tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post6145270557560549476..comments2023-10-30T08:56:36.302+00:00Comments on Pseuds' corner and home of the frustrated hack: Show Me The Money: why Sky spells doom for English cricket - mountainstrikerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-13247058731402859222008-09-08T23:03:00.000+01:002008-09-08T23:03:00.000+01:00Surely in Big Brother it's simply: Brain stopped??...Surely in Big Brother it's simply: Brain stopped??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-69484046635729503022008-09-08T12:16:00.000+01:002008-09-08T12:16:00.000+01:00:)):))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-55907758606277943032008-09-07T16:23:00.000+01:002008-09-07T16:23:00.000+01:00Zeph - In cricket, "Rain stopped play": in Big Bro...Zeph - In cricket, "Rain stopped play": in Big Brother "Brain stopped play"?Tutor GNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760511105741259932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-32866885301864348552008-09-07T16:22:00.000+01:002008-09-07T16:22:00.000+01:00Zeph - in Big Brother they don't allow one of the ...Zeph - in Big Brother they don't allow one of the "team" time-out to go fishing.<BR/><BR/>In cricket Symonds does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-83376221861540304232008-09-07T14:39:00.000+01:002008-09-07T14:39:00.000+01:00I'm sure there's a joke in there about cricket, Bi...I'm sure there's a joke in there about cricket, Big Brother, and things that go on for a long time without anything happening...can't quite think of it though:)Zephirinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809525772159756122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-33023016658282970732008-09-07T11:04:00.000+01:002008-09-07T11:04:00.000+01:00Can't see C4 doing Big Brother and Test cricket - ...Can't see C4 doing Big Brother and Test cricket - what time would be left? Even they used to cut to the horses.<BR/><BR/>Five might be the only possibility.Tutor GNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760511105741259932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-19021869361555776162008-09-07T11:00:00.000+01:002008-09-07T11:00:00.000+01:00It wouldn't have to be the BBC, MotM, could go to ...It wouldn't have to be the BBC, MotM, could go to Channel 4 or Five - for a listed event it can be any broadcaster that reaches more than 95% of the population.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-39631277041100392972008-09-06T22:03:00.000+01:002008-09-06T22:03:00.000+01:00Zeph - If I could be assured that the BBC would tr...Zeph - If I could be assured that the BBC would treat Tests with repect, I concur. Remember the way they treated Gooch's 300?Tutor GNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760511105741259932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-45893930173624076852008-09-06T21:40:00.000+01:002008-09-06T21:40:00.000+01:00Mouth, I agree with you to some extent about Sky, ...Mouth, I agree with you to some extent about Sky, and of course many non-sportslovers resent any TV time being given up to sport. But when you look at that list A, you see sporting occasions which are also national occasions, which many people want to see even though they don't want/can't afford to subscribe to a sports service. Cricket has voluntarily declared itself to be not of national Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-27526773466994155302008-09-06T17:28:00.000+01:002008-09-06T17:28:00.000+01:00Mouth, isn't it about time you paid your own licen...Mouth, isn't it about time you paid your own licence fee? Either that or let your mum watch whatever she wants, the poor dear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-50439071964854929252008-09-06T17:03:00.000+01:002008-09-06T17:03:00.000+01:00mountainstriker - Excellent stuff, with much of wh...mountainstriker - Excellent stuff, with much of which I agree. The historical analysis is spot on - ESPN 442 shows old cricket footage and confirms that the BBC were complacent and rubbish. <BR/><BR/>I have a couple of quibbles re Sky.<BR/><BR/>1. For premium content (which international sport has become) I suggest it's probably right that I (and others like me) should pay for it. If it's Tutor GNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760511105741259932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-30304312017760249642008-09-06T00:05:00.000+01:002008-09-06T00:05:00.000+01:00Great piece, mountain. Agree with almost every wor...Great piece, mountain. Agree with almost every word. Can't quite go with your judgement on MJ Nicholas - I'm his biggest fan and loved his little "time out of the cricks" last year when he did Britain's Best Dish.<BR/><BR/>On other points, I thorougly enjoy TMS these days (except when they allow Mark Pougatch in the box - a crime against nature), and think mostly the radio coverage has evolved Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-14198866441231586062008-09-05T23:51:00.000+01:002008-09-05T23:51:00.000+01:00I really enjoyed this mountainstriker. Nicely bala...I really enjoyed this mountainstriker. Nicely balanced between the personal and the bigger picture, past and present, the sport itself and its place in the wider culture. Good stuff.<BR/><BR/>Also made me fancy a game of cricket. Who's up for it? Cogsy being wickey.<BR/><BR/>-------------------------------------<BR/><BR/>BTW if anyone wants to join the GU Football Fantasy/Pseuds Mini League, I'veAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-65025591690856287922008-09-05T17:57:00.000+01:002008-09-05T17:57:00.000+01:00l'expert: one of those things is sometimes true of...l'expert: one of those things is sometimes true of cricket players.Zephirinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809525772159756122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-90757998901665427572008-09-05T17:03:00.000+01:002008-09-05T17:03:00.000+01:00Yes indeed we are experts but, Crickets expert-for...Yes indeed we are experts but, Crickets expert-<BR/>for ex: I am happy to inform you that well fed crickets<BR/>seek sex incessantly and die young.Also you may be<BR/>happy to learn that most crickets have a pair of non-clasping cerci at theit hind ends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-79295623594350609442008-09-05T16:35:00.000+01:002008-09-05T16:35:00.000+01:00Sorry, same link twice. Here's the second one. Th...Sorry, same link twice. <A HREF="http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/document/cm67/6772/6772.pdf" REL="nofollow">Here's</A> the second one. The committee's conclusions are the bits in heavy type.Zephirinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809525772159756122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-47396307394746350492008-09-05T16:32:00.000+01:002008-09-05T16:32:00.000+01:00Technically, the government decides what events ar...Technically, the government decides what events are listed, but the ECB persuaded them it couldn't afford to have any cricket events on the list.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/2000/fulltext/440a4.6.pdf" REL="nofollow">Here's the list.</A><BR/><BR/>and <A HREF="http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/2000/fulltext/440a4.6.pdf" REL="Zephirinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809525772159756122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-53389222022988352032008-09-05T16:06:00.000+01:002008-09-05T16:06:00.000+01:00Allout, yes, that's quite true, though of course W...Allout, yes, that's quite true, though of course Wimbledon can have the same problems and the BBC loves it! But it is only once a year.<BR/><BR/>I think there are some people at the BBC who believe that they do enough for cricket with the very full radio coverage. There's also a view that, as sport is about the only aspect of subscription TV that makes any money, people are prepared to pay for Zephirinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809525772159756122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-13167886025528013582008-09-05T15:05:00.000+01:002008-09-05T15:05:00.000+01:00Nice piece and I totally agree to the historical c...Nice piece and I totally agree to the historical comment.<BR/><BR/>As to the Sky deal there are clearly disadvantages of it but, for the sake of balance, it is worth pointing out that BBC did not even bid in the end for the rights and C4 were pretty indifferent about keeping them. Now, I appreciate that a lot of this is ECB spin to help justify their decision, but I also think that there is more Allouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463014318873889409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-69288656025398224972008-09-05T14:38:00.000+01:002008-09-05T14:38:00.000+01:00It makes me angry to think how many people won't b...It makes me angry to think how many people won't be able to watch the Ashes next year, not only the next generation of potential fans but also all the elderly who grew up watching cricket but now can't afford it. £400 a year + £150 installation fee is a lot of money to some people.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I know, there are highlights packages but it's not the same, and they don't convey all that much Zephirinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809525772159756122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-32843701157088047012008-09-05T14:21:00.000+01:002008-09-05T14:21:00.000+01:00There was something stately about Test cricket on ...There was something stately about Test cricket on BBC on Saturday. <BR/><BR/>Wake up, grab breakfast, cricket, lunch, cricket, tea (ring round friends - on a landline of course - to sort out the evening), cricket, food, then out for the night.<BR/><BR/>Sunday spent recovering from a hangover to the cricket.<BR/><BR/>Channel 4 (and adverts) was a bit too intrusive to be as good a hangover cure.<BRAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325287456027791612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-85688333739955739692008-09-05T14:00:00.000+01:002008-09-05T14:00:00.000+01:00Great piece, mountainstriker, really well-written ...Great piece, mountainstriker, really well-written and I agree with every word!Zephirinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809525772159756122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912136666601692339.post-56527368010118331092008-09-05T07:25:00.000+01:002008-09-05T07:25:00.000+01:00Of course, cricket is cool. And so is your writing...Of course, cricket is cool. And so is your writing, mountainstriker, welcome to pseuds'.<BR/><BR/>Since you sound like you're quite new to the game, don't hesitate to ask questions. Guitou and I are the resident cricket experts. At your service.offsideintahitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13429832647076219845noreply@blogger.com