Ashes to Ashes

Posted by: Lomo on 23 May 2005

I was wondering if by the faintest of chances England might defeat Australia in the coming series. With the shortage of warm up matches these days I am a little concerned that the boys may be underdone. I hear that you are so strong there is a reluctance to pick some new young colt whose name escapes me.
Now that bespokes a rude confidence.
Only hoping it is at least close mind.
Posted on: 13 September 2005 by Steve G
quote:
Originally posted by BigH47:
So there we are a 5-0 series win by Australia as predicted by Glen McGrath not.

Well Done England

Howard


Why the blue?
Posted on: 13 September 2005 by Matthew T
Lomo,

Indeed, the real test of whether the tables have really turned will be in 18 months time downunder, if England can build on this win and Australia regroup then that could be, yet again, a huge series. A lot of cricket to be played before that and it is probably a close call as to which team the rest of the world would prefer not to play. I guess the Aussie team will be in for some stick once they get home but they still have some fantastic players and will bounce back.

Matthew
Posted on: 13 September 2005 by BigH47
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Posted on: 13 September 2005 by JonR
And it seems that Duncan Fletcher is finally, officially, a British citizen too - a perfect day! Smile
Posted on: 13 September 2005 by Lomo
Thanks to those who have contributed to this thread, and all in the right spirit as well, however I can hear phantom singing from my screen
"Wheres your ashes gone,
Wheres your Ashes gone???"
Posted on: 13 September 2005 by Deane F
I saw the ticker tape parade for the team on television this afternoon. Quite impressive.

I congratulate the English and their cricketers (and offer my support for anybody else that beats the Australians at anything).
Posted on: 14 September 2005 by Matthew T
quote:
Originally posted by Lomo:
Thanks to those who have contributed to this thread, and all in the right spirit as well, however I can hear phantom singing from my screen
"Wheres your ashes gone,
Wheres your Ashes gone???"


I think that many of us are glad to see that the stage of world cricket is looking set to be a more intriguing and competetive environment. Australian success was becoming a little tedious and the pre-ashes arrogance of the Aussie team will only be surpassed by the English when we hold on to the Ashes next time round Big Grin

Matthew
Posted on: 14 September 2005 by JonR
quote:
Originally posted by Deane F:
I saw the ticker tape parade for the team on television this afternoon. Quite impressive.

I congratulate the English and their cricketers (and offer my support for anybody else that beats the Australians at anything).


Ha ha - the New Zealander I work for was supporting England too! Nothing he likes to see more than the Aussies get a whipping! Big Grin

Oh, and he's moving to Australia early next year!!

Cheers,

Jon
Posted on: 15 September 2005 by Lomo
It's that little brother,big brother thing again.
However I would have thought that Deane should have grown out of it by now.
Funny thing, we don't mind being beaten by good losers.
Posted on: 15 September 2005 by Deane F
Grown out of it? You've gotta be kidding! Following sport is interesting and all - but hardly a man's pursuit.