The new games in heaven thread (Rugby and Cricket)

Davros · 07-10-2001, 09:03 AM

Ziroc has given us the word to start a new thread to avoid corrupting the old one. No Donut, that doesn't mean that you should take this as a "means of destroying the evidence" of past performances

. We all now that the "Decider" in the Rugby is this weekend, and that there are many many days of cricket to look forward too (isn't that right Memsie

).

Damn right!

Old thread here.

- Memnoch

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Donut · 07-10-2001, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Davros:
Ziroc has given us the word to start a new thread to avoid corrupting the old one. No Donut, that doesn't mean that you should take this as a "means of destroying the evidence" of past performances . We all now that the "Decider" in the Rugby is this weekend, and that there are many many days of cricket to look forward too (isn't that right Memsie ).

I think you misunderstood Ziroc's post - he was just trying to get you and Memnoch out of a hole

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Davros · 07-10-2001, 09:14 AM

Hole???? - ah, that would be the WHOLE bunch of fun we are having at English expense

.

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Memnoch · 07-10-2001, 09:40 AM

Actually Davros, it's the hole in the ground that the Lions must be wishing would swallow them up after squandering opportunity after opportunity in the Second Test. Does the phrase "snatching defeat from the jaws of victory" seem appropriate?

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Donut · 07-10-2001, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Memnoch:
. Does the phrase "snatching defeat from the jaws of victory" seem appropriate?

That's how desperate you are now Memnoch - you are even using my own catchphrases against me!

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Memnoch · 07-10-2001, 10:53 AM

Well, we're not that used to the phrase here in the Antipodes. Our cricket team is winning!

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Memnoch · 07-10-2001, 09:14 PM

Here's an article from Britain's prestigious Sun newspaper that I thought was very true. The comments are by England legend and famed cricket commentator David Lloyd. In it he compares the Aussies to Manchester United and England to Swinden Town. Gee, is Swindon Town really that bad?

LLOYD SALUTES WIZARDS OF OZ
By TOM MORRIS

DAVID LLOYD has hailed Australia as "far and away the best team in the world" after their thrashing of England at Edgbaston.

The crushing innings defeat inside four days came as no surprise to the former England coach.

He said: "It was predictable. It's no use bemoaning what we are and are not, saying it's all gloom and doom.

"In Test terms we are second or third in the world behind Australia and maybe South Africa but the first Test showed just how far ahead of the rest Australia are.

"This series will show us just how far we have to go to catch up."

Lloyd believes that to get anywhere near the undisputed masters during this series England "will have to play monumentally well to compete but that is no disgrace against such a great side."

"If Manchester United play Swindon Town they win because they are better. In golf Tiger Woods is the best in the world and there are some wonderful players who never get near him. It's the same in cricket with Australia."

Lloyd would not even use injuries as an excuse for England's poor showing.

He said: "It wouldn't have made any difference."

The former England opener was speaking at Bristol's county ground as he helped launch a crusade to encourage a future generation of England hopefuls to bridge the gap with the Aussies.

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Davros · 07-11-2001, 08:01 AM

Hey Memmie,

So the gap is not as big as it could be then - the gap between Arsenal and Swindon would have been bigger

. And for good measure, we have an Aussie leading the Tour de France - is their no end to our collective sporting talents

(oh, and I won at golf this afternoon too - those links courses will be coming up in 5 weeks

).

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Donut · 07-11-2001, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Memnoch:
Well, we're not that used to the phrase here in the Antipodes. Our cricket team is winning!

What a short memory you have! Remember this thread (about half way down)

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Donut · 07-11-2001, 08:56 AM

Davros, Memnoch - you two guys work so well together, you should think about getting together as a double act and going on the stage. You could be a modern day Mutt and Jeff.

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07-10-2001, 09:03 AM	#1
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 60 Posts: 5,073	Ziroc has given us the word to start a new thread to avoid corrupting the old one. No Donut, that doesn't mean that you should take this as a "means of destroying the evidence" of past performances . We all now that the "Decider" in the Rugby is this weekend, and that there are many many days of cricket to look forward too (isn't that right Memsie ). Damn right! Old thread here. - Memnoch ------------------ [This message has been edited by Memnoch (edited 07-10-2001).]

07-10-2001, 09:14 AM	#3
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 60 Posts: 5,073	Hole???? - ah, that would be the WHOLE bunch of fun we are having at English expense . ------------------

07-10-2001, 09:40 AM	#4
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Actually Davros, it's the hole in the ground that the Lions must be wishing would swallow them up after squandering opportunity after opportunity in the Second Test. Does the phrase "snatching defeat from the jaws of victory" seem appropriate? ------------------

07-10-2001, 10:53 AM	#6
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Well, we're not that used to the phrase here in the Antipodes. Our cricket team is winning! ------------------ [This message has been edited by Memnoch (edited 07-10-2001).]

07-10-2001, 09:14 PM	#7
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Here's an article from Britain's prestigious Sun newspaper that I thought was very true. The comments are by England legend and famed cricket commentator David Lloyd. In it he compares the Aussies to Manchester United and England to Swinden Town. Gee, is Swindon Town really that bad? LLOYD SALUTES WIZARDS OF OZ By TOM MORRIS DAVID LLOYD has hailed Australia as "far and away the best team in the world" after their thrashing of England at Edgbaston. The crushing innings defeat inside four days came as no surprise to the former England coach. He said: "It was predictable. It's no use bemoaning what we are and are not, saying it's all gloom and doom. "In Test terms we are second or third in the world behind Australia and maybe South Africa but the first Test showed just how far ahead of the rest Australia are. "This series will show us just how far we have to go to catch up." Lloyd believes that to get anywhere near the undisputed masters during this series England "will have to play monumentally well to compete but that is no disgrace against such a great side." "If Manchester United play Swindon Town they win because they are better. In golf Tiger Woods is the best in the world and there are some wonderful players who never get near him. It's the same in cricket with Australia." Lloyd would not even use injuries as an excuse for England's poor showing. He said: "It wouldn't have made any difference." The former England opener was speaking at Bristol's county ground as he helped launch a crusade to encourage a future generation of England hopefuls to bridge the gap with the Aussies. ------------------

07-11-2001, 08:01 AM	#8
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 60 Posts: 5,073	Hey Memmie, So the gap is not as big as it could be then - the gap between Arsenal and Swindon would have been bigger . And for good measure, we have an Aussie leading the Tour de France - is their no end to our collective sporting talents (oh, and I won at golf this afternoon too - those links courses will be coming up in 5 weeks ). ------------------

07-11-2001, 08:56 AM	#10
Donut Jack Burton Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Airstrip One Age: 40 Posts: 5,571	Davros, Memnoch - you two guys work so well together, you should think about getting together as a double act and going on the stage. You could be a modern day Mutt and Jeff. ------------------ Save Chip - Don't let Sarah win! Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas

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