What a champagne Michael Clarke

This forum is for discussion of other sports.

Moderators: Randoman, Ernie Cooksey, Forum Admins

User avatar
Bomber
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman
Posts: 60364
Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:40 am
Has thanked: 44 times
Been thanked: 128 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by Bomber »

God is an Englishman wrote:Maybe that's why mummy's boy hasn't been bowling fast this series. What's his excuse this series?
Hasn't had to. Saving himself for your lot again, so we can see some more early retirements, visits to the head shrinks etc again.
Ignore this signature

Zowie
Boot Polisher
Boot Polisher
Posts: 60
Joined: Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:19 pm

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by Zowie »

Listening to the news go on about Johnson withdrawing from the final test is cringeworthy. It's not exactly a big deal considering it's effectively a dead rubber.

User avatar
God is an Englishman
Board Member
Board Member
Posts: 51452
Joined: Fri May 08, 2009 5:31 pm
Has thanked: 24 times
Been thanked: 85 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by God is an Englishman »

Bomber wrote:
God is an Englishman wrote:Maybe that's why mummy's boy hasn't been bowling fast this series. What's his excuse this series?
Hasn't had to. Saving himself for your lot again, so we can see some more early retirements, visits to the head shrinks etc again.
Well that came true.

Early retirements, players going home.

So good that it was on the other foot this time
Image

User avatar
Bomber
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman
Posts: 60364
Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:40 am
Has thanked: 44 times
Been thanked: 128 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by Bomber »

God is an Englishman wrote:
Bomber wrote:
God is an Englishman wrote:Maybe that's why mummy's boy hasn't been bowling fast this series. What's his excuse this series?
Hasn't had to. Saving himself for your lot again, so we can see some more early retirements, visits to the head shrinks etc again.
Well that came true.

Early retirements, players going home.

So good that it was on the other foot this time
Only one early/premature retirement I can think of.

You'll have to remind me, which of our players are off to head shrinks again?
Ignore this signature

User avatar
God is an Englishman
Board Member
Board Member
Posts: 51452
Joined: Fri May 08, 2009 5:31 pm
Has thanked: 24 times
Been thanked: 85 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by God is an Englishman »

Bomber wrote:
Well that came true.

Early retirements, players going home.

So good that it was on the other foot this time
Only one early/premature retirement I can think of.

You'll have to remind me, which of our players are off to head shrinks again?[/quote]

I guess Haddin hasn't actually retired yet, he just ran home.

"Anyone who thinks in retiring at the end of this series doesn't know me very well"

Johnson showing he's only good on the doctored Australian wickets.
Image

User avatar
Bomber
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman
Posts: 60364
Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:40 am
Has thanked: 44 times
Been thanked: 128 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by Bomber »

You'll have to try harder than that.

Who's off to see the shrink?
Ignore this signature

User avatar
God is an Englishman
Board Member
Board Member
Posts: 51452
Joined: Fri May 08, 2009 5:31 pm
Has thanked: 24 times
Been thanked: 85 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by God is an Englishman »

Bomber wrote:You'll have to try harder than that.

Who's off to see the shrink?
I never said anyone was. I clearly said early retirements/players going home
Image

User avatar
Bomber
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman
Posts: 60364
Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:40 am
Has thanked: 44 times
Been thanked: 128 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by Bomber »

God is an Englishman wrote:
Bomber wrote:You'll have to try harder than that.

Who's off to see the shrink?
I never said anyone was. I clearly said early retirements/players going home
Your post contained my quote about shrink, hence the link.
Ignore this signature

User avatar
God is an Englishman
Board Member
Board Member
Posts: 51452
Joined: Fri May 08, 2009 5:31 pm
Has thanked: 24 times
Been thanked: 85 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by God is an Englishman »

Bomber wrote:
God is an Englishman wrote:
Bomber wrote:You'll have to try harder than that.

Who's off to see the shrink?
I never said anyone was. I clearly said early retirements/players going home
Your post contained my quote about shrink, hence the link.
Correct, but I clearly didn't mention that part.

There has been early retirements and a player going home.
Image

User avatar
Bomber
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman
Posts: 60364
Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:40 am
Has thanked: 44 times
Been thanked: 128 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by Bomber »

You'll find that players go home when a) injured or b) not required/selected for final test or one dayers, regularly.

Going to the shrink is more rare and noticeable.
Ignore this signature

User avatar
God is an Englishman
Board Member
Board Member
Posts: 51452
Joined: Fri May 08, 2009 5:31 pm
Has thanked: 24 times
Been thanked: 85 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by God is an Englishman »

Bomber wrote:You'll find that players go home when a) injured or b) not required/selected for final test or one dayers, regularly.

Going to the shrink is more rare and noticeable.
so it's OK for your players to go home when not selected but not ours. I get you now.
Image

User avatar
Bomber
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman
Posts: 60364
Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:40 am
Has thanked: 44 times
Been thanked: 128 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by Bomber »

God is an Englishman wrote:
Bomber wrote:You'll find that players go home when a) injured or b) not required/selected for final test or one dayers, regularly.

Going to the shrink is more rare and noticeable.
so it's OK for your players to go home when not selected but not ours. I get you now.
"Not selected" - well, I suppose if one spits the chewy and/or has mental issues or retires mid-series and asks to leave there and then, not much point picking him for the team.
But most people can play spot the difference when making comparisons to the last tour. Perhaps your just in the minority, which is fair enough.
Ignore this signature

User avatar
God is an Englishman
Board Member
Board Member
Posts: 51452
Joined: Fri May 08, 2009 5:31 pm
Has thanked: 24 times
Been thanked: 85 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by God is an Englishman »

Bomber wrote:
God is an Englishman wrote:
Bomber wrote:You'll find that players go home when a) injured or b) not required/selected for final test or one dayers, regularly.

Going to the shrink is more rare and noticeable.
so it's OK for your players to go home when not selected but not ours. I get you now.
"Not selected" - well, I suppose if one spits the chewy and/or has mental issues or retires mid-series and asks to leave there and then, not much point picking him for the team.
But most people can play spot the difference when making comparisons to the last tour. Perhaps your just in the minority, which is fair enough.
Graham Swann - not selected, went home.

Haddin - not selected, went home.
Image

User avatar
God is an Englishman
Board Member
Board Member
Posts: 51452
Joined: Fri May 08, 2009 5:31 pm
Has thanked: 24 times
Been thanked: 85 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by God is an Englishman »

Clarke - I won't retire, i retire.
Image

User avatar
Bomber
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman
Posts: 60364
Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:40 am
Has thanked: 44 times
Been thanked: 128 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by Bomber »

Trott - the Aussies are bashing me up, I wanna go home.

Swann - the Aussies are smashing me all over the park, and I cant take it any more, I wanna go home (and eventually retire).

Haddin - dropped, not re-selected, one test to go, not in one dayers, very sick child at home. Simple maths, logical decision.

Clarke - At least stayed till last test. :wink:
Ignore this signature

User avatar
God is an Englishman
Board Member
Board Member
Posts: 51452
Joined: Fri May 08, 2009 5:31 pm
Has thanked: 24 times
Been thanked: 85 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by God is an Englishman »

Bomber wrote:Trott - the Aussies are bashing me up, I wanna go home.

Swann - the Aussies are smashing me all over the park, and I cant take it any more, I wanna go home (and eventually retire).

Haddin - dropped, not re-selected, one test to go, not in one dayers, very sick child at home. Simple maths, logical decision.

Clarke - At least stayed till last test. :wink:
Love you've just decided your own reasons for it happening. Don't let facts get in the way there.

Swann no selected, told he wouldn't be for 5th test either. Family at home he wanted to be with over Christmas. Simple maths, logical decision.
Image

N5 1BH
Star Player
Star Player
Posts: 3444
Joined: Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:17 pm
Has thanked: 11 times
Been thanked: 68 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by N5 1BH »

Clarke was a knob, a brat and a sore loser in all 4 of his trips to England even Trevor Bayliss now seems to agree. Can only assume he'll be an even bigger knob with his mate warnie in the commentary box

User avatar
Bomber
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman
Posts: 60364
Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:40 am
Has thanked: 44 times
Been thanked: 128 times

Re: What a champagne Michael Clarke

Post by Bomber »

N5 1BH wrote:Can only assume he'll be an even bigger knob with his mate warnie in the commentary box
Commentary box. Please no, its bad enough as it is.

Richie, Tony, Bill........we miss you! Bumble is always welcome though, good value.
Ignore this signature

Post Reply