County Championship - are we ready?
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County Championship - are we ready?
Hi all,
I’ve received three texts in the last 24 hours….from Bedfords, Bodge and MDWat. Won’t go into the specifics but fair to say they’re running scared. In fact, two of the aforementioned wrong roses, are expecting a top two finish for Lancs this season.
Of course, we humble and polite red roses, will take each game as it comes.
It will though, be interesting to see how we go with additional game time for Anderson and possibly Buttler. As always, we’ll need to bat better and not rely so heavily on the bowling unit, which in fairness, looks a real threat.
Apparently they’ve invested in a pie-chucking machine down at the Carnegie training centre.
First up for Lancs, Kent, starting Thursday 14th.
Best wishes to you and your county sides. Cheers for the texts, guys!
I’ve received three texts in the last 24 hours….from Bedfords, Bodge and MDWat. Won’t go into the specifics but fair to say they’re running scared. In fact, two of the aforementioned wrong roses, are expecting a top two finish for Lancs this season.
Of course, we humble and polite red roses, will take each game as it comes.
It will though, be interesting to see how we go with additional game time for Anderson and possibly Buttler. As always, we’ll need to bat better and not rely so heavily on the bowling unit, which in fairness, looks a real threat.
Apparently they’ve invested in a pie-chucking machine down at the Carnegie training centre.
First up for Lancs, Kent, starting Thursday 14th.
Best wishes to you and your county sides. Cheers for the texts, guys!
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I doubted this was real….. then I saw that they contacted via text, like people stuff in the 90’s, and realised it was probably true.
Meanwhile on Whatsapp there’s group chats on the ridiculous likelihood of starting the county championship in snow.
Meanwhile on Whatsapp there’s group chats on the ridiculous likelihood of starting the county championship in snow.
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No treason why Lancs can't challenge strongly again this season, the bowling attack is looking good, and as long as the batting picks up every chance of winning plenty of games, of course the typical rainy Manchester weather might put a spanner in the works.jdrobbo wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:16 amHi all,
I’ve received three texts in the last 24 hours….from Bedfords, Bodge and MDWat. Won’t go into the specifics but fair to say they’re running scared. In fact, two of the aforementioned wrong roses, are expecting a top two finish for Lancs this season.
Of course, we humble and polite red roses, will take each game as it comes.
It will though, be interesting to see how we go with additional game time for Anderson and possibly Buttler. As always, we’ll need to bat better and no rely so heavily on the bowling unit, which in fairness, looks a real threat.
Apparently they’ve invested in a pie-chucking machine down at the Carnegie training centre.
First up for Lancs, Kent, starting Thursday 14th.
Best wishes to you and your county sides. Cheers for the texts, guys!
Re: County Championship - are we ready?
Got my ticket for the first day at Canterbury (only a 7 mile journey) - just need to decide if I wear a Lancs shirt or a Burnley one. There was a two day match at Canterbury last week but not much okay on second day. Lancs seem to have a pretty reasonable squad and if Jimmy plays we will always have a chance. Interesting to see how Phil Salt goes for us this year too.
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Looking forward to the season, as stated above the bowling attack looks solid, just need the batting to pick up from last year
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As always the Mancs weather will play its part
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Hell fire, there hasn't been a ball bowled and 2 have already come out with the weather excuse
Hope you are enjoying residing in Yorkshire JDR.
Hope you are enjoying residing in Yorkshire JDR.
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I won’t; he’s a pussycat.
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Jimmy will play his first game the week after against Gloucestershire at EOT. Don’t forget AGM is 21st April which clashes with Southampton at home.HB Claret wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:34 amGot my ticket for the first day at Canterbury (only a 7 mile journey) - just need to decide if I wear a Lancs shirt or a Burnley one. There was a two day match at Canterbury last week but not much okay on second day. Lancs seem to have a pretty reasonable squad and if Jimmy plays we will always have a chance. Interesting to see how Phil Salt goes for us this year too.
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She's well thanks JDR, living with me she always has a sunny disposition
Off to Spain for a few days R&R tomorrow, flying from Leeds/Bradford so i'll keep my eye open for you on your run.
I'll bring you back a wooden spoon in readiness for the new season, granted it will be 5 months early though.
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Cool. Enjoy. Are you parking at the airport?
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Yes with Sentinel on Warren House Lane.
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I'm off that week and so is my lad, might head down on the Thursday/FridayFlixtonclaret1 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 3:14 pmJimmy will play his first game the week after against Gloucestershire at EOT. Don’t forget AGM is 21st April which clashes with Southampton at home.
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No worries. Next time, if you want to park at mine, I’ll give you a lift up, if I’m around
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Looking forward to Edgbaston this weekend for Warwickshire v Surrey - the weather forecast says otherwise!
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Didn't realise the CC started today, as you'd expect in early April plenty of rain delays, 3 centuries on the opening day, Brown & Cook for Essex, and Eskinazi for Middlesex, who are both going well with the bat, as are Sussex, elsewhere wickets are tumbling though.
Regarding the England players, Lawrence failed, Burns got a start, but was then dismissed for 41, and Ollie Pope is well set on 40 heading into day 2.
Regarding the England players, Lawrence failed, Burns got a start, but was then dismissed for 41, and Ollie Pope is well set on 40 heading into day 2.
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Michael Atherton’s son in the runs for Middlesex.
One to keep an eye on.
One to keep an eye on.
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I think Athers lad played against Lancs recently for Leeds Bradford Uni, alongside a lad with a future from Leyland, Kurtis Watson.
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Some good scores for England players so far, Foakes the standout with 132. Pope chipped in with a 50. Bracey having a great knock. Shame to see Sibley get a first baller.
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First result of the season, and a convincing Hampshire victory over Somerset at Southampton.
No real surprise considering the fortunes of both last season, and Hampshire looking strong once more to mount a title challenge.
No real surprise considering the fortunes of both last season, and Hampshire looking strong once more to mount a title challenge.
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It all starts again tomorrow…
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Lancashire and Yorkshire get their campaigns underway tomorrow, Lancs at Canterbury playing Kent, Yorkshire at Bristol playing Gloucestershire.
C'mon the Red Rose let's start as we mean to go on, and get an early win on the board.
C'mon the Red Rose let's start as we mean to go on, and get an early win on the board.
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Weather should be good in Canterbury for all four days - I shall be there for the first day.
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Saqib Mahmood and James Anderson both banned ( made unavailable ) by the ECB for Lancashire's opening fixture ....
Certainly don't want Jimmy being exhausted having to bowl again after only 13 weeks of rest since his last game, or Saqib, just 3 weeks after finishing two games in a month bowling 61 overs over two Test matches ... poor chap must be shattered !
Certainly don't want Jimmy being exhausted having to bowl again after only 13 weeks of rest since his last game, or Saqib, just 3 weeks after finishing two games in a month bowling 61 overs over two Test matches ... poor chap must be shattered !
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Wells
Balderson
Bohannon
Croft
Vilas (cpt)
Salt (wkt)
Wood
Lamb
Bailey
Hassan
Parkinson
Very strong lineup even without Mahmood and Anderson.
Balderson
Bohannon
Croft
Vilas (cpt)
Salt (wkt)
Wood
Lamb
Bailey
Hassan
Parkinson
Very strong lineup even without Mahmood and Anderson.
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Lancashire win the toss and bat.
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Yep! time for the batsmen to step up and deliver first knock of the season.
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Was wondering where Keaton Jennings was but he’s injured.
Steady start, 19/0 in 7th over.
Steady start, 19/0 in 7th over.
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I think it's 7 games in a short space, so Jimmy will play every other?Clarets4me wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 5:22 amSaqib Mahmood and James Anderson both banned ( made unavailable ) by the ECB for Lancashire's opening fixture ....
Certainly don't want Jimmy being exhausted having to bowl again after only 13 weeks of rest since his last game, or Saqib, just 3 weeks after finishing two games in a month bowling 61 overs over two Test matches ... poor chap must be shattered !
Lancs might have wanted him to play home games to attract crowds?
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Balderstone gone - dropped in slips then next ball caught behind. Wells looking good but probably jinxed him now. Looks a good toss to have won.
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Decent enough start by Lancs, pity about the wicket, but we're scoring at a good rate which is important.
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The game’s on YouTube for anyone that didn’t know and wants to watch.
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Wells gone now - caught behind playing at one he could have left. Knew I’d jinxed him ….. beginning to look like watching Burnley
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Somerset 49/5 already, see off the new ball lads…
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Bohannon out lbw for 19 …… enter Captain Fantastic ……. oh dear …… the partisan (not) locals have woken up !
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Croft & Vilas have currently put on 65 for the fourth wicket at 145/3.
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They both gave 50s now and are approaching a hundred partnership. Got to admire Darren Stevens though - approaching 46 years old and still playing top level cricket. Been a great signing for Kent when Leicestershire thought he was past it.
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Good partnership this for Lancs, now can one or both go on and net a big score, 188-3, stand now worth over 100.
Agree with the comment above Darren Stevens is an incredible athlete to still be playing CC cricket at 46, and he doesn't seem to be showing any signs of quitting for a while yet.
Agree with the comment above Darren Stevens is an incredible athlete to still be playing CC cricket at 46, and he doesn't seem to be showing any signs of quitting for a while yet.
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Villas is trying to be positive but at the moment he is a bit like a loose cannon - bowlers not troubling the batsmen but he could give his wicket away if he is not careful. Home crowd very quiet at the moment and 207 for 3 looks a lot better than 80 for 3.
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Terrific session by Croft & Vilas, 229-3 at tea, Croft 69, Vilas 88, partnership worth 149, and hopefully plenty more to come after tea.
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Vilas gets a ton and we are now 253/3
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Fairly sedate progress since tea - but Villas just reached a his century !
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Great start to the season from the skipper, talk about leading by example.
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An excellent start
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Vilas was incredible two seasons ago. Fab knock
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Vilas gone for 124 - Lancs 295/4, partnership of 215.
Croft current 99*
Croft current 99*
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Villas hone, Croft on 99 and in comes Phil Salt on debut !
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Sorry CT you beat me to it - are you in the ground too