Obviously hindsight is a wonderful thing because if Brook hits another six (instead of being dismissed) everyone would be applauding. That being said, hopefully the team (and management) will learn a lesson from what followed him getting out. I’ve just heard a glimmer of hope that they will - Brook said in hindsight he wishes he hadn’t played such an aggressive shot, I feel previously he would have said something like ‘that’s just the way I play’.

Maybe the "transfer thread" should be replaced by the "exiting strategy" and the "non-renewable" contract" thread? What`s the point if anyone of any value is not given an acceptable contract renewal? Agree, get shut of Cantwell and use the proceeds to get renewal contracts over the line for Travis & Hyam. In fact re-appoint Broughton. It`s not gonna happen,of course.

All allegedly Leonard..;-)

Didn’t see his goal for the U21s? From the midfield!

Obviously actually getting runs consistently isn’t important anymore as Pope and Crawley’s average tell you. Fair enough, but don’t expect to be the world’s top Test side, as either there’s nobody better or they are happy enough if Crawley gets the side off to a strong start every few games but then out for between 0 and 25 the rest of the time.

Good things never get censored.

Not so sure on the last bit...Baradji and Henriksson look like good prospects. Besides half our fanbase don't rate Cantwell anyway and Travis has his limitations. Personally think Baradji looks like a beast of his own.

I wonder if Pasha is under that umbrella too. Whoops I had better be careful, I might get banned from the club, I have supported for nearly 55 years. Come on Suhail, I dare you.

Too right. If we don’t learn to balance aggression with a bit of grit and determination the Ashes will be staying in Australia.

The recent first team fixture changes haven't been updated neither. Communication eh?

But you are forgetting that Chaddy predicted the game would be streamed. That’s what makes the difference here. Obviously.

We have an Ashes series coming in so changing so late would be mistake and are they better players out there in County Cricket

I think there are moments when they need to rein it in, even if just for a while (For example the start of Brook’s first innings). There needs to be a balance between being aggressive and playing the conditions/match situation. The problem is when it goes wrong it tends to do so ‘in fast forward’ with little to no chance of regaining the initiative. Winning and entertaining might well be the ideal but the former should always take precedence over the latter.

What a great amazing test series from both teams and exactly what test series should be about entertainment, both teams competing at their best. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and what great moments in it a draw series is a fair result overall for this series. Jim blaming Baz ball is just again pathetic as per usual. We got into a position to win the game due to how we bat and yesterday hundreds from Root and Brook got us into that position. Some people are just moaners and unable to give India some proper credit for their performances. a drawn series is a fair result What a great effort from Woakes going out there with a dislocated shoulder, what an effort from him. That's why first class cricket should be playing around the test cricket format. The county game should be backing the England game. No way will Pope be dropped. Stokes and McCullum have stuck with Pope and Crawley and they will do again. My Ashes Squad Crawley, Duckett, Pope, Root, Brook, Stokes, Smith, Atkinson, Bashir, Archer, Wood, Cox, Bethall, Haynes, Tongue, Carse, Woakes and Overton

Forgot he was still hanging around

Where are people heading for pre match drinks? Is "The vine" the best place?

Not a chance Duru plays.

They probably just renewed the contract with SEM/Kentaro under their new name! Clubkillers Inc.

“The lightning fast forward will initially join Rovers’ emerging talent group, where he will hope to impress for Mike Sheron’s side as he looks to make the next step in his career into first team football.” Last year when we signed him- is he coming to the first team now?

You removed 2 players who I had not already removed from the calculation myself (Forshaw & Hedges) Both of who essentially had their contracts extended during the summer, which shows that they are going nowhere, no matter what we think However, there could be a strong argument made that Leonard should be loaned out, which would free up space for a 5th signing

December 2023 was the last renewal, so not quite 2 and a half years yet, but I imagine that will pass before they manage to get anyone else renewed. We're essentially a one contract club now.

- - - - -- - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - ---TOTH Duru - - - - - - - - Mcloughlin - - - - Hyam - - - - - - - - - - Riberio - - - --------- - - - - - - - - -TRAVIS - - - - - TRONSTAD - - - - -- - - - - - - -- --- --- - - -- - - - - - -- CANTWELL - - - - -- - - - - - HEDGES - - - - -- - -- - -- --- - -- - -- - ---- - - - - - - - - KARGBO - -- --- - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - GUEYE -- - - - -- - - ---- - - - - Pretty terrible opening day squad really gone for Gueye as hoping he will be physical for 60mins and then get ohashi in to keep them running whilst they start to tire out. wishful thinking 3-1 WBA

Wow 1 & 1/2 years since a renewal!! What changed after Jan 2023… hmmm!

Struck through the players that should be sold as add zero value. Lots of players to buy.