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Apparently we have never been the bottom club in our history. With Gloucs's lucky draw yesterday there is a lot to play for in the last fixtures. Chances are both teams will lose as they play the top 2, so the 9 point cushion is useful. Even with a few players away with England most of the time, we are one of the better funded teams so it is a shambles of a season. Will be interesting to see if Chilton loses his job as he has been the common factor over the last 3-4 years of poor performance. Certainly something needs to change for next season.
One positive is that we have improved over the last 10 games or so of white ball ( until the Durham game. ) Although I can't see us closing the gap, if we can take that form into the last 6 games we could get close to that second promotion place. I would guess we would need at least 4 wins and 2 draws. will be at day 1 on Thursday and probably day 4 if it gets that far.
He was the difference in earlier matches. We came from behind twice and in games when it was about changing tactics, digging in and getting the result.
Up to our goal, they didn't have a shot on target in the first half and not sure if they did at the start of the second either. Unfortunately once we scored the goal in my opinion he bottled it completely. If they haven't created a chance in an hour with they way we were playing why let them play almost all of the last 30 minutes in our half? In that time, from creating nothing, they score 2, hit the post twice and Pickford makes a great save from a free header. Genuinely lost for words
Yes, our Batsman finally showed up as a group last night. I think the bowling has been decent in red and white ball for most of the season, but at times lt is like our tail starts at around number 4 or 5!! Really enjoyed it especially after they mullered us at their place. Didn't think we had a chance of qualifying a couple of weeks ago, but now if Essex loses as DL says it is us or Durham in a straight shoot out.
Unfortunately I think that of the 3 positions under discussion, replacing the captain is the most difficult. No obvious captain ready to go so I would pick someone inexperienced with potential ( as captain and player) rather than a stop gap, and ensure he is fully supported. 9 tests until the next Ashes start including a tough 3 match series against South Africa. If we end up with 3 different.
Having said that I can't really pick who that might be !!
Hard to understand Stokes actions. Either he is just a stupid man, or he has an underlying alcohol problem that is being underplayed and where he needs support from experts. Hopefully it can be resolved before the next series against Pakistan with Root only needing to captain 2 tests.
Like you say, interesting decision on Brook. I don't think he is red ball captain material & perhaps they are thinking he is just a Stokes v 2 when it comes to off field controversy. Who do you reckon should be the next full time captain? Tough call I think
I went to the game, and it was hard to believe those last 11 deliveries, especially when the last over started against a number 10 who hadn't even faced a ball. They needed 12 from the last 3 balls but Luke wood got hit for 6 then bowled a no ball/ free hit which left 3 from the last ball. their number 10 then ramped it over the top for 4. Serious poor game management.
Not Really. Promotion was the main reason for wanting to win and to get out of the NL, so it was one of my best days as a Dale fan. The cup was just a bit of icing on the cake for me
1. Tactics, substitutions selections etc 2. Player motivation, getting the players to run through a brick wall for you and the club etc
I will give him a 10 out of 10 for the latter but the jury is still out for me on point 1. League 2 has significantly more depth in terms of quality of teams and nest year will show how much he has learned. Can he do it at a level we have been at for most of the last 100+ years? He will have quite a few new players to integrate as well, so let's see. Certainly nowhere near Keith Hill in terms of what he has done, and at the end of the day we won a runners up trophy
Couldn't agree more. If they had to kick off immediately I don't think there is anyway that score. Instead they have time to get their heads up, chat with the manager & come up with a plan.
I said similar on another site. Already a legend but a chance to even beyond that. Optimistic for the game as I think the previous 45 games don't matter now. Pressure could get to either side & if it is close with 15 left, Hendo could be the man.
Not over yet but Lancs in a good position, and should get it done before the next new ball. They lost their last 6 wickets for 22 runs after being ahead in the game.
I'd take a point ( although I want us to play for the win). A loss could be terminal if York get 3 wins before playing us. In fact if York do get 3 wins then a draw will be the same as a win in terms of what is needed in the last game. Wealdstone & Brackley should be good 3 point opportunities. I feel that having to win against York might be better than needing a draw because attack should be the best form of defence and I can't see us not conceding against them.
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