It's The Ashes (again)

[ChamonixBaggie]

So many times England have managed to throw away the ascendancy and favourable conditions  ...  at last they see it through to the end. Now to see how the Aussies react to defeat.

Ooof glad you slotted that one in RS, otherwise it would've looked like you were giving some credit to English cricket there for a second!

[CaptainFantastico]

Some redemption to what has been a poor series so far. 2-1 down is probably a fair reflection. 3-0 would have been harsh on us as we have had some good periods of play. However, we now need to turn our attention to the next Test. I'd be inclined to keep the same side that started this Test, fitness dependant (Robinson appears to be a doubt? If so I'd being in Tongue over Anderson, controversially). I would give serious thought to dropping Bairstow and bringing in Foakes. I believe Johnny's form with the gloves is now impacting his batting - his confidence is shot.

He was phenomenal last summer and is a fantastic batsman, but I feel a short break will do him good.

Crawley wouldn't be anywhere near the side but we all know he's got a spot for life as long as Rob Key is involved in the set up.

Poor series? Eh?

[SuperBob2002]

Some redemption to what has been a poor series so far. 2-1 down is probably a fair reflection. 3-0 would have been harsh on us as we have had some good periods of play. However, we now need to turn our attention to the next Test. I'd be inclined to keep the same side that started this Test, fitness dependant (Robinson appears to be a doubt? If so I'd being in Tongue over Anderson, controversially). I would give serious thought to dropping Bairstow and bringing in Foakes. I believe Johnny's form with the gloves is now impacting his batting - his confidence is shot.

He was phenomenal last summer and is a fantastic batsman, but I feel a short break will do him good.

Crawley wouldn't be anywhere near the side but we all know he's got a spot for life as long as Rob Key is involved in the set up.

Poor series? Eh?

Well, we are 2-1 down, so it's hardly been a successful series so far.

[wba13]

Some redemption to what has been a poor series so far. 2-1 down is probably a fair reflection. 3-0 would have been harsh on us as we have had some good periods of play. However, we now need to turn our attention to the next Test. I'd be inclined to keep the same side that started this Test, fitness dependant (Robinson appears to be a doubt? If so I'd being in Tongue over Anderson, controversially). I would give serious thought to dropping Bairstow and bringing in Foakes. I believe Johnny's form with the gloves is now impacting his batting - his confidence is shot.

He was phenomenal last summer and is a fantastic batsman, but I feel a short break will do him good.

Crawley wouldn't be anywhere near the side but we all know he's got a spot for life as long as Rob Key is involved in the set up.

Poor series? Eh?

Well, we are 2-1 down, so it's hardly been a successful series so far.

Poor series ? Eh ?

[Malcolm Tucker]

Some redemption to what has been a poor series so far. 2-1 down is probably a fair reflection. 3-0 would have been harsh on us as we have had some good periods of play. However, we now need to turn our attention to the next Test. I'd be inclined to keep the same side that started this Test, fitness dependant (Robinson appears to be a doubt? If so I'd being in Tongue over Anderson, controversially). I would give serious thought to dropping Bairstow and bringing in Foakes. I believe Johnny's form with the gloves is now impacting his batting - his confidence is shot.

He was phenomenal last summer and is a fantastic batsman, but I feel a short break will do him good.

Crawley wouldn't be anywhere near the side but we all know he's got a spot for life as long as Rob Key is involved in the set up.

You’re gutted we’ve won that, aren’t you?

[rsbaggy2]

So many times England have managed to throw away the ascendancy and favourable conditions  ...  at last they see it through to the end. Now to see how the Aussies react to defeat.

Ooof glad you slotted that one in RS, otherwise it would've looked like you were giving some credit to English cricket there for a second!

Don't think you can doubt that in this and the lords test. 
It's Sunday ... I'm in a benign and compassionate frame of mind!

[SuperBob2002]

Some redemption to what has been a poor series so far. 2-1 down is probably a fair reflection. 3-0 would have been harsh on us as we have had some good periods of play. However, we now need to turn our attention to the next Test. I'd be inclined to keep the same side that started this Test, fitness dependant (Robinson appears to be a doubt? If so I'd being in Tongue over Anderson, controversially). I would give serious thought to dropping Bairstow and bringing in Foakes. I believe Johnny's form with the gloves is now impacting his batting - his confidence is shot.

He was phenomenal last summer and is a fantastic batsman, but I feel a short break will do him good.

Crawley wouldn't be anywhere near the side but we all know he's got a spot for life as long as Rob Key is involved in the set up.

You’re gutted we’ve won that, aren’t you?

I'm delighted we've won. Why wouldn't I be? But I'm not so short sighted to ignore the fact it's a 5 game series and that we need to improve in order to fight back and win the Ashes.

[Tom Joad]

I'm really not sure my blood pressure will stand another two tests. Well done England. A bit of a breather now till Old Trafford, let's get sharpened up in the field.

[Cuzer]

So many times England have managed to throw away the ascendancy and favourable conditions  ...  at last they see it through to the end. Now to see how the Aussies react to defeat.

Ooof glad you slotted that one in RS, otherwise it would've looked like you were giving some credit to English cricket there for a second!

Never going to happen

Didn't I see somewhere on here he was laying into Bairstow for chirping, yet wanks himself into a frenzy over the walking mouth that is Virat?

I do wonder........

All three tests could have gone either way, there really is nothing between the sides, catching has ultimately been the difference so far, such a shame we didn't have Wood, Archer and Stone to rotate as the Aussies have shown a serious issue with playing short pitched fast bowling

Hell of an ask to win 3 on the spin, especially given the walking wounded we're patching up but great entertainment none the less and a bit of redemption for Jonny

Cuzer

[rsbaggy2]

So many times England have managed to throw away the ascendancy and favourable conditions  ...  at last they see it through to the end. Now to see how the Aussies react to defeat.

Ooof glad you slotted that one in RS, otherwise it would've looked like you were giving some credit to English cricket there for a second!

Never going to happen

Didn't I see somewhere on here he was laying into Bairstow for chirping, yet wanks himself into a frenzy over the walking mouth that is Virat?

I do wonder........

All three tests could have gone either way, there really is nothing between the sides, catching has ultimately been the difference so far, such a shame we didn't have Wood, Archer and Stone to rotate as the Aussies have shown a serious issue with playing short pitched fast bowling

Hell of an ask to win 3 on the spin, especially given the walking wounded we're patching up but great entertainment none the less and a bit of redemption for Jonny

Cuzer

This obsession with Kohli again?
If anybody can be accused of wanking over him its you!

As for never giving England credit, methinks all you do is read those posts where you feel there is a chance of a dig.
But hell that just shows what a narrow minded clown you are.