Leicestershire County Cricket Club

[SemperEadem]

Getting a right thrashing from Glamorgan. Jim Allenby is a great player. Shame he left us in pursuit of International recognition which never came.

 

That wasn't why he left was it?

[SMX11]

He wouldn't sign a contract and David Smith told him to get lost.

[stevelcfc]

Didn't he want to wait till the end of the season as he didn't want to commit to anything because of our calamitous board. Shame, very nice guy and capable cricketer.

[Lasty]

Very lucky with the weather again in the last match. I fear we're only a couple of steps away from Minor Counties cricket unfortunately. Especially if this IPL style franchise idea gets off the ground as you know it'll be Notts and Brum that represent this area.

[kingfox]

Seems a good match at Grace Road today.

 

Both teams scoring big, Leicestershire currently 233-0 from 24 overs chasing 323 by Somerset.

[katieakita]

Bloody hell going great guns, won by 6wkts with 7 balls to spare chasing 324. Well done the foxes.

[theessexfox]

Thought they'd be annihilated after seeing Somerset's score.

[NorthernFox]

What a win for the foxes. Centuries for Cobb and mom Greg Smith, chased down 323 with just over an over to spare. 

 

http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2013/engine/current/match/593370.html

[kingfox]

Proper good stuff that, Somerset are a side packed with top players.

 

They deserve a big clap 

[Corky]

That is an incredible win, Somerset are a top side, chasing over 320 and winning with wickets to spare.

 

The confidence should rocket from that

[Mike the Metal Ed]

 

Can we not even afford to give the scoreboard a fresh coat of paint now?

[Mike the Metal Ed]

I want to go to the match against Middlesex, but the thought of sitting in that sparse YB40 crowd is putting me off. Really wish the fans could turn out for non-T20 games.

[Voll Blau]

I want to go to the match against Middlesex, but the thought of sitting in that sparse YB40 crowd is putting me off. Really wish the fans could turn out for non-T20 games.

 

They need an incentive, was discussing this with a mate yesterday. Reckon it might almost be worth offering free tickets to local league clubs and taking your chances with bar takings. Forty over cricket offers so little to the average punter, they should bring back a 50 over knockout Cup with Minor Counties and county Board sides.

[katieakita]

Bloody hell looks like they have dropped Smith for today. Bit harsh that.

[katieakita]

Bloody hell looks like they have dropped Smith for today. Bit harsh that.

 

Apologies listed at No 11 on Sky score centre. Needs to score quicker

[kingfox]

The lads win again this time against Unicorns.

 

Cobb 128 Not Out

Thakor 64 Not Out

 

Good stuff 

[I am Rod Hull]

Thats 3 tons in 3 YB40 games for Cobb.

[Corky]

And three wins out of three.

[Guest MattP]

Could tolerate the worst season ever if we get a trip to Lords out of it.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

They need an incentive, was discussing this with a mate yesterday. Reckon it might almost be worth offering free tickets to local league clubs and taking your chances with bar takings. Forty over cricket offers so little to the average punter, they should bring back a 50 over knockout Cup with Minor Counties and county Board sides.

 

It's an interesting idea, would you keep Scotland, Holland and the Unicorns in the competition? How about MCCU sides?

[gazzer]

50 over competition? Yes please!!

 

And ECB to change policy and make sure there's a match on every Saturday and Sunday, so Mon-Fri working people can see some cricket.

[Voll Blau]

It's an interesting idea, would you keep Scotland, Holland and the Unicorns in the competition? How about MCCU sides?

 

Absolutely.

[SemperEadem]

Off to watch the lads against Yorkshire in Scarborough this weekend.

[Guest MattP]

Off to watch the lads against Yorkshire in Scarborough this weekend.

 

They have named a 15 year old in the Squad.

 

Took 6 wickets against our seconds. (though can you imagine how bad they are)

[I am Rod Hull]

Cracking 3 wicket win with 5 balls to spare that included an epic unbeaten 8th wicket stand of 71 between Taylor and Jigar. 

 

Lords here we come   

Edited 9 June 2013 by I am Rod Hull