Weston Saint

Against Barbados on Thursday

I would, subject to injury expect the line up for the first Championship game to be: Adams Carberry Lumb Vince McKenzie Myburgh Pothas Cork cpt Tahir Tomlinson Jones I think Mascarenhas, if fit might still be at IPL. However with Ervine's all round experience gone it is so important to have him fit or find a good all rounder. I know Myburgh can spin it but this is early season when seam/swing will be what is needed. I also worry about Jones for my above team as if he breaks down during a game we have no one to turn to. Might even bring Griffiths in, dropping Myburgh and pushing Pothas back to 6, Cork Tahir and Tomlinson up with Griffiths coming in at 10.

Won our warm up game yesterday http://www.rosebowlplc.com/news/myburgh-stars-as-hampshire-win-windies-warm-up/

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~1946364,00.html This is the link to Pmpey game ticketing last season

Has confirmed he will play in World Cup so will now be considered an oversea's player and will not see out the last year of his contract with Hampshire. Big blow but not unexpected

Simply said we had two big bids in but that Cortese will not pay over the odds Also said the atmosphere among the players was fantastic. Areal happy bunch of players

That was what I was hearing yesterday. I asked my contact "Is Guly likely to sign" "Looks like it" was the reply. "Is it dependent on his wife having residency confirmation" "Yes" "Are the club cool about it" "yes, they are not expecting any problems"

If season ticket holders are given a short window to book their own seats that will not apply to the Northam as that will be handed over to Man Utd supporters.

Nothing on the Ervine situation Steve. He is joining Hampshire in WI and will talk with White. Hope he decides to stay loyal to Hampshire. Will be a massive loss if he decides to play for his home country again. As for De Wet, the comment on injuries from Gile White may explain - “It may well be the case that we have to manage the players through the season and not everyone plays all cricket, especially the bowling group. Dimi’s [Mascarenhas] had a big operation and he’s working hard over in Melbourne hopeful that he’ll come good and play but he’s a long way off at the moment. Kabir’s [Ali] the same – he’s got a lot of work to do and, at this stage, it would be unrealistic to think he’d play all cricket. Nic’s [Pothas] doing well though and hopefully he’ll be strong from the start, as is Jonah [simon Jones], and Michael Lumb has made a full recovery. Griff’s [David Griffiths] coming good and has started to bowl again although we’re waiting on another scan for David Balcombe. But it’s a big group of players to have question marks over to be honest.”

Imran Tahir - Helped Dolphins to an 8 wicket win with 6/134, 32 no at No 11 and 6/82 - What a star. Neil McKenzie - 70 for Lions in First Innings 61 no so far in second innings bad light delayed final 4th day start Friedel de Wet - Also playing for Lions 1/75 off 29 overs and 26 at No 9 Looks like they will all turn up for us with some form

No idea, doubt it. Here is the latest on injuries from Giles White “It may well be the case that we have to manage the players through the season and not everyone plays all cricket, especially the bowling group. Dimi’s [Mascarenhas] had a big operation and he’s working hard over in Melbourne hopeful that he’ll come good and play but he’s a long way off at the moment. Kabir’s [Ali] the same – he’s got a lot of work to do and, at this stage, it would be unrealistic to think he’d play all cricket. Nic’s [Pothas] doing well though and hopefully he’ll be strong from the start, as is Jonah [simon Jones], and Michael Lumb has made a full recovery. Griff’s [David Griffiths] coming good and has started to bowl again although we’re waiting on another scan for David Balcombe. But it’s a big group of players to have question marks over to be honest.”

Due to start 7th April Dimitri Mascarenhas to Punjab for $100,000. Michael Lumb to Deccan for $80,0000

What a great result. We were up for it from the start. Everyone worked for each other. We were narrow giving Blackpool plenty of width but we dealt with that threat. Young centre back combination of Seaborne & Martin was a delight. I have been a big critic of Schneiderlin - He was majestic today. Best game of the season Likewise of Puncheon - Credit to him he worked hard in the centre of midfield, clearly his best position. If that is what we are going to get I have changed my mind. Keep him Well done to the whole squad and the Manager. I came away from the ground buzzing

Just come off the phone from his family. Told them of the positives on this thread. They are delighted with the reaction Interesting team selection today but I cannot give details. Just to say Adam starts unless late changes so supporters will have a chance to let him know of their delight.

Oh I think the fans have made that obvious

I knew he was waiting for Cortese to approach but not when. Before Christmas no approach had been made but he was cool about it. He did turn down an offer from Saints in the close season but Cortese just promised to revisit, which he clearly did. Will not know the details as I will not breach a freindshiip by asking. Adam wants to play Premier football. His family are realistic that the best was of achieving that is by stepping stones playing regular football and that means via the Championship. They are all great Saints Suppporters including Adam and that helps. Andrew was unlucky in that he was sold to keep the club going. He would have preferred to stay. Sheff Utd and Wolves came in for him and he was sold on Wolves. An early injury did not help. Lambert of Norwich went after him even going out to see him to get his signatture whn he was on honeymoon. Promise of regular football was the draw. Although it was less money with appearance and win bonus there was very little in it. Unortunately he has suffered a bad knee injury and out at least until Feb, possibly longer.

I am with you on this one. Hate seeing Saints lose but we have bigger fish to fry. I aslo think that we will lose even with Blockpool fielding reserves. These are players capable of playing premier football or they would not be part of the set up.

I have repeatedly said on here that Lallana wanted to play for Saints and was not worried about the lack of a contract offer. He knew the right offer wold be made and so it has. Never worried about the so called ITK's saying otherwise. That is not what the family were saying to me. Adam has a good agent who is looking after him the right way and has a fantastic family who he listens to. Now very important that we get promotion so that Adam can demonstrate his talent on a higher stage.

Someone who did not understand cricket. It is a 5 day game. there are five tests. It was recognised by those who knew a bit about cricket that we had the stronger bolwing line up and that if our batsmen came into form we would likely retain the Ashes. Some even said we would win 3-1 Alpine, engage a little later.........

Oldham are at home to Swindon on Saturday in L1 so no rest for them

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/44930.html Signed as Kolpac player.

I was never an underwriter and I am not going to comment on cost. I have seen plenty of evidence that 17-20 age group for male drivers is a high risk due to accident frequency in that group. I find it hard to accept the high cost of insurance for this age group but the alternative is to smooth it out meaning older low risk drivers will have to pay higher premiums. That is not fair either, is it? It you try to withhold material facts, in particular that the main driver is someone other that the real main driver to try to get cheaper insurance, that is fraud. You will be found out. It may not be until an accident has occurred but that will mean voidance of the Insurance and a possible criminal record, as well as being responsible for any accident costs. As a parent it is not worth ruining a sons future just to try to save money. I was a Personal Injury Compensation Manager until my retirement 7 years ago. I personally handled 135 case workload with a value of £35m. The team country wide handled claims worth £2.2 billion. All personal injury with a minimum value of £125,000 (the local departments handled claims up to that level) That was 7 years ago and will give some idea of why motor costs are so high

http://www.cafctv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10267~2257916,00.html

And even with that Bern, we are still second in the table. I think any signings will be to get us off and running next year in the Championship. I accept we have a long way to go yet but a good work in progress

He has not really been given a chance so I don't know. the fact he cannot shift Davis suggests he is not good enough but I have nothing to substantiate that.