I agree, not that clued up on county cricket but I don't know of any younger players able to cope against aus in the future.

It is a mental thing England have against Australia. I'm tired of the press hype too going on about the last ashes victory in 2005. Sky's lunch slot is often looking back at that series. People seem to forget the same Eng team was put on their ass less than a year later losing 5-0 against the same Aus team!

P.A.T.H.E.T.I.C!

at least those with a tixcket for monday get a refund.. I've paid £50 to watch englands drop out.

The cricket was so bad on Friday that even the WT was quiet. I was sat at the back (seat 83, Row ZE) and it was like being in a morgue...

We weren't much better on the first day against SA last year. Still I've had fun both times and plenty more to come yet.

Bopara is bang out of form, but was unlucky today, inside edge missed by the umpire. Collinwood and Bell are making up the numbers, Punter was right, this team has no middle order.

The bowling was wayward, but looked to be on orders (I don't believe that so many bowlers can have bad days all at the same time).

Freddie will be back for the Oval, lets see what a player with a bit of pride in the shirt looks like..

Bopara is rubbish.

Bell was only as bad as everyone else.

Collingwood did save the 1st test so saying he makes the numbers up is a bit harsh.

Looks like Wheels might be getting a refund

you got every part of your body crossed? you might need to if you expect Freddie to be at The Oval

Its his last ever test he will play no matter what I think

pray as much as you want mate

Freddie in the nets at Headingley looked terrible, no pace and looked as he could barely stand

horrible to see, if he does play at Oval it could do terrible damage

Stick an injection in it he will be reet

Another bowl another wicket

Dreamland is that way ---------------->

Contrary to what you think, it was touch and go for Freddie this week, that is from the man himself at a dinner on Wednesday night. The only reason he didn't play is that they thought they could do it without him. Obviously not...

touch & go?



TMS last Monday were saying he could barely move on the outfield and the footage
from the nets showing Freddie nowhere near bowling at decent speed at Headingley

Its only cricket Im not fussed



The sooner they remove the cars from our pitch the better

Stuart Broad gets his 50 at least someones trying

Have the Aussies been offered a bonus if it goes to day four?

Stuart Broad out for 61 a bit late but

I liked that just then. Finally 2 players that actually want to win this bloody urn thingy.

Start the car

That is the end of that then.

Swann and Broad to open at The Oval.

day 5 ticket holders get to see a yorkshire match for free!!!!!!