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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.

Davy McCullough
I am sure I speak for many people when I add our condolences to the McCullough family and CIYMS Cricket Club on the very sad passing of Davy McCullough. I had the pleasure of being in Davy's company on many occasions and he was always the same friendly and genuine personality. I doubt if anyone had even a bad word to say about him, and as an umpire he added much to the enjoyment of the players with his impartiality and honesty. He was a lovely man, and we will all have very happy memories of being in his company.
Rest in Peace Davy.
Clarence Hiles
Editor

I am sad to report that Davy Mc Cullough, past President of C.I.Y.M.S.C.C. and Former Umpire passed away yesterday............he will be sadly missed by his old friends at C.I.

I don't think that the obese chanteuse has even started singing yet - never mind finishing! Long way to go and the weather could be a contributory factor in the current game. Could be a bit like England's bid for the World Cup. oops - forgot about the oligarchs in the mafia!!

Dazzler,

looks like that England favourites tag is looking pretty good right about now, still enjoying those headlines?

But like u said still a lot of cricket to be played!

Vic - i got a platinum duck one day! Rushed all the way to Ards when the skip asked if i coiuld open,. I was more than keen, thinking if i batted the whole 40 overs, I could be onto something. It took me longer to pad up, as a guy named Gul had me in the "shed" first ball of the day. It was a long day!