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da_jimbob_7 · Post by **da_jimbob_7** » 12 Sep 2006, 16:57

Why displace Strauss to place Flintoff as captain?

I wouldnt have thought the extra pressure on freddie would be good for him, he needs to be less tied down to go out there and skittle the aussies.

Slash · Post by **Slash** » 12 Sep 2006, 16:58

I don't know, I hate cricket, chess is more exciting!

mattsbury · Post by **mattsbury** » 12 Sep 2006, 18:43

Slash wrote:I don't know, I hate cricket, chess is more exciting!

Or the national paintdrying championships...Go Dulux!!!

Slash · Post by **Slash** » 12 Sep 2006, 18:45

mattsbury wrote:
Slash wrote:I don't know, I hate cricket, chess is more exciting!
Or the national paintdrying championships...Go Dulux!!!

Matt · Post by **Matt** » 12 Sep 2006, 19:57

Try listening to golf on the radio, now thats boring

Oh hes ready to hit the ball *Pause for a couple of minutes* and its landed in the grass.

Steadman_4_PM · Post by **Steadman_4_PM** » 12 Sep 2006, 21:05

Part of the reason for putting Freddie back in charge will be the impact he can have on Harmison. The 2 are best mates, room together etc. Perhaps the thinking is with Freddie as captain, there's a chance we'll get our worlds # 1 bowler back.

Flat Capper · Post by **Flat Capper** » 13 Sep 2006, 00:21

Freddie is skipper because of the impact he has on the side. They all look up to him and want to follow his lead. Of the current English players only Michael Vaghaun has the pressence to control this so in his absence, Flintoff is the man.

Unfortunately, the loss of Simon Jones will be the deciding factor and the Ashes will be hard to hang on to.

da_jimbob_7 · Post by **da_jimbob_7** » 13 Sep 2006, 17:37

But look how botham faired as captain, too much pressure. I would have liked to see someone else in charge. You cant deny he is quality, but like you say who else is there? Must be hard on strauss though.

big-t · Post by **big-t** » 15 Sep 2006, 23:22

including freddie about 9 of the 16 man squad are currently injured, fletcher said he wouldn't do this again. I think we will be saying bye to the ashes this year

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