Netherlands

Moon River · Post by **Moon River** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 11:57 pm

England are usually quite poor in ODI tournaments, but this is a new low. I'm absolutely stunned. We were let down by a weak middle order and some awful fielding whilst Holland were fearless and worthy winners. Roll on Pakistan this Sunday- lets grab a tiny handful of pride back before preparing for the Ashes, which if I'm honest, I'm not at all looking forward to.

n7gooner · Post by **n7gooner** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:42 am

England's last 9 overs were a joke only 60 runs. Now we have to beat a professional cricket team in pakistan (who Ireland beat a few years ago). Stuart Broad is a very good player and has been consistant over the last year.

Post by **REB** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:21 am

SPUDMASHER wrote:
Take nothng away from the Dutch but the fielding conditions were very difficult for England. It rained for most of the time they were in the field and their handling was affected badly.

Still, great game to watch.

was it not the same pitch for both teams

ahh the poor boys got a bit wet and there handling was affected

i laughed so much at 9-05pm last nite during that last over

Post by **DB10GOONER** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:29 am

Great win for the stoners!! I love cricket (except boring English county cricket). Best cricket ever was the Kerry Packer series in the 70's. I went to a good few games as a kid in Aus and it was brilliant stuff.

Ah, Jeff Thomson, the Chappells, Rod Marsh, Dennis Lillee... legends. Particularly Thommo - my childhood cricketing hero.

Post by **SPUDMASHER** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:59 pm

REBEL GOONER wrote:
SPUDMASHER wrote:
Take nothng away from the Dutch but the fielding conditions were very difficult for England. It rained for most of the time they were in the field and their handling was affected badly.

Still, great game to watch.
was it not the same pitch for both teams

ahh the poor boys got a bit wet and there handling was affected
i laughed so much at 9-05pm last nite during that last over

Actually no! the pitch was relatively dry during the first innings so there was a difference.
When push comes to shove the Dutch deserved their victory so no complaints from me. Broad cost us in the last over. Three missed run-outs and a dropped catch (although to be fair a very tough chance). Just as well it's nt a straight knockout, that would have been a real disaster. this is just a blip.

corkbarry · Post by **corkbarry** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:29 pm

SPUDMASHER wrote:
REBEL GOONER wrote:
SPUDMASHER wrote:
Take nothng away from the Dutch but the fielding conditions were very difficult for England. It rained for most of the time they were in the field and their handling was affected badly.

Still, great game to watch.
was it not the same pitch for both teams

ahh the poor boys got a bit wet and there handling was affected
i laughed so much at 9-05pm last nite during that last over
Actually no! the pitch was relatively dry during the first innings so there was a difference.
When push comes to shove the Dutch deserved their victory so no complaints from me. Broad cost us in the last over. Three missed run-outs and a dropped catch (although to be fair a very tough chance). Just as well it's nt a straight knockout, that would have been a real disaster. this is just a blip.

Blip,Blip,Blip, O No, there is no sign of life

Charlie! Charlie! · Post by **Charlie! Charlie!** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:34 am

Normal service resumed.

Post by **DB10GOONER** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:35 am

Most used sporting cliche;

"English batting collapse."

RaM · Post by **RaM** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:43 am

So will Ireland beat Bangladesh tonight??

projoe · Post by **projoe** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:51 am

RaM wrote:So will Ireland beat Bangladesh tonight??

this afternoon you mean

ill be supporting ireland, but bangladesh are a decent team, so they would be favourites

Post by **DB10GOONER** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:21 am

RaM wrote:So will Ireland beat Bangladesh tonight??

God knows... someone somewhere cares...

Post by **SPUDMASHER** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:40 am

DB10GOONER wrote:Most used sporting cliche;

"English batting collapse."

Not used quite as often as

" Well he's not actually Irish, but he knows someone that is"

Post by **DB10GOONER** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:43 am

SPUDMASHER wrote:
DB10GOONER wrote:Most used sporting cliche;

"English batting collapse."
Not used quite as often as

" Well he's not actually Irish, but he knows someone that is"

That is actually a legally qualifying term in our passport application!! Along with;

"Once owned an Irish setter"

goonersid · Post by **goonersid** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:52 am

SPUDMASHER wrote:
DB10GOONER wrote:Most used sporting cliche;

"English batting collapse."
Not used quite as often as

" Well he's not actually Irish, but he knows someone that is"

You mean like Zola Budd, John Barnes, Alan Lamb, Robin Smyth, Kevin Pietersen etc etc etc!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **DB10GOONER** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:56 am

goonersid wrote:
SPUDMASHER wrote:
DB10GOONER wrote:Most used sporting cliche;

"English batting collapse."
Not used quite as often as

" Well he's not actually Irish, but he knows someone that is"
You mean like Zola Budd, John Barnes, Alan Lamb, Robin Smyth, Kevin Pietersen etc etc etc!!!!!!!!!!

I once had an English tourist in me local boozer a few years ago try and convince me that Barnes was English!! "But he plays for England!!" your man kept chirpping... the fuckwit...