GLAMMY

[Hot Shot Hamish.]

Dunno what it's like in Cardiff, but we've got the first rainy morning in weeks up here to greet the new cricket season. Glamorgan start their four day game programme at home to Leicestershire today and the game will be streamed on You Tube as usual.

I watched two podcasts previewing Div 1 and 2 of the County Championship this week and Glamorgan did not even merit a mention in either of them, while the Guardian tipped us to finish seventh out of eight in their forecast for Div 2. I've no expectation of promotion or anything like that this year, I just hope for some pitches which provide an equal balance between bat and ball, rather than the boring run fests which have become the norm since games started being streamed - I'm not holding my breath mind.

Having seen the scores in the friendly against Cardiff UCCE , where the university scored 400 plus as did Glamorgan, then it suggests the same sort of tracks as seen in recent seasons.
It was a first for me last Sunday though. I watched the afternoon session down at Sophia, which is the first time I’ve ever watched a match( in the UK) in March. It felt like the middle of June though. It’s the most I’ve enjoyed watching sport since before this dire football season started!

[the other bob wilson]

Having seen the scores in the friendly against Cardiff UCCE , where the university scored 400 plus as did Glamorgan, then it suggests the same sort of tracks as seen in recent seasons.
It was a first for me last Sunday though. I watched the afternoon session down at Sophia, which is the first time I’ve ever watched a match( in the UK) in March. It felt like the middle of June though. It’s the most I’ve enjoyed watching sport since before this dire football season started!

I see Fernando is in the squad for today's game. I was impressed by him against England last year, so you'd think he'd add something to the bowling, but it looks like we'll be over reliant on Van Der Gugten once again - I always look forward to a new cricket season, but it looks to me like this will be another season where we'll struggle to bowl sides out twice in Championship cricket.

[poc]

ul hasan didnt last long

[chrisp_1927]

The middle order looks really strong again, on paper at least. Could certainly do with another quick bowler or 2. I don't think Harris and Timmy are going to be the most robust injury wise as they got on in years.

[chrisp_1927]

ul hasan didnt last long

I'm not entirely sure what the coaches see in him if I'm honest.

[the other bob wilson]

162-7.

[The Bloop]

Whilst the middle order looks settled and relatively strong, the failure to recruit an opener batsman will probably mean they're exposed to the new ball far too often.

[chrisp_1927]

Bit of a recovery. Good innings by cooke. Got a feeling Leicester will put up a big score . Don't seem to be many demons in the pitch. Hopefully I'm wrong.

[dandywarhol]

is Marnus Labuschagne back this season

[the other bob wilson]

Leicestershire an untroubled 99-1, dunno how the ice hockey are doing, so apologies for this if I’m not being fair to them, but why are all the professional sports sides based in Cardiff so bad?

[chrisp_1927]

Leicestershire an untroubled 99-1, dunno how the ice hockey are doing, so apologies for this if I’m not being fair to them, but why are all the professional sports sides based in Cardiff so bad?

Im expecting Cardiff rugby to beat Connacht tonight and get into the quarters, then do ospreys and Munster to finish top 8 in the URC. Mind you, we could quite easily lose them all and end up having had a porridge season.

166/3 is slightly less messy than I was expecting to see at lunch. Still feels like it's going to need a big second innings and play for the draw though

[chrisp_1927]

is Marnus Labuschagne back this season

I don't think so. Hopefully we will see him again in future seasons

[poc]

I don't think so. Hopefully we will see him again in future seasons

commentators yesterday said he could be back for a few fixtures towards the end of the season

[chrisp_1927]

commentators yesterday said he could be back for a few fixtures towards the end of the season

That would be good.

[Lord Worcester]

Leicestershire an untroubled 99-1, dunno how the ice hockey are doing, so apologies for this if I’m not being fair to them, but why are all the professional sports sides based in Cardiff so bad?

The city failed to score in a must win game and remain in bottom 3. Cardiff lost to Connaught for the 3rd time this season and are out of Europe. The devils lost in overtime and glammy getting thumped all around Cardiff by Leicestershires no.10 batter. Another great weekend!

[the other bob wilson]

The city failed to score in a must win game and remain in bottom 3. Cardiff lost to Connaught for the 3rd time this season and are out of Europe. The devils lost in overtime and glammy getting thumped all around Cardiff by Leicestershires no.10 batter. Another great weekend!

Glamorgan's game with the University had an ominous look to it and Leicestershire have spent two days walking all over us. Concerning to see Van Der Gugten looking so ineffective because we're really in trouble if that continues.

[Lord Worcester]

Glamorgan's game with the University had an ominous look to it and Leicestershire have spent two days walking all over us. Concerning to see Van Der Gugten looking so ineffective because we're really in trouble if that continues.

I felt the same about the uni game. Glammy top 5 need a big day today - assuming they can ever bowl leics out - otherwise this could be a big, humiliating defeat to start the season against one of the weaker, although admittedly improving, counties over the last few seasons. Depressing!

[chrisp_1927]

If our bowlers are feeling down, at least they can take heart they're not playing for Worcestershire. Reduced Somerset to 39/3 and 140/4. Unfortunately for them the next wicket fell with over 500 on the board. Tom Banton currently not out on 357

[The Bloop]

If our bowlers are feeling down, at least they can take heart they're not playing for Worcestershire. Reduced Somerset to 39/3 and 140/4. Unfortunately for them the next wicket fell with over 500 on the board. Tom Banton currently not out on 357

I checked the Somerset scorecard to see he was 371 not out. Turned on the live feed on YouTube to hopefully see him bat on, and he lasted 2 more deliveries 😆

[chrisp_1927]

I checked the Somerset scorecard to see he was 371 not out. Turned on the live feed on YouTube to hopefully see him bat on, and he lasted 2 more deliveries 😆

Must have been the pressure of the extra audience that got to him! 🤣

[Father Dougal]

Glammy 19/3.

Still 179 behind.

Innings defeat to start the season?

[Lord Worcester]

Glammy 19/3.

Still 179 behind.

Innings defeat to start the season?

Almost certain. A pretty pathetic start to the season. I can’t be arsed to look it up but I’ve got a vague memory that last season started in the same vain. Might not have been an innings but a poor defeat.

[chrisp_1927]

Have I missed the ECB announcement about teams playing on different pitches?

Can't be the same surface that looked so flat when Leicester were batting

[Lord Worcester]

Have I missed the ECB announcement about teams playing on different pitches?

Can't be the same surface that looked so flat when Leicester were batting

You would think so but sadly it’s the quality of the players. That opening partnership is not going to cut it at county level. I won’t talk about heart yet as it’s day 3 of the season - and not a city thread!!

[chrisp_1927]

You would think so but sadly it’s the quality of the players. That opening partnership is not going to cut it at county level. I won’t talk about heart yet as it’s day 3 of the season - and not a city thread!!

Agree about the openers. I think there's potential in Byron, but would be nice to see a bit of experience alongside him. I don't think ul-hasan is going to cut it with bat or ball. He looks like someone who could average about 15 with the bat and 75 with the ball to me. Hopefully he proves me wrong