Villan_of_oz Posted September 11, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted September 11, 2018 7 hours ago, VILLAMARV said: While the attention is all on Anderson today and whether he'll edge ahead of McGrath in total wickets I think it's worth noting for anyone too young to remember him that McGrath was something else and whatever their total wicket hauls, their averages tell the tale. Taking nothing away from Jimmy it's a huge achievement and a great career like Cook. Since the West Indian quicks from my youth though McGrath is undoubtedly the best quick bowler there's been imo. McGrath was a big sook, A good bowler yes, also a poor sportsman. I think he go made to look a lot better because Warne applied a lot of pressure from the other end. I have to give some respect, but I will always think of McGrath as a massive flog! Glad Jimmy has overtaken him.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LillisGotUsUp Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Hang on though, he’s a Villa fan aint he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 4 hours ago, Villan_of_oz said: McGrath was a big sook, Yes. Yes he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I adore Jimmy Anderson, but if I was picking a world XI, I'd go for McGrath every time. Line and length like a metronome. That said, yes he is a "big sook". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) 32 minutes ago, dAVe80 said: I adore Jimmy Anderson, but if I was picking a world XI, I'd go for McGrath every time. Line and length like a metronome. I agree, McGrath was miles better than Anderson in all conditions. An arsehole but a genuine great. Edited September 12, 2018 by villa89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted September 12, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted September 12, 2018 I'd have to agree being as impartial as I can, that McGrath is the better bowler. But not by a lot in my view.... They are very different type of bowlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Little wobble near the end but Warwks gets maximum batting points at Leics with 2 balls to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 14 hours ago, Villan_of_oz said: McGrath was a big sook, A good bowler yes, also a poor sportsman. I think he go made to look a lot better because Warne applied a lot of pressure from the other end. I have to give some respect, but I will always think of McGrath as a massive flog! Glad Jimmy has overtaken him.... Other way around for me. Warne got so many wickets because batters were frustrated that they were getting nothing from McGrath's consistent delivery and tried to hit out against Warne at the other end. Warne's lofted deliveries might have looked more hittable but ended up snaring many batsmen. They probably needed each other to be as successful as they were. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted September 12, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted September 12, 2018 18 minutes ago, LondonLax said: Other way around for me. Warne got so many wickets because batters were frustrated that they were getting nothing from McGrath's consistent delivery and tried to hit out against Warne at the other end. Warne's lofted deliveries might have looked more hittable but ended up snaring many batsmen. They probably needed each other to be as successful as they were. Very fair point! I can't deny the quality of McGrath's bowling just a shame he is a flog.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Warks making this look easy declared on 400 and already have 3 wickets for 41. Fat boy Cosgrove just got LBW'd agains Barker (great bowler, don't know why we don't use him more than Hanon Dalby (such a weird action). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Kent have beaten Middlesex. Sussex need a big score in their second innings to keep pace with the top 2. Durham racking up a score. The commentators at N-hants/Derby just said "They'll want Leics to do them a favour"........then both fell about laughing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 122 for Burns in the end with all eyes on him. Denly 9 and 10 against Middlesex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Craig Miles took 2 wickets in his 1st over today for Gloucs. One first ball too. Glamorgan were 0-2. Recovered to 6-3 by lunch though so that will cheer the fans! removed Carlson in his second over. At lunch his figures are 3 for 0 off 10 balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 1 hour ago, VILLAMARV said: Craig Miles took 2 wickets in his 1st over today for Gloucs. One first ball too. Glamorgan were 0-2. Recovered to 6-3 by lunch though so that will cheer the fans! removed Carlson in his second over. At lunch his figures are 3 for 0 off 10 balls I had no idea Warwickshire have signed him up for next season when I posted that too 4 for 23 off 7 overs with 2 maidens so far today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) Warwickshire only need one more wicket. 5 fer for Barker and 4 for Jeets. 2 5 fers would look nice. Easy win wrapped up soon you'd imagine. Edited September 12, 2018 by lapal_fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 10 minutes ago, lapal_fan said: Warwickshire only need one more wicket. 5 fer for Barker and 4 for Jeets. 2 5 fers would look nice. Easy win wrapped up soon you'd imagine. All wrapped up nicely! Very good from Barker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted September 12, 2018 Moderator Share Posted September 12, 2018 2 massive games coming up against the closest 2 challengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Has anyone heard a (nasty) rumour that Woakes can't play in Warks next game ? Summat to do with ECB regs not a fitness issue ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Sussex blew it today at Durham. Hard to see Kent slipping up against Glamorgan. Warwks win against Sussex and you'll both be heading up imo. You're by far and away the best team that's been down here for the last 5 or 6 years imo. Kent have a stellar bowler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 14 hours ago, villa89 said: I agree, McGrath was miles better than Anderson in all conditions. An arsehole but a genuine great. Miles better in all conditions? Exaggeration much? Overall McGrath the better bowler, but both superb, and two of the most accurate bowlers of all time. I think Jimmy's control of the swinging ball is as good as anyone, I'd say he's better than McGrath in this respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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