GLAMMY

[the other bob wilson]

Coming up to ninety minutes played and no wickets for Glamorgan - we really needed to win the toss.

The Middlesex wicket keeper Simpson always seems to get runs against us.

[chrisp_1927]

Will have to give the Oval a go. I think my dislike for Surrey cricket club has always put me off a bit.

Timely wicket for Glamorgan, let's have a few more quick ones now !

[chrisp_1927]

I used to go to Lords and The Oval when I lived in London too. I was close to Lords and would also watch Middlesex when they played there but it was a miserable experience with most of the ground empty. England matches were fantastic though.

I totally agree that The Oval is the better ground though for all formats but ODIs have always been my favourites there.

Side note: my favourite ground though is Trent Bridge. Love watching cricket there. Sadly, Sophia Gardens has lost some of its soul for me and I haven't renewed my membership since the pandemic.

Agree about the loss of soul at Sophia. Always thought it was a mistake to encourage this rush of loads of grounds at around the 15k capacity mark. Would have much rathered see the money spent getting 2 out of lords/oval/edgbaston up to the 50/60k mark and let the smaller grounds retain their character. Love watching some of the games at smaller grounds in New Zealand and South Africa

[Taffy Blue in Berkshire]

this is not looking good. Carlson bowling and getting whacked all over. Middlesex lead 64 with 5 wickets left.

[Taffy Blue in Berkshire]

not impressed by Patel's bowling, v slow and easily whackable.

[Dave Blue]

The game’s running away from us but a typical performance at Lord’s by Glam would have resulted in a defeat by now. Hope we produce a match saving second innings.

[Pearcey3]

Rain forecast tomorrow so I doubt we will get a full days play. Weather looks good on Thursday though. We need to try and bat out for a draw but on current form that doesn’t look likely.

[the other bob wilson]

Second year on the trot where the break for the Hundred seems to have affected Glamorgan’s four day form for the worse. The weather may help save us this time, but we’re going to have to bat better than we’ve done since the Hundred ended - first thing I’d do is get Gill opening.

[chrisp_1927]

Second year on the trot where the break for the Hundred seems to have affected Glamorgan’s four day form for the worse. The weather may help save us this time, but we’re going to have to bat better than we’ve done since the Hundred ended - first thing I’d do is get Gill opening.

I wonder if the captaincy is making Lloyd want to 'tough it out'. But totally agree, get gil up top because Lloyd opening just isn't working this year.
Let Lloyd come in at 7 and have a smash

[Taffy Blue in Berkshire]

I wonder if the captaincy is making Lloyd want to 'tough it out'. But totally agree, get gil up top because Lloyd opening just isn't working this year.
Let Lloyd come in at 7 and have a smash

why do we persist with people clearly 'off form' when there are youngsters in the 2nd XI delivering? Lloyd and Carlson have not had the best of seasons and clearly if things continue we're not going to get promoted. On recent performances we don't deserve it. The Hundred has also been a disaster as not a level playing field and the Blast and Royal London have a lot more meaning to the Glammy fans.

[chrisp_1927]

why do we persist with people clearly 'off form' when there are youngsters in the 2nd XI delivering? Lloyd and Carlson have not had the best of seasons and clearly if things continue we're not going to get promoted. On recent performances we don't deserve it. The Hundred has also been a disaster as not a level playing field and the Blast and Royal London have a lot more meaning to the Glammy fans.

My first move would probably be to drop Lloyd if I'm honest. I suppose the fact he's captain muddies the water a little bit.

In Carlson's defence, his 50 over performances probably warranted him playing this game. I do think he was lucky to keep his county champ spot before the 50 over/hundred break .

[Taffy Blue in Berkshire]

Maynard also is dining out on something and must be glad he's not employed by Chelsea.

[Pearcey3]

I think Maynard’s doing a decent job.

[the other bob wilson]

I think Maynard’s doing a decent job.

I agree, we could have the Maynard that “coaches” the Welsh Fire.

Think we need to match the Middlesex score to stand a chance of winning - in fact, we probably need to do that to avoid defeat.

Hope we see a competitive batting performance from Glamorgan of a type which shows that the toss was a big factor in the outcome, but I don’t have a lot of faith in us at the moment I’m afraid - think we’re missing Neser a lot even though James Harris has done well lately.

[Pearcey3]

Damn only just started watching and Lloyd goes for70. We need to build from here. Still 43 overs left today

[Taffy Blue in Berkshire]

I think Maynard’s doing a decent job.

on what basis do you say that?

[Pearcey3]

on what basis do you say that?

We are one of the weakest counties in the land. We have the occasional triumph but are mostly down there with the weakest. We are at least pushing for promotion under Maynard albeit doubt we will go up.
Simply put we don’t have the resources of a Lancashire, Surrey or Yorkshire or pool of local talent. So in the circs he is doing ok.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

176 deficit on 1st innings. Need a couple of big innings to get anything out of this. Another 400 from Northeast isn't too much to ask is it?
On the plus side, we picked up the third bowling point with 2 balls to spare, and Middlesex fell 10 runs short of a 5th batting point. Could be important at the end of the season.

[Pearcey3]

We need to bat for four sessions to make the game safe

[dandywarhol]

3 wickets down now

[Pearcey3]

Yep we have lost three wickets with just five runs scored. Still loads of overs tonight. This could be all over today

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Another 400 from Northeast isn't too much to ask is it?

Sorry. My fault.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Sorry. My fault.

Claim it was a typo and you added a 4 and a 0 by mistake

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Claim it was a typo and you added a 4 and a 0 by mistake

Yeah, that's what happened 😁

[Eric the Half a Bee]