Congrats England - Page 4

irfan · 24-08-2009, 01:34 AM

Well done poms, won the key moments when it mattered the most.

Still shocked that Australia dominated all the KPI's (most runs & wickets) and still find themselves losing

JBH001 · 24-08-2009, 01:40 AM

Thought this a good article by Selvey: Andrew Strauss leaves mark on Ashes history and creates his own aura | Sport | The Guardian

Lillian Thomson · 24-08-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pasag

When I saw that picture it suddenly dawned on me that Richard hasn't been on site during this Test Match.

Craig · 24-08-2009, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by grecian

I do remember, but I was at school for many of the big moments then. Anyway my nerves have got frayed and all my optimism in my cricket team has been utterly eroded through bitter defeats, or the eighties(barring Australia) and nineties as they were commonly known. Does make me wonder what Pizzorno will be like when he gets to my age

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DaRick · 24-08-2009, 04:08 AM

Yeah, congrats.

Midwinter · 24-08-2009, 06:04 AM

well done you poms.

It was a fascinating if frustrating series.

Congratulations.

tooextracool · 24-08-2009, 07:57 AM

Well done to England on a deserved victory. It does feel strange this time around as opposed to 2005 when I genuinely believed that we had a side that was capable of being the best team in the world, which was ruined by injuries, poor attitude, lack of focus and many many poor selections. I'd like to think that England can kick on from this victory this time having learned from their mistakes 4 years ago. There are players in this side like Broad, Onions and Trott (and perhaps Swann) who I hold out hope for as they could have a bright future and lead England to being better than a mid-card side at least.

wpdavid · 25-08-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tooextracool

Well done to England on a deserved victory. It does feel strange this time around as opposed to 2005 when I genuinely believed that we had a side that was capable of being the best team in the world, which was ruined by injuries, poor attitude, lack of focus and many many poor selections. I'd like to think that England can kick on from this victory this time having learned from their mistakes 4 years ago. There are players in this side like Broad, Onions and Trott (and perhaps Swann) who I hold out hope for as they could have a bright future and lead England to being better than a mid-card side at least.

Sounds about right. As does this piece, which is one of the writer's better efforts imo.

It was the allrounders wot won it | Opinion | Cricinfo Magazine | Cricinfo.com

Despite the joy, it's quite a strange victory. Whereas four years ago I thought 9 of the side would feature for years to come (the exceptions being Giles & Jones the Drop), this time only half the side are certainties four our next test, never mind the next Ashes. Interesting times, but huge plaudits to coach & captain. Glad to see there's no open-top parade this year. And probably no gongs, as the captain already has one. Let's hope Santa brings us a couple of batsmen for the SA series, as I don't know where else they're going to come from.

nightprowler10 · 25-08-2009, 06:32 AM

Well done England. Haven't been able to watch as much as I did in 05 and then in 06, but sounds like it was a great series.

Now England need to go to Pakistan and lose 2-0 to complete the cycl--oh.

Uppercut · 25-08-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wpdavid

Let's hope Santa brings us a couple of batsmen for the SA series, as I don't know where else they're going to come from.

South Africa. Obv.

tooextracool · 25-08-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nightprowler10

Well done England. Haven't been able to watch as much as I did in 05 and then in 06, but sounds like it was a great series.

Now England need to go to Pakistan and lose 2-0 to complete the cycl--oh.

Think a whitewash in South Africa will get their heads right back on this planet tbh.

Burgey · 25-08-2009, 06:12 PM

Yes, well done England and all that crap.

About as gracious as you'll get, sorry.

andyc · 25-08-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wpdavid

Let's hope Santa brings us a couple of batsmen for the SA series, as I don't know where else they're going to come from.

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Originally Posted by Uppercut

South Africa. Obv.

Just go over with a few spaces left in the squad and find them while there IMO. Should save money on flights etc.

24-08-2009, 07:57 AM	#52 (permalink)
tooextracool International Coach Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: not far away from you Posts: 14,304	Well done to England on a deserved victory. It does feel strange this time around as opposed to 2005 when I genuinely believed that we had a side that was capable of being the best team in the world, which was ruined by injuries, poor attitude, lack of focus and many many poor selections. I'd like to think that England can kick on from this victory this time having learned from their mistakes 4 years ago. There are players in this side like Broad, Onions and Trott (and perhaps Swann) who I hold out hope for as they could have a bright future and lead England to being better than a mid-card side at least. __________________ Tendulkar = the most overated player EVER!! Beckham = the most overated footballer EVER!! Vassell = the biggest disgrace since rikki clarke!!

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24-08-2009, 01:34 AM	#46 (permalink)
irfan International 12th Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA Posts: 1,703	Well done poms, won the key moments when it mattered the most. Still shocked that Australia dominated all the KPI's (most runs & wickets) and still find themselves losing

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JBH001 International Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3,236	Thought this a good article by Selvey: Andrew Strauss leaves mark on Ashes history and creates his own aura \| Sport \| The Guardian

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DaRick State Vice-Captain Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,157	Yeah, congrats.

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Midwinter U19 12th Man Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 259	well done you poms. It was a fascinating if frustrating series. Congratulations.

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