KingofSpain
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Agreed. The dithering over Robinson's dismissal has dealt Westwood a bad hand. No one seems to have defined roles and the captain is floundering.
The last minute signing of Slim Sylvester when we have Simmons and OHD on the staff is baffling. Then we have Garton playing effectively has a batsman because they don't have any faith in him to bowl. He is a number 9 not an all rounder.
The fielding is sloppy. The body language is poor. I could go on.
The management need to regroup this week and come up with a a formula. We've been here before and found a way. Mouseley can make a big difference to the balance of the team but we require a number three batsman, either Yates or Latham to give us a platform.
Excellent post Andy.
OHD can do a job in this format. Dicky Gleeson and Hassan Ali can't arrive soon enough.
Garton is an unfortunate legacy of Robinson. He will be on a fantastic salary and rarely delivers in the dozen or so games he turns out for every season. Get rid.
That is a massive relief. It got to a point when I couldn't listen when he was commentating and had to turn it off. Richard Wilford and Mike Taylor are far superior.
We need to put a big total on the board given that Trent Bridge is the best batting surface in the country these days. Why Miles over Bamber? He will be smashed all over Nottingham.
No mention of Moeen Ali. Is he available? Does he even want to play?
He is contracted to us until July. https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/czjed1rnwejo
As I've said before, we won't see much of him playing for the Bears for the next 10 years. He is employed by England now.
Good spot LB.
Preview and squad here: https://edgbaston.com/fixtures/first-xi/notts-outlaws-vs-bears-30th-may-2025/#match-match-previews
I hope Miles is only there as cover as he shouldn't be anywhere near our first eleven. I'd prefer the new bloke Sylvester if we needed an extra bowler.
Welcome to the forum Charlie.
Latest "Second XI" T20 v Glamorgan. A strong Bears line up.
https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/?tab=m_scorecard#m21b06798-e1ac-490d-acb4-60ba46c45cd0
I would prefer to give Taz Ali some games and bring in a batting all-rounder as an overseas player. If he turns out to be a match winner then I guess it will be worth it.
A double blow this morning. Yates out early and Clive Eakin on commentary.
I feel sorry for Westwood. Circumstances have seriously weakened his planning.
I wonder what the sporting director guy is doing to help. He won't have any contacts in the cricket world to call on, unlike say a Giles or a Farbrace.
Garton is another mercenary white ball player. Its a shame he hasn't got the enthusiasm for the red ball as we are crying out for a quality left arm fast bowler. At least he is usually available for the T20 but he must be on good money for the dozen games he plays every year.
Is Moeen Ali playing this year? I've lost track.
Dermot is great on commentary. He provides genuine insight into technique and what the bowling plans are, or should be to a particular batsman. I hope he gets more airtime over the summer.
Certainly a huge upgrade on the abysmal Clive Eakin and boring Phil Britt.
Gleeson going to the IPL and will miss two Bears T20 matches.
It is classed as an "Unofficial Test Match". Good for Dan to get a ton against an international bowling attack. Hopefully he will kick on in his career because he is such a talented player.
Makes sense for Davies to have the gloves so that we can play Ali. Simmons extra pace offers something different to the lesser spotted Rushworth's medium swing bowling.
Dermot is live on the BBC comms today.