Ken

Got a case of this today. Not cheap by any means, and a bit posh with its background/history, but in all honesty it is lush.

Never underestimate the nature of meteorology. It should have rained today, unfortunately it didn't at all, but let's hope there is a flood around the Sydney CBD tomorrow.

Suit yourself, mate. Some take things more seriously on internet forums than others. Then there is Leazes. I don't think I need to expand there, do I? I'd hate to see you when you are bitter. Only when I'm blind does that happen, man.

shut up man, we've bossed every test match other than perth and the first innings in brisbane. don't you agree now that our bowling attack has been better and that's what has won us the series? that said, i've been surprised at how many loose shots your top order has played through out. too many players that know better giving their wicket away where for us it's mainly just been colly and pietersen. agree bell should have walked but don't forget the current aussie skipper did the same a couple of test matches ago. is he a cunt too? not everyone is adam gilchrist, and that's a shame, but lots of top pros would have done the same. Settle down, man. IIRC, that's twice you've brought that up now. OK yes, England's bowling attack is better, don't need to be a supa-analyst to work that one out, but didn't you say Australia's batting was better with which I disagreed with? Go on, look back now. nah, i never said your batters were better. just that they were more suited to playing in aussie conditions. our batters' failings to playing extra bounce were exposed in perth but other than that we've batted better and that is mainly down to the rubbish the aussies have bowled at us. it's the bowlers that have won us the series. that's the worst australian bowling attack i've seen in my life time. no genuine front line spinner. middle of the road pace attack and the one genuine wicket taker in the side - mitchell johnson - is more inconsistent with his lines and lengths than steve harmison on a bad day. We lack a bowler who relishes taking up the new ball. I've said this before but Australia have been papering over cracks since Warne, McGrath, Hayden and Langer retired. The rebuilding should have started 3 years ago, not after this calamity of a series. For instance Kawaja should have been given a shot in the first test, not now. Your bowlers have done great, but without Cook you would not be as half as competitive. At least your cricketing hierarchy had the foresight to persevere with him, and you are now reaping the rewards. All you lot need to do is get rid of Collingwood, and replace him with someone young and you'll be laughing for a few years yet.

Suit yourself, mate. Some take things more seriously on internet forums than others. Then there is Leazes. I don't think I need to expand there, do I?

What a bitter cunt. Ye naa what yeez are, scousers in the sun, nothing more nothing less. Bamps. I'm not that bitter, and I don't steal or kill either, poor analogy tbh. I think England have outplayed us in every facet and have deserved to retain the Ashes and I have given credit where it is due in this thread and to people I've met visiting as part of the Barmy Army. But they don't deserve to win this one, not on the sacred SCG turf anyway, I'll be disgusted somewhat if that happens. Anyway when it's all said and done I'll head over to Bondi or Bronte and frolic in the surf and have a few pints...err I mean schoonies with some of the lads and lasses that have come over. Tell that to the poor aborigines in the 19th century pal. The fact is England fucked you on your own turf, in a sport the average Aussie cares for more than we do. All you need to say is well done England, not you didn't deserve to do this or that. I don't honestly know where Aussie or scouse arrogance comes from. Look champ, we've said sorry about that. It's all official and in the history books for the kiddies to learn about now. What's with your continued attempts at correlating scousers and Aussies btw, we are nothing alike... apart from being used to success for periods of time? Is that arrogance though

No he wouldn't. The silly prick would switch focus and attention to my supposed username on another website, and gnarl at the teeth while he thinks he's destroying me here.

shut up man, we've bossed every test match other than perth and the first innings in brisbane. don't you agree now that our bowling attack has been better and that's what has won us the series? that said, i've been surprised at how many loose shots your top order has played through out. too many players that know better giving their wicket away where for us it's mainly just been colly and pietersen. agree bell should have walked but don't forget the current aussie skipper did the same a couple of test matches ago. is he a cunt too? not everyone is adam gilchrist, and that's a shame, but lots of top pros would have done the same. Settle down, man. IIRC, that's twice you've brought that up now. OK yes, England's bowling attack is better, don't need to be a supa-analyst to work that one out, but didn't you say Australia's batting was better with which I disagreed with? Go on, look back now.

What a bitter cunt. Ye naa what yeez are, scousers in the sun, nothing more nothing less. Bamps. I'm not that bitter, and I don't steal or kill either, poor analogy tbh. I think England have outplayed us in every facet and have deserved to retain the Ashes and I have given credit where it is due in this thread and to people I've met visiting as part of the Barmy Army. But they don't deserve to win this one, not on the sacred SCG turf anyway, I'll be disgusted somewhat if that happens. Anyway when it's all said and done I'll head over to Bondi or Bronte and frolic in the surf and have a few pints...err I mean schoonies with some of the lads and lasses that have come over.

I hadn't read an article which contained so much bollocks about Newcastle for a good while now. It's good they've got in early and started the new year with a solid footing though.

What a cheating little prick that Bell is. Didn't deserve his century at all, my respect for him is out the window now, the cunt. Anyway, this will be a draw, rain will play a part tomorrow and Australia will bat out the majority of the two days. By no means do I think England deserve a victory and take the series, and I'm quite a stable-minded person too... but funnier things have happened of course.

In reality though cricket is a summer sport and has everyone interested in it, it's a national interest, and the game is part of the heritage over here. The other sports you've mentioned are winter and have strongholds in various parts of the country but not as a whole. Anyone who says darts is big needs a slap too tbh.

Fucking hell man, I know you were on your honeymoon and all, but on what exactly did you spend all your hard earned dollars? £2200 on 2 return flights, £800 spends. Would have been more if my sister hadn't put us up. Worth it though, just booked to go to NYC for 5 days and Florida for 10days in May. Wedding is paid off, own a house and 2 cars so we've got nowt else to spend our cash on other than holidays. When I first read your post I didn't think you had included airfare tickets in your sum. I thought you may have spent a week in a penthouse at the ANA or other things extravagant.

He's done well in the time Harper's been out, you could even say he's not looked out of place in the PL, hence why he's deserved to keep his place in the side. His shot stopping and reflexes are top notch, but his decision making is not up to scratch. Well, at least that's what I'm getting at. Harper would at least hoof those 50/50 balls where as Krul, atm tries to play it too cute. It bit him in the arse yesterday and could have in other matches as well.

The slating Krul's had in this thread you wouldn't have thought Carroll wasn't getting any balls delivered to him in the first place. Grossly unfair imo. Think he's done well generally, no wonder his clanger in the first minute knocked him a bit, he's a young lad, a dropping won't do him any good either. No it wouldn't but at least the new manager, love him or hate him, has said players are in due to merit and Krul earned his spot. He could have been hooked after that but wasn't yesterday. Harper's recall will be justified now. After one mistake? Bit harsh iyam; he's hardly world class but he's dependable at a young age and it's one clanger. He went on to have a canny game, despite not having to save much and I don't think it's fair or justified to drop a young keeper for making one mistake. As HmHm has said, he's been teetering on the edge for a while. Yesterday's cost us the goal that killed the game as a contest. Harper is back now, and he doesn't take those kinds of options like Krul has, as I said it's not the first time he's done it. It's all experience, but we're trying to avoid relegation here this season. Krul needs to go back and learn from his mistakes and be ready again for a call-up and cut out those high-risk plays from his game, imo.

Backyard Aussie lingo, gringo

The slating Krul's had in this thread you wouldn't have thought Carroll wasn't getting any balls delivered to him in the first place. Grossly unfair imo. Think he's done well generally, no wonder his clanger in the first minute knocked him a bit, he's a young lad, a dropping won't do him any good either. No it wouldn't but at least the new manager, love him or hate him, has said players are in due to merit and Krul earned his spot. He could have been hooked after that but wasn't yesterday. Harper's recall will be justified now.

The taxis here are a killer, no doubt about it. Especially if you have a 'funny' accent.

The perfect match played by England so far. Won the toss, elected to bowl, green wicket and overcast, the ball swung and moved off the seam, got Australia out cheapishly, then went into bat, sun was bright and has since dried out the wicket, no swing or much seaming, England are dominant, wicket slowing up and is inconsistent just in time for Australia to bat again, England won't need to bat a second time.

In the name of peace and goodwill, I'd like to make an announcement, to put Leazes' mind at ease. He's a good chap, his education is limited, but he makes up for it with his vast array of knowledge about the world, both covert and covert. Don't you dare put forward a constructive argument otherwise he'll eat you up, or so he believes in his cyber-world.. Anyway, Leazes has always wanted to know my username .So I'll admit a few things now, in a kind gesture that is in the spirit Christmas; God knows why he reminds me of that old bloke from Wonderland, is that relevant, but my username on

Poking fun at unfortunate's aside, I hope everyone has or will have a fantastic day! My whole extended family are happy, my future inlaws are happy too... there is no need for any mango-scented candles tonight man!

Doesn't stop you taking more sick days than a skank from scunthorpe It does seem like everyone around me gets sick a lot more often than me. I haven't had a day off work in 3 years yet most people at my place cant say the same about the last 3 months. Cant be my lifestyle as my fruit and veg intake is woeful! I've not had a day's sick from work in about 5 years.First time I've been ill in about 2 as well. It's a right bastard as well - was trying to wrap the last of my kid's presents and it almost killed me! Poor bastid

Your batsmen, collectively, are in better form it must be said. In the grander scheme of things I can't see how England can get a result though. For me, there's not enough going there way. On the subject of Warnie, he was clearly batting way above his average before getting hit with a doosra. What was she thinking in the first place? The fat wombat is lucky to have what he does let alone playing the field with his fake chops, a rug and a tightened forehead.

Why not? Tis the season to be jolly...

You're masturbating again, aren't you Ken? The mango-scented candle always does it for me tbh.