Is anybody else thoroughly enjoying radio coverage of the ashes whilst modelling. I had an excellent couple of sessions today at the club listening to Yorkshiremen talk about Yorkshire batsman scoring runs for England. Meanwhile I got some wiring done. Marvellous.

Having been a cricket fan for far more years then I want to think about, it's nice to be sorting the Aussies out (again). 

Waits for the Aussies to come back at me

Quote from: mereman on July 20, 2013, 04:51:18 PM

Waits for the Aussies to come back at me

After the way they played yesterday I should think they're all cringing (should there be an 'e' in there somewhere )

Have yet to see todays play as I don't (and never will have Sky) so catch each days play on Channel 5

Quote from: newportnobby on July 20, 2013, 05:22:44 PM

Quote from: mereman on July 20, 2013, 04:51:18 PM

Waits for the Aussies to come back at me

After the way they played yesterday I should think they're all cringing (should there be an 'e' in there somewhere )

Have yet to see todays play as I don't (and never will have Sky) so catch each days play on Channel 5

Yes, me too. Used to have sky, realised I was forking out over 700 quid a year for it which could be much better spent on toy trains! But I do enjoy listening to it on the radio cos I can be playing with said toys at the same time.
As for Aussies being beat, well being from Yorkshire I'm far more bothered about how our boys play in either team ( not that there are any yorkshiremen playing for Aus, but Darren Lehmen used to play for us). But there was some pretty poor cricket all round yesterday.
I watch the highlights as well. Usually feeding babies at that time which means I have to replay nearly every wicket!
Kirky

Never had Sky and hell will freeze over before I get it. I'm trying to remember the last player from Norfolk to play for England. John Edrich or Peter Parfitt I think. Long time ago now

Quote from: mereman on July 20, 2013, 06:53:55 PM
Never had Sky and hell will freeze over before I get it. I'm trying to remember the last player from Norfolk to play for England. John Edrich or Peter Parfitt I think. Long time ago now

Back to theme of cricket on radio, Henry Blofeld is from down your way I believe, 'my dear old thing'. And still wields a very straight bat!

Cheers
Kirky

Yep Blowers is one of us   I also have his autograph, You are never to old to have hero worship

He talks like he does on the radio in real life. I was "my dear old thing" when I chatted to him. He has done some local radio cricket in the days when the minor counties could play the first class counties in the old 60 over knock out cup (had a few names over the years). I even went to Grace road and Old Trafford to follow Norfolk. Good days but money talked and minor counties are not a big draw.

Super days play for the England team and (methinks) an unassailable lead built up so I'm sure Cook will declare sometime in the morning.
Why on earth didn't the Aussies take the new ball when it became available

Quote from: newportnobby on July 20, 2013, 08:56:29 PM
Super days play for the England team and (methinks) an unassailable lead built up so I'm sure Cook will declare sometime in the morning.
Why on earth didn't the Aussies take the new ball when it became available

I think they thought they could get more spin from the worn ball. Unfortunately they haven't got the jiggery pokery of Shane Warne to rely on.

Kirky

Quote from: kirky on July 20, 2013, 09:09:37 PM
Unfortunately they haven't got the jiggery pokery of Shane Warne to rely on.

Kirky

Nearly made a comment there about Liz Hurley but remembered I have to behave

Quote from: newportnobby on July 20, 2013, 09:21:12 PM

Quote from: kirky on July 20, 2013, 09:09:37 PM
Unfortunately they haven't got the jiggery pokery of Shane Warne to rely on.

Kirky

Nearly made a comment there about Liz Hurley but remembered I have to behave

You behave Nobby... impossible

Quote from: newportnobby on July 20, 2013, 09:21:12 PM
Nearly made a comment there about Liz Hurley but remembered I have to behave

It has been a while since you mentioned her Mick, I though you must have had a tiff with her and she had stopped popping round for a cuppa 

Looks like the Aussies are making a bit of a fight of it, 134 for 4 at the moment.

Anyone noticed the lack of comments on this thread from our Australian friends 

Regards

Neal.

Quote from: Calnefoxile on July 21, 2013, 03:23:19 PM

Looks like the Aussies are making a bit of a fight of it, 134 for 4 at the moment.

Anyone noticed the lack of comments on this thread from our Australian friends 

Regards

Neal.

I kept my head down in the past when the boot was on the other foot

Quote from: Calnefoxile on July 21, 2013, 03:23:19 PM

Looks like the Aussies are making a bit of a fight of it, 134 for 4 at the moment.

Anyone noticed the lack of comments on this thread from our Australian friends 

Regards

Neal.

165/8 now.
I think Australia might be going 2 nil down.