tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post2125394054474507106..comments2024-03-28T21:44:13.796+00:00Comments on Derbyshire Cricket - Peakfan's blog: Birmingham Bears v Derbyshire T20Peakfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-33117696069072575712017-07-25T17:18:49.536+01:002017-07-25T17:18:49.536+01:00I'd make an honourable mention for Iain O'...I'd make an honourable mention for Iain O'Brien's time - knowledgeable, hugely insightful, and non-partisan. I understand why he didn't go down well with the former Derbyshire hierarchy, who I suspect were much happier with someone like Dave Fletcher who doesn't understand enough about cricket to make informed criticisms. It would also be interesting to have heard his views on the succession of New Zealand failures we've imported over the last two years. since he was a big advocate of Broom, Rutherford and Neesham at least. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-50774861126069673842017-07-25T15:15:48.481+01:002017-07-25T15:15:48.481+01:00Dave Fletcher is new to Derbyshire cricket and in ...Dave Fletcher is new to Derbyshire cricket and in commentary tends to 'tell it how it is' with no local bias or dressing up a poor performance to appease those who do not like to hear the truth.<br />Nothing wrong with that approach in my humble opinion.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-36673008281589422802017-07-24T17:27:49.037+01:002017-07-24T17:27:49.037+01:003 games in a week, we MUST at the very least win 2...3 games in a week, we MUST at the very least win 2 if we have any real hopes in this comp, I'd take a win a 2 games abandoned due to the weather!Ashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-29535579781398586302017-07-24T12:40:18.017+01:002017-07-24T12:40:18.017+01:00Without turning this into thread about our BBC cor...Without turning this into thread about our BBC correspondent, I was astonished to hear him say something like 'Don't ask me whether it's a leg spinner, a googly or a top spinner as I don't know the difference' (about Tahir). <br /><br />Tim, Chesterfieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-55213283544452022802017-07-24T11:14:15.215+01:002017-07-24T11:14:15.215+01:00At least Viljeon has taken wickets. Henry has been...At least Viljeon has taken wickets. Henry has been pure fodder would have rather kept Neesham as he would have been cheaper Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-6662447895203481372017-07-24T10:17:43.610+01:002017-07-24T10:17:43.610+01:00The commentators aren't to blame for Derbyshir...The commentators aren't to blame for Derbyshire's welcoming bowling. Perhaps you could do an article on why our overseas players can't get it right here Peakfan. Most seem to succeed to some degree at every other county, ours seem to flop spectacularly. After a good start Imran Tahir seems to be following the trend, his last three games have been very disappointing for a man of his pedigree. Don't get me started on Henry and Viljoen.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-53969592238523204002017-07-24T10:10:59.540+01:002017-07-24T10:10:59.540+01:00If you look at last year Henry was Worcestershire&...If you look at last year Henry was Worcestershire's worst economical bowler in the T20 (9.5) and only took 7 wickets all tournament. Even in the IPL he played 2 matches going at over 11 an over so hardly a surprise. He clearly has a good agent<br />Viljoen clearly isn't fit but I suspect we want to play to justify the money we are spending on him.<br />Batting is a positive like in the 50 over game but the bowling is worrying<br /><br />Garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-9594393572449850002017-07-24T08:51:45.455+01:002017-07-24T08:51:45.455+01:00Ian knew his stuff, Nic. Could be a little dour, r...Ian knew his stuff, Nic. Could be a little dour, replicating the way he played, but gave good insights and understood the game in a way that successors didn't.Peakfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-22680238697731047272017-07-23T23:55:22.095+01:002017-07-23T23:55:22.095+01:00I really enjoyed Ian hall. Gave a great insight, w...I really enjoyed Ian hall. Gave a great insight, was from the area and a fomer Derbyshire playerNickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00707762348250872726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-89272353304306811022017-07-23T23:09:37.781+01:002017-07-23T23:09:37.781+01:00I can't cope with Radio Derby anymore. Dave Fl...I can't cope with Radio Derby anymore. Dave Fletcher sounds like a nice fella and the sort you'd want to go for a beer with but harsh as it may sound he doesn't understand the game. He makes far too many scoring mistakes. I just find it awfully frustrating listening. At one point he said we will hope to keep them under 150. Then when they were 193 he said they brought the 200 up. I couldn't listen to the chase. Follows on cricinfo which is awful since the updates. Sorry to moan. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-39281832738393674422017-07-23T23:06:12.608+01:002017-07-23T23:06:12.608+01:00Wow Tim, those are staggering figures. Viljoen'...Wow Tim, those are staggering figures. Viljoen's probably don't read much better.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-38753195453463052372017-07-23T23:03:46.000+01:002017-07-23T23:03:46.000+01:00I've said it before and I'll say it again,...I've said it before and I'll say it again, our bowling has been woeful after those first two matches. Madsen a part time bowler has put the supposed experts to shame, namely Henry and Viljoen. Why does our recruitment never seem to pay dividends?, we're continually let down by the overseas mob. Expect to see us near the bottom of the table very soon, just where we're always destined to be.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-76075632906900788462017-07-23T23:00:55.069+01:002017-07-23T23:00:55.069+01:00No problem Nic. I would bring in Dino or Ben too a...No problem Nic. I would bring in Dino or Ben too as we are a bowler light.<br />I stopped listening to the radio after Cardiff and I am 'off' most cricket commentaries, which too often degenerate into a boys club.Peakfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-24224837975841477662017-07-23T22:25:45.102+01:002017-07-23T22:25:45.102+01:00Was my comment okay peakfan?Was my comment okay peakfan?Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00707762348250872726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-29715320556340713922017-07-23T21:53:32.749+01:002017-07-23T21:53:32.749+01:00Nearly every Kiwi currently over here for the T20 ...Nearly every Kiwi currently over here for the T20 series are having decent seasons PF. Unfortunately not ours !!!!!<br />Will we leave Henry out?? Who knows. If it were on merit, then yes definitely, but with a New Zealander as head coach I don't see it happening. Also, the guy is a good player, but he needs to turn things around ASAP<br />I can definitely see a couple of changes for the next game. One of Taylor or Cotton coming in to the team, or possibly both.<br />I can also see Tom Wood getting a game, possibly coming in at first wicket down.<br />As you say 'don't let us down now lads'.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14286041238954041611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-7846489501832365912017-07-23T21:28:36.902+01:002017-07-23T21:28:36.902+01:00Suffice to say the bowling, Madsen, and to a lesse...Suffice to say the bowling, Madsen, and to a lesser degree Tahir apart, isn't working at all.<br /><br />These, I think, are Matt Henry's bowling figures in the competition;<br /><br />22-0-253-3.<br /><br />Mindbogglingly awful. If he gets a game on Tuesday then quite frankly he's very fortunate.<br /><br />Tim, Chesterfieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-28395552884979547372017-07-23T21:20:19.302+01:002017-07-23T21:20:19.302+01:00You have pretty echoed my thoughts on this one pea...You have pretty echoed my thoughts on this one peak fan. I have to say I am very very dissapointed in Radio Derby's coverage. I too was pulling my hair out when they kept saying how pleased we would be chasing anything below 200. This ground has a par score about 160. To top it off they lark about and are not Derbyshire supporters. Did they do any research before the game? It was like they assumed 190 was easily in our range because we got 222 at tent bridge. Different ground and circumstances gentleman. Putting money invested aside, we must look to improve and if it means an overseas is taken out the side then so be it. We did so with Dilshan! We have Ben Cotton and Tony Palladino who can bowl overs for 12 and 15s instead. It was a decent chase and total again by our batting all being said, however a fruitless one. So, what's the thinking now? Well with 3 home games in a week it's 2 wins from 3 to maintain our target of qualifying. Time to reflect, look at our options, and make changes if necessary.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00707762348250872726noreply@blogger.com