http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:26:22 +0000 MyBB http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1658 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:01:35 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1658 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1657 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:02:53 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1657 http://www.edgbaston.com/news/wccc/latest/

Hmmm.

It must be a collective optical illusion then ]]> http://www.edgbaston.com/news/wccc/latest/

Hmmm.

It must be a collective optical illusion then ]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1656 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:28 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1656
Sussex made £1464

This week Ashley says we cant sign a second O/S player for T20 because of Budget constraints.

And Sussex sign Dilshan.

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Sussex made £1464

This week Ashley says we cant sign a second O/S player for T20 because of Budget constraints.

And Sussex sign Dilshan.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/...559122.stm

I think that if these bans are upheld and they players are available for a full season in county cricket (minus IPL commitments) they would be a welcome addition to any county side. Assuming they are not too disruptive?

I'd personally welcome the likes of Younus & Yousuf to the Bears - this would fill any hole left by Trott. Also Shahid Afridi is still an excellent player that would be great for us in one dayers particularly. Not sure if any of those mentioned are already signed up to counties but might be worth considering for the T20 part of the season or beyond?]]>
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/...559122.stm

I think that if these bans are upheld and they players are available for a full season in county cricket (minus IPL commitments) they would be a welcome addition to any county side. Assuming they are not too disruptive?

I'd personally welcome the likes of Younus & Yousuf to the Bears - this would fill any hole left by Trott. Also Shahid Afridi is still an excellent player that would be great for us in one dayers particularly. Not sure if any of those mentioned are already signed up to counties but might be worth considering for the T20 part of the season or beyond?]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1654 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:04:42 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1654 It's obviously the awards season - hot on the trail of the Oscars comes the equally coveted cricket book of the year award - see here for the nominees:
http://blogs.cricinfo.com/thebuzz/archiv..._short.php
I've read the Larwood biography which is excellent; and I think the Alan Gibson anthology compiled by his son is an absolute delight, especially to those of us who watched cricket in the 60s and 70s. I haven't read any of the others (yet) but it looks like a good shortlist.]]> It's obviously the awards season - hot on the trail of the Oscars comes the equally coveted cricket book of the year award - see here for the nominees:
http://blogs.cricinfo.com/thebuzz/archiv..._short.php
I've read the Larwood biography which is excellent; and I think the Alan Gibson anthology compiled by his son is an absolute delight, especially to those of us who watched cricket in the 60s and 70s. I haven't read any of the others (yet) but it looks like a good shortlist.]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1653 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:17:33 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1653 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1652 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:12:59 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1652 I was wondering what to take with me for my first trip up the M5 to Edgbaston - but then I read this and it all became clear:
http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies...vival_kits
I hope the Club shop is stocking up.]]> I was wondering what to take with me for my first trip up the M5 to Edgbaston - but then I read this and it all became clear:
http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies...vival_kits
I hope the Club shop is stocking up.]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1659 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:16:15 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1659
Why is discussion of a domestic competition is another country, run by a convicted drug dealer classed as an important thread? sure it should be classed as unimportant and uninteresting,

Can we have an 'essentially important thread' about the club cricket league in Melbourne or Jo'burg, it would be more interesting and entertaining for most people.

(Some, or all, of the above may be 'tongue in cheek' or it may be very serious. I'll leave the reader to decide!)]]>
Why is discussion of a domestic competition is another country, run by a convicted drug dealer classed as an important thread? sure it should be classed as unimportant and uninteresting,

Can we have an 'essentially important thread' about the club cricket league in Melbourne or Jo'burg, it would be more interesting and entertaining for most people.

(Some, or all, of the above may be 'tongue in cheek' or it may be very serious. I'll leave the reader to decide!)]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1651 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:47:33 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1651
Was just checking out the rather epic photos of heaps of rubble where our pavilion used to be and was wondering, what are the facilities going to be like when the domestic season kicks off in just over a month??

Does the Dollery even still exist and - if so - will it be open? If someone more 'in the know' could fill me in on the redevelopment that would be much appreciated.

I was hoping to find some useful info on the club website, turns out I was perhaps a little naive!

Cheers,

Dan]]>
Was just checking out the rather epic photos of heaps of rubble where our pavilion used to be and was wondering, what are the facilities going to be like when the domestic season kicks off in just over a month??

Does the Dollery even still exist and - if so - will it be open? If someone more 'in the know' could fill me in on the redevelopment that would be much appreciated.

I was hoping to find some useful info on the club website, turns out I was perhaps a little naive!

Cheers,

Dan]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1649 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:19:31 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1649 Any thoughts about this appointment?
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/abor...-plui.html
Because I have a friend who was one of the stolen generation and had her life ruined, I fully understand where Mr. Gillespie is coming from.
.]]> Any thoughts about this appointment?
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/abor...-plui.html
Because I have a friend who was one of the stolen generation and had her life ruined, I fully understand where Mr. Gillespie is coming from.
.]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1648 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:16:15 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1648
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/mar...pl-cricket

Go Super Kings!]]>
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/mar...pl-cricket

Go Super Kings!]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1645 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:58:03 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1645 Who is the only player to score an ODI hundred for two different countries?]]> Who is the only player to score an ODI hundred for two different countries?]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1644 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:14:10 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1644 ]]> ]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1642 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:29:52 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1642
I first met him about 5 years ago at Leicester railway station and he asked me do I know the way to Grace Road. I said yes its about 2 mile this way to which he said shall we share a taxi. Great guy. Real shame.]]>
I first met him about 5 years ago at Leicester railway station and he asked me do I know the way to Grace Road. I said yes its about 2 mile this way to which he said shall we share a taxi. Great guy. Real shame.]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1641 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:06:55 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1641 Some interesting views on the ECB and cricket broadcasting here:
http://www.charlierandall.org/blog/blog1...under_fire]]> Some interesting views on the ECB and cricket broadcasting here:
http://www.charlierandall.org/blog/blog1...under_fire]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1640 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:51:14 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1640 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1638 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:05:32 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1638
I knew him only as Rob and it was one of those "relationships" that's typical in county cricket - one where, as you keep bumping into each other at home, and particularly away, games, you first start by acknowleging each other, then you talk and eventually you become "cricket friends" for want of a better word - regularly having a good chat about the one thing you know you have in common - the Bears. It was probably a couple of years before I even knew Rob' name.

Nevertheless, even on this flimsy basis, Rob and his wife, who'd suffered the personal tragedy of losing a daughter in a road accident, found the time to show incredible kindness to me the first game I went to after my Mum died and I will always remember and be grateful to him - and his wife - for that.

So thanks, Rob.

A message board is an odd place to say this but its the only place Ive got and will have to do.

Rest in Peace, my cricket friend.]]>
I knew him only as Rob and it was one of those "relationships" that's typical in county cricket - one where, as you keep bumping into each other at home, and particularly away, games, you first start by acknowleging each other, then you talk and eventually you become "cricket friends" for want of a better word - regularly having a good chat about the one thing you know you have in common - the Bears. It was probably a couple of years before I even knew Rob' name.

Nevertheless, even on this flimsy basis, Rob and his wife, who'd suffered the personal tragedy of losing a daughter in a road accident, found the time to show incredible kindness to me the first game I went to after my Mum died and I will always remember and be grateful to him - and his wife - for that.

So thanks, Rob.

A message board is an odd place to say this but its the only place Ive got and will have to do.

Rest in Peace, my cricket friend.]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1637 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:13:14 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1637 Bowler of the year - The NAQ

Batsman of the year - Trott

All rounder of the year - Botha

Most improved player - Keith Barker]]> Bowler of the year - The NAQ

Batsman of the year - Trott

All rounder of the year - Botha

Most improved player - Keith Barker]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1636 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:14:46 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1636
First 200 in 2962 ODIS played.]]>
First 200 in 2962 ODIS played.]]> http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1635 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:47:08 +0000 http://www.bearsfans.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=1635 In the 1st half he told us about 2 of his matches as Sussex Captain, the 1st was against Somerset at Taunton (when Sussex never used to win anything) Sussex batted 1st and scored 190 in their 40 overs. So into tea (the best part of the day for them) John sat on the table in the middle of the room as the players greedily sorted and scoffed the sandwiches, he asked his team for suggestions of how to defend that total,,a very young Tony Pygott put up his hand and said our best bet is not to take a wicket. At this everyone scratched their heads why they said. Answer well if we do in comes Viv Richards at 3 , so it was decided to stick to this plan, legally of course. Imran and the other bowlers did their job and kept it tight. At 20 over Somerset were 90 without loss, John walked up to Imran Khan (the most experienced player on the field) what shall we do John said who shall I bowl? Imran said I think you should bowl John because you are the least likely to take a wicket. So John took the ball and marked his run up (4 paces) he let go of the ball and immediately wished he could retrieve it and bowl it again thinking it was sure to be hit for 6, but to his amazement and despair it was hit straight to Tony Gregg who caught it. Disaster, not one of his team mates congratulated him for his wicket they just stood in stunned silence as the imposing figure of Viv walked towards them. 5 balls left in this over 2nd ball was a good ball (well at least John thought it was) Viv just stood there and lifted the ball into St Johns Church graveyard. Dickie Bird took another ball from his pocket, and said to John do you mind if I stand back a bit not at all said John. Ball 3 straight back over his head into the church again, then a box of balls was brought on to the field and Dickie filled his pockets, a total of 28 off that over and consequently game over.
I am off to bed now but will tell you some more tomorrow.]]> In the 1st half he told us about 2 of his matches as Sussex Captain, the 1st was against Somerset at Taunton (when Sussex never used to win anything) Sussex batted 1st and scored 190 in their 40 overs. So into tea (the best part of the day for them) John sat on the table in the middle of the room as the players greedily sorted and scoffed the sandwiches, he asked his team for suggestions of how to defend that total,,a very young Tony Pygott put up his hand and said our best bet is not to take a wicket. At this everyone scratched their heads why they said. Answer well if we do in comes Viv Richards at 3 , so it was decided to stick to this plan, legally of course. Imran and the other bowlers did their job and kept it tight. At 20 over Somerset were 90 without loss, John walked up to Imran Khan (the most experienced player on the field) what shall we do John said who shall I bowl? Imran said I think you should bowl John because you are the least likely to take a wicket. So John took the ball and marked his run up (4 paces) he let go of the ball and immediately wished he could retrieve it and bowl it again thinking it was sure to be hit for 6, but to his amazement and despair it was hit straight to Tony Gregg who caught it. Disaster, not one of his team mates congratulated him for his wicket they just stood in stunned silence as the imposing figure of Viv walked towards them. 5 balls left in this over 2nd ball was a good ball (well at least John thought it was) Viv just stood there and lifted the ball into St Johns Church graveyard. Dickie Bird took another ball from his pocket, and said to John do you mind if I stand back a bit not at all said John. Ball 3 straight back over his head into the church again, then a box of balls was brought on to the field and Dickie filled his pockets, a total of 28 off that over and consequently game over.
I am off to bed now but will tell you some more tomorrow.]]>