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Fletcher OUT!

  • 23-10-2006 11:51am
    #1
    DMC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,726 ✭✭✭✭


    Geoffrey opens gob, everyone listens.

    For once I agree.

    I think that it is time to look beyond Fletcher. Boycott is right to start the debate.
    No ever questions Fletcher's decisions, we always blame the captain or the individual on a critical level, so to that end, Fletcher has been untouchable.

    As for results since the Ashes in 2005, its been mediocre at best. Instead of pushing on to the next level and walloping all in sight, England have had lucky breaks against teams that don't care much for Test cricket and subsequently, get hammered in the ODI's.

    I think that it is too early to get rid of Fletcher now, but regardless on how this winter goes, after the Ashes and World Cup, its time to see who is available.


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  • #2
    TrueDub
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,666 Mod ✭✭✭✭TrueDub


    I'm not convinced about this.

    When Fletcher took over England were a shambles in all forms of the game. He's turned them into a force in test cricket, while not improving the one-day side to any great extent. He's hampered at the moment by injuries (Vaughan, Simon Jones, Flintoff), personal issues (Trescothick) and poor form/indifference (Harmison, Pietersen). There's only 1 category there he can do anything about.

    I would suggest that if England retain the Ashes this winter, it won't matter a toss what happens in the World Cup, he'll still be regarded as the best man for the job.


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