Yorkshire were mean! Mean and Horrid! And unfortunately for them Lanks and Durham were much nicer to their ex England stars. So yes tough times ahead, and now with no local born hero to encourage the young next generation talent.
Stani I think not - his value beyond what he can offer on the pitch is huge. You just cant buy in a local born talent with such an international record, his value to Yorkshire was unique. He is intelligent and I'm sure could have negotiated if given the chance as he will have to settle for less now anyway. And move his family.
But he was up against Yorkshire. They have a history of poor man management - all their stars tend to leave. Also he is a bowler - and bowlers tend to get treated like shit.
Durham are hardly paying Harmison peanuts, [although he currently cuts a more threatening figure in county level bowling] they managed to work it out, and they know his true value.
Players such as Joyce and Ramprakash I believe get even more.
Petition - I'd be right there if it was any county other than Yorkshire! As long as he gets his contract sorted it will be the Souths gain as we shall be able to see more of Hoggy in London!
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Note to all: cricket balls are inedible. NWG thought that was pretty obvious. Apparently not.
Found - one volume knob in third Umpire's room on floor. Please contact the lost and found office. Seriously if you don't get in touch, we will sell it on ebay.
Another day, another Andrew Flintoff story not related to cricket. Whilst holidaying, whoops, NWG means, recovering in Dubai, he's revealed that he's scared of heights. Bless. In fact, he gets so frightened he passes out. Eiffel Tower? Passed out. Empire State Building? Passed out. This explains why he gets down on one knee when celebrating getting a wicket. He's close to the ground.
Andrew Symonds makes bold statement: "I'm in a position of responsibility and I can't live irresponsibly. I've realised that." Groundbreaking. (NWG can't bear to take this down)
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Yorkshire were mean! Mean and Horrid! And unfortunately for them Lanks and Durham were much nicer to their ex England stars. So yes tough times ahead, and now with no local born hero to encourage the young next generation talent.
Mean, Horrid and F""king stupid!
Totally agree, sixsixeight. NWG and you should start a petition.
Hoggard was too greedy - simple.
Stani I think not - his value beyond what he can offer on the pitch is huge. You just cant buy in a local born talent with such an international record, his value to Yorkshire was unique. He is intelligent and I'm sure could have negotiated if given the chance as he will have to settle for less now anyway. And move his family.
But he was up against Yorkshire. They have a history of poor man management - all their stars tend to leave. Also he is a bowler - and bowlers tend to get treated like shit.
Durham are hardly paying Harmison peanuts, [although he currently cuts a more threatening figure in county level bowling] they managed to work it out, and they know his true value.
Players such as Joyce and Ramprakash I believe get even more.
Petition - I'd be right there if it was any county other than Yorkshire! As long as he gets his contract sorted it will be the Souths gain as we shall be able to see more of Hoggy in London!
Sixsixeight - Yes! NWG totally agrees. London doesn't get enough of Matthew.
Stani - go and immediately wash your mouth out with soap. Now.
668,
Exactly, so why didn't he just accept the contract they offered...the one that was on the table for a year. I bet he's regretting it now.
...and your right about him being huge on the pitch :)
Nightmare,
You know I never say bad about anyone [flutter eyelids and angelic smile].
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