Posted by Rolo Tomassi on 09/13/05 16:26

nev wrote:
> Nothing fortunate about it, some tests the weather was with us and
> some against, but when push came to shove one (or more) player(s)
> always stood up to be counted. Much is said about Flintoff and
> Pietersen but it was the tail that for me epitomised the progress
> over the last few years. Giles shoving certain critics words right up
> them, doing well with the ball and sticking around with the bat.
> Never more so than the 4th & 5th tests.
>
> I was lucky enough to be at the Oval on Sunday and had an amazing
> time, ending up drinking into the night with the Army and a bunch of
> Ozzy's until my mate lost the ability to walk!
>
> On another note, I go to all the England Football Tournaments and it
> was great to have a laugh and a joke with opposing fans without
> having to have one eye on the rest of the bar and your way out
> planned. The same could also be said about the Rugby when I go to
> that.....
>
> If it brings new fans great, hopefully county cricket will benefit.
>
> Maybe in at time of dubious invasions and terrorism by people
> twisting a peaceful faith, this country just needed something
> wholesome, non religious, non political to support and cheer.
> Especially with our football team on the whole plainly not
> caring......
>
> Just my humble opinion....
>
> Nev
>
hear hear, Nev. I've been a keen watcher of test cricket since I first
heard that cowbell on BBC2 in the 70's! I've been there in the painful
years when you could still get seats for any ground at any stage of a match.
I'm in two minds about the current frenzy - yes, it's great that we're
winning, yes it's great that my kids are out there playing with their mates
but I do feel a little 'hijacked' by the "new" fans.

I've got a mate in Brisbane who's married to an Aussie - he's having a great
time atm, first the rugby, then the cricket - next we'll learn to swim and
beat them at that too!!

Fantastic series, played in a fantastic spirit - so good to see professional
sportsmen on oposing sides respecting, appreciating and congratulating each
other.

Rolo

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