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I’m trying to find out how most of the other squads have top names, but Welsh Fire do not. The withdrawal of Jonny Bairstow was extremely disappointing, with a lot of fans buying tickets ,on the pretence of watching him play. It just seems unfair that some teams have big names, but the apart from Ollie Pope, the Fire have no one of any real significance. Can someone please enlighten me how it all works out ?
It’s an IPL type auction where the coaches choose the players I believe.
There’s nothing Welsh about them and they have zero FireQuote:
Originally Posted by Ivortheengine
Supporting them as it says Welsh was my starting point but I live nearer Southern Brave. I have no affinity to Welsh Fire but wanted them to do well this season and last.
I agree about the Bairstow point; I went to their first game and my kids love the Hundred. The kids tried to support them but the players gave nothing. The oldest two bought Southern Brave hats as they left
Is anybody voicing their disapproval at Southern Brave if their players are not Southern?Quote:
Originally Posted by Q
Well Pope will be off with England test team and Duckett called up for the England Lions .... I don't understand playing The Hundred,One Day 50 Over and Test matches at the same time .... :shrug:
We went to the Oval invincible game last Sunday afternoon, with our g/children. Perfect afternoon for a good game. We bought the tickets ages ago, but when I compared both line ups, the result was always going to be a formality. I would go again for certain, but it would help if it was a more level playing field. Don’t think the cricket loving South Wales public are treated fairly enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Q
Southern Brave are based in Southampton and have two Hampshire players and seven from Sussex in their squad - a completely different situation compared to the Welsh Fire.Quote:
Originally Posted by blue lewj
Western would have been a better name. Western Fire. Why try to cash in on Welsh.Quote:
Originally Posted by blue lewj
Because it is in Cardiff. It's a terrible competition and the sooner Tom Harrison sods off the better. He's done a right number on cricket. The 100 can **** off into the Sun for all I care. It's a dreadful franchise system, designed to kill the counties and will do precisely **** all for involvement and participation, it might even harm it. At least the ECB board made a few mil each over it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Q
Maybe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
But the crowds suggest not
It looks like Welsh Fire had all the stragglers still standing against the wall. I can’t see them staying the course and will soon be replaced.
I did find it quite amusing looking through the squads. Only the 2nd season and there was also another auction this year, yet there are certain squads that look miles stronger than others. Must have been some real idiots amongst certain selection panels.
The crowds are comparable to Blast games pre 100.Quote:
Originally Posted by Q
That crowd dwarfed anything pre Hundred T20 Blast wise in Cardiff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
It does look like the Welsh Fire squad is a lot weaker than some.Quote:
Originally Posted by chrisp_1927
Bairstow just pulling out when he likes doesn't help though.
Average attendances across all counties in 2017 was 7500. If you include just the major counties, that's a hell of a lot higher, and some of those games are on silly nights at silly times. https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/b...83-000-1119058Quote:
Originally Posted by blue lewj
But… add in a comparative or womens games and u find their matches up from a few hundred to c7500/ 8000 a game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
Hundreds as a format then wins hands down
Bit like the end of this... https://youtu.be/in3KKja8iA8
No, they don't. If you go to a roses game or a London derby, they sold out in the blast. Go to a Cider derby, they'll sell out. The Hundred is manufactured bollocks. The women's game is great, they didn't need the Hundred to do it, and they certainly didn't need to pay counties hush money if it was such a guaranteed successQuote:
Originally Posted by Q
If you like the 100, fine. I don't but don't pretend it isn't designed to damage the domestic game.
Every Roses t20 game has sold out until they brought in the 100. Look how many empty seats are in his photo of the 100 version:
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...-b2139307.html
Looks like it’s time for some parts of the game to move onQuote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
Did you support the European Super League, then? Be very careful what you wish for. The IPL franchises are already buying up South African and UAE franchises, if we accept this, cricket as we know it will be done. Boult has already retired. The Mumbai Indians want to sign players to exclusive 12 month deals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Q
Thankfully the ECB have come to their senses and appointed Richard Thompson who may be able to wrestle back control after the damage Graves and Harrison have done.