tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post1003030388814618597..comments2024-03-28T21:44:13.796+00:00Comments on Derbyshire Cricket - Peakfan's blog: Worcestershire v Derbyshire day 2Peakfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-8322026416571556432014-04-29T08:27:17.785+01:002014-04-29T08:27:17.785+01:00A somewhat modified weather outlook suggests there...A somewhat modified weather outlook suggests there may not be too many interruptions over the final two days,though I still believe a positive outcome for either side remains unlikely. Although we will be batting during the final day,to all intents and purposes the pitch is only on it,s third day,when it should prove to be at something close to it,s best. A positive mindset will be required when facing Saeed again. If we allow him to dictate he will create problems.He bowls loose deliveries the same as anyone and these we must look to punish.<br /><br />It was a fine innings from Madsen who has kept us in the game almost single handed. We are still worryingly reliant upon him,something which has to change very quickly. Let us hope we can dismantle Worcestershire for a similar score to our own.<br /><br />Marcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-7847209281129558582014-04-28T22:53:21.676+01:002014-04-28T22:53:21.676+01:00I could see it Tim and tomorrow I will tell you wh...I could see it Tim and tomorrow I will tell you why...Peakfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-21950704982767663732014-04-28T21:37:22.521+01:002014-04-28T21:37:22.521+01:00Very fair comments, Peakfan, as usual. And I'm...Very fair comments, Peakfan, as usual. And I'm sure many will agree about the admirable Madsen. Another great innings. The unfortunate thing is that we have three batsmen of genuine talent in the top six who have not only struggled so far this season but also for almost all of last season. Their stats over that time make unhappy reading, as I'm sure they are all too well aware. I'm really hoping that the coaching team can now get the best out of them, and that their ability can be translated into sustained strong performance, rather than a flashy cameo here and there, as the time has come for them to start delivering.Martin Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16082485795280777670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-24880233315748985042014-04-28T21:08:12.776+01:002014-04-28T21:08:12.776+01:00Superb effort from the skipper yet again rescuing ...Superb effort from the skipper yet again rescuing a v grim situation with the lower order. <br />The problems with the middle order are starting to get worrying however. It was non existent last year and wasn't exactly our strong point in our league winning season and shows no signs of improving. Hughes hasnt scored a run in the championship since his massive score a year ago and Durston continues to struggle in the longer form. Add to this Godleman still failing to fire and the unfortunate loss of Poynton/Johnson and we have four positions not contributing for a long time now. We desperately need at least a couple of these to be sorted one way or the other or we can say goodbye to our chances of a promotion push. <br />Hopefully we can put some pressure on tomorrow as I don't fancy our chances against Ajmal in the second inningsGarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-82633931731274048722014-04-28T21:01:02.799+01:002014-04-28T21:01:02.799+01:00Do you think Madsen has a genuine chance of an Eng...Do you think Madsen has a genuine chance of an England call-up? I'd be surprised if he's higher up than about 20th on any (probably non-existent) list of back up options. Partly as he plays for Derbyshire.Tim, Chesterfieldnoreply@blogger.com