A gradual but inevitable descent into cricket-based loathing and bile.

Swann Tag Archive

Spinning Around With 51allout

Move out of our way…we’re going to talk spin bowling.

3 Comments | August 31, 2015 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , ,

Too Much Swann: The Issues With TMS

Today we explore how one absolute bell-end has single handedly managed to destroy an otherwise fine cricketing institution.

5 Comments | August 26, 2015 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , ,

Graeme Swann And The End Of An Era

Graeme Swann is the latest casualty of the tour from hell. Why couldn’t it be 51allout nemesis Adam Dibble instead?

1 Comment | December 23, 2013 | | Opinion | Tags: ,

Classic Series Review: 2009 Ashes

Remember the 2009 Ashes? We remembered some bits of it, but then luckily we were allowed to look at the scorecards before writing 2,000 words about it.

Champions Trophy Semi-Final, England vs. South Africa: Review

England are the worst good team ever. And when choking isn’t choking at all.

No Comments | June 20, 2013 | | 40/50-over | Tags: , , , , ,

England vs. New Zealand, Second Test: Day Four Review

England against the weather and Alastair Cook against the world.

1 Comment | May 27, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

England vs. New Zealand, Second Test: Day Three Review

New Zealand being blown away in a session, Nick Compton not making any runs and Nick Compton being extremely handsome: some things never change.

No Comments | May 26, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

Sacrilege!

England returns to Test cricket on Thursday. So how come we’re a little underwhelmed?

No Comments | May 13, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , ,

England Ladder: Test Matches

The England ladder: 30 names and not one of them rhymes with Moin Organ.

4 Comments | May 3, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , ,

England’s Spin Cycle

James Tredwell is proving to be a handy bowler for England. But aren’t there other options to explore?

No Comments | January 22, 2013 | | 40/50-over, Opinion | Tags: , , ,