"England Have Nothing to Fear In Brisbane" : Geoffrey Boycott

[EnterTheVoid]

Sensational timing from Boycott Geoff, what type of flavored pie do you prefer ?

The first question is from Greg in Australia, who says that England have good reason to be optimistic about their chances so far, given how their preparations have gone, but Australia have some concerns, most notably an injury to Michael Clarke that could rule him out of the first Test. Ahead of that Test, if you had to take a punt, what would it be and why? Geoffrey Boycott: Traditionally England have struggled at Brisbane during the Ashes, and we were thinking a few months ago that it was important that England don't lose the first Test there. Yes, you should go in wanting to win every match. You don't want to go in with a defensive or negative mindset. But we were thinking that if they didn't lose the Test it would be a plus, because once the Aussies get on top of you and are on a roll, then they are insufferable, aren't they? But now I don't think England have anything to fear. I think England really fancy their chances with Australia having so many problems. Mitchell Johnson has been injured, they are not sure about the spinners - they have Steven Smith in, who has talent but it will not keep you awake at night. You have Michael Clarke's injury, Simon Katich has been injured, and they haven't been making too many runs either. They seem to have a lot of problems, which is quite unusual for Australia, particularly playing at home.

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[ZodiaC]

Even Geoff's grandmom would've played better

[putrevus]

English logic is weird they think they will win because opposition become worse rather than they becoming better. Naseer Hussain also told the same when asked "do you think England have batting firepower to put Aussies under pressure". His response was "there is no Hayden, Steve Waugh and Gilli coming out to bat for Aussies".

[achilles]

This is gonna be Swanny's Ashes.

[Dinx - the Jinx]

England were on course for 300+ before PS hatrick wrecked them. Otherwise it was a good day. I have faith that aussies will choke in their reply

[cowboysfan]

england have to rid of the openers and get to the fragile middle order as quickly as they can,otherwise this match it toast.

[jusarrived]

Games not over yet , if I have to bet ..I would still put my money on England

[Fontaine]

Mitchell did his best to hand England a great start. This guy is turning into Irfan Pathan.

[Gunner_Mania]

Sensational timing from Boycott Geoff, what type of flavored pie do you prefer ? Read the rest here: http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/video_audio/488857.html --------

With hindsight it is easy to make fun. What he is saying is factually correct. Aussies have been a declining force over the last couple of years. For all you know a similar 3 ball performance by one of the English bowlers and the game can change.

[Dinx - the Jinx]

not a bumpworthy thread. but still 'bump'ing

[achilles]

Epic timing and epic thread fail. Poms @ Dinx... where have you been bro? Its been ages.

[Dinx - the Jinx]

Epic timing and epic thread fail. Poms @ Dinx... where have you been bro? Its been ages.

i was banned for a month :--D and by the way you can expect more such :fail: threads from the OP in this ashes i hope the poms dont f u c k up tomm and keep up my faith

[Andy]

i was banned for a month :--D and by the way you can expect more such :fail: threads from the OP in this ashes i hope the poms dont f u c k up tomm and keep up my faith

You should be posting more Brah! :two_thumbs_up:

[EnterTheVoid]

i was banned for a month :--D and by the way you can expect more such :fail: threads from the OP in this ashes i hope the poms dont f u c k up tomm and keep up my faith

For sobbing ? :hatsoff:

[Guest Gunner]

i was banned for a month :--D and by the way you can expect more such :fail: threads from the OP in this ashes i hope the poms dont f u c k up tomm and keep up my faith

For sobbing ? :hatsoff:

Why are you both inciting eachother? Take you problems with eachother private. I am warning you both from derailing this thread.

[Anakin]

:hatsoff:

[EnterTheVoid]

Bah, Ingerland could have set a target around ~ 250 and give Australia 50 odd overs to chase it. After all, they have the superior bowling attack right ? :hmmm:

[Roshanrocks]

what wonderful insight from the Boycott :hatsoff: