Ashes 2006 / 2007

[downunder]

Ahhh the joys of living in Aus and working at home...TV on for me.

Monty's song

To the tune of the adams family:

He spins it and he loops it,
He turns it and he moves it,
He'll make the aussies lose it,
He's Monty Panesar,
Dddd (clap,clap) dddd (clap,clap) dddd dddd dddd (clap,clap)!!

[Sir Bob]

I can't wait for tonight.
I hope we play giles over Monty. although Monty is a better bowler, finger spinners have a very limited impact at the Gabba. The spinner will play a holding role & Giles can do this job well. If we don't play Giles our lower order is very weak. we can't have a tail of Hoggard at 8, Harmy at 9, Anderson @ 10 & Monty @ 11.

The toss could be vital as well. we need to win it, bat first & make plenty. we must put the aussies under presure from the start. all the pressure is on them. They're at home, they're favourites & if they don't win, its the end of the road for many of their over 30's. We must keep the series tight as the pressure will build & build. If they win the 1st test it will release all that pressure & life will be very hard for England.

I think it will be a close series with only a test in it & England are not without a chance. If we don't lose the 1st test I think we can draw the series & keep the Ashes.

[Red Chilli]

We Should do them at the Gabba as it is a fast wicket and should suit our fast bowlers like Matthew Hoggard .

Are you havin a laugh?

Is he havin a laugh?

The Aussies are as near unbeatable at the Gabba as it gets. There is no way we'll win this one without some bizarre twist of fate. We're going for a draw in this Test which will be a mighty fine start to the series. That's why we're going for the King of Spain rather than Monty, Gilo will bat out a lot more time than Monty and will slow the Aussies down with his negative left arm over bowling.

I'd be amazed and over the moon if we win but I'll be more than happy with a bore draw at the Gabba

[Boogs]

Are you havin a laugh?

Is he havin a laugh?

The Aussies are as near unbeatable at the Gabba as it gets. There is no way we'll win this one without some bizarre twist of fate. We're going for a draw in this Test which will be a mighty fine start to the series. That's why we're going for the King of Spain rather than Monty, Gilo will bat out a lot more time than Monty and will slow the Aussies down with his negative left arm over bowling.

I'd be amazed and over the moon if we win but I'll be more than happy with a bore draw at the Gabba

I know it is the Gabbatwa as they call it but I genuinly feel if our fast bowlers stay fit and bowl a good line and length we can get some sort of a result. A draw would be a result in my book!

[spud_gun]

Taken a few days off work that happens to coincide with the start of the series

The way my Xmas holidays and such pan out i'll be able to catch most days play. It's all a matter of staying awake.

Should be a brilliant series, really looking forward to it.

Aussie Aussie Aussie

[animal magic]

come on england

[Zambian_Red]

Anyone else think that England are going to get a right hammering in the up comming Ashes series?

Aussies to win 3-1 and i know the milkman will crop up and say something stupid as always.

Anyway a special request to anyone who could upload the 40 minute highlights that BBC will be showing everyday would be much appreciated since some overseas supporters dont have access to watch the series (currently residing in Canada).

[lfc4ever]

FFS, Giles over Panesar! Tossers.

[lfc4ever]

Aussies to win 3-1 and i know the milkman will crop up and say something stupid as always.

Anyway a special request to anyone who could upload the 40 minute highlights that BBC will be showing everyday would be much appreciated since some overseas supporters dont have access to watch the series (currently residing in Canada).

No promises, but I'll try ok.

[Zambian_Red]

No promises, but I'll try ok.

No problem mate, anything from you is better than anything even if you upload each days play after a few days i dont mind as long as i get to watch the highlights.

You're a legend mate and for this kind favour do please let me know if i can do anything for you. I will be in UK next year in May and i could take you out for lunch/dinner/drinks...............your choice of preference.

Will provide you with my email and we can get in touch and give you my details where i will be staying.

[Shaggy]

Come on England!!!!

[Shaggy]

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[Beachy]

Being a Pom in Oz tomorrow will be spent listening to the tripe these convicts come out with every Ashes series!

[Beachy]

FFS, Giles over Panesar! Tossers.

Terrible decision on the part of the Poms.

[Sydney Vicious]

Can't wait for The Ashes to start, I'm feeling tired and need some boring ****ing ****e to push me over the edge into slumberland

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