tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post5854730741733291071..comments2024-03-29T08:20:35.668+00:00Comments on Derbyshire Cricket - Peakfan's blog: Derbyshire v Essex day threePeakfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328174919897893268noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-59728467824036136202014-07-10T20:56:00.725+01:002014-07-10T20:56:00.725+01:00I agree with Paul on the declaration. It makes it ...I agree with Paul on the declaration. It makes it look like our ambition is to avoid coming bottom of the table - that's all the 5 points will help us with. It looks like the approach of a team very short on confidence, which is understandable. Massive improvement in this game though, so well done to the players, even if it ended in disappointing fashion.Olivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-24911448007859518902014-07-10T13:56:13.686+01:002014-07-10T13:56:13.686+01:00The chance for some of our youngsters to experienc...The chance for some of our youngsters to experience a close finish and we can't even get that right.<br /><br />I feel sorry for anyone watching today, goodness know why there wasn't a declaration shortly before lunch.Peeved Paul.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-10118376038232488002014-07-10T00:53:35.313+01:002014-07-10T00:53:35.313+01:00If we want to win we have to set them a target the...If we want to win we have to set them a target they will go for,without gifting them the match on a plate. <br /><br />Today was quite a good one all round. We managed to keep the visitors under control and the produced a respectable batting performance. It looked a tad dodgy at one stage but sensible play from Wainwright and Chanderpaul steadied the ship.<br /><br />Earlier,Palladino and Taylor did very well and the partnership of Slater and Madsen set us on our way. I,m sorry,Peakfan but you are going to have to admit defeat on Borrington. It,s game, set and match. He,s had more than a fair chance and it,s now time to give someone else a try.<br /><br />With a bit of luck I think we can win this and a target of around 300 would gives both sides a fair chance and provide a good day of entertainment.Marcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-10047553110913697552014-07-09T23:01:00.708+01:002014-07-09T23:01:00.708+01:00Our best all round day of the season so far.
Good ...Our best all round day of the season so far.<br />Good penetrative bowling this morning leaving the match delicately poised.<br /><br />Solid batting this afternoon from Madsen and Slater with Shiv looking imperious later and particularly aggressive against spin. Would be great if he could notch a ton.<br />Only downside Borrington and Cross who continue to look out of their depth and form respectively .<br />Forecast looking better so hopefully we can set them a stiff target as they probably have to go for the win more than us. After all the hard work I don't want to see us offer any ' sporting' declarations !Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46846306391908034.post-71192770426172751712014-07-09T22:38:12.568+01:002014-07-09T22:38:12.568+01:00Ideally Wes will be fit to bat tomorrow morning. A...Ideally Wes will be fit to bat tomorrow morning. A chance to swing the bat without too much pressure would be ideal. Praise where it's due the team put in a good shift today - I saw some of it late on and Chanderpaul was making batting look exceedingly comfortable. <br /><br />I suspect that says more about him than the pitch (which is a tremendous surface for 4 day cricket) - hopefully the Derbyshire bowlers can prove that tomorrow.Tim, Chesterfieldnoreply@blogger.com