Bairstow had no argument whatever. I was a keeper and if the batsman wanted to go walkabout that was always fine with me. Dead ball is the umpire's decision and if he hasn't called it the b… (View Post)

Minor betting post...World Cup On Betfair, England are slight favorites over 90 minutes, but Spain are very slight favorites to win the competition. Small arbitrage there for those greedy and needy e… (View Post)

We couldn't trade it for Northern Ireland? (View Post)

That is very similar to an observation in Blair's memoirs to the effect that when things are going well you can get away with anything, and when they are going badly, nothing works. (View Post)

Yes, Bond, I think that is right. The matter is undoubtedly complex but it is not beyond human ingenuity to improve things, and many work tirelessly to do so. On the other hand you have politicians a… (View Post)