larus
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Thanks Swanny for some excellent memories and for knowing when it's right to go. Great few years he's had, but was looking past josh prime.
I wonder who's next??
I wonder who's next??
I'm gutted. Swanny was brilliant on and off the field.
he will now always be remembered for deserting a sinking ship.
What a shame.
He 's had a tough tour, the elbow may be giving him problems plus he does not like getting planted over long on for 6. Maybe Flower said that he was dropped for the 4th Test and so he decided that's that then.
I hope he avoids the temptation to go on to date crap actresses, get a re-thatch and a facelift. Cheers Swanny, the first to jump.
No. He will be remembered for being one of England's best ever spinners...
Short career for a spinner. Almost smacks of enjoying the good times but no guts for dealing with the tough times.
There is no doubt the Aussies have singled him out as the bowler to take on in this series and they have won big time with this decision.
Tough act to follow ....
A bit spineless. Nevertheless a good cricketer could have been a great if not for his lack of focus early on in his career.
When I think of Zinedine Zidane the first thing that springs to mind is his headbutt in the World Cup Final. Then I think of his great career and the amazing player he was.
Funny because when I think of Zidane I think of one of the greatest ever players to play the game. I think of his champions league final volley and his brilliant performances to guide France to the World Cup in 98...
But then some people are just negative I suppose and like to think of others bad points before all the great achievements...
Real shame. Hope its not a knee-jerk decision that he'll regret, his elbow has been causing him a lot of pain so if its that then fair enough, but we won't get another one as good as him for a long time.
Hang on, no sorry - if it's his poor little painful elbow then he should retire for that reason surely?!
Funnily enough though there's no mention of that in his statement.