International Cricket

Let us see how Trott fares on what appears a docile pitch.

Magi, as you know it would be potentially financially good for me if others did well, but I really hope Trott gets a decent score. A really solid bat who was immense in the Ashes series but has lost touch of late. No-one would be more pleased than I to see him return to form. Just hope that is not the kiss of death...

Well said GB... I'll agree with that (tu)

Engels....I need to pull your leg a bit harder cause that's not the response i was looking for....<

Englander, stop wasting time with this cricket nonsense and find us some long-shots please. Why so quite on the horse front?

How you otherwise bud?

Very well thanks OR. Horse racing is a business to me bud, England cricket and Manchester United my passions. And if I can help some of you poor SAs understand the game a little bit more as a world sport rather than just your own team, I see it as my duty to do so despite all the absurd comments and insults that may come my way <

"...I will not cease from mental fight, nor shall my sword sleep in my hand..."

GB... I know

Englander Wrote:

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> Very well thanks OR. Horse racing is a business to
> me bud, England cricket and Manchester United my
> passions. And if I can help some of you poor SAs
> understand the game a little bit more as a world
> sport rather than just your own team, I see it as
> my duty to do so despite all the absurd comments
> and insults that may come my way <
>
> "...I will not cease from mental fight, nor shall
> my sword sleep in my hand..."
>
> GB... I know

You're one of the lucky one's...your job is better than your passion... sorry you picked such poor passions...:D:D

and GB...I have to go trolling to pick him up lately....he' s like the Shadow....you know he was around...but now he's gone:

I'm going to bed early and setting the alarm for 4am..
That's about when we will hit the lead

Pirhobeta Wrote:

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> You're one of the lucky one's...your job is better
> than your passion... sorry you picked such poor
> passions...:D:D

Thanks for the sympathy vote Pirho...

I have always said how hard it has been to watch United's very limited success over the past 20 odd years.

I first watched England in a test abroad in Sydney in 2003. I have now attended a total of 32 test matches abroad - 12 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses - with 5 of those losses happening on one tour. I could not describe the feeling of standing at the SCG last year having just won the Ashes as one of the best moments of my life. We all have our crosses to bear and, though obviously I was dealt a very rough hand, I'll struggle on

Keep up the struggle Englander ... maybe next time you attend a match you can send us some live commentary? or a couple of photos? just to make us drool cause we are stuck at the office ...

Englander Wrote:

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> Pirhobeta Wrote:
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> >
> > You're one of the lucky one's...your job is
> better
> > than your passion... sorry you picked such
> poor
> > passions...:D:D
>
> Thanks for the sympathy vote Pirho...
>
> I have always said how hard it has been to watch
> United's very limited success over the past 20 odd
> years.
>
> I first watched England in a test abroad in Sydney
> in 2003. I have now attended a total of 32 test
> matches abroad - 12 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses -
> with 5 of those losses happening on one tour. I
> could not describe the feeling of standing at the
> SCG last year having just won the Ashes as one of
> the best moments of my life. We all have our
> crosses to bear and, though obviously I was dealt
> a very rough hand, I'll struggle on


Oh jeez, you are part of the Barmy Army. :

Thought you knew that Shrek... currently giving a very little contemplation - and I do mean very little - to booking flights to Nagpur. Done the SA tour twice... 3 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses, good place to tour (tu)

Mav... if you want to see the photos from the last Ashes tour you need only PM me and I'll give you my facebook page... don't worry, no mention of horses!!! but you will have to see my most ugly self! Glad to know you are recovered and back in the office