The Cricket Is About To Start So Here's

[Guest Dan]

With the cricket about to start, here's my exclusive preview of the northern soul team picked to take on the Aussies...additions and replacements welcome. Selection is not a precise science.

1. Little Carl Carlton. The world's best batsmen have all been small (Bradman, Lara, Tendulkar) and Little Carl would be very quick on his feet. Also able to deal with any Aussie sledging with a dismissive 'So what?'

2. Little Hank. He's not called Mr Bang Bang Man for nothing; would get the innings off to a flying start.

3. Big Daddy Rogers. Enter the heavy artillery. Controversial choice, as some feel the game has moved on from his day. But he takes no prisoners and will look to get after McGrath and Gillespie. Formidable sight crouched at short leg too, and a top sledger in his own right...will have Ricky Poncing quaking with muttered comments about 'wood sheds' and 'planks of wood'.

4. George Freeman. A bit dour, George, with perhaps even a hint of the Tavares (not those Tavares) about him. But he will be able to solidify the innings if Little Hank and Big Daddy Rogers succumb early to their attacking instincts.

5. Ray Pollard (captain). A dashing strokemaker when the situation requires it, Ray can also block if the heat comes on. Early concerns that he can drift out of games seem to have been dispelled. This time, the Aussies may taste defeat.

6. Rose Batiste. Picked as a specialist batswoman because of her phenomenal strike rate. Basically, she just hits and runs and that's what modern international cricket is all about. Not allowed to play at Lord's.

7. Bobby Bland. Wicket-keeper batsman - a genuinely great all-rounder with experience in lots of different conditions. Been having a few problems with his footwear of late but seems to have settled down with a nice pair of Asics GEL 100s. Some worries over size of his hands.

8. Smokey Robinson. Sheer reliability - the metronomic class of a Hadlee, Marshall or Lillee. Always happy to try something new, will even shop around for wickets if required. Slight worries over emotional vulnerability; when Poncing and crew start sledging, watch his feet....if he starts dancing, everything's A-OK.

9. Curtis Mayfield. Made a big impression on his debut with his famous 'you've been cheating' ball-tampering accusations aimed at one of the Pakistanis (or probably all of them). Bewitching ability to turn the ball both ways and can inject Underwood-style pace if required. Ultimate team man: wherever Pollard leads him, he will follow.

10. The Jades. First bowlers to consistently break the 100mph mark, they will tuck Brett Lee up in bed and give him a nice cup of cocoa before crossing the whitewash to terrorise Poncing and his mates with lifters, toe-crushers and just-back-of-a-lengthers.

11. The Deadbeats. Roaring in from the pavilion end at express pace, these genuine quicks are raw and a little wild but if it all clicks a batsman has no second chance. They'll rip the Aussies to pieces.

12th man: Garland Green. Comes into his own in the wet.

There were some tough selectorial decisions but they had to be made because there is no room for defeatism against the Aussies. Eddie Holman can surrender his wicket at times and Roy Hamilton is too prone to panicking when the heat is on (as are Reparata and the Delrons). Ronnie Milsap was just a total disaster on his last Ashes tour.

Prediction: 3-1 series win to the Soulers, with Headingley, Leeds and Trent Bridge almost like home turf to them and likely to witness the humbling of the Australians. Poncing's men to win at Birmingham, never a hotbed of soul support, and Lord's to see a draw in front of a crowd full of ageing mods, expat northerners and wannabe-trendies.

[Guest in town Mikey]

your a fekkin loon, Collins

[jocko]

Do real men really like cricket?? Always preferred ther original game, rounders, myself!

Yours Scottishly bad

Jock

[Guest in town Mikey]

Tying it in with another thread

If Erica Roe decided to pop out at any of the tests

John and the Wierdest - Can't get over these mammories

I'll get my coat

[Soulsmith]

Quality post Dan.

Personally I'm bored stiff with all the off topic footy stuff.

I think Dan's post is now the un-official bench mark.

If you want to go off topic & talk about football my request is that you DONT, unless its going to be really witty.

Col.

ps I don't like cricket either.

[chrissie]

With the cricket about to start, here's my exclusive preview of the northern soul team picked to take on the Aussies...additions and replacements welcome. Selection is not a precise science.

1. Little Carl Carlton. The world's best batsmen have all been small (Bradman, Lara, Tendulkar) and Little Carl would be very quick on his feet. Also able to deal with any Aussie sledging with a dismissive 'So what?'

2. Little Hank. He's not called Mr Bang Bang Man for nothing; would get the innings off to a flying start.

3. Big Daddy Rogers. Enter the heavy artillery. Controversial choice, as some feel the game has moved on from his day. But he takes no prisoners and will look to get after McGrath and Gillespie. Formidable sight crouched at short leg too, and a top sledger in his own right...will have Ricky Poncing quaking with muttered comments about 'wood sheds' and 'planks of wood'.

4. George Freeman. A bit dour, George, with perhaps even a hint of the Tavares (not those Tavares) about him. But he will be able to solidify the innings if Little Hank and Big Daddy Rogers succumb early to their attacking instincts.

5. Ray Pollard (captain). A dashing strokemaker when the situation requires it, Ray can also block if the heat comes on. Early concerns that he can drift out of games seem to have been dispelled. This time, the Aussies may taste defeat.

6. Rose Batiste. Picked as a specialist batswoman because of her phenomenal strike rate. Basically, she just hits and runs and that's what modern international cricket is all about. Not allowed to play at Lord's.

7. Bobby Bland. Wicket-keeper batsman - a genuinely great all-rounder with experience in lots of different conditions. Been having a few problems with his footwear of late but seems to have settled down with a nice pair of Asics GEL 100s. Some worries over size of his hands.

8. Smokey Robinson. Sheer reliability - the metronomic class of a Hadlee, Marshall or Lillee. Always happy to try something new, will even shop around for wickets if required. Slight worries over emotional vulnerability; when Poncing and crew start sledging, watch his feet....if he starts dancing, everything's A-OK.

9. Curtis Mayfield. Made a big impression on his debut with his famous 'you've been cheating' ball-tampering accusations aimed at one of the Pakistanis (or probably all of them). Bewitching ability to turn the ball both ways and can inject Underwood-style pace if required. Ultimate team man: wherever Pollard leads him, he will follow.

10. The Jades. First bowlers to consistently break the 100mph mark, they will tuck Brett Lee up in bed and give him a nice cup of cocoa before crossing the whitewash to terrorise Poncing and his mates with lifters, toe-crushers and just-back-of-a-lengthers.

11. The Deadbeats. Roaring in from the pavilion end at express pace, these genuine quicks are raw and a little wild but if it all clicks a batsman has no second chance. They'll rip the Aussies to pieces.

12th man: Garland Green. Comes into his own in the wet.

There were some tough selectorial decisions but they had to be made because there is no room for defeatism against the Aussies. Eddie Holman can surrender his wicket at times and Roy Hamilton is too prone to panicking when the heat is on (as are Reparata and the Delrons).  Ronnie Milsap was just a total disaster on his last Ashes tour.

Prediction: 3-1 series win to the Soulers, with Headingley, Leeds and Trent Bridge almost like home turf to them and likely to witness the humbling of the Australians. Poncing's men to win at Birmingham, never a hotbed of soul support, and Lord's to see a draw in front of a crowd full of ageing mods, expat northerners and wannabe-trendies.

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Brillian post Dan!!!!

QOF

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[Guest Dan]

Do real men really like cricket?? Always preferred ther original game, rounders,  myself!   

Yours Scottishly bad

Jock

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oi jock

you try picking your teeth up off the floor when they've been put there by a cricket ball hitting you in the gob at 90mph

very painful i can tell you

anyway, i was in crieff last year with some mates and we spent a very enjoyable saturday afternoon getting pished and watching some scottish blokes trying to play cricket. they had all the right gear as well

[Guest Dan]

Tying it in with another thread

If Erica Roe decided to pop out at any of the tests

John and the Wierdest - Can't get over these mammories

I'll get my coat 

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bloody hell mikey that was in 1980

think her theme tune would be 'lowrider' these days

[Guest in town Mikey]

bloody hell mikey that was in 1980

think her theme tune would be 'lowrider' these days

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Or Swing low sweet chariots?

[jimmyw]

With the cricket about to start, here's my exclusive preview of the northern soul team picked to take on the Aussies...additions and replacements welcome. Selection is not a precise science.

1. Little Carl Carlton. The world's best batsmen have all been small (Bradman, Lara, Tendulkar) and Little Carl would be very quick on his feet. Also able to deal with any Aussie sledging with a dismissive 'So what?'

2. Little Hank. He's not called Mr Bang Bang Man for nothing; would get the innings off to a flying start.

3. Big Daddy Rogers. Enter the heavy artillery. Controversial choice, as some feel the game has moved on from his day. But he takes no prisoners and will look to get after McGrath and Gillespie. Formidable sight crouched at short leg too, and a top sledger in his own right...will have Ricky Poncing quaking with muttered comments about 'wood sheds' and 'planks of wood'.

4. George Freeman. A bit dour, George, with perhaps even a hint of the Tavares (not those Tavares) about him. But he will be able to solidify the innings if Little Hank and Big Daddy Rogers succumb early to their attacking instincts.

5. Ray Pollard (captain). A dashing strokemaker when the situation requires it, Ray can also block if the heat comes on. Early concerns that he can drift out of games seem to have been dispelled. This time, the Aussies may taste defeat.

6. Rose Batiste. Picked as a specialist batswoman because of her phenomenal strike rate. Basically, she just hits and runs and that's what modern international cricket is all about. Not allowed to play at Lord's.

7. Bobby Bland. Wicket-keeper batsman - a genuinely great all-rounder with experience in lots of different conditions. Been having a few problems with his footwear of late but seems to have settled down with a nice pair of Asics GEL 100s. Some worries over size of his hands.

8. Smokey Robinson. Sheer reliability - the metronomic class of a Hadlee, Marshall or Lillee. Always happy to try something new, will even shop around for wickets if required. Slight worries over emotional vulnerability; when Poncing and crew start sledging, watch his feet....if he starts dancing, everything's A-OK.

9. Curtis Mayfield. Made a big impression on his debut with his famous 'you've been cheating' ball-tampering accusations aimed at one of the Pakistanis (or probably all of them). Bewitching ability to turn the ball both ways and can inject Underwood-style pace if required. Ultimate team man: wherever Pollard leads him, he will follow.

10. The Jades. First bowlers to consistently break the 100mph mark, they will tuck Brett Lee up in bed and give him a nice cup of cocoa before crossing the whitewash to terrorise Poncing and his mates with lifters, toe-crushers and just-back-of-a-lengthers.

11. The Deadbeats. Roaring in from the pavilion end at express pace, these genuine quicks are raw and a little wild but if it all clicks a batsman has no second chance. They'll rip the Aussies to pieces.

12th man: Garland Green. Comes into his own in the wet.

There were some tough selectorial decisions but they had to be made because there is no room for defeatism against the Aussies. Eddie Holman can surrender his wicket at times and Roy Hamilton is too prone to panicking when the heat is on (as are Reparata and the Delrons).  Ronnie Milsap was just a total disaster on his last Ashes tour.

Prediction: 3-1 series win to the Soulers, with Headingley, Leeds and Trent Bridge almost like home turf to them and likely to witness the humbling of the Australians. Poncing's men to win at Birmingham, never a hotbed of soul support, and Lord's to see a draw in front of a crowd full of ageing mods, expat northerners and wannabe-trendies.

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Brilliant soul and cricket together what a great way to spend the day, do you thik they would put down a temporary dance floor on the pitch for lunch and tea intervals

[Guest 71TRSC]

Ah those balmy summer evenings on the Garland "village" Green, walm ale and gentle sound of leather on buttock. Who could ask for more eh?

[Guest]

With the cricket about to start, here's my exclusive preview of the northern soul team picked to take on the Aussies...additions and replacements welcome. Selection is not a precise science.

1. Little Carl Carlton. The world's best batsmen have all been small (Bradman, Lara, Tendulkar) and Little Carl would be very quick on his feet. Also able to deal with any Aussie sledging with a dismissive 'So what?'

2. Little Hank. He's not called Mr Bang Bang Man for nothing; would get the innings off to a flying start.

3. Big Daddy Rogers. Enter the heavy artillery. Controversial choice, as some feel the game has moved on from his day. But he takes no prisoners and will look to get after McGrath and Gillespie. Formidable sight crouched at short leg too, and a top sledger in his own right...will have Ricky Poncing quaking with muttered comments about 'wood sheds' and 'planks of wood'.

4. George Freeman. A bit dour, George, with perhaps even a hint of the Tavares (not those Tavares) about him. But he will be able to solidify the innings if Little Hank and Big Daddy Rogers succumb early to their attacking instincts.

5. Ray Pollard (captain). A dashing strokemaker when the situation requires it, Ray can also block if the heat comes on. Early concerns that he can drift out of games seem to have been dispelled. This time, the Aussies may taste defeat.

6. Rose Batiste. Picked as a specialist batswoman because of her phenomenal strike rate. Basically, she just hits and runs and that's what modern international cricket is all about. Not allowed to play at Lord's.

7. Bobby Bland. Wicket-keeper batsman - a genuinely great all-rounder with experience in lots of different conditions. Been having a few problems with his footwear of late but seems to have settled down with a nice pair of Asics GEL 100s. Some worries over size of his hands.

8. Smokey Robinson. Sheer reliability - the metronomic class of a Hadlee, Marshall or Lillee. Always happy to try something new, will even shop around for wickets if required. Slight worries over emotional vulnerability; when Poncing and crew start sledging, watch his feet....if he starts dancing, everything's A-OK.

9. Curtis Mayfield. Made a big impression on his debut with his famous 'you've been cheating' ball-tampering accusations aimed at one of the Pakistanis (or probably all of them). Bewitching ability to turn the ball both ways and can inject Underwood-style pace if required. Ultimate team man: wherever Pollard leads him, he will follow.

10. The Jades. First bowlers to consistently break the 100mph mark, they will tuck Brett Lee up in bed and give him a nice cup of cocoa before crossing the whitewash to terrorise Poncing and his mates with lifters, toe-crushers and just-back-of-a-lengthers.

11. The Deadbeats. Roaring in from the pavilion end at express pace, these genuine quicks are raw and a little wild but if it all clicks a batsman has no second chance. They'll rip the Aussies to pieces.

12th man: Garland Green. Comes into his own in the wet.

There were some tough selectorial decisions but they had to be made because there is no room for defeatism against the Aussies. Eddie Holman can surrender his wicket at times and Roy Hamilton is too prone to panicking when the heat is on (as are Reparata and the Delrons).  Ronnie Milsap was just a total disaster on his last Ashes tour.

Prediction: 3-1 series win to the Soulers, with Headingley, Leeds and Trent Bridge almost like home turf to them and likely to witness the humbling of the Australians. Poncing's men to win at Birmingham, never a hotbed of soul support, and Lord's to see a draw in front of a crowd full of ageing mods, expat northerners and wannabe-trendies.

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Mmmm Ray Pollard as Captain. Didn't he lose an arm in the Korean War ?

[Guest Leigh J]

With the cricket about to start, here's my exclusive preview of the northern soul team picked to take on the Aussies...additions and replacements welcome. Selection is not a precise science.

1. Little Carl Carlton. The world's best batsmen have all been small (Bradman, Lara, Tendulkar) and Little Carl would be very quick on his feet. Also able to deal with any Aussie sledging with a dismissive 'So what?'

2. Little Hank. He's not called Mr Bang Bang Man for nothing; would get the innings off to a flying start.

3. Big Daddy Rogers. Enter the heavy artillery. Controversial choice, as some feel the game has moved on from his day. But he takes no prisoners and will look to get after McGrath and Gillespie. Formidable sight crouched at short leg too, and a top sledger in his own right...will have Ricky Poncing quaking with muttered comments about 'wood sheds' and 'planks of wood'.

4. George Freeman. A bit dour, George, with perhaps even a hint of the Tavares (not those Tavares) about him. But he will be able to solidify the innings if Little Hank and Big Daddy Rogers succumb early to their attacking instincts.

5. Ray Pollard (captain). A dashing strokemaker when the situation requires it, Ray can also block if the heat comes on. Early concerns that he can drift out of games seem to have been dispelled. This time, the Aussies may taste defeat.

6. Rose Batiste. Picked as a specialist batswoman because of her phenomenal strike rate. Basically, she just hits and runs and that's what modern international cricket is all about. Not allowed to play at Lord's.

7. Bobby Bland. Wicket-keeper batsman - a genuinely great all-rounder with experience in lots of different conditions. Been having a few problems with his footwear of late but seems to have settled down with a nice pair of Asics GEL 100s. Some worries over size of his hands.

8. Smokey Robinson. Sheer reliability - the metronomic class of a Hadlee, Marshall or Lillee. Always happy to try something new, will even shop around for wickets if required. Slight worries over emotional vulnerability; when Poncing and crew start sledging, watch his feet....if he starts dancing, everything's A-OK.

9. Curtis Mayfield. Made a big impression on his debut with his famous 'you've been cheating' ball-tampering accusations aimed at one of the Pakistanis (or probably all of them). Bewitching ability to turn the ball both ways and can inject Underwood-style pace if required. Ultimate team man: wherever Pollard leads him, he will follow.

10. The Jades. First bowlers to consistently break the 100mph mark, they will tuck Brett Lee up in bed and give him a nice cup of cocoa before crossing the whitewash to terrorise Poncing and his mates with lifters, toe-crushers and just-back-of-a-lengthers.

11. The Deadbeats. Roaring in from the pavilion end at express pace, these genuine quicks are raw and a little wild but if it all clicks a batsman has no second chance. They'll rip the Aussies to pieces.

12th man: Garland Green. Comes into his own in the wet.

There were some tough selectorial decisions but they had to be made because there is no room for defeatism against the Aussies. Eddie Holman can surrender his wicket at times and Roy Hamilton is too prone to panicking when the heat is on (as are Reparata and the Delrons).  Ronnie Milsap was just a total disaster on his last Ashes tour.

Prediction: 3-1 series win to the Soulers, with Headingley, Leeds and Trent Bridge almost like home turf to them and likely to witness the humbling of the Australians. Poncing's men to win at Birmingham, never a hotbed of soul support, and Lord's to see a draw in front of a crowd full of ageing mods, expat northerners and wannabe-trendies.

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I Am very Impressed ,Brilliant.

3-1 ? Long Hot Summer On The Way Apparantly ,Warnie Will be the difference ,Watch Out For michael Clarke 23 Year Old From New South wales ,I reckon He Will Be The new Greg Chappel ,Pure Class.

Heres A Cricket Related Soul Tune;

Wilson Wicket -Let Me Be Your Boycott.

[Guest Dan]

Mmmm Ray Pollard as Captain.    Didn't he lose an arm in the Korean War ?

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weeellll...it wasn't totally serious

[Guest Dan]

Heres A Cricket Related Soul Tune;

Wilson Wicket  -Let Me Be Your Boycott.

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quality tune

how about

johnny howard - the run chase is on

jim gilstrap - runs, runs, runs

malcolm hayes - take your love to the Test match

could go on all night!

fear you're right michael clarke has ice not blood

[jocko]

oi jock

you try picking your teeth up off the floor when they've been put there by a cricket ball hitting you in the gob at 90mph

very painful i can tell you

anyway, i was in crieff last year with some mates and we spent a very enjoyable saturday afternoon getting pished and watching some scottish blokes trying to play cricket. they had all the right gear as well

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Funny thats exactly the offer Billy Mercer, Preston cyberman and handy fast bowler in his day I believe, made to me when I made the same quip to him, I declined his offer of a test in the nets as after my knees stopped knocking I was able to promptly walk off!!

It is becoming more popular up here I believe, even taught in some schools, no wonder we no longer produce world champion caber tossers!!

Now where did I put my bat and traffic cones........

Yours quiveringly now

Jock

PS should have said your first post it had me chuckling at my screen in office, will get taken away if do that too often ,.

[Guest Dan]

Funny thats exactly the offer Billy Mercer, Preston cyberman and handy fast bowler in his day I believe, made to me when I made the same quip to him, I declined his offer of a test in the nets as after my knees stopped knocking I was able to promptly walk off!!