Embarrassing, but got over the line. We knew Andersson was good, the rest have done themselves no favours. Why was Potts bowling short, again? He got smacked in Scarborough and conceded 2 boundaries before coming back with a yorker - yes, a yorker, remember them - against Lancs in the T20. Mickey should take the blame, but a 24 year-old - yes, he is not a teenager - should know better. Even when I was a teenager, I knew better.
A decent win & 6th place finish in the group. Given the strength of team that we put out during the competition overall that is not a good return. The frustrating thing is we beat a good Hampshire team on their patch. I do not think it is a skills issue, I believe it to be more an issue to do with mental toughness when the pressure is on in key situations. Basically we have a tendency to not think clearly & to execute plans poorly. We all know about the Lancashire CC defeat, but in the 2 white ball competitions we lost more games than we won. Yet in both competitions we had a positive net run rate. The only way you can do this is by winning well but more often to be losing narrowly.
Very nearly the mother of all embarrassments. Words fail me. 17 sixes in 39 overs. The most effective bowler only given six overs. Yorkers needed, not bodyline. Batting a bit better but 118 dot balls - nearly 20 overs unused.
I can barely believe it. We won a close one when it looked like we wouldn't. I'll take that. A Derbyshire win at Southampton is a very rare thing. Maybe a smidgen of confidence is restored for the championship run in.
All this negative stuff has to stop. The Hundred counties are getting further and further away. People want Potts, Wagstaff and Hawkins to play and they did today. And we beat an IPL owned county! Kris
A win is a win so it’s a good morale booster to take into the next crucial championship games. Andersson has surpassed all expectations in all formats. I doffed my hat too today at the competitiveness of Ross Whiteley who really was the match winner with his fantastic fielding and his cameo innings that was the difference at the end. One more contract for him PLEASE Andy
Totally agree about Andersson, Andy. He has been a terrific acquisition, the best MA has made since Shan Masood in 2022. And he only stayed one season. Chapel Guy
Embarrassing, but got over the line. We knew Andersson was good, the rest have done themselves no favours. Why was Potts bowling short, again? He got smacked in Scarborough and conceded 2 boundaries before coming back with a yorker - yes, a yorker, remember them - against Lancs in the T20. Mickey should take the blame, but a 24 year-old - yes, he is not a teenager - should know better. Even when I was a teenager, I knew better.
ReplyDeleteA decent win & 6th place finish in the group. Given the strength of team that we put out during the competition overall that is not a good return. The frustrating thing is we beat a good Hampshire team on their patch. I do not think it is a skills issue, I believe it to be more an issue to do with mental toughness when the pressure is on in key situations. Basically we have a tendency to not think clearly & to execute plans poorly. We all know about the Lancashire CC defeat, but in the 2 white ball competitions we lost more games than we won. Yet in both competitions we had a positive net run rate. The only way you can do this is by winning well but more often to be losing narrowly.
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Very nearly the mother of all embarrassments. Words fail me. 17 sixes in 39 overs. The most effective bowler only given six overs. Yorkers needed, not bodyline. Batting a bit better but 118 dot balls - nearly 20 overs unused.
ReplyDeleteYou forgot to mention that we won.
DeleteI can barely believe it. We won a close one when it looked like we wouldn't.
ReplyDeleteI'll take that. A Derbyshire win at Southampton is a very rare thing.
Maybe a smidgen of confidence is restored for the championship run in.
Good win but did our best to chuck it away. Do we have a sports psychologist? We definitely need to try something new
ReplyDeleteAll this negative stuff has to stop. The Hundred counties are getting further and further away. People want Potts, Wagstaff and Hawkins to play and they did today. And we beat an IPL owned county! Kris
ReplyDeleteA win is a win so it’s a good morale booster to take into the next crucial championship games. Andersson has surpassed all expectations in all formats. I doffed my hat too today at the competitiveness of Ross Whiteley who really was the match winner with his fantastic fielding and his cameo innings that was the difference at the end. One more contract for him PLEASE
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Totally agree about Andersson, Andy. He has been a terrific acquisition, the best MA has made since Shan Masood in 2022. And he only stayed one season.
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Just read the interview with Andersson on the Derbyshire website. He’s far more level headed and honest then Arthur ever is.
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