Lancashire or bust
Two games at once!
By Grockle
September 8 2010
One of the good things about the run in in the CC! is that the main protagonists of the championship meet each other in the last few games of the season. Our opponents are Lancashire - the providers of such a generous declaration to Nottinghamshire a few days ago and with the Outlaws losing their game in hand the irons are really in the fire. Will the weather give us a chance?
v Lancashire CC1 @ Taunton Tuesday 7 September 2010
Not expecting very much play on the first day, I have to say I was surprised to arrive at the ground at 4:00 on Day 1 and NOT see the covers on everywhere and no play to have taken place. That of course was not the case and we had won the toss and put Lancashire in.
The Somerset side named 12 players because this was the second game of the season where Craig started 2 games at the same time. While he was opening for England in the T20, his 'twin' Chris Jones was making his first class debut as part of the side at Taunton. As we didn't bat, Chris fielded for the first day and then made way for his team mate to continue the game after his innings in Wales.
So the 'side' was;
Trescothick, Suppiah, Compton, Hildreth, Jones/Kieswetter, Trego, Buttler, Phillips, Kartik, Thomas, Willoughby
Except for a slight break for rain just before tea, the first day story was on tail-end partnerships after Charl Willoughby, working in tandem with the LBW rule had reduced the Red Rose to a score well under 200. Removing Smith Horton and Chilton before the visitors had reached 3 figures was good (one wicket to Thomas 2 to CW) but although Chanderpaul and Croft held up the constant fall of wickets, we reduced them to 169 for 8 and were looking to bat for the whole of the session after Tea before Mahmoud came in and hit a quick fire 29 off 30 balls and then Kerrigan and Keedy frustrated us past the 80th over, only expiring after the new ball was taken and Ben Phillips bowled a striaght one! After a record 57 run partnership for the last wicket, we were looking to get 260 for a first innings lead and had to face 12 (eventually it was 13) overs before the end of the first day.
We nearly did it as well! But as has happened more than once this season, we lost a wicket just before the close - a settled looking Marcus Trescothick misreading a Keedy slow ball and pooping the ball up to the midwicket fielder for 33. The last 3 overs for Alfonso Thomas to navigate with Arul were duly navigated and it found us with 54 on the scoreboard at the end of Day 1
Day 2
A Big batting day in store for us after hearing the news that Notts would start Day 2 of their game all out for 59 and over 200 runs behind Yorkshire. It didn't get off to the greatest of starts with Arul gone without adding to his overnight score. Nick Compton came to the crease and settled in for a long haul while his Vice Captain then spent the next 45 minutes trying to get out but failing!!
He did finally manage it at 71 and Hildreth came to the wicket to play the reverse role to his game against Glamorgan on Saturday. Here it was hoped that he would kick on while Nick would rotate the strike. That started to happen before Hilda became another LBW victim on this 'terror track' and when Compton once more failed just one run short of a half ton at 160, we were in danger of NOT getting a first innings lead. The opportunity of watching Procter bowling to Compton had not really garnered anything spectacular.
But our 'exploring officer' Craig Kieswetter was back and in some form with a lot of the pressure off him. He had been joined by Trego who was still making his case for being an innings builder and together they started to create a very vital partnership against bowling that did seem quite innocuous at times. Keedy was bowling unchanged from the River while Mahmoud and Procter was not looking dangerous at all from the OP. The 100 partnership arrived as we passed the Lanky first innings total and by this time CK had passed 50 off 50 balls and then Pete also reached the milestone off 66 before he decided to push things along as Kerrigan was brought into the attack.
It worked for a while but at 271 he simply missed a straight insipid one and became another LBW victim for Gary Keedy. Anticipation rose as the birthday boy Jos Buttler came out to hopefully give us a birthday treat. Instead he stepped back and missed his first ball from Keedy - also straight - and trudged back with a first ball duck. Our possible big first innings lead was disappearing before our eyes! It certainly did not get any more probable when Kieswetter got a ball that kicked, caught the outside edge of his bat and nestled comfortably in the hands of keeper Cross and we had slumped from 271 for 5 to 276 for 8 courtesy of the slow bowling expertise of Keedy who claimed a five-fer!
At Tea we had Kartik and Phillips at the crease with 12 runs needed for another batting point and little hope it would come. At 27 minutes to 5 when the players left the field in a really heavy downpour of rain we were looking at a partnership of 74 between our 9th wicket batsmen. 350 for 8. 91 ahead and 400 possible? Well played gentlemen.
However, unfortunately the deluge of water that comes down sees the end of Day 2 as the pitch is waterlogged almost immediately. The daft thing is that the groundsmen will take the covers off in beautiful sunshine but the rain was very very heavy.
Lancashire or bust
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Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 11:12
There does not seem to be a thread on this match yet (the Jones thread has wandered off) and so perhaps this can be it.
BBC in the West Country recognises that Somerset is second in the major domestic competition and still in serious contention by declining to broadcast on today's match. No doubt Bristol Rovers 3rd XI requires all their attention.
Early wicket for Willoughby - while Notts are 4/2 after 8 overs.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
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BBC in the West Country recognises that Somerset is second in the major domestic competition and still in serious contention by declining to broadcast on today's match. No doubt Bristol Rovers 3rd XI requires all their attention.
Early wicket for Willoughby - while Notts are 4/2 after 8 overs.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
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Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Sloop John B (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 11:14
Trenchant as always Lol - but that doesn't make you wrong!
Cummon lads help them underperform again!!
Cummon lads help them underperform again!!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 11:20
Make that two early wickets for Willoughby.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 11:24
Going on the figures on Cricinfo, I reckon Ben must be doing a pretty good job too.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Sloop John B (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 11:26
Yes - but there is swing to be had so must be time for BoBo to try his art.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 11:30
You are right about Phillips: 8 runs off 7 overs.
And now Shepton's brother is in and so things will slow down even more.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
And now Shepton's brother is in and so things will slow down even more.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 11:40
The Guyanan branch of the family...
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 11:55
Notts 3 down for 18 runs
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 11:55
As the great Joyce Grenfell would have said, you are razor-sharp today, LoL. It will all end in tears.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 11:55
Sorry, did I say Notts were 3 down? I meant 4.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 12:04
Yes, but Notts top order are only there for show. It's nos 5-9 you have to worry about - fully expect 280+.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 12:06
Interestingly, according to Cricinfo, our debutant Christopher Jones was born in Lincolnshire in 1973 and is now aged 36 years and 344 days. He has seemingly played 3 List A matches, apparently for Cambridgeshire, between 2002 and 2004.
Anybody wish to confirm or deny these cyber-allegations? It would seem that our youth policy is taking years to reach fruition ...
Anybody wish to confirm or deny these cyber-allegations? It would seem that our youth policy is taking years to reach fruition ...
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 12:40
Commentary has gone for me, not sure if i am alone. I'll switch to Radio Lancs (or maybe even Notts), but if someone could shout when 'our' commentary comes back i'd be grateful.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 12:41
Ah, no Radio Lancs. But with Notts at 6 down (I refer you to your previous comment Mr Paul), I am going to radio Notts.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Kingston Black (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 12:50
Bloke,
There's no commentary because it's lunch. They were broadcasting right up until the interval, at least for me.
KB
There's no commentary because it's lunch. They were broadcasting right up until the interval, at least for me.
KB
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 13:21
Let's face it, if there's one guy that we probably thought it would be very hard to dislodge today, it would be Shiv Chanderpaul. In terms of how dearly he sells his wicket, he is a man after Boycott's heart.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 13:31
Notts 59 all out. Thanks KB - you're probably correct there.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 13:33
Hmm, Notts tailenders let me down... 
Let's see if Yorks can get to 50 - oh, and if the pitch inspectors conclude that it was just bad batting, nothing to do with the pitch of course...
Let's see if Yorks can get to 50 - oh, and if the pitch inspectors conclude that it was just bad batting, nothing to do with the pitch of course...
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 13:39
In fairness, there is usually lavish swing at Trent Bridge. England allowing Yorkshire to play Shahazad must also have been a big help. Ajmal is too good for the Notts top order, IMO.
We'll see what Yorkshire do...
We'll see what Yorkshire do...
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 13:49
Quote:SheptonPaul
Hmm, Notts tailenders let me down...
I was expecting you'd say that your post was an attempted hex....
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 13:57
If only I was as sharp as you, bloke.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Brother Of (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 14:02
153/5 Chanderpaul gone,title race right on now!!!
COACH
COACH
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 14:15
Huge wicket but a bit surprised that we have not immediately followed it up with another.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 14:28
8 down, golly gosh.
Yorks 39-2 though.
Yorks 39-2 though.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Sid Valley (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 14:29
We have now ... another 3! Roll 'em over quick boys.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Nailsea_Fizz (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 14:37
AGOD - Did you mean to reverse Hex so spectacularly
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Wickham (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 14:44
Congratulations to CW on 50 first-class wickets this season.
Has anyone got commentary - nothing is listed on the BBC cricket site.
Has anyone got commentary - nothing is listed on the BBC cricket site.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Brother Of (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 14:46
Yeah i got it through what seems the clubs site,i have no idea how to do links!!! Sorry.
COACH
COACH
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 14:48
[www.cricketcommentary.co.uk]
That's the site you need, Wickham
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
That's the site you need, Wickham
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Wickham (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 14:56
Thank you - I had forgotten that site.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: mikeindex (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 15:07
Just got in and seen the Notts score! Ha!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 15:09
"AGOD - Did you mean to reverse Hex so spectacularly"
YES!!!!!
Seems to be a struggle to get rid of the final couple, though.
YES!!!!!
Seems to be a struggle to get rid of the final couple, though.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Grizzers (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 15:13
Wow - amazed by the Notts score & very encouraged by our bowling efforts.
Roll over the last one boys !
Grizzzly
Roll over the last one boys !
Grizzzly
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: mikeindex (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 15:14
P.S. Chris Jones has now gone back to being 19 and playing for Dorset and Som II. The wonders of modern science.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 15:24
I've just come in and seen both our score and Notts. If you had offerred me those at 10.30 I'd have bitten your hand off.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 15:32
RSP brining an early tea.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 15:34
Sun's out in TA3, weird eh.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 15:52
Come on, for the love of God, banish one of these spinners and let's start batting.
Yorks have really pushed on at Trent Bridge - things are starting to look extremely grim for Notts.
If they lose this one, that would be a fifth defeat of the season meaning that, at best, they would have lost just under one third of all the CC games that they have played this season. I'd suggest that that should not really be the stuff of which CC winning sides are made.
Yorks have really pushed on at Trent Bridge - things are starting to look extremely grim for Notts.
If they lose this one, that would be a fifth defeat of the season meaning that, at best, they would have lost just under one third of all the CC games that they have played this season. I'd suggest that that should not really be the stuff of which CC winning sides are made.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 15:58
Where's Z de B when you need him!!!!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Bagpuss (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 16:01
Drifting off topic - or at least off division - Pietersen lbw Cosker for a second ball duck. 40-over rehab doesn't seem to have changed his luck with the red ball.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 16:01
Grockle - the correct Yorkshire score is actually 132 for 3.
Thanks
AG
Thanks
AG
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 16:04
so KP fails vs the SLA yet again. Quel surprise. Bet Surrey are delighted that they were "persuaded," to pick him.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 16:07
Andrew Gale has a strike rate of 113.84 in Yorkshire's innings so far. 148-3.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 16:11
I think its fair to say that the Yorkies must be slight favourites for the Championship at this rate and at the moment. we will need to get rid here and bat out of our skins if we want to do this.
I think this last wicket stand highlights our need for an out and out quick to be honest.
I think this last wicket stand highlights our need for an out and out quick to be honest.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 16:17
I agree with you, Ronnie.
Nottinghamshire have the opposite of momentum at the moment, having been thrashed in their previous game and looking like they might be totally eviscerated in this one. If they don't summon some back-bone, then the weather might become their best hope of staggering over the line.
Nottinghamshire have the opposite of momentum at the moment, having been thrashed in their previous game and looking like they might be totally eviscerated in this one. If they don't summon some back-bone, then the weather might become their best hope of staggering over the line.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 16:17
Yes, Ronnie, although in the Caddick days when he didn't roll over the 9, 10, jack then very often Mushtaq was too clever for them.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Bagpuss (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 16:22
Hmmm.
Notts and Somerset both playing away from home, but against sides who are unlikely to be playing for championship honours/runners up cash nor for their survival in the Division. And Yorkshire, a home tie against Kent, likely to be battling to stay up. Could be interesting.
And all the matches in the North of the country. The weather may have a final say, and at this time of year I think the Eastern seaboard may fare a little better than the wild West.
Notts and Somerset both playing away from home, but against sides who are unlikely to be playing for championship honours/runners up cash nor for their survival in the Division. And Yorkshire, a home tie against Kent, likely to be battling to stay up. Could be interesting.
And all the matches in the North of the country. The weather may have a final say, and at this time of year I think the Eastern seaboard may fare a little better than the wild West.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 16:24
More often than not, Bobstan.
Grockle - I think Marcus will be keen for whatever crease time he can get tonight. Forecast could be dodgy... we need to get on with it.
Unless there's just one over left or something, I expect to see Marcus go out there tonight (IF we actually get the wicket) and try to bat in Colchester mode.
Grockle - I think Marcus will be keen for whatever crease time he can get tonight. Forecast could be dodgy... we need to get on with it.
Unless there's just one over left or something, I expect to see Marcus go out there tonight (IF we actually get the wicket) and try to bat in Colchester mode.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 16:47
Remarkable knock, apparently, by Andrew Gale. Talk about a captain's innings. The kind of knock under pressure which might mark him out as a potential international, temperament wise.
p.s. Grockle - score is now 198 for 5 - Andrew Gale ton
p.s. Grockle - score is now 198 for 5 - Andrew Gale ton
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 16:53
We've generally been very good against the tail this year, so I wouldn't say it's a massive in built problem for us, you have to remember the average batting ability of bowlers has gone up.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Sid Valley (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 16:54
Very enjoyable commentary from you and your colleague this afternoon Grockle - I hope the chocolate cake and Exmoor Ale arrive in due course!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 17:01
Notts' final game is on the Bunsen in Manchester. They have Samit Patel, but do they have any other spin options?
I cannot see Notts winning at Old Trafford. If the weather holds off, I think they will lose that one.
I cannot see Notts winning at Old Trafford. If the weather holds off, I think they will lose that one.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 17:02
all have gone with the excpetion of Charl of course.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: cricketjerry-mouse (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 17:03
Gary Keedy has got last wicket `form` for Lancashire against us at Taunton.
Suffering from back pain and batting with a runner, he nevertheless contributed eight runs to a record last wicket stand of 98 in just over an hour with Neil Fairbrother in 2001.
At least Keedy didn`t take any wickets in the match - in fact spinners didn`t bowl a single ball throughout the four days.
Suffering from back pain and batting with a runner, he nevertheless contributed eight runs to a record last wicket stand of 98 in just over an hour with Neil Fairbrother in 2001.
At least Keedy didn`t take any wickets in the match - in fact spinners didn`t bowl a single ball throughout the four days.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Wickham (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 17:21
Grockle's colleague is saying that there is one over left after this one. But won't play go on until 5.30?
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 17:25
we could have done without losing Tres before the end of play.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 17:26
Wrong Wickham, co-commentator. The Wykeham Arms is indeed an excellent pub, but is not named after Somerset's reverent wicketkeeper but after the man who founded Winchester School and New College Oxford.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
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Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010:09:07:17:27:47 by Loyal of Lhasa..
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: hantssabre (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 17:31
It even has some of the old school desks in the bar too complete with ink wells!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: old boy! (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 19:26
Just a mention on Ben Phillips who, on paper, bowled very tightly for 7 overs first thing. I'm afraid I didn't see it that way. His bowling, particularly to the left handers was virtually all on or outside leg stump, with one or two really balls.
old boy!
old boy!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Streeter (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 19:51
Just slipping this one in off-message as it were. Is there an embargo on comments re Zander ? Am I looking in the wrong place ? Or does everyone else know the story ? Personally I'm a little bit shocked. Have I got this right and he has chosen to go home rather than stay with us for what could be the most important 2 weeks in Somerset history ? Hmm.....I've been a bit of a fan of his (increasingly so this season) so I feel a bit miffed to be honest. Makes me question whether I want to see him back next year. Is that unfair?
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 20:14
I think it may be because some of us are unsure whether it is fair or not that there has been relatively little discussion on the matter.
I genuinely don't know what to think, partly because I don't have all the facts of the case at my fingertips.
I certainly wish he were here though.
I genuinely don't know what to think, partly because I don't have all the facts of the case at my fingertips.
I certainly wish he were here though.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Bagpuss (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 20:18
Streeter - I think Z de B was left with a difficult decision - stay and play the last few matches with his adopted county, with the county championship still in the sights along with the chance of playing in a Lords final. Or go back to South Africa, play for his hometown side where he has played for longer than with Somerset in the Champions League against the top T20 teams from around the world.
If only the IPL/BCCI hadnt kept changing the dates, eventually bringing the whole competition forward by a fortight and therefore clashing with the end of the English domestic season Somerset would have been in the competition too!
If only the IPL/BCCI hadnt kept changing the dates, eventually bringing the whole competition forward by a fortight and therefore clashing with the end of the English domestic season Somerset would have been in the competition too!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 20:23
I think he's a big miss for Saturday. I hope that his absence will not be too keenly felt in this CC game, though.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 21:00
Photos on day one.
We were very lucky today all we had was a few spots of rain, cloud like the above was passing behind the flats for most of the day.
G Keedy bld Phillips
K Hogg lbw Willoughby
C Willoughby the pick of the bowlers today 20-3-60-4
P Horton bld C Willoughby
S Chanderpaul reverse sweeping getting a top edge Marcus running forward from slip and taking the catch off Kartik’s bowling.
S Croft picking himself off the ground after being run out by Peter Trego.
We were very lucky today all we had was a few spots of rain, cloud like the above was passing behind the flats for most of the day.
G Keedy bld Phillips
K Hogg lbw Willoughby
C Willoughby the pick of the bowlers today 20-3-60-4
P Horton bld C Willoughby
S Chanderpaul reverse sweeping getting a top edge Marcus running forward from slip and taking the catch off Kartik’s bowling.
S Croft picking himself off the ground after being run out by Peter Trego.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 21:26
I can't believe you got almost a whole day! 20 miles down the road in North Devon you would have been lucky to have an hour!
It has rained for 3 days solid in Southern Ireland.
Thanks very much for the comments this afternoon. One of the problems of amateur commentators is that sometimes you have watched more than the people on the mike who may dash in from work to talk about what they see in front of them.
Have to agree about Ben. Until the new ball there was very little bite in the back end of the Somerset bowling attack and we suffered again from that lack of variation in the pace department when not a lot is happening. No use of Arul Suppiah to mix it up a little and the solid defence of the last couple was good enough to cause us problems.
It has rained for 3 days solid in Southern Ireland.
Thanks very much for the comments this afternoon. One of the problems of amateur commentators is that sometimes you have watched more than the people on the mike who may dash in from work to talk about what they see in front of them.
Have to agree about Ben. Until the new ball there was very little bite in the back end of the Somerset bowling attack and we suffered again from that lack of variation in the pace department when not a lot is happening. No use of Arul Suppiah to mix it up a little and the solid defence of the last couple was good enough to cause us problems.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 21:32
I thought you picked up the thread remarkably well, Grockle, considering how little time you had before you were required to be articulate. I hope tomorrow will be a little less distracting (and that we get a full day's play and 400 runs from our ten remaining batsmen).
I shall be on the road all day and so may miss a lot of fun.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
I shall be on the road all day and so may miss a lot of fun.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 21:40
Grockle don't even have time to say hello to us, it is straight on the mike (not me).
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 21:55
More time tomorrow Mike I'll have a chat if you're about :=)
Very sad to see Marcus go. He looked so confident on the ball and I was right that he was deciding when and where to score. Mahmoud was not in control. Deceived by a good slow ball from Keedy.
Looking forward to seeing Chris Jones tomorrow - possibly the most important day of the season for the club and if it comes off, probably the most important day of many many many many years and I'm not working!!
Very sad to see Marcus go. He looked so confident on the ball and I was right that he was deciding when and where to score. Mahmoud was not in control. Deceived by a good slow ball from Keedy.
Looking forward to seeing Chris Jones tomorrow - possibly the most important day of the season for the club and if it comes off, probably the most important day of many many many many years and I'm not working!!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 22:00
Re: Zander...
Imagine if Hildreth or someone played cricket for an SA franchise in the winter, but because we did well we had an extra game to play in; would you be happy for them to have him?
Imagine if Hildreth or someone played cricket for an SA franchise in the winter, but because we did well we had an extra game to play in; would you be happy for them to have him?
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 22:10
Isn't Chris Jones scheduled to be replaced by Craig tomorrow, Grockle?
Or is Jones going to be preferred to Compton?
Or is Jones going to be preferred to Compton?
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 22:14
Your posting, AGod, would imply that it was Compton and not Jones who was the nominated temporary replacement for Kieswetter (and I am sure that was not the case).
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 22:17
Yep sorry guys and gals - getting carried away with things! Of course he is. Though........
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: cricketjerry-mouse (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 22:41
The England and Wales Cricket Board are considering sending a pitch liaison oficer to Trent Bridge tomorrow, after surprise was expressed that one was not present today for such a high profile match - and with 18 wickets falling in the day.
The pitch is said to be so green that it is indistinguishable from the outfield. But it does seem a rather strange choice of surface by Notts, when a high scoring draw would surely have suited their cause better.
The pitch is said to be so green that it is indistinguishable from the outfield. But it does seem a rather strange choice of surface by Notts, when a high scoring draw would surely have suited their cause better.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 22:43
No criticism of Zander from me. I can see his, and the club's, dilemma, and respect the decision each has made - although I'd have preferred him to stay with us, I'll be cheering him on in SA.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 22:54
But apparently there was a pitch inspector at Taunton today! Do these people know anything?
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 22:57
ZdB is a professional cricketer in the last third of his career and you are a long time retired with a family and all.
No criticism from me either and a good point about the date changes.
No criticism from me either and a good point about the date changes.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: cricketjerry-mouse (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 23:00
Hampshire were faced with the same dilemma as Somerset over whether to allow Neil McKenzie to return to South Africa to play for the Lions in the T20 Champions League - and took the same decision (absolutely the right one in my view).
Both Zander and Neil were born and raised in Johannesburg, have played most of their cricket there and now have the opportunity to represent their home town cricket team in a world tournament.
Hampshire, like us, also face two vital cc matches - although for them it is at the other end of the table.
I don`t know about McKenzie, but Zander alerted Somerset
to the difficulty right from the word go this season.
Both Zander and Neil were born and raised in Johannesburg, have played most of their cricket there and now have the opportunity to represent their home town cricket team in a world tournament.
Hampshire, like us, also face two vital cc matches - although for them it is at the other end of the table.
I don`t know about McKenzie, but Zander alerted Somerset
to the difficulty right from the word go this season.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 23:02
Be amazed if Notts get points deducted.
Not saying they shouldnt but at such a crucial point in season would be a brave call, even if it is the right decision.
If the pitch was ok then Notts dont deserve the title on basis a title winning team surely cant get bowled out for 59 on a perfectly good pitch?
Huge day for us tomorrow, difference between 0 and 5 batting points could be the difference between 1st or 2nd, be great time for Arul and Comps to get a significant score...
Not saying they shouldnt but at such a crucial point in season would be a brave call, even if it is the right decision.
If the pitch was ok then Notts dont deserve the title on basis a title winning team surely cant get bowled out for 59 on a perfectly good pitch?
Huge day for us tomorrow, difference between 0 and 5 batting points could be the difference between 1st or 2nd, be great time for Arul and Comps to get a significant score...
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 07/09/2010 23:49
A few photos from me from Day One, with a few more B&W ones at special request:
Gary Keedy was bowled by Ben Phillips
Jos Buttler successfully appeals for the run out of Steven Croft
A slightly arty monochrome shot of Marcus Trescothick, who has just ducked a bouncer
Some superb bowling from Charl Willoughby brought up his 50th wicket of the season
Marcus Trescothick celebrates taking a catch
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Wickham (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 07:55
Grocklites are extremely fortunate to have such splendid photographers in our midst. Many thanks for posting these photos, Mike and Padded Up.
I agree with the comments of Bagpuss, SLC, SP, Grockle and cjm about the decision to allow Zander to return to play for his home team.
I agree with the comments of Bagpuss, SLC, SP, Grockle and cjm about the decision to allow Zander to return to play for his home team.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 09:23
I too am now convinced by the arguments and eloquence of the people you mention, Wickham.
It was becoming quite painful sitting on the fence.
It was becoming quite painful sitting on the fence.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Kingston Black (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 09:43
Yes, I'm sure it was the right decision as well. The only thing I've been a little surprised about was no statement from Zander himself on the other site (unless I've missed it), stating his disappointment at missing the climax to our season and wishing the team well.
I have been extremely impressed with Z de B during his time with us. I do hope the parting of the ways was an amicable one and that we can welcome him back at Taunton again next year?
KB
I have been extremely impressed with Z de B during his time with us. I do hope the parting of the ways was an amicable one and that we can welcome him back at Taunton again next year?
KB
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 10:06
"Be amazed if Notts get points deducted.
Not saying they shouldnt but at such a crucial point in season would be a brave call, even if it is the right decision.
If the pitch was ok then Notts dont deserve the title on basis a title winning team surely cant get bowled out for 59 on a perfectly good pitch?"
To be honest, it looks, right now, as though Notts would be the poorest CC Champions for some time, should they manage to cling on at the top. Frankly, they are now relying on ourselves and Yorkshire to fail. When was the last time a team won the CC despite being utterly thrashed in at least two of their final three games (slaughtered by Durham, getting slaughtered by Yorkshire.
As of right now, it certainly looks as though Notts would be far less impressive champions than Durham were in the past two seasons. I think only the weather (and maybe the performances of Lancs and Durham vs ourselves) could save Notts now. Their morale must be shot.
Not saying they shouldnt but at such a crucial point in season would be a brave call, even if it is the right decision.
If the pitch was ok then Notts dont deserve the title on basis a title winning team surely cant get bowled out for 59 on a perfectly good pitch?"
To be honest, it looks, right now, as though Notts would be the poorest CC Champions for some time, should they manage to cling on at the top. Frankly, they are now relying on ourselves and Yorkshire to fail. When was the last time a team won the CC despite being utterly thrashed in at least two of their final three games (slaughtered by Durham, getting slaughtered by Yorkshire.
As of right now, it certainly looks as though Notts would be far less impressive champions than Durham were in the past two seasons. I think only the weather (and maybe the performances of Lancs and Durham vs ourselves) could save Notts now. Their morale must be shot.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 10:08
Padded Up - I cannot claim to be an authority on such matters, however I would say that your black and white picture of Marcus is utterly superb.
I think you should approach the club with an offer to sell them this photo for official publications etc or something like that. If they don't want it, why not get some posters made up or something? Maybe there'd be sufficient demand here for such a poster? I would LOVE one.
I'd be interested to know that those that know more about such matters than myself think.
I think you should approach the club with an offer to sell them this photo for official publications etc or something like that. If they don't want it, why not get some posters made up or something? Maybe there'd be sufficient demand here for such a poster? I would LOVE one.
I'd be interested to know that those that know more about such matters than myself think.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 10:26
Doesn't he look a bit melancholy for a poster? I'd much rather one of the ones about to be taken today when Arul or Hilds ton up!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: samaithai2 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 10:37
Raining at Trent Bridge.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 10:52
Suppiah gone............just the startwe didn't need.
In comes jittery willie to prove us all wrong.
In comes jittery willie to prove us all wrong.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 10:52
I think he looks a little contemplative, SLC. The moment I saw it, I just thought I'd like it framed and on my wall.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 11:03
Many thanks for your kind comments Wickham and AGod. I have a super duper lens for this one so I'm glad you like the results. AGod I'm assuming you like the celebratory one?
As for selling my photos, well I am but an amateur, though I have been paid a couple of times for use of my work. However, I always ask for any royalties to be paid direct to one of my favourite charities.
If the club wanted to use any of my shots I'd be so honoured that they could have them for free. A photo credit would be ample reward. Plus I'm not sure what the rules around selling photos taken on Club property would be. If the pros are paying extra for the right to sell their stuff then amateurs stealing their lunch would rightly not go down well.
That said, if anyone would like any of my photos for personal use, to get blown up into a poster or whatever, then send me a pm with your e-mail address. Unless anyone knows of any reason the Club would be unhappy, for Grockles I'd do it on an honesty basis - just give an amount equal to what you think it's worth to the Somerset Cricket Museum.
Edit to clarify: My previous photos that people have used have all been unrelated to cricket!
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As for selling my photos, well I am but an amateur, though I have been paid a couple of times for use of my work. However, I always ask for any royalties to be paid direct to one of my favourite charities.
If the club wanted to use any of my shots I'd be so honoured that they could have them for free. A photo credit would be ample reward. Plus I'm not sure what the rules around selling photos taken on Club property would be. If the pros are paying extra for the right to sell their stuff then amateurs stealing their lunch would rightly not go down well.
That said, if anyone would like any of my photos for personal use, to get blown up into a poster or whatever, then send me a pm with your e-mail address. Unless anyone knows of any reason the Club would be unhappy, for Grockles I'd do it on an honesty basis - just give an amount equal to what you think it's worth to the Somerset Cricket Museum.
Edit to clarify: My previous photos that people have used have all been unrelated to cricket!
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Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 11:11
All the pics are great, and much appreciated. My personal favourite is the pic of Willo about to rocket the ball down the pitch.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 11:16
Yes, I like the Willo one also. Top work, everybody!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Wickham (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 11:17
I agree with AG and bloke - the photo of CW (like a coiled spring) is my favourite too.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 11:24
Durham 5-4 at one point this morning.....
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 11:26
The Charl picture is indeed superb.
I love the Celebrating Marcus picture too. He looks like the personification of the concept of happiness.
Pretentious, moi?
I love the Celebrating Marcus picture too. He looks like the personification of the concept of happiness.
Pretentious, moi?
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 11:29
Hi Padded Up - I was actually referring to the one of Marcus on his haunches, awaiting (I assume) either the next over or the next ball.
If it's okay, you can expect an e-mail from me in the next couple of days!?
If it's okay, you can expect an e-mail from me in the next couple of days!?
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 11:43
AGod, I'll e-mail the Club tonight to make absolutely certain they don't mind, though hopefully not as I'm hardly about to start selling in bulk in competition with the shop (or indeed selling at all). If all is OK then I'd be delighted to send you the original image.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 11:46
Yorks all out 268. That means 2 batting points + 3 bowling points for them = 5 points. Notts got only the 3 bowling points. So if Yorks did indeed win, they would have 198 and Notts would have 205. We are currently on 180, but have already added 3 bowling points to that.
Very tight at the top. Let's hope the weather doesn't spoil this enthralling conclusion to the season.
Very tight at the top. Let's hope the weather doesn't spoil this enthralling conclusion to the season.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 11:48
Notts rally. 5 - 0 after 3.5 overs.
We're doomed. I tell you.
We're doomed. I tell you.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: old boy! (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 12:12
Hi Bobstan - are you related to Private Fraser of Dads Army?? You sound just like him! I say 'don't panic, don't panic, they don't like it up 'em'
old boy!
old boy!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 13:11
Yes,ob, he's my second cousin twice removed. Both times he was removed for being over-optimistic. Can't have that.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: old boy! (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 13:22
We must try our best and let's hope we win the Championship - but be careful - if we do win it, what on earth can we all moan about during the winter???
old boy!
old boy!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: old boy! (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 13:30
At 150-4 if Compton can play the anchor while Kieswetter, Trego and Buttler do their stuff for 400+ he will have gone a long way to justifying BR's punt with him.
old boy!
old boy!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 13:37
not any more OB.
Im done with trying to second guess what happens. Just need to see what pans out I think
Im done with trying to second guess what happens. Just need to see what pans out I think
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Bagpuss (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 13:47
Another vote for the Willo photo.
How difficult would it be to produce a Grockles calendar?
How difficult would it be to produce a Grockles calendar?
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 14:06
Championship centuries this season then people?
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 14:11
I'm afraid my optimism with Compton has just about finished. I have no real issue with a no 3 batsman having a long innings with a strike rate of 44even when we need runs more quickly in the circumstances, but what will not do is to use up 112 balls and then get out. After this morning's display he needed to kick on towards a hundred- steadily while CK, PT and JB pushed to rate up
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 14:18
Compton got 49! I'd have liked it to be more, but I'm not going to condemn him - esp as conditions this morning can't have been easy. I still maintain that he will be fine, and hope he'll be a top-three bat for Somerset for many years to come.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 14:26
Notts making a better fist of it second time round.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 14:31
You cannot criticise someone for playing defensively because they don't get a big score.
He made a decision on how to play, in order to best get Somerset in a strong position; just because he got out, should not change whether or not that decision was correct.
No batsman has ever been able to just decide not to get out, so I don't know why you're expecting NC to be able to play completely chanceless cricket.
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He made a decision on how to play, in order to best get Somerset in a strong position; just because he got out, should not change whether or not that decision was correct.
No batsman has ever been able to just decide not to get out, so I don't know why you're expecting NC to be able to play completely chanceless cricket.
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Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 15:00
Woops, need to push on here, come on Craig!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 15:08
we have now collapsed and with Notts fighting back its not looking good. We need our tail to wag to get us to at least 300, but even at that 2 points down the drain.
Batting last on a wicket that looks as though is now turning will not be easy. Last chance sloon for someone to step up please
Batting last on a wicket that looks as though is now turning will not be easy. Last chance sloon for someone to step up please
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 15:14
Curses. Friday's forecast, if realised, means we can really only win this game by batting once - no time for us to bat twice if only 3 day game. This Keedy spell has done for us, I'm afraid.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 15:14
I presume your ecstatic....good on you.
Hopefully I will be later.
Hopefully I will be later.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 15:24
Huh? We're 29 ahead with two wickets left. Let's back our boys to get that up toa decent lead, bowl the Lancys out cheaply, then win tomorrow afternoon! Cheer up, for goodness sake!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 15:31
I don't see how batting only once saves any time other than the 15 minute changeover? Assuming we need to score a set amount of runs, we will surely score them quickest if we needed say 70 off 10 to win, rather than batting normally now.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 15:32
I nlike the sound of that SP. Just need Yorkshire to listen to you now.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 15:40
Agree ronnie, that would be good of them...Notts' batting doesn't even start till number 5 and they're not in yet!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 15:42
Yikes what did they put in the tea at Taunton.. ?
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 15:51
46 in 6 overs since tea. Kartik and Phillips with partnership of 59.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:16
Is the rain bad or a passing shower? The weather in London this afternoon is unspeakable
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:22
It's patchy cloud/sunshine in BS3.. been like this all day.
They are back out again.. 9 runs for another bonus point.
They are back out again.. 9 runs for another bonus point.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:31
hmmm.. spotting again and dark cloud overhead. Mallender signalling to ground staff. Curses.
Very useful late stand this one.
SLC - what I meant about only batting once was that I thought at the start of the day that we'd run up a good score pretty quickly and take a sizeable lead of 175 or so. Then I could envisage us bowling Lancs out and winning the game before Friday.
When I posted a while ago (after 3 quick wickets) but before this very useful stand, it looked like our lead would be only 50 or so and, under far less pressure, I could see Lancs then batting for long enough that we would not have a chance to get the required runs by the end of tomorrow.
I guess it now looks like we might end up somewhere between these two scenarios.
Very well done indeed to Big Ben and Kartik.
Meanwhile, Craig Kieswetter's record of almost always coming off in the really big games remains intact.
I believe that tomorrow's forecast is extremely good, but that Friday's is for heavy rain spreading across the country from the SW.
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Very useful late stand this one.
SLC - what I meant about only batting once was that I thought at the start of the day that we'd run up a good score pretty quickly and take a sizeable lead of 175 or so. Then I could envisage us bowling Lancs out and winning the game before Friday.
When I posted a while ago (after 3 quick wickets) but before this very useful stand, it looked like our lead would be only 50 or so and, under far less pressure, I could see Lancs then batting for long enough that we would not have a chance to get the required runs by the end of tomorrow.
I guess it now looks like we might end up somewhere between these two scenarios.
Very well done indeed to Big Ben and Kartik.
Meanwhile, Craig Kieswetter's record of almost always coming off in the really big games remains intact.
I believe that tomorrow's forecast is extremely good, but that Friday's is for heavy rain spreading across the country from the SW.
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Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:37
350/8.. keep it going lads.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:37
TA1 under a torrent, but TA3 still dry. V Frustrating.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Wickham (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:38
Now off. Sounds from the commentators as if that will probably be it for the day. Good to get a fourth batting point just before this - a really valuable partnership between MK and BP.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:40
In TA3 and the sun is blinding (albeit poking through some clouds). Don't understand how a mile away it is bedtime, but hey - that's geography.
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Kingston Black (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:41
Current 5 day Met Office forecast for Taunton is for light rain on Friday and Saturday. This can of course change...
KB
KB
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:43
No idea but only the tail end batsment seem to have drunk it (and Craig) :-)
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:44
and it will........the forecast today was for no rain so there you go.
BBC know nowt. I prefer to look at metcheck.
BBC know nowt. I prefer to look at metcheck.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Grizzers (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:44
Good effort to get here from 276-8.
Big day tomorrow. Have to hope Yorks can get Notts back under control as well.
Grizzzly
Big day tomorrow. Have to hope Yorks can get Notts back under control as well.
Grizzzly
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:44
Could do with 2 days worth of solid rain in Nottingham at this rate.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:47
In the absence of our commentary, I'm listening to Radio Notts, where they are (predictably) pleased that we are under the rain. Third wicket just gone - Mark Wagh for 90.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:48
Monsoon deluge and the game is off for the day at 4;45
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Harry_quin (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:53
Quote:AGod
To be honest, it looks, right now, as though Notts would be the poorest CC Champions for some time, should they manage to cling on at the top. Frankly, they are now relying on ourselves and Yorkshire to fail. When was the last time a team won the CC despite being utterly thrashed in at least two of their final three games (slaughtered by Durham, getting slaughtered by Yorkshire.
As of right now, it certainly looks as though Notts would be far less impressive champions than Durham were in the past two seasons. I think only the weather (and maybe the performances of Lancs and Durham vs ourselves) could save Notts now. Their morale must be shot.
well well - Notts fight their way back into this in the way that you might expect of champions !!
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Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: old boy! (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 16:54
Amazingly they had a sort of Monsoon in Wellington (6 miles west as the crow flies) yesterday lunchtime, which would have meant only 2 hours play yesterday. These showers are so scattered but very very heavy, and if you cop one good night Irene! We should order thousands of them for anywhere north of Birmingham for the next 2/3 days.
old boy!
old boy!
Re: Somerset V Lancs CC
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 17:07
Quote:Harry_quinQuote:AGod
To be honest, it looks, right now, as though Notts would be the poorest CC Champions for some time, should they manage to cling on at the top. Frankly, they are now relying on ourselves and Yorkshire to fail. When was the last time a team won the CC despite being utterly thrashed in at least two of their final three games (slaughtered by Durham, getting slaughtered by Yorkshire.
As of right now, it certainly looks as though Notts would be far less impressive champions than Durham were in the past two seasons. I think only the weather (and maybe the performances of Lancs and Durham vs ourselves) could save Notts now. Their morale must be shot.
well well - Notts fight their way back into this in the way that you might expect of champions !!
286/4 - here comes the collapse
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Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 17:11
If SP is correct, Notts are only just starting their innings.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 17:11
Severe weather warning currently in force for Somerset, too.
I just hope to God we get everything mopped up so as to be able to start on time tomorrow.
I just hope to God we get everything mopped up so as to be able to start on time tomorrow.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: old boy! (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 17:17
AGod
You are, presumably a God so if you are saying you are praying or hoping to a God, can't you fix it with the almighty for us!
old boy!
You are, presumably a God so if you are saying you are praying or hoping to a God, can't you fix it with the almighty for us!
old boy!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Bagpuss (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 17:20
Strictly speaking I think Somerset and Yorkshire are relying on Notts to fail.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 17:33
You don't have to speak strictly!! But you're probably right.
Whatever happens this week, I'd rather be playing Kent than Durham away. Especially after a one day semi with a possible one day final 2 days after the close.
The other thing to ask is whether people would rather that the Championship issue was decided this week so the side could concentrate their efforts on the CB40?
The Championship run in may affect things so much that we fail in both competitions.
Personally I'd love to be planning to fly to Durham next Wednesday to be part of Somerset's first Championship pennant run in. If that was there, the rest would be icing. Disappointing if it comes to nothing but just icing if it doesn't
Whatever happens this week, I'd rather be playing Kent than Durham away. Especially after a one day semi with a possible one day final 2 days after the close.
The other thing to ask is whether people would rather that the Championship issue was decided this week so the side could concentrate their efforts on the CB40?
The Championship run in may affect things so much that we fail in both competitions.
Personally I'd love to be planning to fly to Durham next Wednesday to be part of Somerset's first Championship pennant run in. If that was there, the rest would be icing. Disappointing if it comes to nothing but just icing if it doesn't
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 17:44
you thinking of flying up then Grockle? I am thinking of training it down from up here in the North. But as you say depends on events tomorrow and early Friday essentially.
I know what you mean about failing in both comps but its a hell of a lot better than being at the other end.
I know what you mean about failing in both comps but its a hell of a lot better than being at the other end.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 18:11
For those of you interested in the science of meteorology (weather forecasting to you and me), the following might be of interest to explain why the Met have difficulty getting it right:
The Future of Everything: The Science of Prediction
In this book, David Orrell (PhD) argues that, despite the advent of complex mathematical models, the systems under investigation are too vulnerable to small perturbations to allow truly reliable forecasts of weather systems.
Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to mention the outcomes of cricket matches, although probably the same analysis applies.
The Future of Everything: The Science of Prediction
In this book, David Orrell (PhD) argues that, despite the advent of complex mathematical models, the systems under investigation are too vulnerable to small perturbations to allow truly reliable forecasts of weather systems.
Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to mention the outcomes of cricket matches, although probably the same analysis applies.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 18:17
Just to let you know I don't know when I will be able to post my photos today, it is my birthday and I have visitors arriving this evening.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 18:33
And perhaps most importantly: the actual predictions are made in terms of percentage chances, what we see is simply the most likely.
I.e. 30 % chance sun, 30% chance rain, 40 % chance cloud, just comes across as cloudy all day, no rain, no sun.
I.e. 30 % chance sun, 30% chance rain, 40 % chance cloud, just comes across as cloudy all day, no rain, no sun.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 18:33
all the best Mike..have a nice evening!!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: old boy! (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 18:51
Take a nice pic of your cake with - ? 84 candles?
Happy Birthday
old boy!
Happy Birthday
old boy!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 18:57
I wish (get it) it was the other way around 48
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 19:11
Happy birthday, young Mike.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 19:11
Need Yorkies to wrap things up sharpish, much over 200 could prove very tricky...
Great partenership from Ben and Murali, put us right back on top. Any runs tomorrow vital timewise as its effectively runs we wont have to get when we come to chase in the 4th inns, and puts more pressure on the Lancs 3rd inns...
Great partenership from Ben and Murali, put us right back on top. Any runs tomorrow vital timewise as its effectively runs we wont have to get when we come to chase in the 4th inns, and puts more pressure on the Lancs 3rd inns...
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 19:17
Many Happy Returns, Mike!!!!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 19:34
You kept that quiet Mr BOS.A late happy birthday.If you'd told me I'd sung happy birthday to you.Perhaps it better you didn't.
Bagpuss are you offering a calender of you yourself on your own with your dog?
Bagpuss are you offering a calender of you yourself on your own with your dog?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 20:32
Perhaps they could persuade Caddie to get his chopper out.That's his helicopter I mean.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Streeter (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 20:39
Thanks for the comments re Zander. I guess I understand the situation better now though I don't feel comfortable with the globetrotting multi-allegiance nature of cricket today. That said at least it allows me to say that I was there when Keiron (almost)knocked one over the pavillion at Lords .
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 20:51
You didn't mention that today Michael. I would have bought you a coffee or something to celebrate. Many happy ones Mr Snapper!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 20:57
Not only Mike's birthday but Jos Buttler's also.Not such a happy one for him on this date 08/09/10.A thousand years before that happens again.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 21:08
Quote:I don't feel comfortable with the globetrotting multi-allegiance nature of cricket today
Zander plays for two teams.
Did you feel uncomfortable with Viv turning out for Somerset?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 21:51
It will happen again on 8 September 2110 BR
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 21:52
Day two photos.
Thanks for your birthday wishes, and because it is my birthday no wickets today just happy photos of Somerset batsmen playing shots.
A Thomas doing a good job as night watchman in the morning.
B Phillips scoring 6 runs, he went so far down the pitch I thought he was going to knock the ball out of the bowler’s hand.
C Kieswetter getting in on the action with 6 runs.
J Hildreth scoring runs, later on the only sweep shot he tried he was out lbw.
M Kartik 4 runs, a nice partnership of 74 no. with Phillips.
P Trego hitting 4 runs.
A heavy storm ended the day early.
Thanks for your birthday wishes, and because it is my birthday no wickets today just happy photos of Somerset batsmen playing shots.
A Thomas doing a good job as night watchman in the morning.
B Phillips scoring 6 runs, he went so far down the pitch I thought he was going to knock the ball out of the bowler’s hand.
C Kieswetter getting in on the action with 6 runs.
J Hildreth scoring runs, later on the only sweep shot he tried he was out lbw.
M Kartik 4 runs, a nice partnership of 74 no. with Phillips.
P Trego hitting 4 runs.
A heavy storm ended the day early.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 21:54
A bit late in the day, Mike, but have a good one. Have you asked Jos round for a slice of cake and some batting tips?
I was on the road for some of the day and spent the middle part of it in Oxford, where the weather was lovely. I did not encounter a drop of rain all day but found everything very wet when I got back to London. It was very good of Bloke to send regular updates to my phone, as did Wickham during a previous match. We're a nice lot, this Grockles Gang.
Unlike some, I have been hoping all day that Yorkshire would be out early and that Notts would bat all day and for most of tomorrow, putting the game beyond Yorkshire's reach and ensuring a draw (possibly with the help of the rain). With no disrespect to our friend TykesRUs, we don't want his lot breathing down our necks at this end of the season.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
I was on the road for some of the day and spent the middle part of it in Oxford, where the weather was lovely. I did not encounter a drop of rain all day but found everything very wet when I got back to London. It was very good of Bloke to send regular updates to my phone, as did Wickham during a previous match. We're a nice lot, this Grockles Gang.
Unlike some, I have been hoping all day that Yorkshire would be out early and that Notts would bat all day and for most of tomorrow, putting the game beyond Yorkshire's reach and ensuring a draw (possibly with the help of the rain). With no disrespect to our friend TykesRUs, we don't want his lot breathing down our necks at this end of the season.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 22:21
Many happy returns Mike! And what a fine set of shots you took today. I like the one of the Ben Phillips six.
It is not my birthday today though, so I'll deal with the Somerset wickets (not until near the end though...) I hope you won't mind a few more than usual, but I won't have this lens for long and it does allow some lovely close up shots, which I hope you will like along with the usual style.
Nick Compton was unlucky not to get his 50
Peter Trego got his 50 though, and here he is celebrating
And Craig Kieswetter got to celebrate a half century too
And what an innings from Craig Kieswetter it was
Peter Trego and Craig Kieswetter celebrate their century partnership
Murali Kartik batted superbly at the end to help get another two bonus points
As did Ben Phillips
The tail that wagged: Ben Phillips and Murali Kartik between the overs
And some of the wickets:
Peter Trego out lbw
A terrible 20th birthday present for Jos Buttler: a golden duck, out lbw
And finally, my favourite shot of the day:
Peter Trego and Craig Kieswetter between the overs. What do they talk about out there?
It is not my birthday today though, so I'll deal with the Somerset wickets (not until near the end though...) I hope you won't mind a few more than usual, but I won't have this lens for long and it does allow some lovely close up shots, which I hope you will like along with the usual style.
And some of the wickets:
And finally, my favourite shot of the day:
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 22:27
Sadly, the last picture doesn't show on my screen, but the others are magnificent.
What are Phillips and Kartik talking about? I suspect the following:
BP: I can hit bigger sixes than you
MK: But I bet you can't swear in Hindi.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
What are Phillips and Kartik talking about? I suspect the following:
BP: I can hit bigger sixes than you
MK: But I bet you can't swear in Hindi.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 22:47
PaddedUp I wish you had a photo of Compton's lbw from side on,from where I sat he looked a long way forward to be given out, even he was surprised.
Thanks for your birthday wishes.
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Thanks for your birthday wishes.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010:09:08:22:49:43 by Mike BOS.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 22:50
I've got the last picture now. Another excellent one. Our heroes probably have very clayey feet and their conversation at such moments may well be extraordinarily banal, but let's try to pretend otherwise.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 22:56
He seems to be asking was that tattoo painful to get done.
What size lens do you use today for those excellent photos?
What size lens do you use today for those excellent photos?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 23:36
Sorry, I did have the side on of Compton out LBW, and actually meant to post it with a comment as to how far forward he was. Here you go:
The photos are taken with a 400mm zoom lens, brought in slightly to about 365mm as these things are never at their best when extended to the absolute extreme.
I think you may be right LoL. But let's all pretend they are discussing the magnificent art of grand cricket strategy, and how they are going to win the Championship this season, starting with how they are going to bat through the next over!
The photos are taken with a 400mm zoom lens, brought in slightly to about 365mm as these things are never at their best when extended to the absolute extreme.
I think you may be right LoL. But let's all pretend they are discussing the magnificent art of grand cricket strategy, and how they are going to win the Championship this season, starting with how they are going to bat through the next over!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 23:39
So, does Marcus declare overnight or hope for the 400? I'd be tempted to call it a day and see what develops. A decent bowling performance could have them nearly all out by close for under 350 which would give us 260 ish to win which if we were serious could be a 40 over target. My half full glass again.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 08/09/2010 23:51
There will be a full house there tomorrow to watch Willo bat and you want to deny them that Geordie.You certainly are a killjoy!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 07:42
Great photos, PaddedUp! It's almost like being there in person.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 07:43
Right as usual BR. Who am I to even consider depriving so many of one of the aethetic joys of life. How is the weatherin TA 1 The sun is shining on Tyneside
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: old boy! (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 07:50
If the forecast is half right for Friday, we'd better finish the job today.
old boy!
old boy!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 07:57
Sunny since daybreak in BS31.The forecasters have got it wrong the last two days so I would not read too much into what they say.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: WTE (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 08:03
Here had a fantastic day at Taunton for my annual visit. Good to meet some new and old grocklers and belated birthday greetings to Mike.
It was a really absorbing days cricket with the game ebbing and flowing and then going back our way. One of the best days I've watched. Well done to Kieswetter, Trego, Phillips and Kartic.
Like what they've done to the CA but I can see the reduction of seats infront may be a problem in big matches. Best of luck to the team for the rest of the week tho' hopefully back for Saturday.
It was a really absorbing days cricket with the game ebbing and flowing and then going back our way. One of the best days I've watched. Well done to Kieswetter, Trego, Phillips and Kartic.
Like what they've done to the CA but I can see the reduction of seats infront may be a problem in big matches. Best of luck to the team for the rest of the week tho' hopefully back for Saturday.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 08:04
With all these great photos from Mike and Padded, I'm really looking forward to the winter caption competitions...
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 08:30
I have run out of old team photos for the winter unless I do the same ones again.
I will have to think of another idea, one idea I have is showing individual photos and calling it "Name that man in five" a bit like name that tune.
I will have to think of another idea, one idea I have is showing individual photos and calling it "Name that man in five" a bit like name that tune.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Kingston Black (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 08:53
Yes, thanks to both Mike and Padded Up for the excellent photographs. Padded - presumably you were using a tripod with your monster lens?
KB
KB
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 09:10
looking at the forecast I agree we need to do the bulk of the work today. We probabaly have until about lunctime, maybe just after tomorrow to get this done.
If we dont than its goodnight to the CC for one more year. All assuming the Yorkies do the biz.
Hopefully the wicket will spin more today and kartik can find his range.
If we dont than its goodnight to the CC for one more year. All assuming the Yorkies do the biz.
Hopefully the wicket will spin more today and kartik can find his range.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 09:20
It's a perfect blue sky in TA3
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 09:50
Kartik's batting has been a huge bonus in two late-season games, this one and Colchester. But he will surely need to be at his absolute best with the ball (or tomorrow's forecast will need to prove to be inaccurate) for us to get this game won?
In the presenting circumstances (in which I believe we will have to win this game today) I would rather that Lancashire had employed almost any other overseas player in the world than Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
The records over the past 4 seasons suggest that Lancs are a difficult side to beat in the CC, anyway, but he is surely one of the most obdurate batsmen this game has ever seen?
In the presenting circumstances (in which I believe we will have to win this game today) I would rather that Lancashire had employed almost any other overseas player in the world than Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
The records over the past 4 seasons suggest that Lancs are a difficult side to beat in the CC, anyway, but he is surely one of the most obdurate batsmen this game has ever seen?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 09:53
agreed AG....he is only human though and he is due a failure.I've got everything crossed today.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 10:07
I'd probably let these two bat on, under strict instructions to score quickly: hit out or get out.
Then just give the ball to Kartik and don't ask for it back until they're all out.
Then just give the ball to Kartik and don't ask for it back until they're all out.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 10:32
I'd say just hit 50 as soon as possible.. declare on 400.
Would a draw at Trent Bridge be the best result? (assuming we can do the biz..)
Would a draw at Trent Bridge be the best result? (assuming we can do the biz..)
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 10:42
Great snaps, my favourites being the ones of Craig by both snappers.
You guys put in so much effort - not only at the ground - but also the laborious process of downsampling/uploading/linking/captioning. It is a noble effort you put in for us and it is appreciated.
Can we have a vote on our favourite pic of 2010? Also, anyone of you got any ideas about where such a large volume of pics could be hosted so we could enjoy the season's pics in the winter?
You guys put in so much effort - not only at the ground - but also the laborious process of downsampling/uploading/linking/captioning. It is a noble effort you put in for us and it is appreciated.
Can we have a vote on our favourite pic of 2010? Also, anyone of you got any ideas about where such a large volume of pics could be hosted so we could enjoy the season's pics in the winter?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 10:44
I take it that we have a delayed start..........no updates anywhere as far as I can see. Anyone know.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 10:50
CricInfo just jumped intoy life.. 375/9 - Phillips out lbw.
Charl smashing it about a bit and Kartik closing in on handy 50.
Come on, another 25..
Charl smashing it about a bit and Kartik closing in on handy 50.
Come on, another 25..
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 10:50
Commentary's on Ronnie and no delay. In the last couple of days I have noticed how slow cricinfo (et al) are to update their scorecards.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 10:54
Notts 7 down with only a 162 run lead.. if they are all out for less than a 200 run lead then that'll be wrapped up by tea.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:02
The result to suit us at Trent Bridgewould be a draw which would give Notts 6 and Yorks 8.The next best result is a Yorks win ( N 3 Y 21) The worst is a Yorkie collapse (N 19 Y 5) We have 7 bonus and I assume CW was run out going for a 2nd run. Anyway even though we didn't get to 400 I think we would have taken 106 for the Philips KArtik Willoughby partnerships. `123 is a handy lead and if we can get 3 down by lunch and 5 before they catch us up, then we have game on.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:02
thanks guys........as soon as I posted it all up-dated. Typical.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:06
Plenty of batting left in Notts lineup - Steven Mullaney has a first class average of 53.85. Not bad for a no 9.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:17
Has Charls efforts with the bat worn him out?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:28
8 down at Notts with a 200 lead..
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:28
Horton not playing to his potential again. Good man Ben.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:29
Lancs two down now. As you say Geordie, this is well below their potential.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:32
Great start, couldn't have wished for more.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Wickham (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:33
Well done, GM - you goaded Charl into delivering that wicket-taking ball.
Keep up the good goads.
Keep up the good goads.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:35
Notts 9 down.. you'd have to fancy Yorks to win that now.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:41
Notts all out - Yorks 202 to win
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:45
WE must get Chanderpaul. My 4 days at Durham next week could be very interesting.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:52
May I be greedy and ask for just seven more before lunch?
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 11:54
there have been some amount of lbws in this game.
I wonder if any have been given which are similar to ZdBS on the last ball of the t20 final?
That 12 in total I make it...so far.
I wonder if any have been given which are similar to ZdBS on the last ball of the t20 final?
That 12 in total I make it...so far.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:02
Quite cloudy over TA3 at the moment, some dark but mainly of the big white fluffy variety.
LoL - SISUO expects.....
LoL - SISUO expects.....
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:05
That's the 3 I asked for before lunch so I won't be greedy, I see Chilton has faced 85 balls in the match, scored 12 runs and lbw Alf twice. Not his finest hour.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: barndoorio (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:06
It's spitting down here by the Taunton School.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: barndoorio (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:07
And Yorkies are going at nearly 7 an over after 4 overs! nice steady start.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:08
As the Americans would say (referring to an imminent, decisive, moment of the match).
"Here is the ball game for Somerset."
(Kartik to SVC.)
"Here is the ball game for Somerset."
(Kartik to SVC.)
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:09
Quote:geordie moonraker
I see Chilton has faced 85 balls in the match, scored 12 runs and lbw Alf twice. Not his finest hour.
Actually, not his finest "hour and three quarters". Me, pedant? shurely shome mishtake.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:18
Bit of rain in TA3, not enough to bring in the washing though.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:19
Am a bit disappointed at the display so far of brother Chander - I'll have a word with his Mum at lunchtime and see what we can do about it...I think it's high time he put his feet up.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:21
Nice one shep, mum obviously rang Chander as the ball was coming down the pitch.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:23
Go on Tommo........go on my babbies.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:23
Thomas for immediate beatification, please! SP's kid brother is gone.
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Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:24
That's made my week!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Wickham (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:24
GM - you lack ambition!
AG - what do the Americans know about cricket?
I will be out, from lunchtime, for the rest of the day. So, I am with LoL - six more wickets in the next five minutes, please.
AG - what do the Americans know about cricket?
I will be out, from lunchtime, for the rest of the day. So, I am with LoL - six more wickets in the next five minutes, please.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:26
Have I mentioned lately that Alf Thomas bears an uncanny resemblance to a supreme deity?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:28
He doesn't look a bit like you.
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Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: BVI Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:31
I think someone needs to come up with a graphic of someone mopping up a tail.
BVI Grockle
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Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:31
Quite right Preb, I do tend to not tempt fate, and thanks Bloke, what would live be without a little bit of pendatry..and they say the one ;liner is dead. All I asked for was 3 before lunch and 5 before they caught us up. With Chanderpaul gone and my first wish come true I have high hopes of the second bit.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:33
62/4 at lunch. Very happy with that.
Yorks are well on course.
Yorks are well on course.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:33
Best I can do in the time allowed sir
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 12:44
When did Banger do this photoshoot, bloke?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 13:28
Heavy Rain at Trent Bridge.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 13:38
I did not realise that Croft would be such an infernal nuisance. It sounds like he is batting really well.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 13:43
Quote:AGod
It sounds like he is batting really well.
I think you mean he is batting somewhere close to his potential AG...
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 13:49
Time for our partnership-breaker - that guy that Big Jim does not rate very much..?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 13:56
I hope this track is not flattening out. Perhaps we could do with doing a (non rain-bearing) cloud dance, as opposed to having to bowl underneath all this blue sky and sunshine!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 13:56
I take it you mean Brother of Brother Of, AG.
I'm not sure now with all the latest revelations that SP shouldn't change his name to BOC - Brother of Chander.
Edited for spelling correction. I am appalled.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010:09:09:13:58:52 by Bobstan.
I'm not sure now with all the latest revelations that SP shouldn't change his name to BOC - Brother of Chander.
Edited for spelling correction. I am appalled.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010:09:09:13:58:52 by Bobstan.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:03
In my teenage years, around the watering holes of Bruton and Castle Cary, I may have been known as ChunderPaul.
Anyway, Mr Croft can go now - you've done well lad, don't outstay your welcome...
Anyway, Mr Croft can go now - you've done well lad, don't outstay your welcome...
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:07
That could be a little too much information, BOC. I mean SP.
Castle Carey is a place that for me just means a railway station, used when going to Somerton.
Castle Carey is a place that for me just means a railway station, used when going to Somerton.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:14
"Anyway, Mr Croft can go now - you've done well lad, don't outstay your welcome..."
If he exceeds his presumed potential today, then he will find it very difficult to reach his newly presumed potential in future.
If he exceeds his presumed potential today, then he will find it very difficult to reach his newly presumed potential in future.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:17
BoBo on - they're obviously reading us today.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:19
double hurrah, farewell Mr Croft.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:19
Big Jim was right, this Trego isn't up to much is he?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:20
Yorks now 3 down, still need another 118...
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:21
Who is the greatest all-rounder in English cricket?
LoL
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Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:22
Woop Wopp 6 Down.. Trego is rubbish 
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:22
Treble hurrah, buh bye, Cross, too.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:23
Another one for the man of the moment.
Love the commentary:
"Trego's gone beserk, absolutely beserk"
Love the commentary:
"Trego's gone beserk, absolutely beserk"
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:24
Is Jos keeping wicket? If not, where was he to catch Croft?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:25
Bloody Yorks.. they can't surely?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:27
They'd better (sanguine) well not.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:29
From the BBC - "BBC Radio Nottingham's Dave Bracegirdle reckons the ball is starting to stay a little low too. Nail-biting stuff."
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:34
Yorks 4 down.. oh dear oh dear.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:39
GREAT name .. "Bracegirdle." Love it.
Adil Rashid to hit Yorkshire to victory...
Adil Rashid to hit Yorkshire to victory...
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:40
Although Rashid's in my fantasy team, I'll be delighted if he doesn't get a bat.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:42
120/7 - all out by tea please.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:46
Big Ben!
Yorks racing along now...
Yorks racing along now...
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:47
14 LBW's anyone know the record for one match?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 14:49
Yorks trying to get it done by tea now
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Grizzers (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:04
Just seen the score.
Please pass on all my love to Peter Trego !!!
Finger nails getting bitten re Yorks/Notts.
Grizzzly
Please pass on all my love to Peter Trego !!!
Finger nails getting bitten re Yorks/Notts.
Grizzzly
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:15
No update from Notts in ages online.. could really do with another wicket here.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:16
This partnership is becoming irksome now.
Perhaps spin vs the lower order batsmen now?
Perhaps spin vs the lower order batsmen now?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:19
All I can tell you is that Bairstow has reached 50.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:24
Well they are five down but nowhere is actually detailing the score!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:31
And as if by magic the BBC mention its 197-5
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:33
Apparently Yorks are 202-5 and need 7 more.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:39
Yorks win by 5 wickets.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:39
Yorkshire have won by 5 wickets and pick up 21 points. Notts 3 points.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Chinaman (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:45
By the way, the Met Office's forecast for tomorrow is much better than it was a few hours ago:
Weather forecast for Friday
Weather forecast for Friday
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:47
8 down.. come on.. lets finish this.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: BVI Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:54
Finish them off!!!
BVI Grockle
BVI Grockle
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:55
All out, 48 to win. Well done lads, cleaned up after tea effectively.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:57
Isn't it brilliant to see the words "Somerset's title charge" on the BBC? Makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck...
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:59
Brilliant.. just absolutely brilliant. Cue frantic studying of long-range forecasts for CLS, Leeds and Manchester and juggling of work commitements for possible train dash to CLS.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 15:59
3 each for Willo and Alf, 2 each for Big Ben and Trigger. Who needs a world-class spinner?!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:01
"Who needs a world-class spinner?!"
Nottinghamshire will need a decent spinner at Old Trafford, one would think.
p.s GROCKLE - WELCOME TO THE GAME!!! WHAT A SIMPLY GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nottinghamshire will need a decent spinner at Old Trafford, one would think.
p.s GROCKLE - WELCOME TO THE GAME!!! WHAT A SIMPLY GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:02
as you say not a single wicket for spin. Well done the seamers and by my reckoning thats Tommo got 100 wickets in all comps this year......brilliant.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: BVI Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:02
Wonderful, simply wonderful. How good can this team get?!
BVI Grockle
BVI Grockle
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:08
I almost can't believe all this.
I have been following Somerset (knowingly!) since 1949.
Now I know some of you have been supporters considerably longer than that. I did not think I should ever see us in this position with 1 championship game to go.
We couldn't, could we?
I have been following Somerset (knowingly!) since 1949.
Now I know some of you have been supporters considerably longer than that. I did not think I should ever see us in this position with 1 championship game to go.
We couldn't, could we?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:11
Can the England players play for their counties next week given there is no ODI's in the week?
Notts at OT with Swan, Broad & Sidebottom is a different prospect all together. Obv Lancs can pull Jimmy in as well maybe.
Notts at OT with Swan, Broad & Sidebottom is a different prospect all together. Obv Lancs can pull Jimmy in as well maybe.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:11
Fat lady not singing just yet - calm down, boys and girls.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:14
Grockle: keep a slice of that cake for Mike in honour of his birthday yesterday.
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Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:22
Let's all cool down a touch, consider ourselves outsiders, and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:25
Christ, I'd forgotten all about the England guys.
If Swann plays at Old Trafford, NOtts WILL win that game (unless it rains) - in which case we could only win the CC by making sure we get full first innings bonus points as well as the win and hoping Notts get bowled out for 200-250 or so in their first dig at Old Trafford
If Swann plays at Old Trafford, NOtts WILL win that game (unless it rains) - in which case we could only win the CC by making sure we get full first innings bonus points as well as the win and hoping Notts get bowled out for 200-250 or so in their first dig at Old Trafford
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:28
We'll let Marcus keep his runs unti Saturday.
Forecast for Chester le Street is drizzle on Monday and then dry but cloudy with some sunshine for Tuesd Wed Thurs.
Anyone coming up?
Forecast for Chester le Street is drizzle on Monday and then dry but cloudy with some sunshine for Tuesd Wed Thurs.
Anyone coming up?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:29
I'm pretty sure they won't let them play.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:33
me too............Sideways might play but I think that will be that. Bresnan too for Yorks and maybe Jimmy A.THeres two games Fri/Sun and then Fri/,on/Wed. Does Flower want to risk them playing all week. Some may play but not all.
If we can get 24 points at Durham then the rest will take care of itself.
If we can get 24 points at Durham then the rest will take care of itself.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: SheptonPaul (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:34
I refer my learned friends to my posting of 15:24 yesterday afternoon, amidst the doom and gloom:
"Let's back our boys to get that up to a decent lead, bowl the Lancys out cheaply, then win tomorrow afternoon! Cheer up, for goodness sake!"
"Let's back our boys to get that up to a decent lead, bowl the Lancys out cheaply, then win tomorrow afternoon! Cheer up, for goodness sake!"
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Tumbles (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:37
All over.. well done lads, now have a good rest tomorrow.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:38
Surely the England guys will still be with England, even if no games directly clash?
If Notts don't have Swann, then I would guess it will be between us and Yorkshire for the title unless the NOrth East is engulfed in rain.
If Notts don't have Swann, then I would guess it will be between us and Yorkshire for the title unless the NOrth East is engulfed in rain.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:45
Notts will have Swann, bully for them.
We will have Trescothick and Suppiah, Compton and Hildreth, Kieswetter and Buttler, Trego and Thomas, Kartik and Phillips and Willoughby.
That should be enough.
Congratulations to them all for a magnificent home season (Won 4, Drawn 4) and many thanks to Blackacre and all the commentators.
We will have Trescothick and Suppiah, Compton and Hildreth, Kieswetter and Buttler, Trego and Thomas, Kartik and Phillips and Willoughby.
That should be enough.
Congratulations to them all for a magnificent home season (Won 4, Drawn 4) and many thanks to Blackacre and all the commentators.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:47
Credit to you, SP. You did indeed remain calm. So did the team.
I think it probably doesn't adversely effect the team's performance if we express at least a small degree of optimism!
Nicholas Richard Denis Compton scored 75 runs for once out in the match - a very useful contribution. As so often this season so many players chipped in with significant performances.
As you say, Bloke, enjoy.
I think it probably doesn't adversely effect the team's performance if we express at least a small degree of optimism!
Nicholas Richard Denis Compton scored 75 runs for once out in the match - a very useful contribution. As so often this season so many players chipped in with significant performances.
As you say, Bloke, enjoy.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: comebackgatt (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:52
Well done, and the best of luck next week. Remember I picked Somerset to win the league in the MTWD pre season prediction game. Nice to see Compo get some runs.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:58
"Notts will have Swann, bully for them.
We will have Trescothick and Suppiah, Compton and Hildreth, Kieswetter and Buttler, Trego and Thomas, Kartik and Phillips and Willoughby.
That should be enough."
Yes, it will hopefully be plenty for us, but if Notts get 24 points then there will be nothing that nay of our fine players will be able to do about it.
Without Swann, then it becomes Keedy vs Patel from a spin point of view and I think that favours Lancs and, therefore, us.
It is also, perhaps, worth nothing that first innings scores of 350 are very rare at Old Trafford in the CC. So that's one place where NOtts could lose two points, even if they win the game.
We will have Trescothick and Suppiah, Compton and Hildreth, Kieswetter and Buttler, Trego and Thomas, Kartik and Phillips and Willoughby.
That should be enough."
Yes, it will hopefully be plenty for us, but if Notts get 24 points then there will be nothing that nay of our fine players will be able to do about it.
Without Swann, then it becomes Keedy vs Patel from a spin point of view and I think that favours Lancs and, therefore, us.
It is also, perhaps, worth nothing that first innings scores of 350 are very rare at Old Trafford in the CC. So that's one place where NOtts could lose two points, even if they win the game.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: bloke (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 16:59
I'll echo LoL's comments, thanks to the guys providing the commentary, really valuable.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 17:03
Yep, excellent commentary.
Current long-range forecasts for Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle (the closest proxy for CLS on most forecasts) seem to be virtually indistinguishable from one another. It seems that mainly cloud skies and a 20-30% chance of a very light rain or drizzle is forecast for all three locations.
Current long-range forecasts for Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle (the closest proxy for CLS on most forecasts) seem to be virtually indistinguishable from one another. It seems that mainly cloud skies and a 20-30% chance of a very light rain or drizzle is forecast for all three locations.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Kingston Black (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 17:04
Can I join LoL in thanking our local commentary team and their sponsors. It's been fantastic to have ball by ball over the internet for home games and I hope that BBC Somerset are thoroughly ashamed of themselves for having failed to provide this service for the home CC matches. On some occasions I've noticed that Taunton matches have been the only CC match with no BBC coverage whatsoever, whilst other county matches that day have been covered by both the home and the away broadcasters.
Good to have had Nathan's blog as well, so thanks one and all.
KB
Good to have had Nathan's blog as well, so thanks one and all.
KB
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 17:05
What happens if its tied on points?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: BVI Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 17:07
COME ON YOU BEAUTIES!
Wonderful stuff. Every week is a big week for Somerset this season...
BVI Grockle
Wonderful stuff. Every week is a big week for Somerset this season...
BVI Grockle
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 17:19
I suspect, SLC, that it is then decided on most wins which, I'd guess, would favour Notts?
If I am wrong and the number of wins is actually even between ourselves and Notts, then I think total bonus pts gained would probably be the next tie-breaker?
If I am wrong and the number of wins is actually even between ourselves and Notts, then I think total bonus pts gained would probably be the next tie-breaker?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Angell Face (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 17:23
Whatever happens in the next couple of weeks, it's been a magnificent season for Somerset and the supporters. Since my first season watching the World's greatest cricket team (1947 since you ask) we've never been so close to winning the Championship with one match to play. I've never been to Durham - do I need snowshoes next week?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: SillyMidOn (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 17:24
Should any sides in the Championship table be equal on points, the following tie-breakers will be applied in the order stated: most wins, fewest losses, team achieving most points in contests between teams level on points, most wickets taken, most runs scored. At the end of the season, the top two teams from the Second Division will be promoted and the bottom two teams from the First Division will be relegated.
From Cricinfo
From Cricinfo
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 17:27
Angell Face - I am told by someone who knows the area that one needs to change trains at either York or Darlington and get a regional train from there. Total journey time from London is about 3.5 hours. I suppose it might be considerably longer from the South West although I would guess that direct trains from Bristol to Leeds (at least) and maybe York are in existence?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Angell Face (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 17:35
Thanks AG. I'm travelling from Norfolk so it's across to Peterborough and then to Darlington unless I decide to drive. Getting out of Norfolk takes two hours!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Sloop John B (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 18:24
To answer SP's queastion about Jos' catch - he was at third slip alongside Tres and Kartik.
It was a joy to be there this afternoon and see a superb team effort again! Wickets shared, inspired bowling change to bring on BoBo when others were asking for Kartik to return.
Compo took a very heavy fall trying to catch/parry a six hit on mid wicket boundary and was laid out for about 5 mins - it looked serious as he fell back heavily over the advertising hoardings with an arched back.
Luckily the cold sponge revived him and he stayed on the pitch. He does seem to give life and limb in the field!
Exciting times ahead guys and gals!! Semi final 4 day and Final in 8 days. Could well define the best Somerset season ever. :-)
It was a joy to be there this afternoon and see a superb team effort again! Wickets shared, inspired bowling change to bring on BoBo when others were asking for Kartik to return.
Compo took a very heavy fall trying to catch/parry a six hit on mid wicket boundary and was laid out for about 5 mins - it looked serious as he fell back heavily over the advertising hoardings with an arched back.
Luckily the cold sponge revived him and he stayed on the pitch. He does seem to give life and limb in the field!
Exciting times ahead guys and gals!! Semi final 4 day and Final in 8 days. Could well define the best Somerset season ever. :-)
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 19:37
I echo your words SJB.One of the best 3 days I've ever attended.I would like to thank the weather forecasters for getting it all wrong.I suppose it all adds to the tension.The lads gave it there all over the whole game.At no time did Lancs look to be in the game.
I am a bit miffed that I have a train ticket for tomorrow not required.I wonder if Mr Gould would give me a refund if I threaten to sue for finishing the game early.
I am a bit miffed that I have a train ticket for tomorrow not required.I wonder if Mr Gould would give me a refund if I threaten to sue for finishing the game early.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Scrumper (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 19:41
A couple of pics...
Kerrigan LBW to Alfie
Solid defence from Arul
Kerrigan LBW to Alfie
Solid defence from Arul
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ajay (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 19:48
Anyone know which game SKY will be showing next week?
Have they announced it yet?
Have they announced it yet?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 19:54
One of the biggest cheers today was when it was announced that Glos were 5/3.Having just checked their score and need 410 to win with four wickets remaining has made the day even better.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ajay (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 20:00
Check again Rob.
5 Wickets remaining.
What total will they make then?
5 Wickets remaining.
What total will they make then?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Grockle (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 20:02
Yep according to Sky Sports News at 7 the 'Title decider' is between Notts and the side we've just hammered at Old Trafford.
Would dearly like to stuff that one down their throat on Thursday!
Thanks for the cake Baggy. Mike had too much cake to eat it seems LoL.
Thanks for the commentary comments people. Many thanks to Richard Walsh for sorting it out all season.
Would dearly like to stuff that one down their throat on Thursday!
Thanks for the cake Baggy. Mike had too much cake to eat it seems LoL.
Thanks for the commentary comments people. Many thanks to Richard Walsh for sorting it out all season.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 20:10
I'd like to also say how much the commentary was appreciated on the few days that I was not well enough to get to Taunton.I know we have a little moan now and again but I'd call it constructive critisism.We are all most greatful for all who give up there time to bring us this service.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 20:14
I'm just getting too excited.My senses are all over the place.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 20:27
I wonder if BBC will be brave enough to do online commentary of our game?I think I know the answer.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 21:01
No, there will be some entirely inconsequential football game in which David James will get another zillion goals knocked past him - this will obviously take priority.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 21:21
Day three photos.
Somerset’s new all-rounder C Willoughby hitting a six.
G Keedy bld Willoughby, 53 championship wickets for the season.
L Procter he did try and delay the Somerset win.
S Chanderpaul lbw Thomas he held this pose for a few seconds he knew he was out.
S Croft stumping not given off Kartik’s bowling.
A good win with good company throughout the match.
Started saying goodbye to some friends until next season, always a sad time of year but it’s not over yet, there is the icing to come.
Somerset’s new all-rounder C Willoughby hitting a six.
G Keedy bld Willoughby, 53 championship wickets for the season.
L Procter he did try and delay the Somerset win.
S Chanderpaul lbw Thomas he held this pose for a few seconds he knew he was out.
S Croft stumping not given off Kartik’s bowling.
A good win with good company throughout the match.
Started saying goodbye to some friends until next season, always a sad time of year but it’s not over yet, there is the icing to come.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: cricketjerry-mouse (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 21:22
Lancashire skipper Glen Chapple, who missed the Somerset match with a slight thigh strain, trained in the outfield at Taunton during the lunch interval yesterday and today. He said afterwards that he should be fit for the Nottinghamshire showdown at Old Trafford next week.
Somerset must certainly hope this is the case, for Lancashire looked rudderless for most of the three days. Chapple`s all-round skills and leadership from the front would seem to me to be vital ingredients, along with the batting of Chanderpaul and the spin bowling of Gary Keedy, if they are to beat Notts.
Somerset must certainly hope this is the case, for Lancashire looked rudderless for most of the three days. Chapple`s all-round skills and leadership from the front would seem to me to be vital ingredients, along with the batting of Chanderpaul and the spin bowling of Gary Keedy, if they are to beat Notts.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 21:27
I saw Chapple jogging around the outfield yesterday.Did you actually speak to him Cjm?
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 21:28
Completely agree, CJM, the radio Lancs guys told our commentators that Chapple was unlikely to be fit and I was dismayed. The news you have provided is much better!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: cricketjerry-mouse (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 22:13
It came from someone on the field in an official capacity at the same time as Chapple, BR.
Let`s hope he is right.
Let`s hope he is right.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: geordie moonraker (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 23:09
No, snow shoes not yet required although an extra layer might come in handy. Chester le St forecast is for drizzle Monday and then cloudy with a little chance of showers for the other 3 days.
There are trains from Durham but not frequently. There is a bus service from Durham Bus Station the X2 to Newcastle which goes via Chester le Street. Likewise the same X2 the other way from Newcastle to Durham. About 20 mins from Durham 30 mins from Newcastle. Anyone driving for the first time there is a car park opposite the ground. Anyone flying to Newcastle get the metro into the Haymarket and catch the X2.
We can't hope for a draw because that puts us at the mercy of Yorkshire. We just have to win, preferably with full points and hope. But what a great position to be in.
There are trains from Durham but not frequently. There is a bus service from Durham Bus Station the X2 to Newcastle which goes via Chester le Street. Likewise the same X2 the other way from Newcastle to Durham. About 20 mins from Durham 30 mins from Newcastle. Anyone driving for the first time there is a car park opposite the ground. Anyone flying to Newcastle get the metro into the Haymarket and catch the X2.
We can't hope for a draw because that puts us at the mercy of Yorkshire. We just have to win, preferably with full points and hope. But what a great position to be in.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: wsm fan (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 00:48
Excited doesnt cover it, not sure i'll be sleeping for any of next 9 days, mid sept and we are still well in the 2 main competitions.
A joy to support such a team this year, enjoyed every minute, next 9 days are biggest in my cricket watching life, could be a memorable finish to whats been a great season.
Superb effort by the boys, lets finish it off now lads, can someone get an open top bus on standby for a Taunton parade on Sunday 19th, maybe, just maybe................
A joy to support such a team this year, enjoyed every minute, next 9 days are biggest in my cricket watching life, could be a memorable finish to whats been a great season.
Superb effort by the boys, lets finish it off now lads, can someone get an open top bus on standby for a Taunton parade on Sunday 19th, maybe, just maybe................
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: PaddedUp (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 00:55
Some great shots to finish off the County Championship season at Taunton Mike. I particularly like the Keedy one.
Here are what will probably be my final set for the season; I hope you will indulge me if I finish off with a few extra. It was good to end with such a lovely lens for the shots. Thanks for all of the comments throughout 2010, I am glad you liked the pictures.
For anyone interested, the lens I had for this match was a "Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM". No tripod required as the image stabilisation in the lens is superb.
So, here we go for my sign off set, starting with the wickets:
Gary Keedy bowled by Charl Willoughby
Shivnarine Chanderpaul out lbw to Thomas
Simon Kerrigan out lbw to Thomas
A few of the celebrations:
Congratulating Thomas on another wicket
After one of Trego's wickets
A pat on the head for Charl Willoughby from the Boss
A couple of others I liked from Day 3:
Peter Trego having a think
A superb Championship season for Willoughby, one more match to go
Murali Kartik and Peter Trego, perhaps one for a caption competition?
And my last photo from 2010:
Nick Compton and Arul Suppiah, victorious and surrounded by a vanquished Lancashire
Here are what will probably be my final set for the season; I hope you will indulge me if I finish off with a few extra. It was good to end with such a lovely lens for the shots. Thanks for all of the comments throughout 2010, I am glad you liked the pictures.
For anyone interested, the lens I had for this match was a "Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM". No tripod required as the image stabilisation in the lens is superb.
So, here we go for my sign off set, starting with the wickets:
A few of the celebrations:
A couple of others I liked from Day 3:
And my last photo from 2010:
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Scrumper (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 01:11
Keedy's demolished stumps deserves a third picture...
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Grizzers (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 01:51
Been out most of the day, so can only say......"simply magnificent".
Could it really happen ?
Could it............?
COME ON SOMERSET !!!
Grizzzly
Could it really happen ?
Could it............?
COME ON SOMERSET !!!
Grizzzly
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 02:13
Great photos of a great day.I've e-mailed Tim Pemberton at Radio Bristol pleading for live coverage from Durham but we all know the answer don't we.Remember they sent two people to Rotterdam to cover the Glos T20 game.I can see next week being real agony sitting by my lap top for 4 days.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 06:20
I e-mailed Tim Pemburton ar Radio Bristol but have received a reply saying he won't be in the office until next tuesday.
How convienient!!!!!
It makes me want to scream.AGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How convienient!!!!!
It makes me want to scream.AGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Wickham (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 08:07
Some magnificent photographs to mark a magnificent victory. Many thanks to LoL for keeping me in touch, from lunch-time, by text messages.
This is a team whose players frequently perform above themselves - for example, the three highest aggregates by Somerset batsmen in this match were achieved by players with fairly modest averages this season (NC; CK and MK); and three of our main bowlers (MK; BP and AT) have averages this season which are well ahead of their career averages. When some players fail, others seem to rise to the challenge. I suspect that the Master, as captain, together with Brian Rose, Andy Hurry and the backroom staff take a huge amount of credit for that.
This is a team whose players frequently perform above themselves - for example, the three highest aggregates by Somerset batsmen in this match were achieved by players with fairly modest averages this season (NC; CK and MK); and three of our main bowlers (MK; BP and AT) have averages this season which are well ahead of their career averages. When some players fail, others seem to rise to the challenge. I suspect that the Master, as captain, together with Brian Rose, Andy Hurry and the backroom staff take a huge amount of credit for that.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 08:19
Don't forget Charl performing above himself with the bat.I can see him pushing for an all rounders spot next season.
Never underestimate The Willow Man.
Never underestimate The Willow Man.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 08:41
This is after Compton’s injury.
In trying to take a catch one handed Compton fell backwards onto to the boundary fence with the middle of his back hitting the top.
When it happened Willoughby rushed over to him and like most of us thinking it looked bad, much to our relief after several minutes he got up and carried on fielding.
Thanks for your photos PaddedUp it is good to see it from a different angle.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 08:56
Credit to JL too for instilling belief in the team. Although he is not here he is a major factor I beleive.
It will only be complete if we win though!!
It will only be complete if we win though!!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 09:08
I had a word with Peter Anderson yesterday and to his credit he came over to me to speak before I had a chance to see him.
I said I hadn’t seen him much this season and he replied I come when Somerset are going to win (he knows you know) I then said you have been here a lot this season then he smiled and said no and went on his way.
He hasn’t changed.
I said I hadn’t seen him much this season and he replied I come when Somerset are going to win (he knows you know) I then said you have been here a lot this season then he smiled and said no and went on his way.
He hasn’t changed.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Slow left (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 09:14
That LBW of Chanderpaul looks like the most nailed on plum ever!
Basically everyone has played well this year - Big Ben far surpassing expectations, Charl proving he hadn't lost it (mumbles after the first game).
If we'd had a little more luck (Kent rain, Notts declaration, playing Notts when they had Broad) we could have won this already. Which will make it even better when we win next week.
Basically everyone has played well this year - Big Ben far surpassing expectations, Charl proving he hadn't lost it (mumbles after the first game).
If we'd had a little more luck (Kent rain, Notts declaration, playing Notts when they had Broad) we could have won this already. Which will make it even better when we win next week.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: old boy! (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 09:38
Ref Peter Anderson
I saw him in the car yesterday too. Didn't he look dapper!
old boy!
I saw him in the car yesterday too. Didn't he look dapper!
old boy!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Wickham (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 09:57
I agree with Ronniesabre about Langer's importance in laying the foundations.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Ronniesabre (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 10:22
yep wickham.......I really hope we can do it and it will be down in no small measure to JL. How he turned us round from where we were in 2006 (and some shrewd signings too) is remarkable!!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: AGod (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 10:29
It's the same process as that of England from Hussain to Vaughan.
You need the "hard-ass," to bascially cajole and drag the outfit up by its boot-straps. When this has been achieved the side will suddenly be hard to beat.
The next step is often then best accomplished with a more relaxed (but still shrewd) hand on the tiller i.e once a professional culture has been ingrained, it seems that a more relaxed approach to matters can succeed in helping individuals to flourish (e.g. Hildreth, Phillips).
I don't know that Banger would have been the man to drag the club up by its boot-straps (might be too amiable) nor am I sure that we would have achieved the same results, this season, under Langer.
You need the "hard-ass," to bascially cajole and drag the outfit up by its boot-straps. When this has been achieved the side will suddenly be hard to beat.
The next step is often then best accomplished with a more relaxed (but still shrewd) hand on the tiller i.e once a professional culture has been ingrained, it seems that a more relaxed approach to matters can succeed in helping individuals to flourish (e.g. Hildreth, Phillips).
I don't know that Banger would have been the man to drag the club up by its boot-straps (might be too amiable) nor am I sure that we would have achieved the same results, this season, under Langer.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 10:59
My immediate thought on hearing of Compton's collision with the boundary board that a similar accident damaged his grandfather's knee so seriously he was never quite the same batsman again. It was very reassuring that grandson was fit to bat soon after his accident and to steer us home.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 11:34
You're right about DCSC. LoL.
But he was still pretty darned good.
But he was still pretty darned good.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 11:39
Yes, I can recall a brilliant "come back" century at Glastonbury.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 13:07
Lancashire coach Peter Moores tells BBC Radio Lancashire that his side's County Championship title hopes were ended by a superior Somerset side. [news.bbc.co.uk]
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Mike TA1 (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 14:39
Bristol Rob and I were talking to Alfonso Thomas this morning I was wondering how Nick Compton was because sometimes it can be the next day when bruising comes out, Alfonso said he was ok.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 15:33
I believe Darren Veness has rubbed some brylcreem into the injured area.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: old boy! (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 15:58
George Formby knew about it! Grandad Denis's Remedy!
old boy!
old boy!
Nice article from the Lancs Site
Posted by: Kingston Black (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 19:31
Came across this article about AC MacLaren on the LCCC site whilst browsing following the end of play today. Thought it was quite nicely written.
KB
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KB
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010:09:09:19:35:49 by Kingston Black.
Re: Nice article from the Lancs Site
Posted by: Bobstan (IP Logged)
Date: 09/09/2010 19:51
Thanks for pointing us to that, KB.
Yes, nicely written and with an appreciation of an opposition county's history and tradition.
Yes, nicely written and with an appreciation of an opposition county's history and tradition.
Re: Nice article from the Lancs Site
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 00:08
Very many thanks, KB, for drawing that article to our attention. Hugely enjoyable.
Mind you, Palairet and I always thought young Archie a bit flash.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Mind you, Palairet and I always thought young Archie a bit flash.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Nice article from the Lancs Site
Posted by: Wickham (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 08:18
A lovely article (and I am pleased to have got a mention of sorts).
Re: Nice article from the Lancs Site
Posted by: Kingston Black (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 08:21
Glad you enjoyed it. Of course, the vicar that the author refers to was our very own Prebendary.
[Edit: You narrowly beat me to it Prebendary]
KB
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[Edit: You narrowly beat me to it Prebendary]
KB
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010:09:10:08:22:39 by Kingston Black.
Re: Nice article from the Lancs Site
Posted by: Loyal of Lhasa. (IP Logged)
Date: 10/09/2010 10:44
I should add that, while Palairet and I always thought the Lancashire Lad a bumptious boy, we had a very high regard for the real Archie, our sainted keeper.
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
LoL
Sixty-six Seasons a Somerset Supporter
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 12/09/2010 15:56
Througout the four days of the game ,for reasons I will not say, Tractor remained tee-total.Perhaps for at least one game every season he could remain in such a state and bring us another handsome win.
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: Sloop John B (IP Logged)
Date: 12/09/2010 18:40
....starting with tomorrow!!
Re: Lancashire or bust
Posted by: RadstockRob (IP Logged)
Date: 12/09/2010 18:49
It would cripple the club if he did that SJB.
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