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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by TheSecondStain, Apr 11, 2016.

  1. Number 1 Jasper

    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    I am the world' biggest pessimist!
     
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  2. It'sOnlyAGame

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    Well that's something to be proud of surely?
     
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  3. It'sOnlyAGame

    It'sOnlyAGame Well-Known Member

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    Will be tomorrow though. I'm challenging you for that WBP (world's biggest pessimist) title.
     
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    Aussies have to be favourites, but we're far from out of this. If someone can make a century for us, we could even set them something up around 300. But a couple of early wickets tonight, and Warner could be knocking off the 100 to win by himself before day four is even over.

    Day three did show just how much we rely on Broad and Anderson though. With Woakes still not yet the same bowler post his injury, we are badly lacking strong support. The Aussies might only have four bowlers, rather than five, but all of them are wicket-takers.
     
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  5. tomw24

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    The way England have played Lyon is quite frankly appalling. They've let him settle into a rhythm.
     
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    If Root/Ali keep producing it won't be long until England are favoured again.
     
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    England have got their act together against Lyon, finally.
     
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  8. tomw24

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    Root out and that's the game.
     
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    Double Sigh :( :(
     
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  11. tomw24

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    Losing Root just before lunch was the killer moment.
     
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    It's on the other side of the world, so isn't happening. :)
     
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  13. Number 1 Jasper

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    We will lose the series 5-0
     
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  14. fran-MLs little camera

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    Nah....at least one test will be rained off.
     
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    <laugh>
     
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  16. OddRiverOakWizards

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    Gosh, what a capitulation after 2/3 days of competitive, such a shame.
     
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  17. The Ides of March

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    No way!! 4-1 to the Aussies!!!!
     
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  18. tomw24

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    Ben Stokes rumoured to have been spotted at Heathrow.....
     
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  20. fran-MLs little camera

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    Apparently gone to New Zealand to see his family....how convenient. Luggage looks very sporty.
     
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