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by God is an Englishman
Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Ashes 2023
Replies: 272
Views: 1056890

Re: Ashes 2023

MegaBonus wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:42 am ^^^^^^^^

please remind me what it is England (& Wales) and Australia play for when they compete in test matches.

Who is this aimed at?

My answer though would be an "urn shaped waterford crystal trophy"
by God is an Englishman
Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

So confirmed Australia is better at cricket and basketball, we will let you have football if you beat the Matildas tomorrow night, if you dont then we get that too. Australia takes the Olympics since england cant do it by themselves and have to have multiple other countries join them to only narrow...
by God is an Englishman
Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

Bomber wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:13 am Basketball is played worldwide, gets good crowds and decent players can earn a fortune. Seems worthwhile to me.
But it's rubbish so not worthwhile.
by God is an Englishman
Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:54 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

So confirmed Australia is better at cricket and basketball, we will let you have football if you beat the Matildas tomorrow night, if you dont then we get that too. Australia takes the Olympics since england cant do it by themselves and have to have multiple other countries join them to only narrow...
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:19 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Ashes 2023
Replies: 272
Views: 1056890

Re: Ashes 2023

MegaBonus wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:59 pm if it means retaining the Ashes....then yes!!!!
:lol:
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

So confirmed Australia is better at cricket and basketball, we will let you have football if you beat the Matildas tomorrow night, if you dont then we get that too. Australia takes the Olympics since england cant do it by themselves and have to have multiple other countries join them to only narrow...
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

So confirmed Australia is better at cricket and basketball, we will let you have football if you beat the Matildas tomorrow night, if you dont then we get that too. Australia takes the Olympics since england cant do it by themselves and have to have multiple other countries join them to only narrow...
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:34 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

Facts dont lie. Currently Australia - 3/5 World titles - Ranked top in 3/5 ICC rankings - Ranked above england in 4/5 ICC rankings. - Current Ashes holder for the last 6 years (which as we all know is the pinnacle of all cricket). england - 2 trophies - Ranked above Australia in 1 ranking - Zero nu...
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

Wisden Team of the Ashes Series. Only 2 australians made the team.

Top 5 run scorers, highest australian at #5.
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

Facts dont lie. Currently Australia - 3/5 World titles - Ranked top in 3/5 ICC rankings - Ranked above england in 4/5 ICC rankings. - Current Ashes holder for the last 6 years (which as we all know is the pinnacle of all cricket). england - 2 trophies - Ranked above Australia in 1 ranking - Zero nu...
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Ashes 2023
Replies: 272
Views: 1056890

Re: Ashes 2023

Bomber wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:46 pm I couldn't care less if for the next 20 years we keep belting you at home a drawing away, whilst winning the odd test championship in between. :-)
So you'd continue celebrating draws. Maybe we just have higher standards than you.
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

Facts dont lie. Currently Australia - 3/5 World titles - Ranked top in 3/5 ICC rankings - Ranked above england in 4/5 ICC rankings. - Current Ashes holder for the last 6 years (which as we all know is the pinnacle of all cricket). england - 2 trophies - Ranked above Australia in 1 ranking - Zero nu...
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Ashes 2023
Replies: 272
Views: 1056890

Re: Ashes 2023

Draws are draws, not victories. Of course it matters. Holding the trophy is what matters most. Our fingerprints are all over it. :thumbup: So sad that a once proud sporting nation celebrates draws. So why do you? We don't. How soon you forget the "moral victory" in the face of a drawn ser...
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Ashes 2023
Replies: 272
Views: 1056890

Re: Ashes 2023

We have won more recently in australia than australia have won in England. Matters not one whit. Lucky (for you) that they don't aggregate home and away like in football. You can at least claim home draws as some sort of "victory" at present, even though that still doesn't give you the tr...
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

N5 1BH wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:22 pmYes
And you also are seriously not fishing?
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Ashes 2023
Replies: 272
Views: 1056890

Re: Ashes 2023

I do. Australia can only win at home. And win well, best poms can do is draw We have won more recently in australia than australia have won in England. Matters not one whit. Lucky (for you) that they don't aggregate home and away like in football. You can at least claim home draws as some sort of &...
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:02 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

Basketball is clearly not worthwhile. Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious. Not my fault you don't like the truth. Care to give us all a list of what these worthwhile sports are in your opinion? As I said, your fishing is too obvious. Cricket :lol: Name the sport and I'll tell you if it's ...
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Ashes 2023
Replies: 272
Views: 1056890

Re: Ashes 2023

I don't believe you. 2015 When was the last time australia won the Ashes in England? I don't think it matters where its won I do. Australia can only win at home. And win well, best poms can do is draw We have won more recently in australia than australia have won in England. Matters not one whit. L...
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Ashes 2023
Replies: 272
Views: 1056890

Re: Ashes 2023

when was the last time the Poms won the ashes....asking for a friend I don't believe you. 2015 When was the last time australia won the Ashes in England? I don't think it matters where its won I do. Australia can only win at home. And win well, best poms can do is draw We have won more recently in ...
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

One major sport Australia is better than England is basketball. MH can argue all he wants that its not worth his time, but there's no doubt its a major sport. And cricket Basketball is clearly not worthwhile. Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious. Not my fault you don't like the truth. Care...
by God is an Englishman
Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:29 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

One major sport Australia is better than England is basketball. MH can argue all he wants that its not worth his time, but there's no doubt its a major sport. And cricket Basketball is clearly not worthwhile. Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious. Not my fault you don't like the truth. Care...
by God is an Englishman
Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:05 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Ashes 2023
Replies: 272
Views: 1056890

Re: Ashes 2023

zzz wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:00 pm
God is an Englishman wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2023 1:46 pm
Michael wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2023 1:09 pm when was the last time the Poms won the ashes....asking for a friend

I don't believe you.

2015

When was the last time australia won the Ashes in England?
I don't think it matters where its won

I do. Australia can only win at home.
by God is an Englishman
Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

Cooper wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:03 pm
zzz wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2023 1:31 pm One major sport Australia is better than England is basketball.

MH can argue all he wants that its not worth his time, but there's no doubt its a major sport.
And cricket
Basketball is clearly not worthwhile.

Cricket. Nice try at fishing. Far too obvious.
by God is an Englishman
Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

Bomber wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:00 pm
God is an Englishman wrote: Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:06 pm Conversation at lunch.

Are there any worthwhile sports that australia are currently better than England at.

We couldn't think of any.
Whingeing - not really a sport but you master it time and time again.

I wouldn't call that worthwhile but we all know australia win that one EASILY.
by God is an Englishman
Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

Re: England v australia

Cooper wrote: Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:23 pm
God is an Englishman wrote: Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:06 pm Conversation at lunch.

Are there any worthwhile sports that australia are currently better than England at.

We couldn't think of any.
Define worthwhile sports.

A sport that is worthy of my time.
by God is an Englishman
Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: England v australia
Replies: 83
Views: 393854

England v australia

Conversation at lunch.

Are there any worthwhile sports that australia are currently better than England at.

We couldn't think of any.
by God is an Englishman
Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:16 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Ashes 2023
Replies: 272
Views: 1056890

Re: Ashes 2023

does anyone know if the below is correct? the below doesnt show the Test Championships.....thus add 1 more to Australia's tally (and to NZ) https://scontent.fadl5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/365468405_158446937269620_1483885200348546508_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s960x960&_nc_cat=1&cb=99be929b-59f...
by God is an Englishman
Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: World Football
Topic: Celtic Fans
Replies: 174
Views: 193907

Re: Celtic Fans

They have wronged many times, just like your British Empire and your Tory Government. Also a tad ironic coming from a Millwall supporter- the best behaved fans ever! :roll: Now you don't want yet another history lesson GIAE? Just wish that all their nonsense and bigotry would stop (both sides) but ...
by God is an Englishman
Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: World Football
Topic: Celtic Fans
Replies: 174
Views: 193907

Re: Celtic Fans

They have wronged many times, just like your British Empire and your Tory Government. Also a tad ironic coming from a Millwall supporter- the best behaved fans ever! :roll: Now you don't want yet another history lesson GIAE? Just wish that all their nonsense and bigotry would stop (both sides) but ...
by God is an Englishman
Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: World Football
Topic: Celtic Fans
Replies: 174
Views: 193907

Re: Celtic Fans

Strange decision (in my opinion) by the so called 'Green Brigade' section of the Celtic support to body swerve the recent testimonial game v Athletico Bilbao in recognition of James Forrest's loyal service. Apparently the reason given for the boycott was in protest against the Club hiring Brendan R...