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Ricki: what makes you say the incident must have been much worse? As i have stated before on here yes i threw my bat i didnt take any chairs out or anything worse.
I agree with the statements about consistency and realise that there still could be some form of punishemnt. As far as i see it though it is a level 1 offence for which the punishments are a repramand or written warning.
As I understand it, one of the tenets of the Spirit of Cricket is that captains are responsible for discipline of their players on the field. Is this being applied ?
Re : Michael (Muckamore)
I would have to say that i would definately agree with you in that there must be a consistency when carrying out disciplinary measures. Surely all rules are there for a reason and i certainly hope that they are not all left to the umpires 'discretion' otherwise how are players to know what they can or cannot get away with?! It is extremely unfortunate that your player was banned for 4 matches for throwing his bat where as the Downpatrick player seems to have gotten away with an apology?!. The incident you spoke about must have been much worse than the Downpatrick player throwing his bat from around 30 yards from the boundary line whilst taking out several chairs at the sideline???. The point i am making is that it will be extremely interesting to see what action is taken against the next person who carries out such an act as players are (depending on the day / umpires attending)able to get away with it when followed with a simple 'i'm sorry'. Remember cricket is a sport where many people take their children along to enjoy a day out. Surely unions must not be seen to condone such a public display of poor behaviour?
by coincidince was reading Clarence's article on the launch of the 20/20 competition in Windies just before listening to CMJ and Tony Crozier talking on TMS (much better watching with the sound turned off and the radio commentary than listening to David Lloyd wittering on) about the problems that Hiler amplifies. Crozier was expressing his fears for the future of WI cricket and of course Mr. Stanford was mentioned. If they play what they refer to their 2nd XI then Ireland has a chance.
Ryan,
First two weeks in May.
Great programme of fixtures and I wonder if Ireland qualifies will the unions consider allowing clubs to re-arrange early season fixtures?
I wonder.....but I think I know the answer!
Dear Ed...
You forgot to publish the dates of the World T20 in 2009? A few Comberians may make the trip !
2010?
Itinerary can be found here:
http://www.world-twenty20.com/Twenty20-World-Championships-2010/2010-world-twenty20-schedule.php
Reading the earler posts on the bat throwing incident and the player apologised to the umpire.
Just thinking back to Les Allen in our own club, he apologised to the umpire after his incident and was still given a 4 match ban. I believe the response from the umpire was "I accept your apology but i'm still going to report it".
Are we ever going to get consistancy? Don't get me wrong - I'm not saying that either case is forgivable but why has one been punished and not the other? Umpires do a fantastic job, and we need them to continue, but we need them to apply the rules in a consistant manner.
Yes Andy, I'm sure a lot of us will endorse those sentiments. I played rugby and cricket against "Sailor" and got plenty of bruises from both! Tough opponent but off the field he was great fun and never short of an opinion. He was a legend at the 'Dee so it is a very sad day for local sport.
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Trevor Sailes former Donaghadee cricketer & rugby player. Those of my vintage will remember a real larger than life character who fame always went before him! My sympathy to his family circle and to the 'Dee.
re: coldest grounds
I agree that Sandy Bay (Larne) is one of the coldest grounds . . . if the wind is in the wrong direction . . . but at least away teams only have to play there once a year (twice if you are unlucky enough to be drawn away to us in the cup!)
However I have seen Ian Houston remove his sweater from under his umpire’s jacket on at least two occasions over the last few years whilst umpiring at Larne. So it's not always cold down here.
However the coldest I have ever been while watching a game was Pollock Park last year when I was doing the man of the match award in the first round of the Challenge Cup. It was early May in their defence.
Always found Eaton Park ranking highly on the chilly stakes!
coldest ground has to be larne without a doubt lads
In terms of grounds, Dundrums setting is awesome. Also in my view Lurgan Park is a beautiful setting.
If you are talking about the coldest grounds, Pollock Park must be in the top 2 but I reckon Mallusk wins that title!!! Any other nominations for the coldest grounds ?
I agree that Cooke Collegians have probably the best tea in NCU. But I was selected to play for Dundrum 1st XI last Saturday at Shaws Bridge and my better half was helping out with the teas for our 2nd XI. There was soup on the menu, first game I play for firsts when seconds have a game and they got soup! It went down a treat with the boys from Dungannon and I had to 'slum it' over in Cooke Collegians with their barbeque chicken, sausage rolls etc.. Mind you, there are days when we play cricket in Dundrum and soup is sometimes needed. I can just see Sam Alexander with a cup of Chicken Soup standing in the square, unable to give anyone out because his index finger got trapped in the handle!
Re. Rodney
Never had the opportunity to play at Dundrum (though hopefully will next season) but sounds like quite the setting!
Would question the fact that nowhere comes close! Dungannon Park is quite the setting especially when the Sun is out and looking closer to home the Mall isnt to bad either!
