David Kelly 1224 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 There's a massive difference between making a shit joke or just saying something offensive that you didn't mean to and being an EDL member looking for a fight with minorities. People can certainly be educated out of the former but it's a lot more difficult to expect pricks like Tommy Robison to change. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10822 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, David Kelly said: It's interesting that the only two people I've actually heard say that he should be banned or that Boris and Dowden should pipe down are Carberry and Ramprakash. Carberry saying that he shouldn't play cricket again seems absolutely ridiculous but he's obviously felt the effects of racism like most of us never have or will. Ramprakash said if Moeen or Rashid had been part of the team last week this would have been a massive issue in the dressing room. I think we have to consider there is quite a problem within sport in this country and if they want to attract minorities into the game they have to do something more than wear a t-shirt or take the knee. That said, while I can understand the ECB suspending Robinson while they conduct an investigation (something they surely should be doing before they call a player up in the first place) a long term ban for someone posting some offensive tweets when they were 18 and probably pissed would be way over the top. After all Stokes bust some kids jaw in a nightclub and is a national hero. People in all walks of life make mistaes and commit crimes and are allowed to be rehabilitated. Robinson hasn't even commited a crime. Surely the point is that Robinson has learned from his childish mistake? Isn't that what we're going for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1224 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 minute ago, The Fish said: Surely the point is that Robinson has learned from his childish mistake? Isn't that what we're going for? Yeah but that needs to be investigated and confirmed. Him just saying it because he's been caught out isn't really going to carry much weight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1224 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I also think he should be used to go around teaching children and other young players what he's learned. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10822 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Just now, David Kelly said: Yeah but that needs to be investigated and confirmed. Him just saying it because he's been caught out isn't really going to carry much weight. Sure, but I guess my point is that if the narrative shifted it's less confrontational and is more collaborative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1224 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 27 minutes ago, The Fish said: Sure, but I guess my point is that if the narrative shifted it's less confrontational and is more collaborative? I think what they've anounced in terms of his suspension is probably a bit over the top. A better wording may have just been that he's been took out of the spotlight until it's thoroughly investigated. They only needed to do it for the next match and then Stokes, Woakes & Curran should all be available for the India series so they can easily excuse him not playing on the basis that while he did very well in the match he played, those players are currently ahead of him in the queue anyway. That gives them plenty of time to investigate and impose a reasonable sanction/punishment. I do feel though that they've went down the route they have so as to be seen to taking it incredibly seriously. They've had criticism for stopping taking the knee then they made a big thing about the moment of inclusion or whatever before the game. Added to that the case of the two umpires and that of Azeem Rafiq, I think they will have just thought we have to be seen to be doing something serious. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 11193 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 14 hours ago, David Kelly said: something they surely should be doing before they call a player up in the first place This! It is surely not difficult and should be top of the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1224 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Yeah they seem to be going though everyones social media content now retrospectively but if they are going to police what people say on social media they really need to be a lot more proactive about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly Mackems 133 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Durham v Yorkshire tomorrow (Friday) 6.30pm. Anyone in attendance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21869 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Just watched the highlights. Crawley is massively struggling at number 3. Felt for Bracey too. Two tests to make an impression, two ducks, no runs. He looked properly gutted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly Mackems 133 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 On 10/06/2021 at 22:35, Ugly Mackems said: Durham v Yorkshire tomorrow (Friday) 6.30pm. Anyone in attendance? Great game. Durham 180odd beat the yorkies by 20 runs. Decent turn out as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly Mackems 133 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Utter gash this England performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34954 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 You’d be gutted if you’d managed to get a ticket for today at edgbaston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 11193 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 14 hours ago, Alex said: You’d be gutted if you’d managed to get a ticket for today at edgbaston Probably gutted if you got a ticket from beyond lunchtime on the first day. The ECB needs to sort out this saving players - they won't be ready when the time comes due to a lack of cricket (which will of course be the excuse) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34954 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 James Anderson has taken his 1000th first class wicket. His figures, man 7-10 off 9 overs currently 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17167 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Ben Stokes: England all-rounder to miss India Test series and to take 'indefinite break' from all cricket this makes me think there’s a major story about him about to come out...or maybe he just needs a rest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44561 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Could be. Wouldn't be surprised if he just needs a rest though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34954 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) His finger injury hasn’t properly healed and the circuit is pretty relentless is you’re playing all formats of the game including the IPL. They barely get to spend a night at home over the course of a year. Hopefully he just needs a break Edited July 30, 2021 by Alex 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 11193 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 There goes the Ashes (even if there was a chance in the first place). Got my tickets, but hoping it is put off for a year now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17167 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 4 hours ago, RobinRobin said: There goes the Ashes (even if there was a chance in the first place). Got my tickets, but hoping it is put off for a year now. Maybe this is him trying to make the Ashes. Players can’t play 12 months a year, however much loot is on offer these days ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21869 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 With so much focus on limited overs cricket in recent years, the steady decline of the test side shouldn’t really come as a surprise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34954 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 How many last chances is Bairstow going to get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21869 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 15 minutes ago, Alex said: How many last chances is Bairstow going to get? One of better performers today, which doesn’t say much about the rest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34954 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Dr Gloom said: One of better performers today, which doesn’t say much about the rest Out to a straight one again, man. On the stroke of tea. Batted when batting was at its easiest too. 75 caps? The mind boggles. You’re right what you say about him re: today though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21869 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Alex said: Out to a straight one again, man. On the stroke of tea. Batted when batting was at its easiest too. 75 caps? The mind boggles. You’re right what you say about him re: today though It’s says a lot about the paucity of options that the selectors keep turning to him. the most striking thing about today’s line up, other than the lack of spinner and all-rounder, was the lack of red balls faced by most of them. Massively undercooked while the Indians have been here all summer acclimatising and practising with the duke ball 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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