[hilly81]

That’s an absolute mauling.

[frearsghost]

Disappointing and embarrassing. Outclassed. Switched off when the third wicket down.

[frearsghost]

Just listened to Arthur's interview. He's saying something that Derbyshire followers have known for years i.e. we can be very good but a ceilling has been reached and he way to progress is to get some excellent players.

My view is that you can have the best coach in the world but there's a limit to what you can achieve without excellence. Derbyshire's problem, of course, is that they don't have that much money.

[Westbars Spireite]

That last night was truly horrific. Glad I didn't go.

[whittman]

JonB, on 09 July 2022 - 07:40 PM, said:

Why isn’t the other Aussie playing?

hayden Kerr season is over with a side strain appaarantly

The only thing to say about last night is why didnt Scrimshaw bowl another over at the start when he had both Somerset openers ***** their pants lol

Hindsight is a wonderful thing again and at least Micky Arthur called it as it was at the end instead of trying normal coach speak

This post has been edited by whittman: 10 July 2022 - 12:10 PM

[clarevoyant.]

Makes a change to be struggling against Notts.

[Westbars Spireite]

clarevoyant., on 19 July 2022 - 05:16 PM, said:

Makes a change to be struggling against Notts.

Awful day to lose the toss. Road of a wicket. Predictable result.

[JonB]

I wonder if the same result would have happened had it been someone from Middlesex, Surry, Essex etc....

https://www.thecrick...ng_charges.html

[Westbars Spireite]

JonB, on 21 July 2022 - 02:50 PM, said:

I wonder if the same result would have happened had it been someone from Middlesex, Surry, Essex etc....

https://www.thecrick...ng_charges.html

It seems absolutely ridiculous to me.

[JonB]

Westbars Spireite, on 21 July 2022 - 04:04 PM, said:

It seems absolutely ridiculous to me.

Sounds like she’s been done due to a technicality over his status and whether he actually needed the exemption. ECB all over it as usual.

[clarevoyant.]

Another vital toss lost. 14-4, make that 5. Losing wickets quicker than I can type

And no overseas after this game (Cartwright going back) unless Masood gets of drinks duties.

[Westbars Spireite]

Have we ever had a season where so many people are being bowled leaving it? I can't think of a worse way to get out. I'd rather be run out at the non-striker's end.

[JonB]

Westbars Spireite, on 26 July 2022 - 02:07 PM, said:

Have we ever had a season where so many people are being bowled leaving it? I can't think of a worse way to get out. I'd rather be run out at the non-striker's end.

Season is becoming a bit of a farce after a promising start. Aside from the leaving it and getting bowled games i've never known a county have such issues with overseas....two bowlers break down, Cartwright been crap and apparently about to ****** off whilst for the first time in ages we get an overseas who has been great and he's picked to carry drinks in a test series probably needing an injury to someone to get a game. As and when he does come back he'll probably be completely out of nick having not played for weeks.

[Bankrobber]

This game is going on at a fair old whack.

Will we get a defendable total?

[JonB]

Never really rated Dal previously but he’s had a good season this year. Some good runs and useful with the ball.

[whittman]

clarevoyant., on 25 July 2022 - 10:40 AM, said:

Another vital toss lost. 14-4, make that 5. Losing wickets quicker than I can type

And no overseas after this game (Cartwright going back) unless Masood gets of drinks duties.

I think its back to the set of Bonanza for Cartwright after this match lol not that we will miss his performances really

The good news is I think Masood is back for the 50 over match with Glamorgan next Tuesday at home

[JonB]

Looks like the ongoing test in Sri Lanka is the last fixture of the tour and its in Day 4 now so that would tie in with you thinking he is back for that game.

[Westbars Spireite]

I imagine Shan isn't overly pleased to have gone over there for nowt.

[JonB]

Westbars Spireite, on 27 July 2022 - 08:43 AM, said:

I imagine Shan isn't overly pleased to have gone over there for nowt.

Not a great position for him to be in...flying with us on a personal level but i suspect if he turns round and says he'd rather play with us than carry drinks he is shafting any chance of test cricket involvement at least short to mid term.

[Bankrobber]

JonB, on 26 July 2022 - 06:21 PM, said:

Never really rated Dal previously but he’s had a good season this year. Some good runs and useful with the ball.

Very much so. He only seems to play in the Championship games though.

His second innings partnership with McKiernan, and his bowling in the Worcs second innings, has certainly turned this game in our favour.