FIRST ASHES TEST: Edgbaston

[Brett]

Our top order is fragile so not getting excited just yet

 

[dangermows]

I am not getting excited until I have seen us batting!!

we are entirely capable of an equally terrible batting performance

Knocking any side over in test cricket for well under 200 is worth getting excited about. Regardless of how we do we have seen some excellent bowling (albeit with some poor shot selections thrown in).

Our top order is fragile so not getting excited just yet

The T20 fans are.....

 

[Sharpshooter]

Aussie batting lineup's no better than Ireland's if you take out Smith.

 

[dangermows]

Someone has been on the drink.

A lot of our deliveries have been totally unplayable. Just need to get smith out and finish them off.

Leave him stranded.

 

[Chappers]

They have faced some superb bowling tbf.

As will we.

 

[BIG BAZ]

8 down

 

[Chappers]

Get in

 

[Steak Pie]

Oh dear.

 

[cooky]

Claim to prefer Test cricket but want it to be played like T20s.

Numpties man... an hour in test cricket is nowt in the grand scheme of things. Not every 1 is gonna go our way.

 

[Liverpool Beachball]

 

[HeroHurley]

Should get these skittled for less than 150 if we can reign Smith in. Nowt to get excited about until we have batted.

 

[BIG BAZ]

The Hollies stand finding their voice

 

[dangermows]

As will we.

Indeed. Looking good at the moment though as got a Sunday lunch/piss up arranged this weekend.

The Hollies stand finding their voice

Its about this time the drink is taking hold.

 

[Raich Carter]

What a first day so far this is. Another one!

edit: inside edge, bastard.

 

[BIG BAZ]

unless he's hit that its plumb

 

[Chappers]

Umpires have been awful today, mind

 

[dangermows]

Umpires have been awful today, mind

Yup, as have the reviews.

Mind, been a couple of good calls too in fairness.

 

[Hulkenburger]

These Umpires

 

[The Great MES]

Are the umpires pissed?

 

[Sharpshooter]

Can we not just bring back Dickie Bird? Can't be any worse than these guys.