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Brilliant! Ashes in the bag, now on to Durham to wrap up the series! People bemoaning the weather, need to realise that this is all part of the game. Weather has a say in many aspect of the test, such as when the sun is out, it's easier to bat, or when it's cloudy, the bowlers can get the ball to swing. It could have quite easily been England chasing the win today if we'd won the toss, but that's the way it is, and has been since the 5 day time limit was set. Don't feel bad for the Aussies, they certainly wouldn't for us. Celebrate the fact we've now had the Ashes for three series in a row, and think back to 90s, when we were getting trounced series after series. It's our time now, and long mat it continue!

Onions (on his home ground) rather than Finn, and I'd agree with that. Some great cricket on show today. Rain is going to have a big say tomorrow. Think we can take an England win out of the equation, but this one still isn't over yet.

Just saw Bresnan's dismissal again, and I'm still aghast at how it was given out, and why it wasn't reviewed?! The umpiring in this Ashes series has been diabolical!

From my point of view, I've got tickets for the last two days at Durham, so an Australia win this test, will mean I may get to see England win the Ashes! Silver linings, and all that.

We're gonna have to go some to save this. It's been done before, so I'll not write us off yet, but odds are against us. Bit of rain would be nice though.

Great effort from Maddy tonight. Bit gutted that'll be his last T20.

Fist of all, may I pass on my condolences onto the family and friends of Christian Benitez. 27 is far too young for anyone to go. Very sad indeed. Now, I've been wondering whether to draw attention to the following or not, but I feel I need to, as I'm fairly p*ssed off! I'm honestly at a loss as to why in what you think would be a difficult time for fans of our neighbours, they still find the time to show how classless they are, and take it as a chance to have a pop at us and our support for Petrov. Like it's a f***ing competition! Anyway, I came across the following on twitter: FORZA BLUES @ForzabluesGML5 3h To respect the death of Chucho forza blues will have a minute applause in the 11th minute of the game vs Watford... http://fb.me/12PbkJx51 Expand Reply Retweet Favorite More Often Partisan @often_partisan 2h @ForzabluesGML5 Absolutely not mate. Lets keep our dignity. Expand Gabriel Sutton @_thescore 2h @often_partisan @forzabluesgml5 not sure I agree with that personally. Why would giving him an 11th minute applause be undignified? Expand Often Partisan @often_partisan 2h @_thescore @forzabluesgml5 It's a v*lla thing to do.

I'm not sure what was more embarrassing, the fans of other clubs who thought it was the first team, or our own fans?! I really must stop reading FB updates, they make me fear for humanity.

A splendid evening watching Villa beat Crewe, and Bears beat Pears tonight. Bit gutted not to have been at Edgbaston, as it sounded like a cracking atmosphere. Yooouuu Beeeaaarrrsss!

Getting me bogle on.

Might raise a few eye brows, or divide opinion, but I do appreciate a great pop song, which I was today reminded, this is:

Deadwood would get into my Top 5. 1. The Wire 2. Breaking Bad 3. Boardwalk Empire 4, Game of Thrones 5. Deadwood I do love The Sopranos, but I just like the other 5 a little bit more. Oz would be just bubbling under too.

Possibly the most perfect 3 mins 3 secs in the history of recorded music.

He keeps his form up, and I'm sure he'll be rewarded with Man of the Series to make up for it!

In me Joy Division oven gloves.

I don't think there's anything wrong with DRS, the issue is with the people using it, and the decisions they're making.

2-0 up! Hope the weather holds out, so we can complete the white wash!

Late flurry of wickets for the Aussies, has took the shine off a bit. Boos for Broad! Is that in the spirit of the game? Edit: Ha! It's not even Broad! Jimmy Anderson has come out as night watchman!!

Love some of the knee jerk reactions on here, when England aren't doing too well.

Seems apt...