First of all I would like to apologise to all for my perceived 'trolling'. No personal insults were meant and I hope you can all accept my apology.

Moving on to the game.

Probably one of the best fast bowling spell's I have seen in a very long time.

Bell again continuing his very good display in the summer and showed that with a bit of patience, it was an easy pitch to bat on. Should he be batting at number 3? I personally thought that Root threw his wicket away today after looking relatively good in the opening exchanges of the day.

Another very impressive factor for me was the Aussie fielding. A splendid catch in the last game from Bailey started the demise at the Gabba and another great one handed catch from Warner today played another crucial part in getting the wickets to fall.

Tailenders look petrified of Johnson. I said in the summer England didn't look convincing and these 2 tests are proving that I was right.

Who takes the blame? Cook? Flower? Or the individuals. Shame to see such a humiliating display as I was rather looking forward to another fiercely contested Ashes series.

Personally would look to bring in Compton and Onions. Those two will definitely add another dimension to the England attack. Anderson's fitness looks poor but back to back Ashes series will have played a significant part in that.

Finally, I would like to wish Jonathon Trott a very speedy recovery. Was a great shame in seeing Trescothick leave the international scene due to his battles and would be another great shame in watching Trott leave.

That is your opinion. I am not here to wind anybody up. If you take a look back since Ste's warning to me, I have added nothing but cricketing debate on this thread and in return nothing but insults have been thrown my way.

Not my fault you get wound up. That's your own issue, not mine.

A million was a bit excessive, but here are just a few of the insults I've had thrown at me:

"Give over you wind-up merchant".

"Nothing apart from what I believe to be quite intentional racial tension Norbert."

"You contribute nothing here you irritating little troll. Jog on you clown."

"The guy is utterly obsessed. I know this is probably dangerous ground but considering the short shrift given to happyforeverclapper and saxoman on here in recent times, I can't help but wonder if the seemingly infinite patience afforded to BAWRs endless and constant bitterness towards English cricket has something to do with positive discrimination. Basically if he wasn't Indian would he have been banned months ago?

but he likes being like a dog returning to his own vomit."

"He's a glory hunting traitor, supports England national team at football as the Indian national team is guff."

"Hypocrite."

"You really are a brilliant advert for birth control."

"Christ, you're as bad as Mercerman."

"Those English fans'? What country were you born and raised in?? Traitor."

"Why are you still posting in this thread you turncoat traitor???"

"And here is the cretin who is the main reason I don't post much anymore. Biggest kean stirring idiot not only only on brfcs but also I'd wager the entire net."

"What a pathetic sad little individual ."

"Can the mods not ban this idiot again? I fail to see how he's any different at all to HappyForeverClapper. Both were banned for constant wumming, both have shown no change in approach whatsoever since their ban ended. HappyForeverClapper was immediately banned again.

That's prejudiced, stupid wumming from a prejudiced stupid wum."

As per usual, every post I make - a million insults before 1 sensible post (usually from Jim).

Yes because wanting to know whether Finn, Tremlett or Rankin will be part of the Test squad come the 1st Ashes test, is racist?

Another cracker from you Gord. Well done.

Back on topic: Root failed again - barring that big score in the last test, does he really merit a place in the squad?

Dear oh dear. Dreadful start to the Ashes your today. No wonder this thread hasn't moved. The England fans hiding after a dismal performance yesterday and the Aussies hiding after the mailing we gave them.

Surely the likes of Finn, Rankin and Tremlett will be nowhere near the squad come the first Ashes test?

You haven't seen any of him in test matches because he has never played one.

Sorry what I meant the domestic league. Whether he had played the equivalent of England's County Cricket in Australia?

Moving on from BWR's obsession with Stuart Broad.. Michael Clarke returns to first class cricket today with NSW. George Bailey is tipped to be picked for the first Test.

Bailey has been fantastic in the ODI's against us. I believe his form prior to the series was great too. Not seen much of him in Test matches. Good enough?

I find it bizarre sometimes how players can be great at ODI's but useless in Test matches. I'd put Ravi Bopara and even Suresh Raina in the same category. Both very good in ODI's but not really set the world alight in the Test format of the game.

Absolute rubbish, you do anything but try to have a rational discussion. This stopped being a rational discussion months ago about 3 posts into this argument when a few people quite rightly pointed out batsmen of every country don't walk, and cited numerous examples of Indian players not walking. Your response was to totally ignore that valid and decisive point that should have ended the discussion there and then.

So its not a discussion at all, and I haven't bothered treating it as one since. Its your tunnel-vision, one-sided bitter crusade that consists of constant wind-ups with the occasional retreat back to claiming your trying to have a discussion when pressured.

I have pointed out before that those Indian batsmen that did not walk have not gone to the press bragging about it like Broad has nor have the batsmen's teammates criticised others for not walking and then later on back their own player for walking (Swann). That is what has riled me because he has blatantly cheated and then to add insult to injury, he's out giving interviews about it and in a way he's proud that he cheated.

No dignity and if that was an Indian player I'd expect him to apologise and dropped for 1 game to ensure he understands what he has done wrong.

That's my point Jim. The incident had been and gone. Why has Broad now gone and bought up the incident again and actually boasting about the partnership he had at the time with Ian Bell. That is bang out of order and surely ruining the spirit of the game, don't you think?

Maybe we could have a discussion if you stopped using words like " cheating scum". Broad is right or wrong depending on your point of view but he isn't "scum". Tone down the language and have a rational discussion and you might get a better response. If you can't do that then clear off.

I try to have a rational discussion on here Jim, but unfortunately you're the only one who has a valid point to put across. If you're asking me, the likes of SKH have added nothing to the whole thread, instead just attack every post I make.

Once again, I'll ask the question, are the England fans happy with Broad's decision not to walk? Additionally, are the England fans happy with the fact that he is giving interviews to the national media and not advocating his actions?

Completely against the sportsmanship of the game. Cricket isn't meant to be played like this and certainly his actions are ridiculous off the field. If you have cheated, just hold your hands up and admit you made a mistake or alternatively, be quiet about it and let the fuss die down.

But you don't discuss things, you just rile people deliberately.

I haven't riled anyone. I put my point across about Broad's latest interview. Do look at the replies thereafter and tell me if the rest are discussing or having a personal go at me.

Maybe if the rest did actually discuss the situation then we could have a proper discussion as opposed to the insults being thrown around.

BWR, I'm a very patient person normally but you're stating to get on my nerves. I have never advocated banning a person and I have never put a person on ignore but you are getting very close. The the issue you raised has been done to death, you have your views the rest of the board have their's. Let's leave it at that.

Once again, I am just referring to an interview that I heard yesterday on BBC regarding Stuart Broad. I thought it was a point worth discussing hence why I bought it up. If I was bringing up the topic again for the sake of it then you have every right to be annoyed or whatever it is that you are, at me. However, highlighting an interview that was aired yesterday, I feel it was a point worth bringing up. No malice or harm intended.

He made his point several points ago, but he likes being like a dog returning to his own vomit.

It was in reference to an interview that was aired yesterday on national radio. So I guess you could argue the same about the media.

I just find it disgusting that a player that has cheated goes on to continuously talk and in a way brag about it. Really poor from Broad and something Cook or the ECB need to intervene on and stop him from spouting such rubbish.

In reference to what you said Jim, no player goes on to give an interview in the smug way Broad has if they have nicked it and didn't walk. Broad is a cheat.

I see Broad is not advocating his actions in his latest interview. What a joke he is. If you are going to cheat then don't go giving interviews after you have.

Should be banned in my opinion. No room for scum like Broad. Ruining the whole spirit of the game.

5 star Hygeine. Voted best Indian in the NW by The Sunday Times. My work here is done.

Cretinous comment, made only because you're not interested in cricket. Take your own advice and stay off this thread.

Agreed. Well said Jim.

What has this to do with the Ashes.

Only cricket related thread we have. Bit pointless having 2. More than happy to create one if you wish.

That is why we are the best team in the world. Chasing down 360 with the loss of one wicket and 40 balls to spare. Scintillating stuff.

A pure master class. Over to you Jim.

Good win for Australia yesterday. Poor batting display from ourselves coupled with some great bowling from M Johnson. Fizzing them in at 95mph and with the new ball, it is always difficult until the shine has come off.

A chance to bounce back tomorrow though and I'm sure Dhoni and co will come out fighting.

Sahara on Cheetham Hill Rd. Steak place. Heard great reviews. Replaced old Italian restaurant. Got a booking for tomorrow evening so will let you know how it is.

Yeah...just further up the post about nice places to eat. ..

I'm just going off what the environmental health said. ..don't shoot the messenger

Don't ever threaten me.

Believe me, you'd know if I threatened you. Environmental health states 5 star hygiene.

Bem Brasil - not your normal EAMAYL...top class

Chaophrya

Cafe Istanbul

All three are top notch and reasonably priced.

It's a dirty shithole with lack of hygiene

Oh and if you do continue to spout such lies. I have very good solicitors. Your call.

That would be Boycs, a greater batsman than any India has produced.

Off you go then, a eulogy to Sir Geoffrey.

Unfortunately, he was before my time Jim therefore cannot comment much. However, from what I have seen and heard in documentaries, he was a great player who has a very strong opinion which doesn't always go down well with everyone!

Your turn to praise an England player.

I'll save it until one of them reaches a 100 centuries. :-P