[JonB]

Not surprised to see this morning that we've signed Samit Patel after he left Notts.

[whittman]

JonB, on 10 October 2023 - 07:24 AM, said:

Not surprised to see this morning that we've signed Samit Patel after he left Notts.

39 year old has been imo no thanks

Obviously building on youth with a 2 year deal

[JonB]

I'm not completely against the signing, i cant see him playing much red ball cricket and is still a useful player in white ball games. His experience will be useful to younger players as well. Think he still featured for Notts and their 100 side a fair bit last season.

[Westbars Spireite]

At least we aren't having to pay him to move house.

[JonB]

Ross Whiteley returns....on paper we are building a half decent white ball side with him, Patel, Pat Brown etc.

[Westbars Spireite]

Starting to build an interesting squad, with an emphasis on the white ball stuff. Renewed my membership for 2024 so hopefully will feel I have reason to use it more.

[frearsghost]

Just watched Derbyshire thrash Notts by 96 runs and must say they were superb. First time in a limited overs match since 2015. We have some good players now and we look really competitive. Some superb performances.

Come on you Derbs.

This post has been edited by frearsghost: 07 June 2024 - 08:56 PM

[Westbars Spireite]

frearsghost, on 07 June 2024 - 08:46 PM, said:

Just watched Derbyshire thrash Notts by 96 runs and must say they were superb. First time in a limited overs match since 2015. We have some good players now and we look really competitive. Some superb performances.

Come on you Derbs.

I didn't go (membership this season still unused). Intended to but was knackered and couldn't rouse myself to drive down.

[sexpistol]

Anybody off to Leeds today to watch the game ?

[Johnnyspireite7]

Oh dear. Well done Cheshire!

[whittman]

Johnnyspireite7, on 21 July 2024 - 04:37 PM, said:

Oh dear. Well done Cheshire!

Crawled out from under a stone again have we

at least we finished above the Puddings in the t20 competition so where does that put them lol

[whittman]

An astonishing win for Derbyshire in the 50 over cup yesterday

chasing 236 to win at northampton the fat lady had just about finished her song when they were 79 for 7

but a stand of 131 for the 8th wicket between whiteley and chappell saw them to the brink of victory

chappell finished 94 not out and saw them to victory 8 balls to spare

apparantley that 8th wicket stand is only 21 short of the world record 50 over 8th wicket stand for
every 50 over competition since the various competitions started

Lets see if they can follow it up now at home to middlesex on saturday

[JonB]

Hopefully not something that many counties are going to do but seems Leicestershire are moving away from the free online coverage on youtube to a paid service.

[whittman]

JonB, on 26 July 2024 - 02:23 PM, said:

Hopefully not something that many counties are going to do but seems Leicestershire are moving away from the free online coverage on youtube to a paid service.

Kent already charge to watch their t20 home matches but at least its free to their members

[JonB]

whittman, on 27 July 2024 - 07:19 AM, said:

Kent already charge to watch their t20 home matches but at least its free to their members

T20 with free stuff to members im sort of ok with. Not sure about charging for everything, what?s good about the current setup is just being able to pop it on for a bit here and there with championship games etc. I sometimes pop it on at work while having lunch etc. I wouldn?t be doing that if I needed to pay for access.

[JonB]

Decent batting effort today?

[JonB]

Another brilliant win today, was looking done but Lloyd and Dal got us back in it then Moore to get us over the line is brilliant for someone so young.

[whittman]

JonB, on 04 August 2024 - 05:14 PM, said:

Another brilliant win today, was looking done but Lloyd and Dal got us back in it then Moore to get us over the line is brilliant for someone so young.

Tom Moore was outstanding with the bat to steer us home at the end

i thought he was hung out to dry with his bowling when patel put him back on just as somerset were looking to press on with the usual wickets in hand against Derbyshire

Not quite sure what Patel is bringing to the table at the moment because its certainly not because of his captaincy that we have got out of jail twice in the 50 overs cup

[frearsghost]

I watched it. I thought Derbyshire were dead and buried at 90-5 and again when Chappell was out. They showed great mental strength to win. Hampshire next. Always a difficult one.

This post has been edited by frearsghost: 04 August 2024 - 07:39 PM

[whittman]

Derbyshire have finally won a 4 day County Championship match at home for the first time in 1803 days or 5 years in old money lol

They beat Glamorgan by 10 wickets just before lunch yesterday wanting just 27 for victory

Its not quite Queen Victoria was still on the throne when we last won at home but it B***dy feels like it lol

It is I think a little late to push for promotion this season though