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Well I’m off in 15 mins, flask, fleece waterproof. Uncovered top tier exposed to the British weather. looking forwards to watching Smith bat.

More of a disgrace how Vilas organised his death bowlers. Cost Lancs the game, let Essex off the hook. So disappointing.

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I think Jos has at least proven that he has all the skills for test match cricket - and while he hasn’t been getting the runs of late, I wouldn’t be thinking of dropping him just yet. With a mid order of Bairstow, Stokes and Butller there is no need for a Jason Roy. I’m not writing him off but he’s not ready yet. If he gets another chance he has to put runs on the board. To do that he has to change his whole approach to test match batting.

Roy hasn’t shown to me that he has the mental aptitude at this point, to play anywhere in the side. I would have dropped him.

Denley opening and Roy at No 4 leaves us looking weak up top in my opinion.

Fabulously skilful footballer. remember you so well. RIP Mike.

Anderson looks like a bad ‘un doesn’t he. We shouldn’t be surprised though because I reckon all Anderson’s in football are bad ‘uns. You have Ken, then you have Jerome. Myles was bloody useless as was Anders. out with the Andersons.

Hang on, I’m there day three!

Armstrong really is a poor player. Note I didn’t say striker. doesnt say much for Brereton if he can’t dislodge him.

Bolton statement.... Discussions are ongoing with all parties and a further statement will be issued later this evening. https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2019/august/club-statement3/

So sad for Bury. My old work mate and Bury player John Robinson would have been sad too.

It’s being played at Durham, owing to O.T. Being used for the test match. https://cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk/news/2019-news/lancashire-lightning-s-home-quarter-final-venue-confirmed/

Absolutely fabulous win. One of the greatest finishes to a test match ever. reading the last days posts on here (including mine) is wonderful.

Live updates on the future of Bury FC. https://www.burytimes.co.uk/sport/17856268.bury-fc-crisis-live-updates-d-day-shakers/

Lancs announced on their website yesterday that they wouldn’t be renewing his contract. https://cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk/news/2019-news/hameed-to-leave-lancashire/

67 all out ?

56/8

Okay, I’m going to try to give a bit of balance here. Only two Aussies got a score and one of them - Warner - played and missed dozens of times.

45/6

45/5 clueless

20/3 ashes being lost right in front of us.

This is so difficult. Denley can’t lay bat on ball.

Oops 10/2 thought he was a gonner then

10/3