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you watch the game whilst sucking on a lemon; there is a permanent sourness underlying a constant barrage of moaning about this chap's technique or that chap's decisions.
It's a bit like reading the musings of the chaps on Arsenalfan TV, if they could write.
Do all cricket types live in a state of barely suppressed rage, or is it just you guys? Either way, I've got to tell you, for the sake of your mental health, chill out dudes.
Stonewall Jackson used to suck on a lemon during battle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Good old Stonewall....
Your mum sucks on Keith LemonQuote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Two things AWIMB just doesnt seem to be able to shake- right wing rhetoric and 'your mum' jokes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pokster
I am not particularly fond of either.
Shame, becuase we are all fond of your mumQuote:
Originally Posted by Peter
I'll stop now
This isn’t about moaning, this was about schooling know-nothings like WES in how test cricket works. He could see no reason why England wouldn’t score 350+ to win in the final innings of a five-day game. This is because he understands the thick end of fùck all about test cricket. Not that it has prevented him mouthing off about it, of course...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Oh I don't mean this case in particular, I mean in general. Perhaps it's hard to see from the inside, but when discussing cricket you all constantly moan and whinge like little bitches. There's never any joy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Please accept my apologies for the patriarchal language in this message.
Sport isnt about joy. It is war with rules.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
That is certainly an interesting point of view, p.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Yes. Interesting.
Do you often have strong feelings of frustration? Do you ever fantasise about taing revenge on society? Have you ever tried to obtain an automatic weapon with a view to committing mass murder in a shopping centre? I'm asking for a friend.
I know you don't care about cricket, but can you imagine what it is like to lose to Australia at something? Have you ever met an australian? You know what they are like.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
If you want joy, you need to win.....
No to all your questions by the way. I am actually a remarkably affable and phlegmatic sort. A pleasure to be around :)
This Ashes series is on BT, so for me it isn't actually happening.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
wd BT imo
in sports that we regularly play against Australia...do we actually win more times than not?Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
I think the tendency to minutely criticise individual performance in cricket is a function of the game’s odd nature. Despite being a team game, it puts immense scrutiny and pressure on individuals because, at its most crucial points, it is a contest between individuals rather than a team sport. This means that fans inevitably focus on individual performance to what must seem a forensic degree for a football fan. It’s not unhappiness, it’s simply how the game works.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
I have met many Australians. Like Americans, South Africans or New Zealanders, they are utterly irrelevant as human beings, neither one thing nor another, and certainly not worthy of an Englishman's ire.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
Now losing to a real enemy, I could understand being distressed by that. Germany, Ireland or Belgium, losing to those freaks would offend me.
It is also a highly technical game where decisions hinge on millimetres...Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Indeed. And one in which technical and psychological flaws are quickly and ruthlessly exposed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter
So, for instance, a footballer can make a cock up and then redeem themselves by playing brilliantly for the rest of the game. The batsman has no such luxury. More often than not if he fúcks up, he’s out. That makes the scrutiny of technique and mentality highly relevant.
I’ve gradually lost interest in the sport to be honest. Just can’t seem to get into it as much as I did say 10 to 15 years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
That, and the fact that it is on in the middle of the night....Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
Billy! Welcome back! How are you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Goat Sverige
I’m good thanks, Ash. Started a new job a few months ago and don’t get any time to slack off so haven’t been on here that much :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
I now hate Joe Root as much as I hate Aaron Ramsey. :nod:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir C
Well, almost as much, anyway. :-)
Do you work for Sky News?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
:hehe: They really are desperately short of content these days. They'll be previewing the netball soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
Judging by Kirsty Gallagher's top last night they'll soon be showing Topless Darts NTTAWWT of courseQuote:
Originally Posted by Ash
Damn.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
She is a brilliant News correspondent.
One of the finest. Filthy as well, I suspectQuote:
Originally Posted by SWv2
Damn, missed that last night. Is it on Sky catchup?Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
They can't have much else to showQuote:
Originally Posted by Ash
Yes, if you're a German :homer:Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter