Fair enough Paul; but on bad Ashes days your fellow "Australians" are conspicuous by their absence. The great thing about England fans is we are always here through the good times and the bad. Michael Atherton wrote the Times today that "Non-walking was introduced to cricket by the Australians, and they became a victim of its charms yesterday" which is correct of course. I still don't like it however and in my days as a player any "non-walkers" (very few admittedly) were given hell by the fielding side.

I wasn't playing for a living - that's the difference. Top-class players should not give an inch.

As a club player I always walked - but I understand it is different for Test players with a livelihood and career to consider. England benefited from the umpire's error today but we got two rough decisions yesterday - so we are still in deficit. Bell played one of his best innings for England and showed what is possible on that pitch with patience and application. I hope he goes on to make a big hundred tomorrow. Game still in the balance IMO.

Naughty, naughty Stuart Broad

Pietersen drives me bananas, looks as though he could get out every ball. He was almost out early today with a daft airy shot through the covers. We only have two "proper" test batsmen - Cook and Trott. Bell is halfway there but gets himself out too often. The rest are one-day players. I would like to see Compton back in the team for the next Test.

And Gooch and Gower ..just in the interests of balance you understand. Incidentally Paul, you haven't been on here regularly in years but now Australia are doing well you suddenly appear. Any comment ?

There was criticism but nothing personal in my comments. For a moderator you are far too sensitive. Back to the cricket Cook needs to get his score moving. He will lose all his timing playing no shots.

You don't understand the nature of this contest - you don't give this lot anything. I begrudged every run he scored. You cannot be a true competitor either - a competitor wants to win every time and then grind his opponent into the dirt.

Out.

Typical of the convicts to put their best batman in at No 11. I just don't trust them. England need centuries from at least one player tomorrow. Cook is the key - we need him to stay in. We also need some luck - they got the benefit of all the decisions today. On an upbeat note, Anderson continues to get better and better; how can anyone that good come from Burnley ?

Wish you wouldn't do that.

You must be joking. England to win - especially against this lot. Typically poor first-day batting effort by our lot today. Why do we always start Test series so badly ?

Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Judy Garland

Axel F - Crazy Frog

Appalling statement - one of the worst I've seen on here in years.

No, very true. I keeping repeating them because theno is hard of learning.

His wages are irrelevant; the last sentence is your opinion and there are plenty of people who think the team is better with him in it and he has alot more to contribute. You're like a broken record stuck at 78rpm.

Pedersen has had some poor games this season and he's had some very good games - no different to any other player in fact. You need to change your tune - you've made your point and you're getting boring. .

Thank you chaddy. First time you've posted something worthwhile. Tyrone's talking through his ringpiece when it comes to Pedersen.

Cheating is a strong word to use in professional sport and for Holloway to accuse us of "cheating" because of a push in the back is bang out of order. Players push and shove each other all over the place during the course of a match. Bowyer should make a statement defending his players and putting Holloway in his place - good follow-up story for the LET on Monday if they had any nous.

You need to change your record. Pedersen made a big difference yesterday and still has a contribution to make. There's a whole bunch of players I'd kick out out of the club before him and I hope he stays with us to the end of his career.

.......and will happen too unless there are big changes. Squad and management need an overhaul and significant sum of money spent.

Looking forward to it too - as long as England play to their capabilities and win of course. Not looking forward to the dreaded news in June that Rovers have started pre-season training. Used to love football but this Indian lot have killed it.

Slept somewhat better last night and hopefully can forget about football until the nightmare starts again in August. Roll on the summer and our glorious boys in white making the convicts chase the ball all over the cricket field.

Three points would give us some breathing space and let me sleep better at night. This is Rovers though so it's bound to be a draw at best.