Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Quote of the day

Talking about the first ever Ashes Test match to be be held on Welsh soil, ex Australian and Glamorgan fast-bowler Jason Gillespie:
"I know a lot of Aussies have got tickets and they are going to go and give some friendly banter, so with the mix of Welsh fans in there as well it should make a great occasion.

"The beauty of the Test starting in Wales is for the Australians is that we might be able to pinch a few fans.

"Because there’s always that healthy rivalry between England and Wales, if 90% are supporting England maybe we can get the 10% to give us a cheer to beat the Poms."
10%?

4 comments:

Owen Polley said...

Hmmm. Surely the England team represents England and Wales, given that it's governed by the England and Wales Cricket Board, plays home matches in Wales occasionally and features Welsh players! Is Gillespie after the 10% of Welsh fans who are bitterest?

Dewi Harries said...

Why call it England then Chekov? Why not call it Wales? (I'm one of the 10% btw)

Wyrdtimes said...

The English. Not even allowed our own fekking cricket team.

Owen Polley said...

Dewi - I'd guess it comes down to a word which is quite important in cricket - tradition.