Gloucs Thread

[ChrisfromStroud]

First topic message reminder :

Don't like the new set-up - all done without much consultation over a couple of days of a holiday weekend.
Well thought out.

So just starting a Gloucs thread within the County Cricket section.

There, that's the dullest topic I have ever posted.
(Please don't disagree.)
But further postings in this thread may be more interesting...

[Corporalhumblebucket]

Madness Gloucs lose to Netherlands by ONE run. For some reason they held star batsman Batty back so he came in at No 10. Off his three balls faced he managed a stike rate of 200. Just one more ball would have done it for Gloucs

[Spiny Norman]

He must have upset the Boss. Probably didn't say "Yes, sir" quick enough.

[Shelsey93]

As I have said on the CB40 thread, loosing to Netherlands should not be regarded as an embarrassment.

Batty is interesting. I spoke to a Gloucs supporter on the Cricinfo blog/forum, who was very disparaging about Batty. Thought he'd been so poor since joining from Surrey that he should have been released, and that Gloucs were right in persisting with their (probably financially motivated) decision to play Coughtrie in the Championship. The last thing he wanted was a recall for Batty. Odd, as I always thought Batty was a good, honest pro at Surrey, and an experienced played that Gloucs desperately need in their ranks.

[ChrisfromStroud]

Batty is interesting.

S93, I think you mean "inept" rather than "interesting".
BBC Radio Bristol commentators described his missed stumping today as the easiest/worst in the history of cricket.

They also mentioned something about Batty being second team coach at Gloucs (a role I had hoped he would take up back at Surrey.)
Does anyone know if this is true? (Where's LydneyBob when you need him?)

[Corporalhumblebucket]

Would certainly agree Batty is past his prime. But it does seem odd to put him at no 10...

[Spiny Norman]

S93, I think you mean "inept" rather than "interesting".
BBC Radio Bristol commentators described his missed stumping today as the easiest/worst in the history of cricket.

They obviously never saw the Spaniels CC play

[ChrisfromStroud]

Spaniels CC???

Is that a franchise like the Kolkata Knight Riders?

[Spiny Norman]

Spaniels CC???

Is that a franchise like the Kolkata Knight Riders?

Er... Not exactly

More of a pub side - the King Charles Spaniels

Alas, neither pub nor club is still with us

[ChrisfromStroud]

And were you behind the timbers?

[Spiny Norman]

Good God no

I was an umpire and very occasional leg-spinner. I took a lot more wickets as an umpire

[ChrisfromStroud]

Hawkeye Norman!

Go on, name names then.... who was it who was worse than Batty?

[ChrisfromStroud]

Gloucs v Middx due to start at 3:52.
McCarter replaces "2 overs for 24" Muchall.
Batty keeps on keeping.

[ChrisfromStroud]

By the way, who's better than Batty (apart from current incumbent 4-day w/k Coughtrie)?

Steve Adshead, Steve Snell, Louis Gegg, to name but three...
...all "let go" by Gloucs.

[Spiny Norman]

By the way, who's better than Batty (apart from current incumbent 4-day w/k Coughtrie)?

Steve Adshead, Steve Snell, Louis Gegg, to name but three...
...all "let go" by Gloucs.

Not to mention Chris Taylor...

[Corporalhumblebucket]

So, if Batty is a horrendous wicketkeeper and is now batting at no 10, what is the explanation of why he has been kept on and is playing in this match.... Has he got mysterious powers of influence?

[Corporalhumblebucket]

The dangerous Rogers is caught by Batty for 2.....

[Corporalhumblebucket]

Batty finishes with three catches. Not sure how many stumpings he missed...

[Spiny Norman]

Good win today. Pity we cocked up the batting order yesterday

[guildfordbat]

He's [Benny Howell's] got three initials, so he must be England material

Even with all those initials still some way to go but a winning innings from Benny Howell today.

Admirable support from Jon Batty resembling a restrained Graveney putting the interests of the team above his own.

[Corporalhumblebucket]

Taylor from Notts has three initials - no doubt why everyone's backing him for future England role. So has Matthew Spriegel....

Good to see Batty batting at the finish.....

[Guest]

Sprigel

[ChrisfromStroud]

So, if Batty is a horrendous wicketkeeper and is now batting at no 10, what is the explanation of why he has been kept on and is playing in this match.... Has he got mysterious powers of influence?

No, but he has got a 3-year contract and Gloucs don't have any money to buy him out of it.

Coughtrie is the better keeper and 4-day batsman, but either deemed too slow for CB40, or just in need of a rest, or someone promised JB a game or two.

[atletico86]

Irish fan here...what do ye Glos fans make of Graeme McCarter, will he get more chances this season? How quick is he as I have never seen him in the flesh.

Missed the Middlesex game as was playing a game myself

[Spiny Norman]

No, but he has got a 3-year contract and Gloucs don't have any money to buy him out of it.

Coughtrie is the better keeper and 4-day batsman, but either deemed too slow for CB40, or just in need of a rest, or someone promised JB a game or two.

We're doomed, aren't we?

[Shelsey93]

Irish fan here...what do ye Glos fans make of Graeme McCarter, will he get more chances this season? How quick is he as I have never seen him in the flesh.

Missed the Middlesex game as was playing a game myself

Not a Gloucs fan but on TV he was only clocking mid-70s. Young and reasonably accurate though.

[ChrisfromStroud]

We have lots of these...

[ChrisfromStroud]

Could someone (preferably Gidman Senior) please explain to me, with Yorks 216 - 3 chasing 400 to win, why neither Marshall, Williamson nor Dent have been given a bowl yet?

[Corporalhumblebucket]

Yorks still got a long way to go. All results still possible.

[Spiny Norman]

While I admit to being a Life Member of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, may I state that I accept no responsibility for the actions of said Club or any of its Servants

[Spiny Norman]

Could someone (preferably Gidman Senior) please explain to me, with Yorks 216 - 3 chasing 400 to win, why neither Marshall, Williamson nor Dent have been given a bowl yet?

See my post above - and shouldn't it be Gidman Major?

[ChrisfromStroud]

Norman, can't you just nip out of the members' enclosure onto the pitch and ask him?

(Yorks only need 170 off about 40 overs; that's not too tricky.)

[ChrisfromStroud]

Thanks Norman! That's what I call prompt service ... Williamson now bowling.

Gidman Major and Gidman Minor ....

.... "A Few Gidmen and True".

[Corporalhumblebucket]

Gloucs bowled last 46 overs without taking a wicket. But things could still change....

[guildfordbat]

Gloucs bowled last 46 overs without taking a wicket. But things could still change....

.... there again, they might not.

[ChrisfromStroud]

New ball taken???

[Spiny Norman]

Thanks Norman! That's what I call prompt service ... Williamson now bowling.

You can't beat a hedgehog - well, you can, but it won't do your hands any good...

[Corporalhumblebucket]

Partnership now extends across 60 overs But finally Jacques is out. Yorks should win - but a collapse is entirely possible.....

[ChrisfromStroud]

Oh, the wickets are a'tumblin' now.
Well, we've gotta start somewhere.
(Jakes out for a paltry 160!)

[Spiny Norman]

Five down now.

Earwig ho! Earwig ho! Earwig ho!

[Corporalhumblebucket]

Often get a collapse after a long partnership in this sort of situation. Looks like a good finish....

[ChrisfromStroud]

Oh dear, Bresnan crawling along at 13 an over...

[Spiny Norman]

Typical Yorkshire stonewalling.

[ChrisfromStroud]

Anyone know how many overs left?
I can't get to listen on-line.

[Corporalhumblebucket]

"6 overs after this one" they have just said. With 18 to win!

[ChrisfromStroud]

Unless there's about 1 over left, we're going to lose!

[ChrisfromStroud]

Thanks for the info Corporal.

Let's see, 18 off 6 overs, at a BresnanRate of 13 an over....
Not looking good.

[Corporalhumblebucket]

Bresnan bowled

[Spiny Norman]

Memo to Gidman Major; set them 500 next time.

[Corporalhumblebucket]

4 to win

[Corporalhumblebucket]

Ballance wins the game with successive sixes

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