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Terrific effort from Anderson and Onions to carry us to 425 after a 'mare of a start. the middle order was woeful.

 

but what a boost to take 2 wickets before lunch, Ponting been one of them. hope we can capitalise and keep the pressure on!

I'd play Harmison - Monty would be unfortunate to miss out, but Swanny has been terrific leading upto the first test, and is also more proficient with the bat.

 

if Flintoff doesn't make it, then Harmy and Onions come in.

It's a shame, but to be fair, he had his day in 2005, and has struggled ever since. If he goes out on a high this year then thats fantastic, but it isn't very likely given his performances since that memorable series.

Can only applaud the determination we showed in sticking out for the draw,

 

Colly had an absolutely massive innings in the circumstances, and the sheer guts showed by Jimmy and Monty to stick around for so long was immense.

 

I reckon we could use a couple of changes in the bowling department for Lords. I'd give Harmy a go personally.

It looked promising for a bit there before Lunch, but our failure to take any wickets since puts the Aussies right back on top.

Good job it's raining all of Saturday.

 

True.

 

I bet Glamorgan are praying it goes the full distance because they will make

I do really. I like cricket. thats why I'm here talking nonsense.

 

I just don't see how the current England team can match up and beat The Aussies this year. I have my doubts that the bowling attack can take 20 wickets, Strauss will probably forget how to declare again even if the front line batsmen do manage to build a big lead.

 

The Aussies might be weaker than previous years, but when all we can boast is Monty Panesar (god love him) and Ravi Bopara, things don't look great.

 

Who said 'all we can boast' is Panesar and Bopara? Why pick on Bopara, a man who has recently scored three test centuries in a row and looked really good in the 1st innings until he got a corking slower ball?

 

The fact is that you went on a knee-jerk reaction after 2 hours of play and England posted well over 400 as a result. The two teams are evenly matched and there is clearly no gaping chasm in class between the two teams any more.

 

yeah okay, so we built a good 1st innings total. Thanks to KP, Colly and Prior anyway.

 

I still don't think we're gonna be able to take 20 wickets to win a test match.

The Aussies openers haven't been threatened by anyone other than Fred today.

No you're right I don't.

 

but if it weren't for KP, English cricket would be in a more sorry state than it already is.

 

If you don't know anything about cricket then why are you in here talking about cricket? And talking nonsense while you're at it?

 

I do really. I like cricket. thats why I'm here talking nonsense.

 

I just don't see how the current England team can match up and beat The Aussies this year. I have my doubts that the bowling attack can take 20 wickets, Strauss will probably forget how to declare again even if the front line batsmen do manage to build a big lead.

 

The Aussies might be weaker than previous years, but when all we can boast is Monty Panesar (god love him) and Ravi Bopara, things don't look great.

What a ridiculously woeful start to The Ashes 2009.

England have no chance of reclaiming them this summer.

 

How can you say that they have no chance? It's the 1st Test match for crying out loud.

 

Because England are shit.

 

I feel thats reason enough.

 

If that's your opinion the to be honest you know nowt about cricket. England are a very good test side and have the ability to beat anyone, especially at home.

 

 

 

No you're right I don't.

 

but if it weren't for KP, English cricket would be in a more sorry state than it already is.

What a ridiculously woeful start to The Ashes 2009.

England have no chance of reclaiming them this summer.

 

How can you say that they have no chance? It's the 1st Test match for crying out loud.

 

Because England are shit.

 

I feel thats reason enough.

What a ridiculously woeful start to The Ashes 2009.

England have no chance of reclaiming them this summer.

I'm not a fan of kids.. my sisters pregnant.. I'm considering moving far far away.

Thats gotta be worth a punt, thanks for that. Whats the best price I can get Spain outright at?

awww!oh well, well done Spud.Doug for 1st.

I'm delighted Spuds so high up. is it too much to ask he breaks the top3?!

Does anyone remember way back someone on the UKFF posted details of a betting scheme where you would put all your money on a Premiership game having (something like) 1 goal or more and then carry it over to the next week and bet again? Wanted to do this with some mates for this season but I can't find the post with all the details in. Can anyone shed any light...

Some folks at my old work did it. its a betfair thing. you start on like a tenner, and build it up by betting on games to have at least 1 goal.

Well. this is just fucking unbelievable.The only other thing i can say at this point is Benoit was a truly amazing wrestler, and he will be sorely missed.

I have just left a permant job and am curretnly working on a temp to perm basis, I need to impress my emplyers butI cant go to bed, I will be staying up to see RAW, no matter how mucj Vince has stained the tribute show with hs recent actions I will watch RAW and I will cry my eyes out for another fallen hero.

Likewise. I really need to be up for work at like 7am, but I have to see RAW, if not all of it, just the opening.

Just....fuck.I have very little words.I was in bed, nearly sleeping and I got a text from a number I dont have saved in my book, all it said was "Chris Benoit found dead" I came on to check it out, and I'm I just dont know what I feel to find out its true. and his entire fucking family.RIP.

I can only dream of 5 winners for the week!

And so ends a most miserable Cheltenham.oh well...there's always next year..?

I had Katchit, but only in a double with Flight Leader, so its a good start, but won nowt yet.cmon Flight Leader.

Awesome pickers, thanks! placed my free

I'm taking any fucking thing I can get

Join the club!all bets down by end of 2nd race..I've excelled myself. (well aside from backing all Templegates tips..and 2 of them are down..out of 2. so thats not going well)

My disappointment as missing out on the exchange at Cheltenham is made up for by netting a