a big bloke sing like that!
It's so funny to see such a big bloke sing like that!
There's an extra 'Not Just Cricket' Ashes special on Radio 5 at midday today, with Swanny and Jimmy Anderson.
Some excellent impressions by Swanny of the rest of his teamates:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fr7mm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01fr7mm
Aaron finch 105 from 47 balls, going radio rental, a few recordsin his sights.
120 now, still more than a quarter of the game to go.
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