Gerry I do apologise for showing my ignorance. It is obvious really that the Hundread is such a successit it should be extended to the whole of July and August. The Blast can be slotted in in May and Early September. County Cricket reduced further starting at the beginning of March with the final rounds in October. If I put this idea to the ECB do you think I could claim royalties?

Following on with the weather situation 5 matches resulted in no play today and in 3 of those games the match itself is yet to start. It really is making a farce of the County Championship.

BristolBear wrote:

Saw someone make the perfect point. This is the part of the season when it matters most, should be the crescendo for teams fighting for the title, promotion and relegation, and the weather is determining the outcome not the players.

Absolutely. It perhaps explains how Notts are scoring well against some poor Warks bowling. Due to the weather a draw is the likely result it makes it unlikely Notts will get 6 more points than us. Inaddition with today washed out at New Rd it is virtually impossible for Lancs to get enough points to get anywhere near us.
Perhaps it would be better if this round of matches had been played in August and have the 16.4 played in September. Certainly cricket lovers would prefer it and I suspect platers would prefer not fielding for so long in these temperatures!

A stupid time to play cricket - very rare for decent weather after second week of September.

UrsaMinor wrote:

Not to mention Birmingham boy Andrew Symonds.
I'm loving the fact that we have a thread started about our next game that has filled three pages before the squad is even announced! The randomness could be a metaphor for our whole season.

And they say women can talk................hey hey

GerryShedd wrote:

Without wishing to rain on Highveld's parade, can I just point out that there is no evidence that Einstein actually said the words attributed to him.

Gerry you have just ruined my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Highveld wrote:

Until it is mathamatically impossible to go down a side is not safe.

It would be negligent and irresponsible to not taking actions to ensure the club is not relegated, rather than just hoping other sides failing to obtain the points they need to survive.

So on that basis why is your team choice not including an opener who has notched up 1000 runs and include a batsman batting at 6 or 7 who has had a very unsuccessful season?

Little chance of play tomorrow having looked at the forecast.

It just shows the lack of thought for spectators that goes into planning fixtures. I can see no reson why the games could not have been held yesterday with today as a reserve day. Now it looks as if they will do their best to get 30 overs in to avoid a refund or at least 15 overs so they can keep half the money.

No mention of returning the T20 team to its proper name - Warwickshire Bears? Looks like they still want to support proceding with the 16.4 team.

GerryShedd wrote:

Having seen Dan Mousley's hair, I wouldn't trust his hairdresser.
I agree with what Reabank says. Robinson is a highly regarded coach with an excellent track record. But, looked at overall, he hasn't really delivered the success that the Club needs and deserves. However, I also agree that there needs to be a full exploration of what has gone wrong and it may not all fall at Robinson's door.

Given Robinson's record could it be his drive and enthusiasm has deminished? Just saying as I have seened that in the past both in business and sport.

Gerry, why do you say this club "deserves" success?

Highveld wrote:

Robinson after the game

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKIY0E-_xEM

Please comment on what he said

We were on the wrong end of a big toss - so there you go - rest of the interview was all about making it sound as though it's no big deal.

Nah This 10th wicket pair will bat through to lunch tomorrow!!

Fellow Exile No I didn't take it you were getting at me - just voicing your opinion thinking I was making excuses for a very poor performance. Frustration plays tricks with the mind and for me watching from a distance has had me screaming at the walls.

The overseas player issue has frustrated me for years. Why is there this obsession with must have an overseas player with very few exceptions they do not put bums on seats. So I have always maintained the player must be better than the Warwickshire player who he will replace which in turn attracts bigger support for a winning side. Donald, Pollock, Lara and Jeetan Patel readily come to mind.

Fellow "Exile" I was not making an excuse for this morning's performance. Obviously they should be able to play the conditions better than that. My comment was really a general thing as the early start does have an effect in most games - hence the reason the season used to finish early September and cricket is normally played from 11am.

Given the criticism for early starts often resulting in win the toss,win the match. Do you not think playing in September really calls for a later start rather than a n earlier start. This could be resolved by spreading the game over 5 days with a Noon start and having an early finish on 5th day. Just a thought.

Rhodes will be sorely missed. Looks like we are safe in Div 1 for another season. Time to give 2 or 3 young 'uns a run.

I'm over the border due west in Wales and it's been raining in short bursts all day.

My goodness we do moan on this forum. Is Warwickshire the only team entitled to win? Comments that Davies does not deserve to be in the side and yet he is one of the most successful batsmen in the CC this season. As for being captain well we did not do too badly in the whiteball games. - a lot of teams did worse. With Hain missing most of the season and plenty of injuries to bowlers there are excuses. Perhaps criticism should be levelled at management - coaches etc. Just my take on the picture.

Let's hope he doesn't replace Robinson. The club needs an experienced proven replacement and Trott would fit that perfectly.

My expectation of a win fell when I saw the team selection. Why change a winning format? Why drop batsman that have performed?

Once again the team has been changed to accommodate Moeen and once again we have lost with him in the side. He has achieved very little and certainly no better than players he replaced.

Reading through this forum thread made sad reading - because there is not one word unjustified.

As for the name of the team I find the name not only stupid I find it embarrassing - what is a city doing playing against a group of counties - it does not make sense. Last night I was at a local rugby match in Coventry. In the bar they had the match on allowing me to follow on screen about 10 overs in to the Bears inning. While the bar was quite full I was the only person following the game. I am sure that is because Coventry people will not be interested in a team called Birmingham - and why would they!