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I suppose it is Ryan, have to be magnanimous here and say well done to England so far and I can't really see the Aussies winning a game.

Although they're definitely panicing, there's even talk of Shane Warne coming out of retirement to bolster the flagging ranks!

Could he even take over the captaincy ?

Andy...

Re. Carl Williams for Lisburn

Surely the men at Wallace Park aren't that stupid.. although at least Ballymena Seconds would be certain of 8 points this season. Lol

Ryan,

Not sure whether Hussey is the guy to take charge. I would have Watson to lead from the front or top i suppose.

Vic,

Is that a reversal in your Ashes predictions then?? Have you thawed out.
Ponting to resign after series, Hussey to take charge.

It's a fair cop Stephen,

I'm sure I wasn't the only one hoping England would once again flatter only to decieve and fall flat on their faces and get a good hiding out in Australia.

Au contraire, they're one up already and look a class act all round and I certainly hope they can go on now and win the Ashes convincingly.
Dear knows they may even become the top ranked test cricket nation very soon, they definitely look the finished article, so no reason why not !

The icing on the cake for me would be for Eoin Morgan to get a game, but I can't really see it given the form of the top six batsmen, but you never know ?

Ps. Still don't know if a non-striking first ball duck is a Platinum or a Diamond one ??

P.S. - is there any truth in the wee whisper that Carl Willams is for Lisburn?

thanks Stephen - listen very carefully -I will say this only wance - I have only the highest regard for most of the England players (not that they'll be too worried about my views), its the English pundits such as Mr. Hussain that gets on my t**s. I would recommend anyone watching the Test to turn the Sky the sound down and radio tuned to R4 LW - much better

editor, i thought i posted this yesterday? maybe i didnt

Any transfer rumours yet? Andy Bassett to Lisburn? Any truth in that Jeff, it would be a big loss for Dundrum

Just for Andy Kennedy...

Q. What is the height of optimism?
A. An Aussie batsman putting on sunscreen.
Q. What would Jimmy Anderson be if he was a Aussie?
A. An all-rounder.
Q. What is the main function of the Aussie coach?
A. To transport the team from the hotel to the ground.
Q. What's the Aussie version of a hat-trick (with apologies to Peter Siddle)?
A. Three runs in three balls.
Q. When does the ball travel at its fastest in this Tour?
A. A Doug Bollinger delivery flying towards the boundary.
Q. Why don't Aussie fielders need pre-tour travel injections?
A. Because they never catch anything.
Q. What's the Aussie version of LBW?
A. Lost, Beaten, Walloped.
Q. What do you call an Aussie with 100 runs against his name?
A. A bowler.
Q. What's the most proficient form of footwork displayed by Aussie batsmen?
A. The walk back to the pavilion.
Q. Who has the easiest job in the Aussie cricket party?
A. The guy who removes the ball marks from the bats.
Q. What do Australian batsmen and drug addicts have in common?
A. Both spend most of their time wondering where their next score will come from.
Q. Who spent the most time on the crease of anyone in the Australian Cricket party?
A. The lady who ironed the cricket whites.
Q. Why are Aussie cricketers cleverer than Houdini?
A. Because they can get out without even trying.
Q. What does Ryan Harris put in his hands to make sure the next ball almost always takes a wicket?
A. A bat!!

Very sad news to hear of the passing of Davy McCullough. I was lucky enough to play in many inter pros and a cup final which Davy officiated in and his quiet but professional manner was welcomed by all the players.
Simply a super umpire and lovely gentleman.
Rest in peace sir.

Very sad to hear the news that Davy McCullough passed away at the weekend. The boundary won't be the same without him.

The Northern Ireland Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the family of Davy McCullough who sadly passed away at the weekend. He will be remembered as an umpire who gained many friends and who stood at three Senior Cup Finals. Since his retirement Davy was a Vice President of our Association and I as Honorary Secretary of the NIACUS would like to pay tribute to a good friend and member of our body who was an excellent umpire and great servant to the local game.

I would like to pass on my condolences and on behalf of Downpatrick Cricket Club to the McCullough family and CIYMS cricket club. Very sad news, our thoughts are with you at this sad time

R I P Davy one of the nicest umpires an gentleman ive ever met in cricket , condolences too his family circle from Dundrum cc

Andy,
Does that mean the World-cup was pre-destined to end up in Russie ?

And secondly.. is a non-striking first ball duck a Diamond or Platinium ?
When Kaditch was out the other nite, I heard the Aussie commentator say, say 'Diamond-duck' !

Ps. My condolances to the family of Davey McCullough, I did'nt know the man, but always very sad to hear of the loss of another cricketing 'brother' R.I.P. good sir.