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Post by jonboy on Apr 21, 2017 20:50:09 GMT
To go from top flight challengers to a side that can't even compete in the second division, is nothing short of disgraceful Yes we've lost a lot of quality players during that period, but we've shown little ambition in trying to replace them. Recruitment has been poor, so poor that we have had to use trialists on a few occasions last season, and again this season.
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Post by coverpoint on Apr 21, 2017 21:08:02 GMT
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Post by joe on Apr 21, 2017 22:05:42 GMT
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Post by coverpoint on Apr 22, 2017 6:48:36 GMT
Thanks Joe. Is Garton injured? If not, personally I would have played him instead of Barton.
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magik
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Post by magik on Apr 22, 2017 7:05:14 GMT
Thanks Joe. Is Garton injured? If not, personally I would have played him instead of Barton. He was running drinks on and nothing in the team news about being injured so I assume not. I was also surprised they went with Barton over Garton. |
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Post by philh on Apr 22, 2017 8:06:27 GMT
I woke up feeling optimistic about the world today for some reason. Then, my mind switched to the contest (if you can call it that) that is taking place at Trent Bridge. To keep my optimism flowing, I considered what would be the best outcome I could imagine from today's play. Avoiding the follow on or rain/bad light were about as good as I could summon. Is anyone more optimistic than me? Is someone going to make a difference? Even we do recover in the batting department, Nottinghamshire are likely to be able to choose what target they set, particularly if Magoffin is out for the count. Optimism for the day is waning.
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Post by joe on Apr 22, 2017 8:21:25 GMT
Thanks Joe. Is Garton injured? If not, personally I would have played him instead of Barton. He was running drinks on and nothing in the team news about being injured so I assume not. I was also surprised they went with Barton over Garton. He certainly wasn't injured on Sunday when I saw him bowl for the 2's. The only explanation I can come up with is that they see Garton as a white ball bowler and want to keep him fresh for the opening game of the 50 over comp at Lords on Thursday. |
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Post by flashblade on Apr 22, 2017 8:46:25 GMT
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Post by joe on Apr 22, 2017 9:04:52 GMT
Or lowlights if you're a Sussex fan! |
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Post by flashblade on Apr 22, 2017 10:30:17 GMT
35 for 5. We need a captain's innings from Luke.
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Post by philh on Apr 22, 2017 11:57:26 GMT
Archer and Barton have added 35 for the 9th wicket so far. It's the biggest partnership of the innings. I won't bother to check the record books for the biggest 9th wicket partnership in our history just yet.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Apr 22, 2017 12:28:51 GMT
Sussex: 155 All Out. Trailing by 292 runs. Presumably they will follow on. Bar a miracle, the question being: can they survive the
day and keep it going tomorrow or does the match end in two days?
I just hope Sussex put up a fight, don't capitulate today, and show some pride. Not a lot you can say about this game. 24 hours ago,
Notts were 88-5.
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Post by coverpoint on Apr 22, 2017 12:30:51 GMT
Any news on when Wells and Machan are likely to be fit? They are badly needed. As someone once said I can urinate for longer than Tony Cottey can bat. Sadly that now applies to the whole team. The match will be over within two days. PATHETIC!
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Post by jonboy on Apr 22, 2017 12:47:55 GMT
Any news on when Wells and Machan are likely to be fit? They are badly needed. As someone once said I can urinate for longer than Tony Cottey can bat. Sadly that now applies to the whole team. The match will be over within two days. PATHETIC! As much as we could do with the pair of them back, it is still a very weak batting line up. |
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Post by coverpoint on Apr 22, 2017 12:54:57 GMT
Any news on when Wells and Machan are likely to be fit? They are badly needed. As someone once said I can urinate for longer than Tony Cottey can bat. Sadly that now applies to the whole team. The match will be over within two days. PATHETIC! As much as we could do with the pair of them back, it is still a very weak batting line up. I disagree it is a weak batting line up but that five senior individuals in the top seven are not playing to their potential and need to start pulling their weight. I think performance related pay needs introducing. |
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