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CC :: Durham v Derbyshire


brandon said:
Well, his yield so far may suggest you’re not best suited to a player recruitment/retention role ;)
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Well we'll never know what Trevaskis (for example) might be like now if he'd been given him the undeserved backing Burnham hass got off the club for the last few years will we? Or Scott Steel still being at the club, though I've no idea how he's doing att Leicestershire (I think it is?)
 
chopsfc007 said:
Should sunderland play jack diamond because he's our player or play Jordan Jones
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I'd play Diamond to be honest, he's an excellent footballer but so is Jones. In reference to why you asked the question, I believe Trev is a good cricketer, whereas I don't see the point in the Thomson signing and he's only here another few weeks.
Also comparing Sunderland AFC to Durham is silly
 
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Twisted said:
Well we'll never know what Trevaskis (for example) might be like now if he'd been given him the undeserved backing Burnham hass got off the club for the last few years will we? Or Scott Steel still being at the club, though I've no idea how he's doing att Leicestershire (I think it is?)
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Scott Steel was offered a deal, from what I’ve been told it was very reasonable, but he chose to leave - perhaps he was given assurances about further opportunities at Leicestershire but after the first month of the season it seems his role there will be no different to what it was here - white ball batsman.

As for Burnham, given his record breaking U19 performances - the club and coaches clearly feel he’s worthy of a second chance, the lad has clearly got talent, hopefully this year we’ll see it come to the fore. At the very least, he’s started well.
 
brandon said:
Scott Steel was offered a deal, from what I’ve been told it was very reasonable, but he chose to leave - perhaps he was given assurances about further opportunities at Leicestershire but after the first month of the season it seems his role there will be no different to what it was here - white ball batsman.

As for Burnham, given his record breaking U19 performances - the club and coaches clearly feel he’s worthy of a second chance, the lad has clearly got talent, hopefully this year we’ll see it come to the fore. At the very least, he’s started well.
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The u19 performances was what five years ago? And I'd argue his second chance was after failing his first drug test not after failing three drug tests and several years of not looking that interested in being a cricketer.

If Scott Steel had played half as many games as Burnham has at Durham I'm pretty sure he'd have signed, but that's water under the bridge now, hope he goes on to have an excellent career here
 
Would a dobber in the middle be any real difference to the 4 man attack we had in this game? Got to find a competent spinner, a real quick (when Case isn't available) or at least a left armer to give them something to think about. Any chance of Wood playing a game or two in May?
 
brandon said:
Scott Steel was offered a deal, from what I’ve been told it was very reasonable, but he chose to leave - perhaps he was given assurances about further opportunities at Leicestershire but after the first month of the season it seems his role there will be no different to what it was here - white ball batsman.

As for Burnham, given his record breaking U19 performances - the club and coaches clearly feel he’s worthy of a second chance, the lad has clearly got talent, hopefully this year we’ll see it come to the fore. At the very least, he’s started well.
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It's more than just a "second chance" mind. For me it's make or break this season for him and he's started well
 
mikemanc said:
Would a dobber in the middle be any real difference to the 4 man attack we had in this game? Got to find a competent spinner, a real quick (when Case isn't available) or at least a left armer to give them something to think about. Any chance of Wood playing a game or two in May?
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I think he and the club are expecting that to be allowed.
 
mikemanc said:
Would a dobber in the middle be any real difference to the 4 man attack we had in this game? Got to find a competent spinner, a real quick (when Case isn't available) or at least a left armer to give them something to think about. Any chance of Wood playing a game or two in May?
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I think anything that provides the captain with a bit of variation would be an improvement, but I agree a spinner, genuine quick of left armer would be better.

Out of interest, who is the last left arm seamer to play regular first team cricket for Durham? Simon Brown? Our much vaunted pace bowling production line seems to consistently fail to produce lefties. I believe Jack Campbell is left arm but doesn't appear to be about to break into the first team any time soon.
 
smoker said:
I think anything that provides the captain with a bit of variation would be an improvement, but I agree a spinner, genuine quick of left armer would be better.

Out of interest, who is the last left arm seamer to play regular first team cricket for Durham? Simon Brown? Our much vaunted pace bowling production line seems to consistently fail to produce lefties. I believe Jack Campbell is left arm but doesn't appear to be about to break into the first team any time soon.
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Jamie Harrison would have had a decent career as a county pro sadly body just couldn't stand up to the rigor of county cricket.
 
GordonMuchallNo1Fan said:
It's more than just a "second chance" mind. For me it's make or break this season for him and he's started well
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Burnham is clearly an exceptional talent and it does appear this season that he's finally maturing. Leicestershire are a very weak redball team and Scot Steel can get nowhere near their team. There was clearly something amiss last year and he chose to leave-as is his right. End of
 
chopsfc007 said:
My point was you don't just play players because they are yours how many times have you seen Thomson
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Unsure to be honest, name doesn't ring any bells though.

Seems an utterly pointless signing.

If they aren't going to give Trev a go they may as well get rid of him and save a few quid
Parkside said:
Burnham is clearly an exceptional talent and it does appear this season that he's finally maturing. Leicestershire are a very weak redball team and Scot Steel can get nowhere near their team. There was clearly something amiss last year and he chose to leave-as is his right. End of
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Steel move seemed a bit weird, still can't fathom that one. Burnham all the talent in the word, needs to get his mentality right and if he does it's our gain. This season is massive for him
 
GordonMuchallNo1Fan said:
Unsure to be honest, name doesn't ring any bells though.

Seems an utterly pointless signing.

If they aren't going to give Trev a go they may as well get rid of him and save a few quid


Steel move seemed a bit weird, still can't fathom that one. Burnham all the talent in the word, needs to get his mentality right and if he does it's our gain. This season is massive for him
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Can you stop the whole how many times have you seen someone live you only say it to me and especially if you haven't seen him yourself
 
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