PUBLISHED: 19:11 13 April 2019 | UPDATED: 19:11 13 April 2019 Stevie Eskinazi in batting action for Middlesex (pic Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo) ©TGS Photo tgsphoto.co.uk +44 1376 553468 Middlesex must battle to salvage a draw on the final day after Rob Jones’ century kept Lancashire in command of their County Championship clash at Lord’s. Jones’ 122 was his highest score in Championship cricket and only his second hundred in the competition – having also recorded his first against Middlesex, at Old Trafford in September 2016.He shared a fifth-wicket stand of 143 with Lancashire captain Dane Vilas (68) as the visitors crafted a healthy first-innings lead of 162, with Tim Murtagh (5-69) collecting his second five-wicket haul in as many games.Middlesex made steady progress towards wiping out that deficit, but they lost the wickets of Nick Gubbins and Stevie Eskinazi to close on 68-2, still 94 runs behind.Lancashire’s hopes of building quickly on their … [Read more...] about Cricket: Middlesex face battle to avoid Lancashire loss at Lord’s
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COUNTY CRICKET Middlesex CCC v Lancashire CCC: Jimmy Anderson displays his quality at Lord’s
new PUBLISHED: 15:48 11 April 2019 | UPDATED: 15:48 11 April 2019 Layth Yousif at Lord’s England's James Anderson bowls at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. PA PA Archive/PA Images Middlesex CCC hosted Lancashire CCC on day one of the first County Championship match at Lord’s this summer. Read on for Layth Yousif’s afternoon session report with the homes side on 175-3 at tea. Lord's, Cricket Ground, The capacity of Lord's will increase to 31,000 after planning permission was granted for work on the Edrich and Compton stands. PAThe mind wandered as you made the way past the emblem of the three seaxes indented on the tiles at the well-ordered St John’s Wood tube.Middlesex were hosting visitors Lancashire at the home of cricket on day one of their County Championship clash in NW8 with a moveable feast of cricketers awaiting for your delight, even in Division Two – especially in Division Two. Anderson, Onions, Footit and … [Read more...] about COUNTY CRICKET Middlesex CCC v Lancashire CCC: Jimmy Anderson displays his quality at Lord’s
COUNTY CRICKET Middlesex CCC v Lancashire CCC: England’s Jimmy Anderson rolls back the years as cricket returns to Lord’s
new PUBLISHED: 13:07 11 April 2019 | UPDATED: 13:11 11 April 2019 Layth Yousif at Lord’s England's James Anderson bowls at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. PA PA Archive/PA Images Middlesex CCC hosted Lancashire CCC on day one of the first County Championship match at Lord’s this summer. Read on for Layth Yousif’s lunch report. Lord's, Cricket Ground, The capacity of Lord's will increase to 31,000 after planning permission was granted for work on the Edrich and Compton stands. PAThe mind wandered as you made the way past the emblem of the three seaxes indented on the tiles at the well-ordered St John’s Wood tube.Middlesex were hosting visitors Lancashire at the home of cricket on day one of their County Championship clash in NW8 with a moveable feast of cricketers awaiting for your delight, even in Division Two – especially in Division Two. Anderson, Onions, Footit and Bailey may sound like a provincial firm of … [Read more...] about COUNTY CRICKET Middlesex CCC v Lancashire CCC: England’s Jimmy Anderson rolls back the years as cricket returns to Lord’s
Gaffer: Brett Pitman is no lord and saviour – but needs a Portsmouth run
0 Have your say Gaffer for a Day, James Ayles, aged 27, from Clapham, previews Pompey’s Fratton Park clash with Scunthorpe. The big selection choice is Brett Pitman – and he did more than enough against Walsall to suggest he deserves extended game time. Gareth Evans is a quality player and has been a really good servant but, like much of the team, seems to be running on empty.This league is so attritional, you cannot pick the same side every week and expect wins and performances to continue, it’s not going to happen.Pitman deserves a chance to show he can make a decisive impact.Having said that, we have been winning without him in the team this season, so at that time couldn’t really justify him being in there.He’s no lord and saviour, but a very good player. Pitman scored 25 goals last season and we didn't get to the play-offs, so to expect him and him alone to earn automatic promotion is a bit far fetched.But he … [Read more...] about Gaffer: Brett Pitman is no lord and saviour – but needs a Portsmouth run
Steven Gerrard relishes pressure of Pittodrie ahead of Scottish Cup clash between Rangers and Aberdeen
Pittodrie’s days as Aberdeen’s home are numbered but Steven Gerrard savours it as one of the most atmospheric venues he has encountered as player or manager. On Friday, the final obstacle to the Dons’ proposed £50 million stadium at Kingsford was removed when Lord Tyre refused a claim for a judicial review into the planning process brought by local protesters and on Sunday Pittodrie will be the scene of what promises to be a full-blooded collision between Aberdeen and Rangers in the William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-finals. Prior to his arrival in Scotland, Gerrard had no notion of the edge which makes this fixture Rangers’ most combative, aside from the Old Firm derby but, to his relish, he has discovered that the Aberdeen ground can be a bear pit when the Ibrox team visit. “It is more intense at Pittodrie. It’s a smaller version of Goodison where the crowd are very close,” he said. “It’s a fantastic atmosphere and I’ve … [Read more...] about Steven Gerrard relishes pressure of Pittodrie ahead of Scottish Cup clash between Rangers and Aberdeen