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More than half way there
69/0 (16.4 overs)
Could be over by lunchtime
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Could be over by lunchtime
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Pavilionaire
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Amazing how a bit of unbridled optimism can bring about a wicket. The Law Of Sod.
Lord Bracknell
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OK then. I'll try this.
OMG! Lancs are falling apart.
One wicket in one ball. This could be all over soon.
OMG! Lancs are falling apart.
One wicket in one ball. This could be all over soon.
pevenseagull is spartacus
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84-1
Jambo Seagull
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90-1 now
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From the BBC Website:-
"Pace-bowler James Kirtley was ruled out on Thursday night after medical scans revealed that he is suffering from shin-splints".
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What are shin splints?
Shin splints are a common problem in the lower leg for athletes who change from one playing surface to another between seasons.
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Who?
Common in young sportstars who play too much sport.
England pace-bowler James Kirtley is one sportsman having problems. He's been ruled out of the crucial fifth test against South Africa.
How?
It is an injury that can be caused in several ways.
The muscles at the front of the leg get injured or inflamed.
This can stem from playing too much sport on hard surfaces.
Or because of a weakness in the leg muscles, your running technique or even whether you have flat feet or high arches.
What?
Tenderness in tibia (shin) area.
The affected muscles in the tibia also help maintain the arch of the foot which means there may also be pain when the toes or ankle is bent.
The pain stops when resting, but the injury will often remain unless the above causes are treated.
Treatment?
Rest will help to relieve the injury, but does not neccessarily cure it.
Physiotherapists may ensure you are wearing proper footwear, tape your shins or even recommend a leg brace.
Cooling the injury in acute stages and then applying heat may also help.
Building up your muscles around your ankles will help to support those leg muscles causing the pain.
And getting yourself some proper cushioned footwear will help to soften the impact when your feet hit the ground when running.
Changing the way you run may also need to be considered.
Having a smoother stride will again mean that the impact is spread more evenly throughout your feet and legs.
Return?
Between two to four months. Do not start training until pain and tenderness in tibia has gone.
"Pace-bowler James Kirtley was ruled out on Thursday night after medical scans revealed that he is suffering from shin-splints".
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What are shin splints?
Shin splints are a common problem in the lower leg for athletes who change from one playing surface to another between seasons.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Who?
Common in young sportstars who play too much sport.
England pace-bowler James Kirtley is one sportsman having problems. He's been ruled out of the crucial fifth test against South Africa.
How?
It is an injury that can be caused in several ways.
The muscles at the front of the leg get injured or inflamed.
This can stem from playing too much sport on hard surfaces.
Or because of a weakness in the leg muscles, your running technique or even whether you have flat feet or high arches.
What?
Tenderness in tibia (shin) area.
The affected muscles in the tibia also help maintain the arch of the foot which means there may also be pain when the toes or ankle is bent.
The pain stops when resting, but the injury will often remain unless the above causes are treated.
Treatment?
Rest will help to relieve the injury, but does not neccessarily cure it.
Physiotherapists may ensure you are wearing proper footwear, tape your shins or even recommend a leg brace.
Cooling the injury in acute stages and then applying heat may also help.
Building up your muscles around your ankles will help to support those leg muscles causing the pain.
And getting yourself some proper cushioned footwear will help to soften the impact when your feet hit the ground when running.
Changing the way you run may also need to be considered.
Having a smoother stride will again mean that the impact is spread more evenly throughout your feet and legs.
Return?
Between two to four months. Do not start training until pain and tenderness in tibia has gone.
Lord Bracknell
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They've decided to have something to eat.
Surrey 337 & 138
Lancashire 341 & 116/2 (29 ov)
Lancashire require another 18 runs with 8 wickets remaining
Lunch
Surrey 337 & 138
Lancashire 341 & 116/2 (29 ov)
Lancashire require another 18 runs with 8 wickets remaining
Lunch
Sully's Moustache
Member
Hardly worth taking lunch with only 18 left to get! If it rains during interval and no more play I'll be right pissed off!
Italiaseagull
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Surrey on the Brink!
Surrey's hopes of defending their County Championship were set to take a blow as Lancashire closed on victory at Old Trafford.
Defeat for the visitors would still see them re-take top spot in the table because of bonus points, but with a lead of just single point over Sussex, who have a game in hand.
Lancashire's impending triumph keeps their faint title hopes alive, but they will need other results to go their way even if they beat Sussex at home in two weeks' time.
Lancs took just seven balls on the final morning to take the two remaining Surrey wickets.
Saqlain Mushtaq was caught behind for 11 and James Ormond was run out by Stuart Law from fine leg as he attempted to protect last man Tim Murtagh from the strike.
Iain Sutcliffe led the reply with a rapid 47, hitting nine fours in a 62-ball innings, as the home side chased 135 to wrap up victory.
Sutcliffe was caught behind off Azhar Mahmood but opening partner Mark Chilton's patient 31 not out took Lancs to lunch just 18 short of victory.
Surrey's hopes of defending their County Championship were set to take a blow as Lancashire closed on victory at Old Trafford.
Defeat for the visitors would still see them re-take top spot in the table because of bonus points, but with a lead of just single point over Sussex, who have a game in hand.
Lancashire's impending triumph keeps their faint title hopes alive, but they will need other results to go their way even if they beat Sussex at home in two weeks' time.
Lancs took just seven balls on the final morning to take the two remaining Surrey wickets.
Saqlain Mushtaq was caught behind for 11 and James Ormond was run out by Stuart Law from fine leg as he attempted to protect last man Tim Murtagh from the strike.
Iain Sutcliffe led the reply with a rapid 47, hitting nine fours in a 62-ball innings, as the home side chased 135 to wrap up victory.
Sutcliffe was caught behind off Azhar Mahmood but opening partner Mark Chilton's patient 31 not out took Lancs to lunch just 18 short of victory.
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Gritt23
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Very exciting stuff.
What's our last game of the season? Essex at home?
What's our last game of the season? Essex at home?
Sully's Moustache
Member
Play has resumed - 12 to win.
Italiaseagull
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We play Middlesex starting next Friday, then Lancs away, and end with Leicestershire at home.
The lasty day of the season is the same day as Sheffield Wednesday at home. I know where I'll be if the championship comes to Hove
The lasty day of the season is the same day as Sheffield Wednesday at home. I know where I'll be if the championship comes to Hove
Sully's Moustache
Member
It's all over! Lancs have won by 8 wickets!
tinx
Well-known member
I'll be at Sheffield Wednesday at home. ITs great that sussex could win the championship but the number one priority is always the albion for me. always will be.
Italiaseagull
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Yesssssssssssssssssssss!
It's surely got to be our year now!
It's surely got to be our year now!
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Percy Tantrums
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Maybe Sussex will finish off Leicestershire in the morning and we can get to Withdean for the afternoon. What a day that will be.
We can't think beyond next week though. We've got to beat Middlesex to maintain the advantage.
We can't think beyond next week though. We've got to beat Middlesex to maintain the advantage.