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Cannot wait for this to start. Looks promising for England on paper but not sure that the Aussies will be as much of a pushover as anticipated. Interested to see how Root performs as an opener against some good young quicks in Pattinson and Starc. I personally think England will retain the Ashes with Trott being top run scorer and Anderson top wicket taker.
 
Come on England.
Pundits have England as heavy favourites but Oz are never pushovers, should be a great series.

Got tickets for the 5th day at Chester le Street btw, can't wait.
 
It's interesting that the Aussies mind games against Root have started already (really glad Compton wasn't selected etc.) I always worry when we're favourites for a series. However I really think this time we'll live up to that billing. I'm going for 3-0 with Root to shine but agree with you on Trott and Anderson.
 
Step aside Wimbledon, the real summer of sport starts here.

Im going for 3-1 England with Swann taking a bucketful of wickets.
 
I'd agree with you there Birchy, Swann is going to be the main man for both series. I don't think Aus are going to be the pushover the media makes out though. Bringing in Lehman has been a masterstroke, and the building of pressure on Root could go either way. I can't wait for the start now...........:thup:
 
I cant wait! but does anyone else agree that national sports should be on national (read free) TV channels? i know thats taking the topic a bit OT. sorry..
 
have to admit that I find cricket the most mind numbingly boring sport to watch or play.... standing around for ages with little or no activity:( stopping for tea:rofl: and getting a draw when the scores arent equal:eek::eek:

just sayin:whistle:
 
Rooter said:
I cant wait! but does anyone else agree that national sports should be on national (read free) TV channels? i know thats taking the topic a bit OT. sorry..
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TBH.... no!

The BBC had cricket for years never did anything with it. im a big cricket fan and i remember when i was a lad watching a test and it would switch to something else before close of play, so you had to rush around to get the radio to find out what happend. There was no interest in any sort of after sport program, true they had David Gowers Cricket monthly that was never on monthly and when it was, it was always on at a time when no one watched and you never knew when it was on anyway.

C4 tried for a few years, but they started buggering about with the highlights and switching to other programs mid session.

I'm no fan of Rupert and his channel, but Cricket wise you can't knock Sky.

All the oversea's games by other nations. All Englands overseas games, County cricket etc.

Sky have a morning Cricket show on a Sat during the season and the cricket writers on tv show and well a a build up show to most series.....

So no, BBC you had your chance as did C4
 
Rooter said:
I cant wait! but does anyone else agree that national sports should be on national (read free) TV channels? i know thats taking the topic a bit OT. sorry..
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yes I do, seeing as I've just chopped in my sky sports subscription post Lions. Just before the dirge that is the premiership starts. :D

The one plus point is that I prefer cricket on the radio anyway, it almost feels proper that way :thup:
 
DarthVega said:
have to admit that I find cricket the most mind numbingly boring sport to watch or play.... standing around for ages with little or no activity:( stopping for tea:rofl: and getting a draw when the scores arent equal:eek::eek:

just sayin:whistle:
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Sharing a view like this fishing or not wont get you many bites in an Ashes summer :thup:
 
patricks148 said:
TBH.... no!

The BBC had cricket for years never did anything with it. im a big cricket fan and i remember when i was a lad watching a test and it would switch to something else before close of play, so you had to rush around to get the radio to find out what happend. There was no interest in any sort of after sport program, true they had David Gowers Cricket monthly that was never on monthly and when it was, it was always on at a time when no one watched and you never knew when it was on anyway.

C4 tried for a few years, but they started buggering about with the highlights and switching to other programs mid session.

I'm no fan of Rupert and his channel, but Cricket wise you can't knock Sky.

All the oversea's games by other nations. All Englands overseas games, County cricket etc.

Sky have a morning Cricket show on a Sat during the season and the cricket writers on tv show and well a a build up show to most series.....

So no, BBC you had your chance as did C4
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Pretty much nails it.
 
I love the Ashes. Just fantastic.

I think England will win but it will be tough as always against the Aussies in any sport. Swann is key for England, especially as the pitches look as dry as a bone. Jimmy is a top man though.

I really hope that Sheffield born Joe Root shines! Looking good so far and has outlasted his captain at least!


TMS for me and it is on in my office as I type. I don't do Sky. Never have and never will. Major sport (excluding chav-ball) should be on terrestrial TV so that kids can access it and have something to aspire to and excellence to copy.

Sky can keep the Premiership football. Guttersnipes and Idiots at every level from boardroom to fan and the lack of class and manners that are showcased are pervading into society. Just horrible really.
 
Not a fan of TEST cricket, love one dayers & 20/20 , but love the ashes for some reason ,

Raging its only on sky but they are willing to push it &put time and money into the coverage so fair dues to them for that
 
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