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Have our members been formally consulted? I know that Essex have sent out a form. There is an interesting debate on the Durham fans forum. Their CEO has spoken out fiercely in favour of change towards the Conference format but there is much discomfort amongst the members. See https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threads/county-championship-reduction-for-2026.1657382/page-11 and https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threads/club-statement-ecb-domestic-structure.1660120/page-7

That’s not the same as celebrating at home.

It’s only a shame that our final game of the season is an away one. Let’s hope they can bring it home a week early against Kent 15th-18th September!

Derbyshire has gone to Chappell but will he be the answer to their prayers?

Some of the lunches at the grounds are pretty ordinary and I would think that booze would be best avoided. You wouldn’t want to fall asleep mid sentence before tea!! Or is that what you meant by a “dream” job?

I’ve just had a glance at the Div 2 table. If I didn’t know better I’d think it was upside down! Kent, Middlesex and Lancashire at the bottom, Leicester, Derby and Glamorgan at the top! Great times!

I think Richard is excellent. Old school commentary for the radio listener which is how it should be done. He actually describes what is happening on the pitch which is what we want to know!

The real problem is lack of depth in the squad. The playing schedule is relentless and we need more quality in the background to fill in for injuries when they inevitably occur.

I’m glad he didn’t bowl. He’s a part timer at best, but Thomas I don’t understand. Just one over for 8 when Rehan was going around the park! Why bring a guy on loan if you’re not going to use him?

Absolutely. Daft.

No! But disappointing. We’ve still had a great season so far. Clearly Rehan wasn’t ready to bowl yet and I don’t understand why we played Thomas if we were going to bring him on so late and then for just one over.

Most importantly, we are back to winning ways after a worrying run of losses in recent weeks. A much needed confidence boost for the boys.

-0.13 Northants are -0.1

But we’re still in fifth! Very close behind though.

Josh Thomas. 20 years old, has played second eleven T20 for Somerset this season with figures of 8-84 off 78 balls. Economy 6.46, Average 10.5 and Strike Rate of 9.75!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c0q85wlwqyno What an absolute gent! I presume this means he won’t be coming back to us? 🤪

And vice versa!

Hull is over rated in my opinion and we are expecting too much of him. He should definitely not have been given four overs after the start he had. I was screaming for Scriven to be given the ball!

What do six Dorothy’s make??

Not enough imo. But I hope I’m wrong.

Absolutely dreadful. Not so much a stream as a stutter! Missed all the shots and just showed the moments in between.

Who would be a bowler in T20? The batters let you down and you have to come in to try and make up for the mess they’ve made, and then they expect you to bowl out the oppo with nothing to defend?

Is it just me or does it look like Hull has got a bat that would suit an 11 year old?

Last time I tried the bar staff didn’t even know what bitter was and asked if I meant lager!! 🤣

2nd Xi playing at Notts today. Headley’s first over went for 23!