wardyfox86

Absolutely. Taking that away from Brook he probably doesn't score his hundred. But, you have to manage the moments better. Looking at Root, he's not really a "run a ball" player and with Brook in with him, he was probably happy at his pace as time wasn't a factor. Seeing Brook and then Bethel go, he's seen it enough times that he probably felt the need to pick the pace up as the wickets were bound to fall at the other end. Made for a superb spectacle though, and a fair result in the end.

Firstly, excellent advert, yes. But... it's still on Brook for me. Superb knock with Root, both set and the India attack completely out of ideas. You're an experienced test player and national team captain, you should be looking at the lack of experience after you. As we've seen before, back-to-back boundaries and he loses his head. You could feel it, once he did that, the tide would turn. Didn't need to bat through but could have easily took another 20 off that total. Excellent player, but it was silly. That Bethel wickets on the other hand, I have no words for. Superb drama though. I thought Gill had thrown it away not bringing the field in for that penultimate delivery. Turns out he knew exactly what he was doing

Ground, Bat, ground for me

Sssshhh! It never happened he was awful...

As soon as Brook threw his wicket away, I knew the runs would dry up. Can't see where these runs come from.

2 set batters against a tired attack, could have seen this out with minimal drama. 2 more quick wickets and it looks a lot less of a precession.

Why, Harry. WHY!!?

If this team starts next week (if the game goes ahead) then 6 academy lads in the starting 11 is very impressive. Although I'd prefer Fatawu over McAteer and Justin over Choudhury.

This has the feel of that Hull game in 16/17, opening day. They'll have a bunch of kids going out with fearless naivety, nothing to lose and everything to prove.

Problem is, words are hollow. This was proven 2 seasons ago with the infamous internal review. The club can put out whatever statement they like, because there won't be many fans taking it with anything more than a pinch of salt until they start following their words with actions.

He's been here a week, i doubt theres a pecking order. Shows that maybe he hasn't showed as much as the others in training. Or even the opposite, he's seen all he needs in training.

Next you'll see Daka do something remotely resembling a professional footballer.

Fair enough I was just theorising based on naked eye judgement. A bit like whoever stuck these on

I think it is centred on the top version, its just the peak of the adidas logo isn't. Underneath looks far better.

They didn't. 1 foot on or behind the line as the taker strikes the ball. They literally have people watching replays to ensure it's a fair penalty.

I have a gut feeling of positivity around this appointment, something I didn't get with the last 2. I don't want for alot this season. Bring in/through some likeable players that the fans can get behind, bridge the gap between club and fans, and for the love of God don't go and get yourself promoted to that 17 team Super League another ill-prepared season like the 1 just gone is the last thing g we need.

Personally think that away kit is glorious, if the stripes are that faded yellow and its not a lighting issue. And the good thing about betting sponsors is you can request sponsor sponsorless shirts. Happy with those kits if they're real.

They had the whole of pre season with just Andy King and the Sports Science team. Fitness won't be an issue.

Popping in to once again suggest Kasper Høgh

I love listening to Kingy.

Welcome to Leicester City, you must be new here.

The most "we're just a run-of-the-mill Championship team now" appointment we could possibly make. Hilarious!

The last few players i can think of that fetched a fee, that were thought of as not to standard are Musa, Iborra and Lawrence. I remember thinking we actually got decent money for those 3. So yes, I think your point is valid and probably proves that we overpay (fees and wages) for squad players who then can't move sideways or down the football pyramid when they're deemed surplus.

Kasper Høgh is the guy. And grab Emil Breivik while we're out that way, too.

Or he ends up on loan at Brescia/Bari/Sampdoria/Palermo before leaving on a free.