An interesting item, Gilzean. I wonder who the leading sledgers are on the Yorkshire team? It has never been much of an issue with Tykes, although I recall Sidds being talkative, and Goughie was a chatterbox at times.
In fact, who rates as the "best" all-time sledger on a Yorkshire team? (I'm betting it might have been Steve Kirby)
Its disappointing that we seem to be happy that 'only 9' yellow cards were handed out.
Having played in that league many years ago there are lots of local rivalries and players moving from one club to another but I don't think a yellow card system would have been needed as strong captains or decent umpires would soon clamp down on any nonsense.
The only time I saw anything kick off that might need stronger action involved an overseas pro from New Zealand who has since gone on to coach their national side and an English county team. However he made the mistake of picking on the wrong bloke in our team!
there are guidelines that are fairly low level offences but are designed to cut out bad behaviour. eg 1, using language that is obscene, offensive or insulting. 2, direct abusive language at an opponent or umpire. 3, disputing an umpires decicion by word, action or gesture. 4, advancing towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing. 5, showing dissent. 6, inappropriate physical contact between players. 7, a captain failing his responsibilities under "the spirit of cricket" i think we did well to get away with 9 cards all season.
What do people think about yellow cards (or some sort of system) for bad language?
A couple of times recently Sky have issued apologies for players effing and blinding during the game which is picked up by the stump microphone and which is therefore being transmitted into our living rooms at any time of the day. Do we just have to accept that this is now 2008 and whether we like it or not, swearing is commonplace nowadays and we just have to accept it?
I suppose you couldn't really have a card system, as you would have to make a distinction between a televised and a non-televised match.
Freddie Trueman would be on any all-star Yorkshire sledging team. A sort of all-rounder sledger.
Some Truemanisms...
Players...
Fred Trueman bowling. The batsman edges and the ball goes to first slip, and right between Raman Subba Row's legs. Fred doesn't say a word. At the end of the over, Row ambles past Trueman and apologises sheepishly. "I should've kept my legs together, Fred". The reply is classic Trueman, "Not you, son. Your mother should've!"
And umpires...
Fred Trueman who when faced with two poor decisions from the umpire, (leg before decision and caught behind to an obvious knick) clean bowled his opponent with his next delivery and turned to the umpire and uttered, Thats got to be bloody close, hasnt it?
He even sledged sports writers
I am here to propose a toast to sportswriters. It's up to you whether you stand up or not.
I'm sorry, but nothing beats the surreal delight of Steve Kirby's remark to the recently deposed England Captain Mike Atherton, " I've got better batsmen in my fridge.."
Atherton was so bemused he was dismissed shortly afterwards.
Re: NEWSBREAK: ECB discussing a "Yellow card" option
November 13 2008, 9:53 AM
I believe the actual phrase he used was "I've seen better batters in my fish and chip shop". The line about his fridge was a case of Chinese whispers. As where many comments attributed to Trueman over the years.