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The Women's Ashes

Listen lad, just to let you know I'm going to let you get the last word in on this occasion because I'm off for a kip before my night-shift.

No hard feelings, i like your posts simply for the comedy aspect.

Now off you go, have the last word on me... 😴

Sleep well.
 
Genuinely to the people on this thread, do you actually care? Honestly?

The standard is shocking. I just don’t understand why you’d want to watch this beyond getting progressive points.

Apologies for not letting this thread get back on topic, but have to query Rockin on something.

If you really wanted to come into this thread to ask an honest question about why people choose to watch women's cricket and have a discussion about it, I think you'd have to acknowledge that your initial post (quoted above) was a poor way to go about it, right?

Even if we give you the benefit of the doubt and believe it was unintentional, surely you can see the problems with how you've worded that post? You're accusing others of putting you in a camp or pigeon hole, but saying that everyone watching is only doing so because they're progressive or woke is exactly what you're accusing others of doing to you.
 
I’m unlikely to tune into watch Boston United v Sutton United. I’m more likely to watch the prem. Do you jump to the conclusion I don’t like lower league football no in fact you jump to the conclusion I’m against that and I’m a glory hunting caaant even though I’ve had a season ticket following the swans in league 2.

You wouldn't watch Boston United v Sutton United because you have no affiliation to either of the teams. The players on display would also be some of the worst professional male footballers in the country playing against each other in a crap league.

However, you would presumably watch Swansea City v Sutton United if we played them in a competitive match, irrespective of whether there was a Premier League game on and irrespective of the standard. You would have a keen interest in the game and would likely discuss it on here. The fact that the players wouldn't ever be able to compete with Premier League players would be an irrelevance and you wouldn't feel the need to point out that our striker who had scored a screamer wouldn't have been able to have done it against faster, fitter, better players, etc. You'd just enjoyed it for what it was.

However, for some reason, presumably because it is women, you seem compelled to want to make pointless comparisons.

The Women's Ashes features most of the best women cricketers in the world playing against each other in a fiercely competitive series (in theory, it hasn't started in that way, sadly!) and those who have watched England over the last few years have obviously developed an affinity with them as is natural for people who follow sport.

In one breath you profess to enjoy Test cricket and say that the hundred is not real cricket yet in the other suggest that cricket is all about pace, power and athleticism. Aside from the fact that this is absolute rubbish and most people view cricket in the opposite way, I would argue that women's cricket is probably closer to 'real' cricket than the men's white ball game that is slowly becoming about who can hit the most sixes.
 
Apologies for not letting this thread get back on topic, but have to query Rockin on something.

If you really wanted to come into this thread to ask an honest question about why people choose to watch women's cricket and have a discussion about it, I think you'd have to acknowledge that your initial post (quoted above) was a poor way to go about it, right?

Even if we give you the benefit of the doubt and believe it was unintentional, surely you can see the problems with how you've worded that post? You're accusing others of putting you in a camp or pigeon hole, but saying that everyone watching is only doing so because they're progressive or woke is exactly what you're accusing others of doing to you.
Fair challenge.

I could have worded it better but it’s not quite the same as I’m not saying categorically these people are watching to be woke or progressive. I’m saying I’m struggling to understand beyond that assumption why they would. That is not the same thing.

So smurph has point blank called me a bigot with no tangible example of that beyond me questioning the standard of the cricket.

I’d like to think I’m a fair person so I’m not someone who is going to tread of eggshells if i think it’s crap I’ll say. The smurph mentality is that I could never utter a negative word regarding someone of a different sex or race.

i don’t know the motives for watching, that’s why im asking the questions. I think there’s a lot of projection on this thread mind. Why is there such anger?

The dry your eyes, emojis etc are telling me a lot.
 
You wouldn't watch Boston United v Sutton United because you have no affiliation to either of the teams. The players on display would also be some of the worst professional male footballers in the country playing against each other in a crap league.

However, you would presumably watch Swansea City v Sutton United if we played them in a competitive match, irrespective of whether there was a Premier League game on and irrespective of the standard. You would have a keen interest in the game and would likely discuss it on here. The fact that the players wouldn't ever be able to compete with Premier League players would be an irrelevance and you wouldn't feel the need to point out that our striker who had scored a screamer wouldn't have been able to have done it against faster, fitter, better players, etc. You'd just enjoyed it for what it was.

However, for some reason, presumably because it is women, you seem compelled to want to make pointless comparisons.

The Women's Ashes features most of the best women cricketers in the world playing against each other in a fiercely competitive series (in theory, it hasn't started in that way, sadly!) and those who have watched England over the last few years have obviously developed an affinity with them as is natural for people who follow sport.

In one breath you profess to enjoy Test cricket and say that the hundred is not real cricket yet in the other suggest that cricket is all about pace, power and athleticism. Aside from the fact that this is absolute rubbish and most people view cricket in the opposite way, I would argue that women's cricket is probably closer to 'real' cricket than the men's white ball game that is slowly becoming about who can hit the most sixes.

I love cricket. I’ve played cricket, it’s a fantastic sport.

I personally love Test cricket and the long form of the game.

Smash and grab cricket is for others. I think 20/20 and especially the hundred are awful. Again that’s my opinion, but because that includes bloke cricket I’m assuming that opinion is valid?

Anyway lve said enough on here. I don’t want to go on and on.
 
Fair challenge.

I could have worded it better but it’s not quite the same as I’m not saying categorically these people are watching to be woke or progressive. I’m saying I’m struggling to understand beyond that assumption why they would. That is not the same thing.

So smurph has point blank called me a bigot with no tangible example of that beyond me questioning the standard of the cricket.

I’d like to think I’m a fair person so I’m not someone who is going to tread of eggshells if i think it’s crap I’ll say. The smurph mentality is that I could never utter a negative word regarding someone of a different sex or race.

i don’t know the motives for watching, that’s why im asking the questions. I think there’s a lot of projection on this thread mind. Why is there such anger?

The dry your eyes, emojis etc are telling me a lot.
Your purpose for derailing this thread hasn't worked because you've had your arse handed to by those who don't currently adopt a mindset that is better suited for the 1920's and now you are trying to back track.

From a personal point of view (which I try not to do) I think you're a fucking idiot. I hope that clears things up.

No need to respond if you're expecting a reply from me. I want be continuing this conversation with you.
 
Fair challenge.

I could have worded it better but it’s not quite the same as I’m not saying categorically these people are watching to be woke or progressive. I’m saying I’m struggling to understand beyond that assumption why they would. That is not the same thing.

So smurph has point blank called me a bigot with no tangible example of that beyond me questioning the standard of the cricket.

I’d like to think I’m a fair person so I’m not someone who is going to tread of eggshells if i think it’s crap I’ll say. The smurph mentality is that I could never utter a negative word regarding someone of a different sex or race.

i don’t know the motives for watching, that’s why im asking the questions. I think there’s a lot of projection on this thread mind. Why is there such anger?

The dry your eyes, emojis etc are telling me a lot.
Hahahahahah, if the dry your eyes gif i posted up offended you then my apologies, it was meant as banter, if women's cricket or indeed watching any sport women take part in isn't for you then good for you.
Personally if I were walking past Cwm Level and there was a game on between men, women or even kids, I'd take time to stop and watch, I don't rate the standard on offer then decide, I just love watching competitive sport.
What a wonderful day too ☺️
 
Hahahahahah, if the dry your eyes gif i posted up offended you then my apologies, it was meant as banter, if women's cricket or indeed watching any sport women take part in isn't for you then good for you.
Personally if I were walking past Cwm Level and there was a game on between men, women or even kids, I'd take time to stop and watch, I don't rate the standard on offer then decide, I just love watching competitive sport.
What a wonderful day too ☺️
“Banter”

oh wow. My guess is you’re single.
 
Your purpose for derailing this thread hasn't worked because you've had your arse handed to by those who don't currently adopt a mindset that is better suited for the 1920's and now you are trying to back track.

From a personal point of view (which I try not to do) I think you're a fucking idiot. I hope that clears things up.

No need to respond if you're expecting a reply from me. I want be continuing this conversation with you.
Okay mate if you say so. Your fluffer has come along. Have a nice day girls.

Bye bye
 
Happily married thanks, my guess is you are a weirdo 😀
Opinions aye...
Maybe I am, I’m glad to hear you’re happy.

You just post like teenager or someone in their early 20s.

Anyway I really do have to go which I’m sure you’re happy about. Enjoy the cricket and keep up that top level banter you wit you.
 
I love cricket. I’ve played cricket, it’s a fantastic sport.

I personally love Test cricket and the long form of the game.

Smash and grab cricket is for others. I think 20/20 and especially the hundred are awful. Again that’s my opinion, but because that includes bloke cricket I’m assuming that opinion is valid?

Anyway lve said enough on here. I don’t want to go on and on.

If you love cricket then I think if you gave women's international cricket a real go, you'd enjoy it.

Even the T20 stuff is far less smash and grab than the men's because there are usually far less boundaries, especially as the more effective bowlers tend to be spinners/slower bowlers with plenty of teams even opening with spin.

It is a bit different for obvious reasons but still a good watch.
 

Cardiff City v Swansea City

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