Yes..... my source said Lord mayor of London.... but you have it http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/history/the-game/opposition-to-the-game.html
Almost eighty years ago to the day in Adelaide, a famous, and anonymous, shout was heard. What was it, who was it aimed at and what was the occasion?
Was that the infamous test series in which the English bowlers were bowling at head height leading to lots of complaints from the locals ? So the cry could have been 'That's not cricket old chap' but more likely `You Pommie bastards'.
You're right about the occasion, the infamous bodyline series, and about the outrage of the locals - but not about the cry. It was heartfelt and aimed at one of the most hated figures in cricket during a break...
I do remember that after Jardine complained about the use of the word 'bastard' Woodfull, the Aussie captain, announced to his team, "“Which one of you bastards called this bastard a bastard”
Love that quote - so Australian. You're getting there - it was Jardine, the words bastard and pommie were involved. It was during the drinks break....
Jardine's was also the target of someone in the crowd when he brushed a fly from his face. The fan shouted something like..."Leave our flies alone, they're the only friends you've got." Duncan Hamilton's biography of Larwood is a great read...especially on the Bodyline series. It's quite familiar to me as I wrote a dissertation on fair play in cricket.
Not a lot of that around these days. Mind you, Jardine wasn't noted for it either - hence the shout I was looking for of "Don't give him a drink. Let the bastard die of thirst". One of those lines that is obviously better known Down Under than here - it was said to be Jardine's favourite, which shows his lack of perception. The floor is open....
My view is historical studies suggest that, given most sports set teams or individuals against each other, the higher the prize (money or reputation) the greater the pressure to find any way of gaining an advantage, fair or unfair. In other words, there have always been elements of unfair play.
No-one taking up the challenge so I'll sneak another one in:- Yesterday (9/12/13) marked the 100th anniversary of an anti-government riot sparked by a cow. Where did it happen and why?
I think you are talking about the 'Turra coo' in Turriff. Government wanted to impose national insurance tax and locals objected.
Yup <applaud> It's still celebrated locally too - a procession through the town & art competition for local schoolkids. Your turn..
...and under the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament members have to wave their blue card to speak? 8. The President may give the floor to Members who indicate, by raising a blue card, their wish to put to another Member, during that Member's speech, a question of no longer than half a minute's duration, if the speaker agrees and if the President is satisfied that this will not lead to a disruption of the debate.
Well done Yorkie, it is waved if they wish to intervene in a speech, in the same way that a MP stands up. The speaker can take a question or not at they choose. Over to you.
