Milton Bridge Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I can't believe its taken a Scotsman to start a thread on The Ashes. ( For our US cousins - The greatest cricket series in the world - England versus Australia) I have been looking forward this all summer and boy it hasn't dissapointed so far. England in command early on the first day, the Aussies coming back blasting Engalnd out. 17 wickets on the first day. Then today the Aussies cruising then a slump just before the close of play. I think it may be all over by tomorrow, certainly by Sunday lunchtime. My prediction Aussies to go 1-0 up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 QUOTE (Milton Bridge @ Jul 22 2005, 09:55 PM)I can't believe its taken a Scotsman to start a thread on The Ashes. ( For our US cousins - The greatest cricket series in the world - England versus Australia) I have been looking forward this all summer and boy it hasn't dissapointed so far. England in command early on the first day, the Aussies coming back blasting Engalnd out. 17 wickets on the first day. Then today the Aussies cruising then a slump just before the close of play. I think it may be all over by tomorrow, certainly by Sunday lunchtime. My prediction Aussies to go 1-0 up. I agree, but a mini fight back by England just now with a great opening stand gives a glimmer of hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABZ Highlander Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Can't say I really follow cricket, probably because Scotland are sh*te at it!, Then again, Football Rugby.......................................! Enjoy the game tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Bridge Posted July 23, 2005 Author Share Posted July 23, 2005 QUOTE (Huck @ Jul 23 2005, 09:13 AM) QUOTE (Milton Bridge @ Jul 22 2005, 09:55 PM)I can't believe its taken a Scotsman to start a thread on The Ashes. ( For our US cousins - The greatest cricket series in the world - England versus Australia) I have been looking forward this all summer and boy it hasn't dissapointed so far. England in command early on the first day, the Aussies coming back blasting Engalnd out. 17 wickets on the first day. Then today the Aussies cruising then a slump just before the close of play. I think it may be all over by tomorrow, certainly by Sunday lunchtime. My prediction Aussies to go 1-0 up. I agree, but a mini fight back by England just now with a great opening stand gives a glimmer of hope I think you need to pray for rain for the next two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 QUOTE (ABZ Highlander @ Jul 23 2005, 03:45 PM) Can't say I really follow cricket, probably because Scotland are sh*te at it!, Then again, Football Rugby.......................................! Enjoy the game tho! Sport wise Scotland's not having the best of times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 QUOTE (Milton Bridge @ Jul 23 2005, 07:55 PM)QUOTE (Huck @ Jul 23 2005, 09:13 AM) QUOTE (Milton Bridge @ Jul 22 2005, 09:55 PM)I can't believe its taken a Scotsman to start a thread on The Ashes. ( For our US cousins - The greatest cricket series in the world - England versus Australia) I have been looking forward this all summer and boy it hasn't dissapointed so far. England in command early on the first day, the Aussies coming back blasting Engalnd out. 17 wickets on the first day. Then today the Aussies cruising then a slump just before the close of play. I think it may be all over by tomorrow, certainly by Sunday lunchtime. My prediction Aussies to go 1-0 up. I agree, but a mini fight back by England just now with a great opening stand gives a glimmer of hope I think you need to pray for rain for the next two days. 5 men out and it's not looking good My prayers were answered this afternoon when it started raining Just 2 more days of rain and it's a draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Bridge Posted July 24, 2005 Author Share Posted July 24, 2005 Unfortunately it stopped for about half an hour - a well deserved victory for the Aussies. 1-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 QUOTE (Milton Bridge @ Jul 24 2005, 08:56 PM)Unfortunately it stopped for about half an hour - a well deserved victory for the Aussies. 1-0 Yeah, half an hour was all that was needed. the Aussies deserved that one, but we'll be up for the 2nd Test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Bridge Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 What a difference a day makes - England had it in the bag last night and have just collapsed this morning. I would be completely sick if I were English - The Aussies must be breathing a huge sigh of relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 QUOTE (Milton Bridge @ Aug 6 2005, 12:39 PM)What a difference a day makes - England had it in the bag last night and have just collapsed this morning. I would be completely sick if I were English - The Aussies must be breathing a huge sigh of relief. Yeah but we won in the end....just Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Bridge Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 QUOTE (Huck @ Aug 10 2005, 10:48 AM) QUOTE (Milton Bridge @ Aug 6 2005, 12:39 PM)What a difference a day makes - England had it in the bag last night and have just collapsed this morning. I would be completely sick if I were English - The Aussies must be breathing a huge sigh of relief. Yeah but we won in the end....just What a finish - I wrote that at lunch on Saturday. I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 QUOTE (Milton Bridge @ Aug 10 2005, 09:15 PM)QUOTE (Huck @ Aug 10 2005, 10:48 AM) QUOTE (Milton Bridge @ Aug 6 2005, 12:39 PM)What a difference a day makes - England had it in the bag last night and have just collapsed this morning. I would be completely sick if I were English - The Aussies must be breathing a huge sigh of relief. Yeah but we won in the end....just What a finish - I wrote that at lunch on Saturday. I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Me too Milton, this game promises to be just as great as the first two. The standard of cricket has been fantastic, Australia and England are without doubt the number 1 and number 2 in the world at the moment. I live near Manchester and will be going with my son Kyle and friend Paul on Sunday, I just hope it won't be all over by then These first 2 matches have been played at breakneck speed for test cricket. I have a feeling though that the wicket may favour the Australian leg spinners Shane Warne and maybe MacGill too, I think they may do some major damage to England, epecially later in the match. I hope I'm proved wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Bridge Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 QUOTE (Huck @ Aug 10 2005, 07:45 PM) QUOTE (Milton Bridge @ Aug 10 2005, 09:15 PM)QUOTE (Huck @ Aug 10 2005, 10:48 AM) QUOTE (Milton Bridge @ Aug 6 2005, 12:39 PM)What a difference a day makes - England had it in the bag last night and have just collapsed this morning. I would be completely sick if I were English - The Aussies must be breathing a huge sigh of relief. Yeah but we won in the end....just What a finish - I wrote that at lunch on Saturday. I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Me too Milton, this game promises to be just as great as the first two. The standard of cricket has been fantastic, Australia and England are without doubt the number 1 and number 2 in the world at the moment. I live near Manchester and will be going with my son Kyle and friend Paul on Sunday, I just hope it won't be all over by then These first 2 matches have been played at breakneck speed for test cricket. I have a feeling though that the wicket may favour the Australian leg spinners Shane Warne and maybe MacGill too, I think they may do some major damage to England, epecially later in the match. I hope I'm proved wrong Have a great time - I am strictly an armchair cricket fan - but one of these days I will make it to a test match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Gomez Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mandalorian Hunter Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 2 - 1 up!!!!! Completely destroyed the Aussie's! but hopefully we won't have a repeat performance of England's second innings in the next test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Bridge Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 QUOTE (Mandalorian Hunter @ Aug 30 2005, 08:07 AM) 2 - 1 up!!!!! Completely destroyed the Aussie's! but hopefully we won't have a repeat performance of England's second innings in the next test My mates and i were going to the Pixies gig in Edinburgh on Sunday but we were all keen to see Teenage Fun Club who were also on the bill - we ended up missing them because the last hour of the test got pretty tense. Good result - and Good Luck England you deserve to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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slambozzio Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 just thought i'd kickstart this thread again 2 - 0 to the Aussies so far this series .... looks like The Ashes are coming home where they belong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
different strings Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 QUOTE (slambozzio @ Dec 7 2006, 06:45 AM) just thought i'd kickstart this thread again 2 - 0 to the Aussies so far this series .... looks like The Ashes are coming home where they belong Looks like a whitewash to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambozzio Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 yessir, the coveted little urn is back where it belongs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 QUOTE (slambozzio @ Dec 18 2006, 08:36 AM)yessir, the coveted little urn is back where it belongs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Apart from a few spasms here and there, like the ashes series over here, England have been crap for ages. They seem to have this "we're doomed" mentality that induces those embarrasing collapses we see so often. The main problem with England though is they need some genuine good and consistent bowlers, I mean truly world class front line guys, not guys who are good for one game in 6. Until they get at least two guys like this they're always gonna be shaky at best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambozzio Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I have to say that i'm a little disappointed with the performances from the Pommie bowlers so far on this tour Harmison was a world-beater last year and looks like he'd be flat out getting a go in grade cricket at the moment. Flintoff seems to be blunted by the burden of the captaincy .... but that's not his fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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