tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post2146998728310981227..comments2024-03-27T15:13:59.768+00:00Comments on Derbyshire Cricket - Peakfan's blog: Derbyshire v Middlesex day 4Peakfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-89622673238771465622018-04-24T06:44:05.569+01:002018-04-24T06:44:05.569+01:00John, not forgetting the perrenial bottlers Derby ...John, not forgetting the perrenial bottlers Derby County. Derbyshire needs a lift and the cricket side responded brilliantly.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-60098220860701634282018-04-23T23:04:38.564+01:002018-04-23T23:04:38.564+01:00What a tremendous start to the season. I for one ...What a tremendous start to the season. I for one didn’t see that coming when this game got underway on Friday. To beat Middlesex, County Champions only two years ago is some achievement.<br /><br />An excellent performance with some notable individual contributions from many of the players. Really pleased for Ben Slater in an important season for him, just a shame he didn’t get a ton but must be delighted with his runs in this game. And equally good to see Luis Reece continue where he left off last season. I was, however, a little perplexed that Billy has moved himself down the order. I have always thought of him as an opening batsman. Felt a little sorry for Matt Critchley finding himself at seven, especially after an excellent winter. Also a little surprised that Gary Wilson got the nod ahead of our other two fine glove men. Early days l suppose and Gary does offer a lot of experience and leadership qualities. As for Wayne Madsen, he looks as though he will continue to make his accustomed contribution to the side in all departments of the game.<br /><br />The seam attack looks a lot more formidable than recent years and the new signings have already shown that they are capable of making a significant impact in the four day game. And this is before they all get their line and lengths spot on. Duanne Olivier looks an astute signing.<br /><br />As others have said, much depends on this seam attack remaining fit throughout the season and that most of the batsmen contribute as we don’t have too much cover. Nevertheless a very encouraging start to the season.<br /><br />Stuart, YorkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-81943108395056604922018-04-23T22:48:53.680+01:002018-04-23T22:48:53.680+01:00Great news - what a wonderful endorsement for coun...Great news - what a wonderful endorsement for county cricket and the 4 day format. It also gives us the 'feel good factor' following the news of the Spireites demise.John Crossnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-79332550964791638292018-04-23T22:47:42.425+01:002018-04-23T22:47:42.425+01:00Got to be honest mate I wasn't worried, I said...Got to be honest mate I wasn't worried, I said if we get below 10 overs left and havent got 9 down then i would be concerned. Maybe I'm a daftie but I didn't for one minute even at 8 down that we wouldn't win.<br />lot of people complaining about the bowlers not making the batsman play which happened a fair bit, then someone started about if we get injuries we could be in trouble, doom & gloom so went for a walk round the ground and Critchley got Helm lbw and it was as good as over. It wouldn't have been Derbyshire if we had won at 2pm :)Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-21897971341202440832018-04-23T22:29:17.876+01:002018-04-23T22:29:17.876+01:00Amazing well done. Fantastic win. Critchley bowled...Amazing well done. Fantastic win. Critchley bowled well I thought was well impressed with him later on in the day. Olivier has class. Promising. Mark Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15195212583411179197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-21042496772818689032018-04-23T20:48:08.221+01:002018-04-23T20:48:08.221+01:00Good win and allround performance, nice to see the...Good win and allround performance, nice to see the spinners get a fair few overs, may be a bit of practice for later in the season. A little concerned during the middle session when little seemed to be happening despite regular bowling changes, probably the cold wind made it feel as though things went a bit flat, but we should not be pickie and all came good in the end. How long is it since we have fought through those flat periods to force a win. Well done to everyone, hope it builds confidence for Friday.Opening Bathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519434436888497342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-72055456384173402722018-04-23T20:16:27.110+01:002018-04-23T20:16:27.110+01:00Great win against a promotion favourite, well done...Great win against a promotion favourite, well done Derbyshire. Not getting too carried away just yet, but that is a damn fine result.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-51531212060835560322018-04-23T19:56:16.595+01:002018-04-23T19:56:16.595+01:00Worth noting that (discounting the Kent wash-out l...Worth noting that (discounting the Kent wash-out last year), we've now won three in a row, also for the first time since 2014 when we had a fantastic run at the end of the season that made us all so optimistic for 2015 before it began to turn sour. That's probably more important than the fact of a win at home, nice as it is to stop everyone going on about it. Winning is one thing, but starting to win consistently is when it starts to get exciting. I'm still inclined towards thinking glass half-empty, but what's there certainly tastes good. notoveryetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-26347349353823107752018-04-23T19:35:58.063+01:002018-04-23T19:35:58.063+01:00Excellent performance all round. Now, let's do...Excellent performance all round. Now, let's do someone un-Derbyshire like and follow it up with another win.Tim, Chesterfieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-32095037677761134912018-04-23T19:34:16.807+01:002018-04-23T19:34:16.807+01:00Fantastic result. If the batting can function thro...Fantastic result. If the batting can function throughout the season and our bowlers can stay fit who knows what might happen... Well done boys!jaspernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-51075648697105801762018-04-23T19:27:19.280+01:002018-04-23T19:27:19.280+01:0020 wickets and a double hundred opening partnershi...20 wickets and a double hundred opening partnership. If they all stay fit (big if) we are contenders.Knacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-29776773096790660562018-04-23T19:16:59.660+01:002018-04-23T19:16:59.660+01:00Hi Steve. I started reading your peakfan blog in 2...Hi Steve. I started reading your peakfan blog in 2014 and was beginning to think I'd brought a curse over from our little peninsula. Great performance, deserved result. I've been a cricket fan for many years and experience leads me to believe this Derbyshire squad has nothing to fear in this division, a win against Leicester, confidence breeds confidence and an exciting summer awaits. <br />Dave<br />WirralDave Mortimernoreply@blogger.com