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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2016 20:02:48 GMT
'Unless your you-tubing catches put your *** phones down'. Thought they weren't allowed to use mobile phones during a match under the Anti-Corruption Code and they all had to be left outside the dressing room door? I've heard that from several reputable sources and also read it recently in Stuart Broad's very annoying book. Perhaps they're just gaming devices rather than phones? It's a s*h*i*t away dressing room at Wantage Road,though, isn't it? Even humble 'recreational cricketers' like me and hhs have played at club grounds with more spacious quarters than that! |
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Post by hhsussex on Apr 13, 2016 7:44:36 GMT
'Unless your you-tubing catches put your *** phones down'. Thought they weren't allowed to use mobile phones during a match under the Anti-Corruption Code and they all had to be left outside the dressing room door? I've heard that from several reputable sources and also read it recently in Stuart Broad's very annoying book. Perhaps they're just gaming devices rather than phones? It's a s*h*i*t away dressing room at Wantage Road,though, isn't it? Even humble 'recreational cricketers' like me and hhs have played at club grounds with more spacious quarters than that! Dressing-room matched by press facilities apparently, according to Isabelle Duncan of BBC on Twitter yesterday: isabelle duncan @fineglance Facilities a little rustic for my liking...Pitch inspection at 1130 at Northants.Soggy pitch  |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 13, 2016 8:35:25 GMT
One forgets how "rustic" media areas and dressing rooms were before the county cricket redevelopment revolution began. At least, Wantage Road lies in a minority of such aged and dilapidated institutions. I doubt though if a consortium investing a mere £1m will make any difference.
The latest to come to the party is Somerset and from all accounts their new media centre is a massive improvement. All credit to Sussex whose own media facilities are a joy to behold where their daily teas - in particular the cake - is legendary amongst the cricket journalists.
Meanwhile, that Northants picture reminds one of Arundel and their media area but at least the Narnia surroundings make up for it. Let's be honest, Wantage Road, is an embarrassing reminder of how antiquated county grounds used to be. Debt or no debt, at least a majority have benefited.
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Post by hhsussex on Apr 13, 2016 8:53:11 GMT
One forgets how "rustic" media areas and dressing rooms were before the county cricket redevelopment revolution began. At least, Wantage Road lies in a minority of such aged and dilapidated institutions. I doubt though if a consortium investing a mere £1m will make any difference. The latest to come to the party is Somerset and from all accounts their new media centre is a massive improvement. All credit to Sussex whose own media facilities are a joy to behold where their daily teas - in particular the cake - is legendary amongst the cricket journalists. Meanwhile, that Northants picture reminds one of Arundel and their media area but at least the Narnia surroundings make up for it. Let's be honest, Wantage Road, is an embarrassing reminder of how antiquated county grounds used to be. Debt or no debt, at least a majority have benefited. Glad to read that you are having your cake and eating it, s and f  |
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Post by flashblade on Apr 13, 2016 9:07:13 GMT
One forgets how "rustic" media areas and dressing rooms were before the county cricket redevelopment revolution began. At least, Wantage Road lies in a minority of such aged and dilapidated institutions. I doubt though if a consortium investing a mere £1m will make any difference. The latest to come to the party is Somerset and from all accounts their new media centre is a massive improvement. All credit to Sussex whose own media facilities are a joy to behold where their daily teas - in particular the cake - is legendary amongst the cricket journalists. Meanwhile, that Northants picture reminds one of Arundel and their media area but at least the Narnia surroundings make up for it. Let's be honest, Wantage Road, is an embarrassing reminder of how antiquated county grounds used to be. Debt or no debt, at least a majority have benefited. Mmmm . . . how do I become a journalist, s&f? |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 13, 2016 10:39:20 GMT
I thought that phrase might offer a few crumbs of comfort.  |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 13, 2016 10:44:13 GMT
Thanks to Steve Hollis I managed to obtain copies of the Friday and Saturday Evening Argus, yesterday. Sport Friday is all about Chris Adams and the newspaper coup of persuading the former Sussex Captain to write a weekly column. First impressions are a little disappointing. The one page column is divided into 3 different stories; no county toss, the Windies/WC T20 trophy, and Murray Goodwin being given the batting consultancy job. Adams is magnanimous over the appointment and writes, “Although, I was disappointed not to get the job of batting coach I think Murray will do a fantastic job for Sussex.” While the banner headline of the page states, “Chris Speaks His Mind”, Adams will need to become more controversial with his views if readers purposefully buy the Friday edition. The other two stories are a little bland and the sort of posts people can read on this Forum most days.  I then moved on to Saturday’s edition and it is really refreshing and a great pleasure to see county cricket being offered so much space in a mainstream newspaper. A full 12 pages and more. Plaudits to Steve Hollis and the other Argus sports reporters for portraying Sussex in such an important light. The changes of guard at the club have created a zestful new energy which the media have gratefully jumped on. Spearheaded by Luke Wright and Mark Davis, the message is clear. The weaknesses under Mark Robinson will now be dealt with and corrected. In Saturday’s edition, Grizzly is offered just one column, but his views are more strident than the previous day. In today’s increasing social media saturation and cacophony you need to be bold with your views to be noticed. Here are a couple of examples“We’ve got two new men at the helm and I’m confident they will halt the slide into mediocrity which has been gathering pace over the last three or four years…”“…there is also a feeling that things had gone a little stale at Hove…”Below is a pic of the whole column.  |
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Post by hhsussex on Apr 13, 2016 10:48:39 GMT
Thanks to Steve Hollis I managed to obtain copies of the Friday and Saturday Evening Argus, yesterday. Sport Friday is all about Chris Adams and the newspaper coup of persuading the former Sussex Captain to write a weekly column. First impressions are a little disappointing. The one page column is divided into 3 different stories; no county toss, the Windies/WC T20 trophy, and Murray Goodwin being given the batting consultancy job. Adams is magnanimous over the appointment and writes, “Although, I was disappointed not to get the job of batting coach I think Murray will do a fantastic job for Sussex.” While the banner headline of the page states, “Chris Speaks His Mind”, Adams will need to become more controversial with his views if readers purposefully buy the Friday edition. Bland? This forum bland? How dare you sir! |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 13, 2016 10:52:28 GMT
Hhs, Not the best choice of phrase, agreed, but you know what I mean. This Forum bland... absolutely not! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2016 11:55:35 GMT
Fred, I was told by several supporters that Jimmy's contract ended in February and that a decision had to be made after Christmas whether to renew or terminate it. So, one suspects the final decision was probably made in January which means around 2/3 months ago which is a 'fair few months'. Needless to say, Sussex are now two fast bowlers short, but with the way Garton is progressing, one could see him being given the 1st XI ball this season. Although, the injury curse seems still upon us, as Chris Nash hobbled off the pitch yesterday with a brace around his lower leg. One supporter told me the last time he had seen such a splint was around his son's leg, and his problem was an achilles. God forbid, such a fate has befallen Nash. S&F may I suggest you read the article in today's Argus about Jimmy Anyon. You may then feel you should amend the above, and previous posts, about the timelines concerning Jimmy's retirement. |
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Post by fraudster on Apr 13, 2016 16:41:12 GMT
I wonder when Wright will look up and Nash will stand tall. I see that mag came out a day before they were both on their arses. Man I'm bitchy tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2016 17:22:22 GMT
I wonder when Wright will look up and Nash will stand tall. I see that mag came out a day before they were both on their arses. Man I'm bitchy tonight. You modestly omit to mention the third headline - the giant team poster. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2016 18:44:11 GMT
In Saturday’s edition, Grizzly is offered just one column, but his views are more strident than the previous day. In today’s increasing social media saturation and cacophony you need to be bold with your views to be noticed. Here are a couple of examples“We’ve got two new men at the helm and I’m confident they will halt the slide into mediocrity which has been gathering pace over the last three or four years…”“…there is also a feeling that things had gone a little stale at Hove…”Below is a pic of the whole column. That's more the tell-it-like-it-is Grizz we know and love. If he was interviewed for the batting coach job, it also explains why he was given the bum's rush. Imagine telling the three wise men of May, Toumasi and Davis on the interviewing panel that relegation wasn't simply "jolly bad luck due to injuries to a couple of our bowlers" but the result of Robinson outstaying his welcome and presiding over a four season slide into mediocrity, during which time the coach and Sussex cricket along with him went "stale" ... We don't need to have been there to know the response : "You don't seem to understand that this a family club, Mr Adams, and we will not tolerate any criticism of our own. The door is over there. Don't call us and we certainly won't be calling you..." |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 14, 2016 10:10:32 GMT
Fred,
S&F may I suggest you read the article in today's Argus about Jimmy Anyon. You may then feel you should amend the above, and previous posts, about the timelines concerning Jimmy's retirement.
Can you write down the article on this thread as I don't usually buy the Argus. I have checked the paper's website but I cannot find anything referring to the piece you mention.
As stated in a previous post, I met up with Steve Hollis on Tuesday and we chatted at some length about the Anyon affair. So I would be interested to read what Steve says.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 14, 2016 15:58:31 GMT
An interesting quote from Mark Davis in Steve Hollis’s piece on Luke Wright’s impending operation. At the end of the article Steve asks him about the Northants game and he says, “It was incredibly frustrating and quite poor to be honest. Water had got under the covers so the umpires had no option really.” Dare I be a county cricket snob and suggest that the gulf between Division 1 and 2 is not just about the quality of players but the overall approach to the game. Are groundsmen who have worked for perpetual Division 2 clubs as professional as their Division 1 counterparts? Or could one add a conspiracy view that whenever a strong side like Sussex play away, the opposition will know their seam attack strengths and accordingly create a featherbed pitch or if rain is around not pay such attention to the covers? This idea, in part, has already been mooted on the Forum. Mark Church - the Authoritative Voice of Division 2
 The notion that the Hove fairy godmother will wave her wand and Sussex then soars back to Division 1 this season without a hiccup is little more than wishful thinking. Apart from the injury curse already befallen the club, there are many hidden and not so hidden problems that lie ahead not least the weather. A wet summer and immediately, it becomes a hit and miss affair. I can only repeat what the ‘voice of the Oval’, Mark Church, said last week about Surrey's promotion, a club who knows all so well about the ups and downs of getting out of Division 2. The primary weakness that such counties hold is a vulnerability to pressure. Psychologically, the players are not as strong, ambitious or determined as their Division 1 counterparts. It took Surrey a fair time to realise this but as Mark stated with some gravitas and authority, always seek to bat first at every opportunity; put on a big score; and the bowling will do the rest. This is how Surrey achieved their previous Division 2 promotions and Mark suggested this is what Sussex must do during the 2016 season. Putting teams into bat away from home merely plays into the opposition’s strengths. Their groundsmen may well have been asked to lay a featherbed pitch to counteract the Sussex seam attack. So, please, can we learn from the Northants match. |
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