Very similar to when Bairstow attempted the same thing during the Aussie innings. And exactly the same as your darling Baz did twice during his career. I didn't see the law about scraping your foot being the final determinate that the ball is dead. Sorry I missed that.
There's been zero niggle till that incident, which I originally thought was just Bairstow being dumb, but on reflection I agree with you about the spirit of the game and Stokes alluded to it too after the game. The players have acted like best mates down the pub till this. Hopefully now, belatedly, there'll be genuine Ashes rucks.
Oh, pardon me your "majesty". Terribly sorry for posting on your "hallowed" board. Please tell me, were you ever bullied as a child? Going by some or at the very least, this comment, I would say so. You seem to be either angry (again) that things haven't gone your way or you're just your angry self-absorbed person making pissant comments to fellow posters, implying that they are making inane comments that no-one wants to read. Well, guess what, you read them. And instead of ignoring them, you had to degrade a fellow supporter by "bullying" him into abating his input, no matter the reason. NOT GOING TO WORK! If posting several times on a seemingly dead thread, when no-one wanted to reply or add anything, makes you want to slip in a disgusting comment like that, makes me think you should have a good hard look at yourself. Okay. You might have been upset at England's loss, but it's just a game. LIFE GOES ON! And IF you have lost some money on it, then you must have known it was a GAMBLE. Tough! I was thinking of leaving the board after your odious remark, but that would have been just what you had wanted and exactly how bullies work, ...until they are stood up to. You may have been on this board since day dot and made thousands of comments, good or bad, but you do not have the right to insinuate to others that they should cease commenting. I only wish I could be with you face to face to see what kind of tragic person would make such a comment and help you to seek anger management, which I feel you are in dire need. No matter what happens on this board, and no matter the ilk of cretinous personas on this platform, my love for the hoops will never cease. But my replies to YOU in particular will. So much more that I could say, but I feel I may be wasting my time to further explain how hurtful comments such as yours are to someone who enjoyed posting with you, a fellow R. Enough said and I will not engage you further in any verbal slanging match if you respond. It will only give you strength I feel. To others on this board, I WILL further engage in banter with your good selves and hope you will keep things civil and also please bring to my attention if I have insulted or made disparaging remarks in your direction. Thank you.
Gee. Also thought better of you Kiwi. Although I shouldn't be surprised. But you sure are a quick reader. Surprisingly. You seem to have some issues with us Aussies as well. I suggest you get out more. Maybe that will ease your mind, what's left of it.
Oh, and one last thing for you Kiwi, please log in to view this image I would have expected better from a New Zealander with their proud heritage and their honourable, courteous and impartial attitude to others. One bad apple I guess.
Ah now lads come on..... Let's all take a deep breath and get back to a bit a civility, We're all hoops on here...... It's too bloody early in the morning for sorting out differences and who said what..... The cricket has been brilliant so far, just the pushing of sportsmanship has pushed us to where we are...... just need to beat the sh1te out of the aussies from Thursday to keep it interesting.....
Hard to tell Kiwi, when life's given you the dirty end of the toilet brush. But thanks for clearing that up. But excuse me if I take that with a grain of salt, as I've been burnt many times before, especially by people that you think were close allies.
Ok, seems like we are all happy little Vegemite’s then! Now let’s all hold hands as we cross the road as we head on up to Headingley.
Sorry mate but had to vent. No point in bottling it up. And I fervently agree with your comments, apart from beating the ****e out of the Aussies. Especially yours truly. And thanks for understanding. Very level headed of you mate.
Very apt considering its 100th anniversary soon. But may have to make that Marmite for the trip to Headingly.
Talking about the cricket side, and not literally nor you personally...... must be wine o'clock in Aus....
No, not wine o'clock mate. More like lack of sleep o'clock. Been really into the cricket, though I usually find it boring. And as Staines has inferred, that this series has converted him into a cricket lover, so have I been. And it's been a very intense and close brand of cricket that makes you want to watch. Long may it last, whoever triumphs. (I have the feeling that should be whomever. Yeah, I know, pedantic). But what makes this even more pleasurable is being able to share views with decent lads like yourselves. Like you're sitting around a table, having a few drinks, watching the game, making daft comments to each other and enjoying the company (without having to see each others ugly mugs ...just kidding!). Hence, the comments I made previously. Lack of sleep doesn't help either.
Not the first time Col resorts to rudeness mate. Just take it as his personal, if rude, way of commenting on things/people HE doesn’t like. Rather than a bit of fun, banter and opinions that makes for a frank and friendly forum … most of the time ). Keep on posting mate … it’s a forum and you’re welcome to take part (even if you support those Aussie cheats )
Thanks SW. I did realise that Col speaks his mind without fear or favour, but when you've been up all night to admire the Test that just finished, it can be daunting to find a comment that basically tells you to piss off, or at the very least, in a crude way, to stop posting. I wish that I could apologise for the Aussies behaviour re: Bairstow, but it's not my place and if anything, it should be up to the lawmakers to amend the situation with more defined rulings. As has been the case with the Mankad. As a Test cricketer, and even a first class cricketer, Bairstow should know the rules. DON'T leave your crease until OVER called by umpire. He should have known Aussies were gunning for him after his attempt to out Labuschagne in almost similar circumstances only a few days earlier. If anything, this certainly riled Stokes and we, the viewers, were treated to some marvelous, albeit perturbing for us Aussies, cricket shots. Having said that, plenty of keepers have used the very same laws to their own side's benefit. And pretty certain these days they'd be coached to make sure the batter stays well in his crease to prevent any advantage from taking place. It becomes second nature to defend their territory as it were. Still, not a good look, as was the infamous underarm incident of WSC several decades back. Didn't like that either. But what's worse is the behaviour of the mob in the Long Room. Players should be allowed free passage from the field to the dressing rooms, and vice versa, without fear of being insulted and definitely of being touched. Now that was a bad look. A matter for the head honcho, one Stephen Fry, president of the MCC, to be looking into, also without fear or favour. I am in no way insinuating that Mr. Fry had anything to do with that incident and from what I've read, is a decent and upstanding bloke, even for a Norwich FC director/supporter. Anyway, game done, sour taste in many mouths, but an even tastier third test has been set up. Essential viewing IMHO. Read from you then guys and gals.
Ok. I still maintain that I wasn't in any way trying to bully you or say that you shouldn't post. It was just a flippant remark, probably due to a lot of **** going on my end. I absolutely apologise that my comment upset you so much.
