: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:04 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

Makes sense, but this is England.

Our prevailing spirit of fair play usually means we end up producing pitches that best suit the opposition.

You're Yorkshiremen, you're not supposed to give a flying f++k about anyone else!!

: Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:48 pm  

OrdsallRed wrote:

You're Yorkshiremen, you're not supposed to give a flying f++k about anyone else!!

Look, I'm trying to avoid saying we're too fooking stupid to doctor pitches to suit ourselves, alright?

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 11:37 am  

Flintoff's started with a wicket maiden!

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 11:40 am  

Cibaman wrote:

Flintoff's started with a wicket maiden!

Well that's his place for the first Ashes Test secured then.

Edit - just checked the Yorkshire team playing Somerset. Michael Vaughan's replacement keeps a famous Yorkshire cricketing name going.

Best of luck to Jonny Bairstow.

: Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:20 am  

Cibaman wrote:

Flintoff's started with a wicket maiden!

Hoggard back with a double wicket maiden and has taken all four Somerset wickets this moring.

: Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:21 am  

With Freddie finishing with 4 wickets and Hoggy ripping through the top order of Somerset's batting line-up (he currently has 4-25), all we need now is Michael Vaughan to hit some runs and Harmy to take some wickets........

: Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:47 am  

airliebird9 wrote:

With Freddie finishing with 4 wickets and Hoggy ripping through the top order of Somerset's batting line-up (he currently has 4-25), all we need now is Michael Vaughan to hit some runs and Harmy to take some wickets........

Being overshadowed again by Onions (top 3 Lancs batsmen already), he must be nailed on for a test spot........

: Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:00 pm  

freddie ready for the ashes

: Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:01 pm  

Cibaman wrote:

I thought Vaughan looked very polished, playing a form of the game that doesnt come naturally to him. I certainly wouldnt rule out a recall at some stage during the Ashes series. If, for example, we were to repeat 2005 and need an extra batsman for the final test he'd be who I would put my money on.

you might need him . who knows

: Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:43 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

Well that's his place for the first Ashes Test secured then.

Well he got a mighty 3 when batting so yeah, that will just about swing it...keeping his recent batting form up quite nicely!!