Lets B Avenue Posted 24 September, 2015 Share Posted 24 September, 2015 Correct. If we'd taken the draw against Yorks and now end up beating Notts, then Sussex would need to beat Yorks instead of only needing a draw. But all easy in hindsight. Only if we had got maximum points. Which we didn't. 200 to win. C'MON!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 24 September, 2015 Share Posted 24 September, 2015 We need 200 to win! Whatever happens Hampshire were right to gamble against Yorkshire. I have found no one in the ground who did no agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 24 September, 2015 Share Posted 24 September, 2015 (edited) Only if we had got maximum points. Which we didn't. 200 to win. C'MON!!!! Maximum points doesn't enter into the equation, when we win this game we will be on 163 points, Sussex only need to draw, if we had the 7 extra points against Yorks then they'd need to win and would be under some pressure. Somerset are looking none too bright either. Desperate roll of the dice which didn't go our way unfortunately. Anyway we seem to be looking to wrap it up quickly if possible, only way to get Sussex quaking a bit I suppose. Edited 24 September, 2015 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadesmith Posted 24 September, 2015 Share Posted 24 September, 2015 I would actually argue that it isn't the Yorkshire game that may send us down...but the fact we played like bell-ends for the first half of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 24 September, 2015 Share Posted 24 September, 2015 Worth noting the outstanding contributions of our new bowling recruits this summer: Fidel Edwards, 45 wickets in 8 CC games - if he'd been fit and available for every game and kept that record up, he'd finish the season with 90 wickets, which would have been comfortably the best in the country, and we almost certainly wouldn't be in a final-day shootout to stay up. Gareth Berg, 42 wickets in 16 games, plus 5 fifties with the bat - 672 runs in total. Some weird performances with the bat this year, Carberry has scored 1000 runs without a single century (9 fifties), and what's particularly noticeable among the whole squad is the high strike rate, which suggests that perhaps our one-day game has influenced the longer form a bit too much in relation to the standard we're up against - it's alright to go at that pace against Division Two attacks, but against the much better top-flight bowlers, it doesn't work so well. Of the 12 players whose overall batting records are decent enough to be classed as a batsman (or all-rounder), only 4 had strike rates below 50 this year - surprisingly, one of those is Carberry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Lej Posted 24 September, 2015 Share Posted 24 September, 2015 What a terrific day that was. Should be a doddle to get home from here. Hopefully yorks declare or lose their final wicket early so they can have pretty much a full day to bowl Sussex out. Hopefully Sussex will get very edgy knowing we are pretty much home and dry in our game. Special mention to Gareth Berg who has been absolutely fantastic all season in the 4 day game and surely must be a shoe in for player of the season. Edwards has also been awesome in the time he's been here. Both in the twilight of their careers but putting 100% commitment into the cause which is great to see. Dawson has also been brilliant since he returned from Essex. If we escape tomorrow it would surely rank as one of the most outrageous escapes of recent times, given both the points deficit at the start of the match, and the position we found ourselves in halfway through our first innings and also halfway through their 2nd innings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 24 September, 2015 Share Posted 24 September, 2015 I would actually argue that it isn't the Yorkshire game that may send us down...but the fact we played like bell-ends for the first half of the season. As I said n an earlier post, the first half of the season made the desperate gamble against Yorkshire necessary. If we'd had another 5 points on the board at that time then I doubt that we'd have even considered offering them 96 overs to make just above 300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadesmith Posted 24 September, 2015 Share Posted 24 September, 2015 As I said n an earlier post, the first half of the season made the desperate gamble against Yorkshire necessary. If we'd had another 5 points on the board at that time then I doubt that we'd have even considered offering them 96 overs to make just above 300. I dunno statistically very few teams chase 300 with success in a four day game, I think it was a pretty good decision..we just stuffed it up!. The Somerset first innings was a shambles. I wouldn't focus too much on the Yorkshire game..who knows we may still stay up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 24 September, 2015 Share Posted 24 September, 2015 Only if we had got maximum points. Which we didn't. 200 to win. C'MON!!!! No, we just had to match or beat Sussex's bonus points, which we did. The gamble against Yorks would've definitely been appropriate if we'd needed 2 wins, but clearly we didn't. Moreover a loss was worse than a draw, as we are now seeing. I think it all comes down to whether Yorks had a good chance of making the runs, or if we had a better chance of bowling them out. If the former it was a bad gamble, if the latter a good one. Bearing in mind Yorks are one of the best domestic teams ever I don't think it was a wise gamble, but clearly many disagree. Anyway, the real screw up was the first innings against Somerset. If we'd got 4 more batting points there then Sussex would need to win tomorrow (assuming we do beat Notts), regardless of the Yorks defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 24 September, 2015 Share Posted 24 September, 2015 Barring a monumental cock-up Hants will win tomorrow. Yorks are 300 odd runs ahead with one wicket remaining, and the weather forecast for Headingley looks great for tomorrow. Sussex must be nervous. I'd go out on a limb and say Hants are currently slight favourites to stay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 24 September, 2015 Share Posted 24 September, 2015 Barring a monumental cock-up Hants will win tomorrow. Yorks are 300 odd runs ahead with one wicket remaining, and the weather forecast for Headingley looks great for tomorrow. Sussex must be nervous. I'd go out on a limb and say Hants are currently slight favourites to stay up. Yep. I think it all rests on Yorkshire's bowling tomorrow. Sussex will not be chasing 300+, they will be batting for a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 24 September, 2015 Share Posted 24 September, 2015 Yorkshire hate Sussex and hoped we would win our last game and they could send Sussex down. they will be up for it tomorrow. The door is slightly ajar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMarlin Posted 24 September, 2015 Share Posted 24 September, 2015 On a slightly different - but certainly Hampshire related - note. I heard that Robin Smith is not having a particularly good time of things. His marriage broke up, he is living in Perth WA with his ageing parents, he has ballooned to around 20 stone and has had a drink problem. I can only hope my source is wrong, but I suspect and fear his info is spot on, If this is the case, then it is very sad for a batsman who gave us so much pleasure. I think we would all like to wish The Judge the best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Edwards has signed a years contract extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Edwards has signed a years contract extension. Excellent. Season turned once he found form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Yorkshire hate Sussex and hoped we would win our last game and they could send Sussex down. they will be up for it tomorrow. The door is slightly ajar. Why the hate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Don't know. Just something that came out of the Yorkshire dressing room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Ok thanks. First Sussex wicket gone now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Intrigued that Sussex have decided that Chris Jordan is now an opening batsman... 2 down now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washsaint Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Sussex 4 down now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 4 down for Sussex and 50 to go for us. We could do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 5 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knellster Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Suusex now 5 down. It's a little cloudy here in Nottingham but that's all so I can't see the weather saving Notts. This is not how I thought this day week would end, but hey ho sometimes it's good to be wrong (I know a couple of big partnerships could still save Sussex but it really doesn't look good fior them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Don't know. Just something that came out of the Yorkshire dressing room Must be a powerful reason though, Sussex have just gone into total collapse (so far)..who'd have thought it. Whether they're still capable of shutting up shop and not losing their last 5 remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Carberry on the march! 18 off the last over, 9 needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Our part of the bargain fulfilled, all eyes on Yorkshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Carberry on the march! 18 off the last over, 9 needed Got them, bizarrely enough Sussex despite being 5 down already seem to be chasing the target...why on earth would they do that ? I mean I know there's a few bob at stake but enough to risk getting relegated ? perhaps it just doesn't make any difference which division you play in in county cricket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Wasn't expecting us to have much chance of getting the win, but now that we have... Pressure on Sussex must be immense now, we've done well to get the win early today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Sussex 7 down now, both partners in their 6th wicket stand gone. Still don't understand why they went for the target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 8 down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Aaaand 8 down. Two more needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 And 9! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 One more needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knellster Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Only 1 more needed now, and 30 + overs to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knellster Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Great tweet from Jimmy Adams Can the overweight lady get a shift on and sing.... #stevemcqueen (Please...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 All Over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Never in doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiesaint Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Get in there. Well done Hampshire. Not that they were leaving until the last minute or anything, must be at least 2 hours of the County season left!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Excellent result, bit unexpected though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 The great escape! What an achievement after putting us through the wire all season. We live to fight another season (hopefully with better batting and bowling and catching). Well done Hampshire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 89/5 now, top order all gone for not a great deal, sad, sad season. But with a happy ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Won our last game while Sussex lost to stay up by two points. Has to be the best escape since they introduce the two division system doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Briliant last three days, and Fidel signs on too! What a turnaround this season, we were gone but still battled back for today. Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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saint1977 Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 What a relief - great win under pressure at Trent Bridge and then the champions ripped Sussex's fragile top order apart. Nice to see a top order collapse to someone else for a change :-) Interested in Weston's comment - wonder what the Yorks-Sussex bad blood is about? Definately a busy winter for White and Daqle though, will need to be major surgery to the squad to stay up let alone do better next year with two giants coming up in Surrey and Lancs. No Worcs to be a banker for D1 bottom spot. Delighted at Fidel signing, loved him as a bowler ever since I watched him live in Barbados Test 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Saint Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 What a relief - great win under pressure at Trent Bridge and then the champions ripped Sussex's fragile top order apart. Nice to see a top order collapse to someone else for a change :-) Interested in Weston's comment - wonder what the Yorks-Sussex bad blood is about? Definately a busy winter for White and Daqle though, will need to be major surgery to the squad to stay up let alone do better next year with two giants coming up in Surrey and Lancs. No Worcs to be a banker for D1 bottom spot. Delighted at Fidel signing, loved him as a bowler ever since I watched him live in Barbados Test 2004.Interesting, who would you see needs to go and why? We have Topley and Fidel Edwards signed up. Hopefully McLaren will sign soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadesmith Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Will Adams be staying? Too be honest I think most of us thought the game was up about a month ago, but he's picked up in the last few games his one day form hasn't been bad either. If he stays cool, if he goes it frees up a place for someone else. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Interesting, who would you see needs to go and why? We have Topley and Fidel Edwards signed up. Hopefully McLaren will sign soon. With Topley Edwards and McLaren just think we need a really good batter Avg 40+ to bat 3 or perhaps an opener with Carbs at 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 With Topley Edwards and McLaren just think we need a really good batter Avg 40+ to bat 3 or perhaps an opener with Carbs at 3 Perhaps Bopara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 25 September, 2015 Share Posted 25 September, 2015 Interesting, who would you see needs to go and why? We have Topley and Fidel Edwards signed up. Hopefully McLaren will sign soon. McLaren seems tro have made a great deal of difference to the side, tidy bowling and some solid scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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