OT - 5th Ashes Test Final Day

[Wivey Wolf]

Thought I'd get it started before Golden Oldie does...


Fingers crossed that Warne doesn't manage to out-psych our batsmen, I'd be more than happy if the match petered out into a boring draw at about five o'clock this evening.

[paddingtonwolf]

morning wivey


weather okish but cloud cover suggests more swing





booooooo - rain in

[Wivey Wolf]

morning wivey


weather okish but cloud cover suggests more swing





booooooo - rain in





Morning PW. Rain would be ideal, but I can't see it happening. Ideally, Vaughan and Banger need to bat through to lunch, that would make me a very happy chappy.

[Kenny-11]

Who would have thought that on the very last day of this series we would starting the day with bat in hand and the chance to win the Ashes. We need to bat until tea and have wickets in hand. 2 very long and very stressful sessions ahead, if we get through them then its party time and get the bus filled with petrol.............

[paddingtonwolf]

the light is actually pretty decent. I fancy the quicks will be on at the start.


Here's to Boycott style batting all morning.


God, I am soooooooo nervous

[Bilston_Wolf]

COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEE OOOOOOONNNNNNNNN ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Wivey Wolf]

I have meetings for most of the morning. As long as I can concentrate on them, I won't be worried about what's happening at the Oval!


Probably....Edited by: Wivey Wolf

[Snowy]

I'd be more than happy if the match petered out into a boring draw at about five o'clock this evening.





It's a bit ironic,now that the Countryhas foundcricket again due to the exciting way it has been played, everyone now wants it be boring.

[paddingtonwolf]

I have meetings for most of the morning. As long as I can concentrate on them, I won't be worried about what's happening at the Oval!


Probably....





squadron of flying pigs over Wiveliscombe

[Stan Cutlass]

The Australian's can't swing a cricket ball to any great effect. No where near the standard of our boys anyway.


Warne will be on from the start I reckon, he's there only chance of victory in this game.


Bat until mid-afternoon and we'll be alright. And if we lose, so be it.


At least the Aussies found a bit of humour yesterday, coming out from the light delay in sunglasses smileys/smiley32.gif

[Wivey Wolf]

I'd be more than happy if the match petered out into a boring draw at about five o'clock this evening.





It's a bit ironic,now that the Countryhas foundcricket again due to the exciting way it has been played, everyone now wants it be boring.











I don't presume to speak for either the "Country" or "everyone".smileys/smiley2.gif


To be honest, nothing would have thrilled me more than to have batted the Aussies off the park. But in the context of this game, and it's context within the series, then boring is fine. It's analagous to the hypothetical situation whereby Wolves need to avoid defeat away at Chelseaon the last day of the season to win the Premiership. Yes, open flowing football would be superb, but a boring nil-nil would be just as good...

[Stan Cutlass]

Aggressive, controlledand clever cricket is now England's way. Yesterday's utilisation of the elements was marvellous. They never cease to surprise us now.


A great day is in prospect, and who wins will have deserved it. And if it's a draw, then Australia can't argue as a day lost to rain which meant we ran out of time in the 3rd test.Edited by: Stan Cutlass

[paddingtonwolf]

without doubt the finest series I have seen, whatever the result.


Only one-eyed of Mumbai could possibly argue that these are not the two finest teams in world cricket right now.

[Golden Oldie]

T'would be nice to actually win this test, although realistically I cant see anything but a draw.

[Golden Oldie]

Thought I'd get it started before Golden Oldie does...


No worries Wivey. I'll start the post match thread for later.smileys/smiley2.gif

[Wulfhere]

Quick 250 by tea and put then put them in to bat and bowl them out, easy. Dream on how tense is this going to be.<!--
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[Berkswolf]

A wonderfull series. probably the finest ever between two test sides.
The sportsmanship and mutual respect between the two sets of players
has been a credit to all of them. One thing is sure. Even if it is a
draw (most likely result IMHO though it would be wonderfull to rack up
some runs and bowl em out again) it certainly won't be boring! I am
sure every one of us will be kept enthalled all day.

[IMAB]

England all out for 150 and Australia in on a run chase. With the way the whole series has gone I can't imagine it petering out with england batting to 200-250 and leaving the Aussies an hour to get it. It will end in drama I'm convinced of it.

[paddingtonwolf]

Wulfhere


repeat after me


we will not declare


WE WILL NOT DECLARE


WE HAD BETTER BLOODY NOT DECLARE

[Wulfhere]

Nonsense, lets get in there and give them a drubbing.smileys/smiley2.gif<!--
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[Golden Oldie]

Wulfhere


repeat after me


we will not declare


WE WILL NOT DECLARE


WE HAD BETTER BLOODY NOT DECLARE





If we did post a formidable 300+ leaving them say 20 overs to knock them off, wouldn't that make things even more exciting. T'would be nice to win 3-1 rather than 2-1 in my opinion. It's the least we deserve.

[paddingtonwolf]

I don't think the heart could take it.


Please let today be boring

[Wulfhere]

I don't think the heart could take it.


Please let today be boring



Lets hope we are not 80-6 at lunch.

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[Hibbitt was King]

England batting through to at least tea should produce the draw.


But I wouldn't take that for granted - the whole outcome depends on how McGrath and (more probably) Warne bowl.


They could skittle us out in 2-3 hours.smileys/smiley19.gif

[Golden Oldie]

It think we'll be VERY positive this morning and will go in at lunch @ circa 175-2. smileys/smiley2.gif

[scottishwolf II]

so 300+ or 80-6.... a range of views here. lets hope its 300+!



come on boys. lets get those ashes nailed down

[Deutsch Wolf]

110-2 at lunch, followed by a good spell of sensible batting by Ian Bell. He'll prove you all wrong! (And I'm not being sarky, either).

[Guests]

Lets just hope it aint the norm for England(RWC apart), get you so high just to let you drop like a brick, i can see us being bowled for about 180 and them aussies knocking us around the park,


I hope i am sooo wrong.

[Golden Oldie]

110-2 at lunch, followed by a good spell of sensible batting by Ian Bell. He'll prove you all wrong! (And I'm not being sarky, either).


I'm with you on this one DW. Ian Bell is a class act. smileys/smiley2.gif

[Sport Billy]

England wont win this match!!!


They need to focus on batting for as long as they can. If they can bat for 50-60 overs, with a steady run ratethey will be home. However, you just know that there will be twists and turns on the way.


If we only post 150, we'll be in serious trouble!


One huge last effort is needed!

[paddingtonwolf]

if we are 80-6 at lunch I could well defenestrate myself and I'm on the sixth floor.


(any sarky b!$*!$*ds wishing for English failure just because it has this happy bonus can all $$$$$$$ off now)


smileys/smiley2.gif

[paddingtonwolf]

blimey - its Benaud's last day commentating on the box.


hope he plays a blinder


"Morning Everyone" just won't sound the same after today. . .

[Deutsch Wolf]

blimey - its Benaud's last day commentating on the box.





Only on British TV - he can't work for Sky as he's signed up to Kerry Packer's Channel 9 in Australia. If you happen to watch the convicts play and lose to some other countries later in the year, you'll still hear the great man.


So who's for the chop from the Aussies line-up then?


I reckon Martyn, Katich, and even Gilchrist are on very thin ice. Hayden's just about redeemed himself with his performance yesterday. I'll save comment on Glenn '5-0' McGrath until later.Edited by: Deutsch Wolf

[paddingtonwolf]

defo won't see Gillespie in a baggy cap again.


hayden only saved himself by the skin of his teeth.


whoever told McGill to go on and tell them to whack it about is definitely in the brown stuff.

[Kenny-11]

[I reckon Martyn, Katich, and even Gilchrist are on very thin ice. Hayden's just about redeemed himself with his performance yesterday. I'll save comment on Glenn '5-0' McGrath until later.


Agree - Martyn and Katich. Clarke has done ok but not pushed on much. Gilchrist has been found wanting as a batsman and wicket keeper. I think Glenn will retire from international cricket rather than be axed. He started the series on fire. That spell in our first innings was awesome, since then he has had 2 injuries and hasn't looked the same (cue Glenn getting 5 wickets before lunch today). Ricky Ponting is also at risk.......even if they draw and retain the ashes. He has made some poor decisions this series. Gillespe will neverbowl an international test again.

[Wivey Wolf]

Gilchrist and Hayden are safe - they need their experience to bring Clarke, Katich etc on.

[Golden Oldie]

Ponting will lose the captaincy. Don't know who'll replace him though.


A definate goodbye to Gillespie. smileys/smiley36.gif

[IMAB]

Only on British TV - he can't work for Sky as he's signed up to Kerry Packer's Channel 9 in Australia..


I had heard he only does free to air commentry and won't work for sky, is channel 9 free to air?

[paddingtonwolf]

think it is

[Deutsch Wolf]

I had heard he only does free to air commentry and won't work for sky, is channel 9 free to air?





Not sure - I thought he couldn't work for Sky as Murdoch and Packer are competing broadcasters in Australia. I've definitely heard him commentating on the Aussies games on Sky, when they just take the feed from Channel 9 (but obscure their logo!).

[IMAB]

hayden only saved himself by the skin of his teeth.


I think if they don't win Hayden could be in trouble. His innings was all about himself and posting a decent score. He knew the weather forcast yet steadily took his time rather than take risks and that could cost them yet.

[Guests]

Have it

[Bankswolf II]

Morning everyone, i can see this becoming yet another nail biter and im hoping that we can bat all the way up to tea so we can have a huge lead that the aussies will never be able to catch up.


However given whats gone on in this tournement i doubt it a lot!

[scottishwolf II]

this bunch can happily pummel most of the cricketing world and us at
home are just about ahead on points. i can't see too many major
changes. also in martyn's case he has had 3 shocking decisions go
against him. i don't think theyll drop him. katich will be under
pressure and its all over for gillespie. i think theyll try to get
watson into the side as well

[Fred Flintoff]

And did those feet in ancient time

Walk upon England's mountains green

And was the holy lamb of God

On England's pleasant pastures seen




And did the countenance divine

Shine forth upon our clouded hills

And was Jerusalem builded there

Among those dark Satanic mills




Bring me my bow (my bow) of burning gold

Bring me my arrows of desire

Bring me my spears o'clouds unfold

Bring me my chariot of fire




I will not cease from mental fight

Nor shall my (my) sword sleep in hand

'Til we have built Jerusalem

In England's green and pleasant land

'Til we have built Jerusalem

In England's green and pleasant land!!!!!!!




C'MON!!!!!!!! smileys/smiley32.gifsmileys/smiley32.gifsmileys/smiley32.gif

[Hibbitt was King]

Losing one wicket early in itself wouldn't be a problem, except we open up Bell and Pietersen (newbies) who each have had 3 indifferent tests.


In this tension, would they be up to the job?


Relying on Flintoff to bat 4 hours after is bowling exploits wouldn't be too clever either.


So much depends on these two.

[Wivey Wolf]

And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountains green
And was the holy lamb of God
On England's pleasant pastures seen


And did the countenance divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills
And was Jerusalem builded there
Among those dark Satanic mills


Bring me my bow (my bow) of burning gold
Bring me my arrows of desire
Bring me my spears o'clouds unfold
Bring me my chariot of fire


I will not cease from mental fight
Nor shall my (my) sword sleep in hand
'Til we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant land
'Til we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant land!!!!!!!



C'MON!!!!!!!! smileys/smiley32.gifsmileys/smiley32.gifsmileys/smiley32.gif






Shouldn't you be concentrating on what's going on outside the windowrather then talking to an internet Message Board? smileys/smiley2.gif

[Wivey Wolf]

Losing one wicket early in itself wouldn't be a problem, except we open up Bell and Pietersen (newbies) who each have had 3 indifferent tests.


In this tension, would they be up to the job?


Relying on Flintoff to bat 4 hours after is bowling exploits wouldn't be too clever either.


So much depends on these two.





Pietersen batted pretty well in the second innings at Lords when everything was going to pot. Similarly, Bell at Old Trafford (I think).

[Exile Wolf]

After the "easy" dropped catch from Jones again yesterday is he under pressure for his position?

[paddingtonwolf]

foxy fowler had a real go on TMS - "I don't care how many runs he scores, you pick you best wicket keeper for international cricket"


edit: and now the sun breaks through





boooooooooooooooooooooooooo - sun outEdited by: paddingtonwolf

[Hibbitt was King]

Wivey, yes they both have played well in one match.


It's the other three I can't forgetsmileys/smiley19.gif

[Flitwick Wolf]

Morning. Good start for the boys....make us proud.


.... followed by a good spell of sensible batting by Ian Bell....


Nothing would please me more today. (Not betting on it though smileys/smiley2.gif)

[Fred Flintoff]

And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountains green
And was the holy lamb of God
On England's pleasant pastures seen


And did the countenance divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills
And was Jerusalem builded there
Among those dark Satanic mills


Bring me my bow (my bow) of burning gold
Bring me my arrows of desire
Bring me my spears o'clouds unfold
Bring me my chariot of fire


I will not cease from mental fight
Nor shall my (my) sword sleep in hand
'Til we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant land
'Til we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant land!!!!!!!



C'MON!!!!!!!! smileys/smiley32.gifsmileys/smiley32.gifsmileys/smiley32.gif






Shouldn't you be concentrating on what's going on outside the windowrather then talking to an internet Message Board? smileys/smiley2.gif



I can't watch!! smileys/smiley9.gif &lt;insert nervous smiley!&gt;

[Kenny-11]

50 up

[Hibbitt was King]

50 lead.


Anyone know why Lee replaced Warne after one over?

[Kenny-11]

50 lead.


Anyone know why Lee replaced Warne after one over?





Warne was finishing his over from last night

[Visage Wolf]

Good start. Nice to see us scoring some runs rather than just batting
out. At least this way if the worst happens and we do get bowled out
we'll have posted a target.....

[paddingtonwolf]

lee is on because you can see this morning Edited by: paddingtonwolf

[Kenny-11]

Vaughan is looking good at the moment

[Visage Wolf]

How's the bowling looking? Dangerous?

[Sparky]

59-1 - good start, i'm $$$$$ting myself at thought of warne coming back on soon.

edit: oh $$$$$, he's on.Edited by: Sparky

[Guests]

here he is.

[R6 Wolf]

Strange decision not to bowl Warne from the off

[Guests]

Strange decision not to bowl Warne from the off


very

[paddingtonwolf]

maybe they felt Lee could blast a couple out

[Deutsch Wolf]

The ball's still very new though, so they'll get maximum seam movement by putting the quicks on from the off (in theory, at least). Once the new ball has lost some of its shine, it's easier for a spinner to grip the ball, and because the seam's less prominent, it turns more.

[Guests]

The ball's still very new though, so they'll get maximum seam movement by putting the quicks on from the off (in theory, at least). Once the new ball has lost some of its shine, it's easier for a spinner to grip the ball, and because the seam's less prominent, it turns more.


correct but ponting is looking stupid again, it aint gonna happen in 3-4 overs though is it? as they said yesterday warne could get the ball to spin on glass.

[Deutsch Wolf]

correct but ponting is looking stupid again, it aint gonna happen in 3-4 overs though is it? as they said yesterday warne could get the ball to spin on glass.





I agree with you, Warne should have been on from the off - he's the only Australian bowler that looks anything like threatening on this surface. He and Captain Chaos don't get on though.

[Flitwick Wolf]

A mate of mine saw the team over the weekend and got a few autographs. Kevin Pieterson got out of his motor and his hands free kit was dangling from his car door. My mate told him,andKP thanked him and went and sorted it out.


He then asked for his autograph and asked it to be made to his girlfriend Nikki, KP relied:


"You can add the To Nikki bit"


and signed it KP.





What a nice guysmileys/smiley7.gif

[paddingtonwolf]

strangely, I find it remarkably easy to live with the idea of Ponting looking stupid

[Guests]

correct but ponting is looking stupid again, it aint gonna happen in 3-4 overs though is it? as they said yesterday warne could get the ball to spin on glass.





I agree with you, Warne should have been on from the off - he's the only Australian bowler that looks anything like threatening on this surface. He and Captain Chaos don't get on though.





That must be correct cause warne is class and will get wickets, and as the aussies cannot afford to let the ball go a bit, he should have been on and not just today, in my view if he had of bowled from the start in all tests we would not be winning 2-1.

[Sparky]

The bloke is a legend, soon as he comes on something is bound to happen. And to think he has arthritis in one of his fingers that stops him practicing the flipper(slider?) and also cant do the googly much anymore due to a dodgy shoulder. Get him coaching in the acadamy when he retires. smileys/smiley2.gif

[Kenny-11]

A mis-field and an over throw by Tait.........good stuff

[Guests]

The bloke is a legend, soon as he comes on something is bound to happen. And to think he has arthritis in one of his fingers that stops him practicing the flipper(slider?) and also cant do the googly much anymore due to a dodgy shoulder. Get him coaching in the acadamy when he retires. smileys/smiley2.gif


Yep offer him a few quid and get him teaching our kids, if he was english we would have loads of wanna be warnes bowling, shame is giles just doesnt do it for me.

[Visage Wolf]

The bloke is a legend, soon as he comes on something is
bound to happen. And to think he has arthritis in one of his fingers
that stops him practicing the flipper(slider?) and also cant do the
googly much anymore due to a dodgy shoulder. Get him coaching in the
acadamy when he retires. smileys/smiley2.gif



He's got a metal plate in his spinning finger, hasnt he?

[Kenny-11]

67-2





Vaughan goes, bowled McGrath caught Gilchrist

[paddingtonwolf]

vaughan out buggernuts

[Guests]

good catch

[Deutsch Wolf]

shame is giles just doesnt do it for me.





Best of a mediocre bunch for me. Blackwell should play in the one-day side, with Alex Loudon as next cab off the rank. Giles to continue in the Tests until Gary Keedy learns to bat better than Devon Malcolm. None of them are remotely Warne-esque, but then Australia have no-one coming through once Warne and MacGill (who I don't rate, incidentally) retire.


Edit: Ian Bell, prove me right.Edited by: Deutsch Wolf

[paddingtonwolf]

devon loch could bat better than keedy

[Flitwick Wolf]

Time to make a name for yourself Bell.

[Visage Wolf]

IT could be that today is the day that vindicates picking Collingwood.
Being able to bat further down the order could prove invaluable

[Kenny-11]

Bell goes first ball


$$$$$$$ing hell

[Deutsch Wolf]

IT could be that today is the day that vindicates picking Collingwood. Being able to bat further down the order could prove invaluable


Good point.

[sy king]

oh dear

[R6 Wolf]

Bell made a name for himself..........Rabbit

[Flitwick Wolf]

DEUTSCHE - NOW WHAT?

[paddingtonwolf]

oh for $$$$$$$s sake


Bell out for a golden duck

[Hibbitt was King]

Ass wipes.

[Guests]

BELL END

[PREM.L.L]

Your time has come Mr Bell, lets have some steel.

[Kenny-11]

jeeeeez McGrath tries to claim a hat trick.....close call for Pietersen

[Visage Wolf]

Time to make a name for yourself Bell.



Thats one way of doing it.

[kizza]

jeeeeeeeeeeeeeez, pietersen....

[Kenny-11]

Yeah we scored a run

[PREM.L.L]

You better be all $$$$$$ing right about collingwood!!!

[hampshire wolf]

Yet another failure for Bell.....


Pressure is on, time to play a good innings please Mr Pietersen.

[Colin Swedewolf]

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[19th Holer]

We could with an inspired performance.......by the weather !smileys/smiley5.gif

[Deutsch Wolf]

We could with an inspired performance.......by the weather !smileys/smiley5.gif





Let's all stay calm! We can comfortably bat out till tea and score another 200, if we just avoid the jitters. In which case, it'd be game over.

[yammer]

Bell has batted like a tale ender all series.

[R6 Wolf]

The suns just come out

[Hibbitt was King]

Never mind Collingwood-looks like Hoggy and Gilo will be neede again.


effin' 'ell smileys/smiley19.gif

[Kenny-11]

Pietersen dropped!!!!!!

[scottishwolf II]

time for KP to step up his game. no getting out stupidly this time. just sensible cricket and bat it out with our rock tresco

[Sparky]

pietersen dropped - time to empty my boxers.

[Visage Wolf]

I'm still confident.



Wilth Tresco and KP at the crease we can still score runs. Add to that
Freddie, Collingwood, Giles and Jones, and we're looking at a total of
200 ish....

[Hibbitt was King]

BELL END





Who remembers Graham Taylor's comment on that famous video:


$$$$$$$in' 'ells Bellssmileys/smiley36.gif

[basher]

Pieterson dropped!!! The irony!!!!

[Fred Flintoff]

Have any of you heard Billy Birmingham's comedy CD's ('Wired World of
Sports', '12th Man Again', 'Still The 12th Man') which mock the
Australian Channel 9 commentry team including Ritchie Benault, Tony
Greig and Bill Lawry?!



It's absolutely hilarious! smileys/smiley36.gifsmileys/smiley36.gifsmileys/smiley36.gif

[Hibbitt was King]

Who dropped Pietersen?

[Deutsch Wolf]

Cue Florida to say "If we set out our stall to score at 1.5 an over, this would never have happened...." smileys/smiley2.gif

[paddingtonwolf]

shouldn't you be padded up?

[Kenny-11]

Awesome ball by Warne!!! Trescothick survives the LBW call

[Kenny-11]

Who dropped Pietersen?


Gilchrist deflected the ball towards Hayden and he dropped it.

[paddingtonwolf]

I am logging it big time this morning

[Visage Wolf]

Awesome ball by Warne!!! Trescothick survives the LBW call



Chinaman?

[Guests]

4

[Sport Billy]

we all need a collective chill!!


Breathe deeply and slowly, only if we panic will we lose it

[Hibbitt was King]

Awesome ball by Warne!!! Trescothick survives the LBW call

Chinaman?



I think a Chinaman is a left arm bowlers googly (if that helps)

[Visage Wolf]

Awesome ball by Warne!!! Trescothick survives the LBW call

Chinaman?



I think a Chinaman is a left arm bowlers googly (if that helps)



Twas more a play on the fact that young Kenneth is off to Beijing on Wednesday.....

[Hibbitt was King]

Awesome ball by Warne!!! Trescothick survives the LBW call

Chinaman?



I think a Chinaman is a left arm bowlers googly (if that helps)




Twas more a play on the fact that young Kenneth is off to Beijing on Wednesday.....





... a bit extreme to avoid the fuel blockade, n'est-ce pas?

[Wivey Wolf]

You can't do humour at a time like this!!!


Bloody hell - I log in during a break in my third meeting of the morning to find this...


$$$$$$$, bugger, nuts, $$$$$, crap, w!$*, toss....


Nurse - my medication please?

[paddingtonwolf]

look on the bright side - Blowers isn't on TMS

[Stan Cutlass]

England and Wolves pant-wetters society is born

[Visage Wolf]

You can't do humour at a time like this!!!


Bloody hell - I log in during a break in my third meeting of the morning to find this...


$$$$$$$, bugger, nuts, $$$$$, crap, w!$*, toss....


Nurse - my medication please?



Chill.....its all ok.



Granted we're 3 down, but with Tresco and KP at the crease we're doing fine.



And we've got Freddie, Jones, Giles and Collingwood to come.



My prediction?



Bowled out around Tea, setting the aussies about 200-250 off 30 overs.

[Wivey Wolf]

look on the bright side - Blowers isn't on TMS


Oh to have the $$$$$$$ing chance to $$$$$$$ing listen to $$$$$$$ingTMS!

[Wivey Wolf]

Chill.....its all ok.

Granted we're 3 down, but with Tresco and KP at the crease we're doing fine.

And we've got Freddie, Jones, Giles and Collingwood to come.

My prediction?

Bowled out around Tea, setting the aussies about 200-250 off 30 overs.



Thank you nurse. &lt;&lt;&lt;sucks thumb&gt;&gt;&gt;

[hampshire wolf]

To be honest if the Aussies need around 225 off about 30 overs i wouldn't be confident.....


I still think we'll bat the day out though.

[Visage Wolf]

Why on earth is McGrath going round te wicket to Tresco?

[Kenny-11]

Warne drops a simple catch from Pietersen

[Kenny-11]

Six by Pietersen 100 up

[paddingtonwolf]

smileys/smiley32.gif


well done KP and Banger, but can we please just block it for a few hours??????

[Visage Wolf]

Warne drops a simple catch from Pietersen



Warne = clearly rubbish.

[yammer]

Warne drops a simple catch from Pietersen


Perhaps we're not the only ones feeling the pressure?

[Exile Wolf]

it wouldn't be surprising if Pietersen gave Warne the old chestnut: "Well done, mate: you've just dropped the Ashes" because that's precisely the kind of bravado surplus he suffers from.


Not my quote but a good one

[Kenny-11]

Another big 6 from KP smileys/smiley32.gif

[Fred Flintoff]

Has Warne just dropped the ashes?smileys/smiley9.gifsmileys/smiley2.gif

[Hibbitt was King]

Both teams really have had dropsy this series. Aussies dropping two this morning is unbelievable.

[paddingtonwolf]

somebody please tell KP we do not need to score quickly


arggh - I sound like boycott!!!!!

[Kenny-11]

Trecothick gone LBW Warne





109-4 smileys/smiley18.gif

[Guests]

Arise sir freddie

[Visage Wolf]

arsecrackers

[Visage Wolf]

Life was so much easier when we'd lose by an innings all the time....

[Hibbitt was King]

Gadzooks smileys/smiley21.gif

[paddingtonwolf]

Gadzooks smileys/smiley21.gif


you sound like Timothy Claypole.

[Hibbitt was King]

Gadzooks smileys/smiley21.gif


you sound like Timothy Claypole.





Is he a character in a comic? Coz that's where I've seen the above-mentioned term.

[paddingtonwolf]

Rentaghost

[Hibbitt was King]

Rentaghost


Plagiarism! smileys/smiley3.gif

[paddingtonwolf]

nope - I mean the original seventies kiddies tv show

[glastofreak]

Wasn't he off rent-a-ghost Edited by: glastofreak

[Towerwolvo]

awwww crap!!


Possibility of another 77 overs!!


c'mon lads - dig in!!

[yammer]

Was in Dublin the other day, you wouldn't believe how many people want us to $$$$$$$ this up. Come on England!!!

[paddingtonwolf]

Wasn't he off rent-a-ghost


was that how it was spelt?


I can't remember cos I could only have been about 5 when it started

[glastofreak]

so not all kids on the site with the knowlege of kid programs from the past

[Kenny-11]

Superb ball by Lee...........goes for 4 byes smileys/smiley36.gif

[paddingtonwolf]

so not all kids on the site with the knowlege of kid programs from the past


we just aged ourselves badly

[Templeton Peck]

We are only this nervous cos its England. My aussie mate at work admitted defeat ages ago. If we can get a lead of 200 its all over....

[Hibbitt was King]

so not all kids on the site with the knowlege of kid programs from the past


we just aged ourselves badly





It's the pressure and the short attention spa

[R6 Wolf]

I wont rest until we have a lead of 361 with 10 overs left for the Aussies to batEdited by: R6 Wolf

[Exile Wolf]

Shane Warne is really a superb bowler. What will the Aussie do to replace himsmileys/smiley36.gif

[R6 Wolf]

Oh my god smileys/smiley19.gif

[Kenny-11]

Flintoff gone





126-5


$$$$$$$ing $$$$$$$ing $$$$$$$ing hell

[Hibbitt was King]

We are only this nervous cos its England. My aussie mate at work admitted defeat ages ago. If we can get a lead of 200 its all over....


In any other series I'd agree with that, but if the Aussies need say 220 in the final session...


David Gower once declared in the morning session on the final day v. West Indies leaving them over 350 to win, and they got it (blackwashed!). Gordon Greenwich hit a double hundred if I remember rightly.

[Bankswolf II]

Hows everyones fingernails at the moment?

[19th Holer]

Gilchrist is really p***ing me off, cam awn Warrnahh, noicewan Shayyynnne. Backward swipe required.

[Fred Flintoff]

smileys/smiley19.gif

[Kenny-11]

Lee giving Pietersen all sorts of problems!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Exile Wolf]

The way things are going we may well have to bowl them out to win the ashes. When ws the last time 19 wickets fell on the last day of a test match. This series is remarkablesmileys/smiley32.gif

[R6 Wolf]

Superb entertainment, cricket is the new football

[Kenny-11]

Lunch - 127-5


We need to still have wickets in hand come tea.

[19th Holer]

current Betfair odds


England 12/1 !!! (Just had a bit of that)


Australia 9/4


Draw 8/13


On the basis I can lay it later when they are batting (at this rate about 2.00 !!)Edited by: 19th Holer

[Deutsch Wolf]

Superb entertainment, cricket is the new football


You're right, in the face of national success not experienced for many years (think Euro 96 for a football parallel), the same $$$$$$s who jump on every bandwagon going (Rugby World Cup, Henmania, Rowing, Sailing etc) are now pretending to know about the game and that they're really interested. After a 5 day snoozeathon against Pakistan, they'll soon $$$$$$$ off again.

[Hibbitt was King]

current Betfair odds


England 12/1 !!! (Just had a bit of that)


Australia 9/4


Draw 8/13





I'm no betting man, but if I were to have a flutter, I'd say Australia will run out of time in their run chase.

[Exile Wolf]

Lunch

[19th Holer]

current Betfair odds


England 12/1 !!! (Just had a bit of that)


Australia 9/4


Draw 8/13





I'm no betting man, but if I were to have a flutter, I'd say Australia will run out of time in their run chase.





See edit

[AfrocatalanW0LF]

'$$$ hell lads finish em up. Hope Petersen bruises up more during lunch, can't stand the bloke.


Carn Aussies

[Bankswolf II]

Superb entertainment, cricket is the new football


You're right, in the face of national success not experienced for many years (think Euro 96 for a football parallel), the same $$$$$$s who jump on every bandwagon going (Rugby World Cup, Henmania, Rowing, Sailing etc) are now pretending to know about the game and that they're really interested. After a 5 day snoozeathon against Pakistan, they'll soon $$$$$$$ off again.





Whats wrong with people getting behind there country?, i doubt the england cricketers are complaining muchEdited by: Bankswolf II

[Visage Wolf]

Bat till tea, get a 230 run lead with 40 odd overs to go, then give
Harmy/Hoggard/Freddie 13 ish overs each at full pace. Bowl the aussies
out for 50.

[Deutsch Wolf]

Whats wrong with people getting behind there country?, i doubt the england cricketers are complaining much





They don't really mean it, that's why. They have little or no knowledge of the sport and its traditions. They'll soon $$$$$ off when we lose a couple of games. If we made the FA Cup Final this season, and a load of people from Wolverhampton who weren't Wolves fans got tickets because "Wolves am good, ay they?", and you didn't, would you say, "Ah well, can't see the harm in it"?

[foxywolf]

I'm getting a tad nervous... I think we need at least 230 to be reasonably safe. Although, we've proved that we can out bowl the Aussies so you never know. I'm still hoping and praying for bad light, rain, tornado or any other natural disaster smileys/smiley2.gif

[basher]

Deutsch


Lets have your considered opinion then, are England going to be able to last out long enough to make it near impossible for Australia to get the runs required to win??

[Stan Cutlass]

Whats wrong with people getting behind there country?, i doubt the england cricketers are complaining much





If we made the FA Cup Final this season, and a load of people from Wolverhampton who weren't Wolves fans got tickets because "Wolves am good, ay they?", and you didn't, would you say, "Ah well, can't see the harm in it"?





And then moan about bias towards Season Ticket holders priority. I know where you're coming from DW.

[Bankswolf II]

Whats wrong with people getting behind there country?, i doubt the england cricketers are complaining much





They don't really mean it, that's why. They have little or no knowledge of the sport and its traditions. They'll soon $$$$$ off when we lose a couple of games. If we made the FA Cup Final this season, and a load of people from Wolverhampton who weren't Wolves fans got tickets because "Wolves am good, ay they?", and you didn't, would you say, "Ah well, can't see the harm in it"?





See your point but i think there i a big difference between a club team and people playing for their country and its because its an England side that people are taking interest, and anyway if England were playing this well but no one was taking interest then people would be moaning about how all of Englands efforts are being ignored so i personally think its good that people are taking aninterest albeit for a short time.

[Stan Cutlass]

There's still potentially another 150 runs in this batting line-up this afternoon. Which should be enough.

[Stan Cutlass]

The benefit of the new found excitement of cricket is the younger generation getting interested in the game. I read somewhere that bat sales are up 70% this summer.Edited by: Stan Cutlass

[basher]

There's still potentially another 150 runs in this batting line-up this afternoon. Which should be enough.


When they are an actuality I'll rest easier!!!!

[R6 Wolf]

The Aussies will easily be capable of chasing 6/7 an over, we need to bat for another couple of hours, should be interesting

[Towerwolvo]

Stolen from the Test Match Special website - but worth repeating.......


we are 132 in front with 5 wickets left, with aprrox 70 overs to go. If we bat for another 25 overs at 4 an over = 100 + 132 = 232, the Aussies will have 232 to get in aprox 45 overs at just over 5 an over, no matter what you say its a big ask. And Vaughan is hardly going to rush round the pitch, he will slow things down so probably 40 overs, it gets tougher for the Aussies all the time.

[Stan Cutlass]

The Australian's can stay on if they wish and take all the overs available I believe

[Deutsch Wolf]

Deutsch


Lets have your considered opinion then, are England going to be able to last out long enough to make it near impossible for Australia to get the runs required to win??





Tough one. Sounds obvious, but the two current incumbents of the crease, and Duckhams Jones have massive roles to play. Another 120 runs, off around 40 overs and we're home and dry. Otherwise, it's squeaky bum time. I'm still quite confident though - well, as confident as you can be as an Englishman at this time. I'll probably still be a bit iffy if we set them 200 off 20 overs!

[Stan Cutlass]

The Aussies will easily be capable of chasing 6/7 an over, we need to bat for another couple of hours, should be interesting


But going for their shots, they'll lose wickets. Never fear...!

[Guests]

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/img/sport/cricket/2411_benaud_a.jpg



best commentator ever. smileys/smiley32.gif

[Sparky]

Whats wrong with people getting behind there country?, i doubt the england cricketers are complaining much





They don't really mean it, that's why. They have little or no knowledge of the sport and its traditions. They'll soon $$$$$ off when we lose a couple of games. If we made the FA Cup Final this season, and a load of people from Wolverhampton who weren't Wolves fans got tickets because "Wolves am good, ay they?", and you didn't, would you say, "Ah well, can't see the harm in it"?

I agree, last year when we played West Indies i asked people if they'd watched the test and their response would be the usual "Cricket's boring, cant stand it" but now they are all life long cricket fans. I've no problem with kids getting interested in the sport because of this summer but it's the people who thought it was $$$$$ prior to the ashes and are now on the bandwagon that i cant stand.

[basher]

How many overs left in the day max???

[Colin Swedewolf]

Have any of you heard Billy Birmingham's comedy CD's ('Wired World of
Sports', '12th Man Again', 'Still The 12th Man') which mock the
Australian Channel 9 commentry team including Ritchie Benault, Tony
Greig and Bill Lawry?!



Yeah, I agree. Very Very funny.



There is also two more that I know of. 'The Final Cut' and *Bill Lawry - This is your life' Superb stuff



I especially like the Pakistani names;

Kopt Wonindenuts

Wasi Akrim

Arbrok Meandad

DubalDek Abas

Nevabin Beindbars

Seconan Kars



Etc, etc





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[Towerwolvo]

Had 2 women at work this morning ask me what a googly is??


Smutty comments aside - is this the new offside rule?????smileys/smiley5.gif

[Wivey Wolf]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!! !!


I finally get out of my meeting to find this!!!!!!!


Noooooooooo!!!!


Nooo!!!


&lt;&lt;&lt;sob&gt;&gt;&gt;

[glastofreak]

Is it just me or is this the longest penalty shoot out ever?

[Colin Swedewolf]

Second Half about to start.



Look after your wickets boys, the runs will tick over anyway.



COME ON ENGLAND

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[R6 Wolf]

Having trouble holding on to the mouse now

[PREM.L.L]

If the last few overs before lunch are anything to go by we'll be out for less than 200. The Aussies are building up a head of steam, Pietersens started having bother and Warnes getting more and more unplayable. Have to say though Freddie fell daftly right for it. Hell of a series for him though and he might get a few more wickets yet.


Down to the wire again me thinks.

[paddingtonwolf]

christ alive - I can barely take this.


my heart rate must be about 190

[Deutsch Wolf]

136 ahead, 5 wickets in hand, 58 overs left. Sounds good, doesn't it? So why am I bricking it?!

[R6 Wolf]

christ alive - I can barely take this.


my heart rate must be about 190





No we need more than that

[Kenny-11]

Another 6 from Pietersen

[Colin Swedewolf]

58 overs left.smileys/smiley5.gifsmileys/smiley5.gif



Closer to 70, isn't it?


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[paddingtonwolf]

spank from KP for six

[R6 Wolf]

58 overs left.smileys/smiley5.gifsmileys/smiley5.gif

Closer to 70, isn't it?
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Yes 70 overs left

[Deutsch Wolf]

58 overs left.smileys/smiley5.gifsmileys/smiley5.gif

Closer to 70, isn't it?
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Thought there were 98 overs available today, Col? 98-40=58. I may be wrong though.

[Kenny-11]

Pietersen upto 49!!

[FetishWolf]

We need another 'hero' to step up to the mantle like some many of them have at different times in this series. Is it Mr Pietersen's turn perhaps? heres hoping smileys/smiley2.gif

[Colin Swedewolf]

58 overs left.smileys/smiley5.gifsmileys/smiley5.gif

Closer to 70, isn't it?
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Thought there were 98 overs available today, Col? 98-40=58. I may be wrong though.



Were in over 28 I think. Maybe I'm in some sort of time lag.smileys/smiley5.gif

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[Kenny-11]

50 up for Pietersen smileys/smiley32.gif

[Deutsch Wolf]

Were in over 28 I think. Maybe I'm in some sort of time lag.smileys/smiley5.gif
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No, it's me being a moron, forgetting that 12 overs were bowled yesterday. smileys/smiley9.gif


Even so, any neutrals would still say that we're in the better position.

[paddingtonwolf]

well done KP


smileys/smiley32.gif

[Kenny-11]

Lead of a 150............

[Colin Swedewolf]

50 up for Pietersen



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[Hibbitt was King]

Do you all remember how you felt when the 2nd half kicked off in Cardiff?smileys/smiley17.gif

[paddingtonwolf]

in cardiff at half time I thought we had done it - although I still believed we could throw it away


this is worseEdited by: paddingtonwolf

[Deutsch Wolf]

Do you all remember how you felt when the 2nd half kicked off in Cardiff?smileys/smiley17.gif


Good call! It was only until about 10 minutes from the end that I felt relaxed! If Tait &amp; McGrath are in, needing 72 off the last 2 overs, I'll be ok.

[Kenny-11]

Another 6 from Pietersen!!

[Sparky]

Another six from KP, followed by a 4, and another 4. Great stuff!Edited by: Sparky

[Hibbitt was King]

in cardiff at half time I thought we had done it


But this was Sheff Utd, they did have Peskydildo on the bench, and then came that penalty award...


... and we are Wolvessmileys/smiley36.gif


[Sneaky edit, PW].Edited by: Hibbit was King

[Kenny-11]

and a 4


Lee was giving Pietersen hell before lunch now he is hitting him around the park

[Kenny-11]

and another 4. Pietersen on fire

[FetishWolf]

An Amazing over!

[Exile Wolf]

Can KP go off (injured) and Boycott come on to replace him. Oh SH**E what do I know carry on KP spank them all over the ground

[paddingtonwolf]

spanktastic

[Deutsch Wolf]

&lt;- This man is a genius. (Him, not me).

[R6 Wolf]

K.P. is nuts

[Sparky]

Collingwood looking good in defence, and now off the mark.

[Colin Swedewolf]

Pietersen has currently scored 68 from 77 balls.





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[FetishWolf]

Collin' of the mark!

[paddingtonwolf]

we need tavare, edritch or boycott andwe have some geezer who thinks he's Viv bloody Richards.


Fantastic, but my pants are going to suffer

[Visage Wolf]

Nice Crisp shots from KP.

[Wivey Wolf]

98 overs today.


Less 2 for the change of innings (unless it happens at tea?)


Leaves 96


26 overs bowled this morning


Leaves 70


Australia to bowl another 26 before tea (unless England are all out)


Leaves 44


44 @ 5 an over = 220, meaning England need another 87 by tea at roughly 3.5 an over


44 @ 6 an over = 264, meaning England need another 131 by tea at roughly 5 an over


I wish Mrs Wivey was singing...

[Exile Wolf]

DW not really the best photo of KP I have seen but at this moment he looks superb. Commentators saying he cannot last like this with KP playing the way he his.


If he can get to the ton then he will break the Aussie hearts

[Sparky]

Lee's last delivery at 95.3mph, who will break the 100mph barrier?

[FetishWolf]

If pushed will we be in possesion of the Ashes at 7pm?





Im going for yes!

[paddingtonwolf]

it ain't over until the fat convict spins

[Exile Wolf]

98 overs today.


Less 2 for the change of innings (unless it happens at tea?)


Leaves 96


26 overs bowled this morning


Leaves 70


Australia to bowl another 26 before tea (unless England are all out)


Leaves 44


44 @ 5 an over = 220, meaning England need another 87 by tea at roughly 3.5 an over


44 @ 6 an over = 264, meaning England need another 131 by tea at roughly 5 an over


I wish Mrs Wivey was singing...





Dare we risk giving them a sniff at any score. I would like us to bat the day out. With KP on 200 or more and Collingwood on about 10

[Visage Wolf]

We'll win this test easily ;)



Double hundred by tea for KP, then bowl the aussies out after tea.









Maybe.

[Kenny-11]

Pietersen back on strike......hits Lee for 4

[Sparky]

Four from KP, brilliant batting. And again - baseball shot!Edited by: Sparky

[Kenny-11]

and again smileys/smiley32.gif

[Colin Swedewolf]

Lee's last delivery at 95.3mph, who will break the 100mph barrier?



Shoaib Akhtar bowled at over 100mph against England in 2003

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[paddingtonwolf]

score?


bbc stuck on 162

[kford wolf]

Can someone please update me with the score?

[Kenny-11]

Collingwood thumps one straight into ribs of Katich