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Durham v Kent (h) C.C. ( 3/4/26)
- Thread starter wayne entwhistle no9
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Raymondo
Central Defender
He probably was lucky, but I’m glad he’s still here. Personally he should have credit in the bank following our promotion in 2023, because that was arguably the best cricket I’ve ever seen Durham play and yes, I do include the 3 Championship title wins in that.
It’s easy to sack a bloke following a relegation, but I’m confident that he’ll get us back up in time (maybe next season, if not this) aslong as he’s backed.
Raymondo
Central Defender
They’ve literally been against us from ball one. I would NEVER use the word conspiracy, because the bed wetters were bleating on about that the other day, despite the word itself never actually having been used - but they’ve given us absolutely nothing in this match and the evidence is on video for all to see. That’s not an opinion.
That’s all before you talk about the pathetic behaviour around bad light across the first two days and the utter embarrassment that was Day 3.
I genuinely don’t think that is too excessive of a comment. You’ll upset a few though.
Bangaverage
Reserve Squad
Have to try and push the score on which naturally comes with added risk on a wicket which is nipping a bit and also holding up on the odd delivery ie. Robinson, Clark so I can’t understand where the head loss is coming from from half the people on here.
As for Campbell, we played exactly the same way to get promoted the other year and he was heralded as a revelation. We won’t get promoted with borefest draws so we need to accept being aggressive and taking risks is part and parcel of winnings games.
As for Campbell, we played exactly the same way to get promoted the other year and he was heralded as a revelation. We won’t get promoted with borefest draws so we need to accept being aggressive and taking risks is part and parcel of winnings games.
Raymondo
Central Defender
I’ve stuck up for the umpires this game but aye that dead ball call was a shocker
It’s not paranoia if they are actually out to get you marra
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im not roland rat
Midfield
Few things will come out of the woodwork about him this season.
Fair to say the he doesn’t have the clubs best interests in his decision making process.
smoker
Striker
What do you base this confidence on? Many first teamers have regressed since that season (e.g. Lees, Robinson) and we have less strength in depth after releasing players.
That's not how we got promoted. We lost one game, drew six and had a huge number of batting points. We didn't go in gung ho.
wayne entwhistle no9
Winger
Surely going to declare here.
Raymondo
Central Defender
We’ve had one bad season under him, you say ‘regressed’ but I’d argue that’s only recency bias because our down year was last season - alternatively we could call last year nothing other than the outlier, rather than the norm and if we do that he’s 2-1 up on the scoresheet and I’m fairly happy at present to be patient and to give him the chance to right the wrongs of 2025.
rentaghost
Striker
Should have declared a bit ago. You have to take calculated gambles and Kent aren't nt getting 260 plus in these conditions
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Raymondo
Central Defender
Seems like time is the scenario now and it’ll be after lunch.
Oddly Kent have showed zero interest in righting that slow over rate so a points deduction must be guaranteed.
wayne entwhistle no9
Winger
Totally agree if they knock 300+ on this wicket in 70 overs they deserve to win the game.
Randy Ostrich
Striker
Seems a shame not to get two bites at the openers
danthemanSAFC
Winger
If we declare over lunch, then we won’t lose 2 overs
