Ashes 5 test - The Oval

[Julio_Schwarz]

Good stuff. Pleased we got the series draw. Ashes retained by technicality is not as bad as it could have been.

 

[stephen cartwright]

Did say tea for the win. Well I’m having mine presently

 

[Mr Redknapp]

Root needs a coach to compliment him and establish an identity for the team.

Great summer.

 

[dixonsafc]

Leach on a hat trick in the winter now?

 

[The Rat]

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I’m talking shite anyway

Probably both are, Leach kept it tight anyway so no issue, Ali is more of a wicket taker I reckon, just dont think he should be written off yet.
Botham rubbing it in that they haven't won like
Bayliss unbeaten at home, not too many coaches can say that over a 4 year period

 

[chunksafc]

Great game and a fitting end to a great series. The Ashes go back with the convicts but with the right coach and attitude it will get better

 

[The Red Telephone]

Well done England.

First Ashes series I remember watching on the telly in 1972 finished 2-2...long long time ago.

 

[Jack Torrance]

Would have been 5-0 if Smith wasnt a complete freak

 

[Liverpool Beachball]

Still unbeaten in home test series since 2012, drawing this was important

 

[The Rat]

Did well England, long long summer, kept going right till the end

 

[sonson]

Feeling quite emotional now. Brilliant summer of cricket.

The quality of play in general has been spotty, some laughable batting- both sides average opening partnerships apparently were 12.5, the lowest in any five match series ever- but it's also been leveraged by some consistently excellent bowling, real once in a lifetime moments and its showcased the drama and battle and narrative power of Test Cricket in particular.

England not good enough to win the Ashes back but Australia not good enough to win the series away either, very accurate really.

 

[Julio]

Farewell Beefy and Gower been class craic awa the years

 

[JL1985]

I like Beefy and Gower. Shame that they are going.

 

[The Rat]

Gower and Botham, class!

Legends

 

[Brett]

Quite sad still sky getting rid of Gower

 

[chunksafc]

Gents, it's been a pleasure spending the summer with you all

 

[MagicRat]

Gower and Beefy on the drink

 

[stephen cartwright]

Gents, it's been a pleasure spending the summer with you all

T20 finals day next Saturday

 

[safcpelaw]

Feeling quite emotional now. Brilliant summer of cricket.

The quality of play in general has been spotty, some laughable batting- both sides average opening partnerships apparently were 12.5, the lowest in any five match series ever- but it's also been leveraged by some consistently excellent bowling, real once in a lifetime moments and its showcased the drama and battle and narrative power of Test Cricket in particular.

England not good enough to win the Ashes back but Australia not good enough to win the series away either, very accurate really.

I think rain played a part also in the drawn game.

 

[stephen cartwright]

Gower and Beefy on the the drink

Gower retiring now. His final game today