Derby 10 for 3 now. 2 for Norwell, 1 for OHD. A great toss to win I think ?!

Mousley & Brookes left out of the 13.

BristolBear wrote:

The ECB have said no to Stone for this week. They want to limit his matches. He’ll most likely play next week though.

It’s Miles and Mousley to drop out for me.

I'd agree with that, as the likelihood. Personally, I think Mousley is a better bet than Yates at present and while I don't rate Miles, I think he is more reliable than Henry B (at this stage in his career).

Just watching Matt Lamb bowl. It's difficult to tell from the video (not helped by a camera that being severely buffeted by the wind !), but is Lambie bowling spin ? Its certainly a spin action and (short) run up, not his usual (although it's been a while since I've seen him bowl). If so, I wonder if he's the mystery 'leggie' that Lickey Banker talks about !

BristolBear wrote:

I wonder if it’s a case of looking after them both. As a pair they’re pretty injury prone.
Interesting it’s Hose that drops out for Sibley. I’m guessing that leaves, a competition between Yates and Mousley for who stays when Malan arrives.

Yep, I agree that's the most likely option in future.

I guess Mousley will be 12th man tomorrow.

12 man squad - Rhodes, Bresnan, Briggs, Henry Brookes, Burgess, OHD, Hain, Lamb, Miles, Mousley, Sibley & Yates

As far as I can see, the only omissions from the squads, are the 3 England players, Malan (who I guess hasn't arrived yet ?) and Alex Thomson (is he injured ?).

Squads for the 2 x 2 day Pre-season Friendly games v Notts, starting tomorrow (Tues 30/3):-

Edgbaston (County Ground) squad - Rhodes (Cap), Bresnan, Briggs, Henry Brookes, Furrer, Hain, Hose, Kelley (Wk), Lamb, Miles, Norwell & Yates

Portland Road squad - Balaji, Bethell, Ethan Brookes, Burgess (Wk), Chakrapani, Garrett, OHD, Johal, Lintott, Mousley, Pollock & Sidebottom

BristolBear wrote:

Anyone watching on the stream? Norwell and OHD were very good up top. Economical and lots of play and misses unlucky not to find the edge.
Miles, Brookes and Bresnan much more expensive.

I agree. Norwell and OHD were unlucky. Miles looked as innocuous as usual and Henry B, still has a lot to do to persuade me he's a real prospect. I know lots rate him and he is genuinely quick, but far too wayward - and that hasn't improved much in the couple of years since his breakthrough. Pop has a lot of work still to do there.

Squad for Durham Friendly tomorrow:-

Rhodes, Bresnan, Briggs, Henry Brookes, Burgess, Hain, OHD, Hose, Lamb, Miles, Mousley, Norwell and Yates

I guess all will get a bit of a run-out (not a run out hopefully !).

Exiled Bear wrote:

Reynard wrote:

Exiled Bear wrote:

Great to see some familiar names from the old Bearsfans site signing up, as well as some new ones! Please keep spreading the word about the forum, the more the merrier!

Exactly EB, but as I say in my initial 'Welcome' post, the new settings don't allow spaces - so I can't be Bald Reynard any more and I'm sure a few other past friends, can't be 'the people they once were' !

NB I note Streetly and a couple of others have put an underscore after their first name, to allow a second. If only I'd thought of that ! Probably too late now - as (plain) 'Reynard' is registered ? Though you (EB) managed it - the privileges as Admin ?!

How strange! I can only think that I was able to do it as I registered in the process of setting up the forum, rather than in the usual way. I just tried adding a space to your username but it wouldn't let me. I've added an underscore instead though, if that's OK now?

Brilliant, thanks for doing that Jonathan. It's good to be back !

Exiled Bear wrote:

Great to see some familiar names from the old Bearsfans site signing up, as well as some new ones! Please keep spreading the word about the forum, the more the merrier!

Exactly EB, but as I say in my initial 'Welcome' post, the new settings don't allow spaces - so I can't be Bald Reynard any more and I'm sure a few other past friends, can't be 'the people they once were' !

NB I note Streetly and a couple of others have put an underscore after their first name, to allow a second. If only I'd thought of that ! Probably too late now - as (plain) 'Reynard' is registered ? Though you (EB) managed it - the privileges as Admin ?!

Hi everybody. I'm SO glad the / a Forum is back up and running. Last season, short as it was, was a nightmare, without a beloved Bears Unofficial Forum to retreat to ! Well done to the WCCC Official site for reporting the news (as relations with the previous Unofficial Forum, were, shall we say, a bit 'strained' at times !). More importantly, well done to Jonathan and Terry for getting it going again. I just hope it IS as lively and frank as the BUFF - though perhaps with a little more decorum on behalf of posters !

My only regret is that the new settings do not allow spaces in Usernames - so my previous incarnation, BALD Reynard, can not be used ! I hope my past (good) contributions will be remembered (and OCCASIONAL minor 'misdemeanours' forgotten !) - and I help establish this Forum as THE place to get informative and honest opinion on our beloved WARWICKSHIRE (ie not Birmingham) Bears !