I'm not arguing with you that's an ugly episode and reflects terribly on the man.convicted woman beater
hard to look past that when appraising what a 'national treasure' he is
I'm not arguing with you that's an ugly episode and reflects terribly on the man.convicted woman beater
hard to look past that when appraising what a 'national treasure' he is
convicted woman beater
hard to look past that when appraising what a 'national treasure' he is
Read Leo McKinstrey's book, one of which generally Sir Geoffrey did not approve - he completely dismantled Ms Moore's credibility
Just from Wikipedia - not bothering to follow up on this rn.I'm not arguing with you that's an ugly episode and reflects terribly on the man.
Boycott's attitude unfortunately became something of a prevailing one in the English game. Better to not score runs than get out to anything remotely risky or flamboyant. Stonewalling became seen by some in the commentariat and fanbase as the key attribute of a first class cricketer, while fast scoring and the limited over formats were just "not cricket".I recall an anecdote which explains Boycott's dour batting style.
It is said he remembers every shot he played that led to his dismissal and never played that shot again.
ftfyI don't know much Boycott's personal life so not gonna comment on that but I think he is an extremely underrated batsman. Easily the fifth greatest opener and the second greatest English bat since Hutton.
He is better than Root.ftfy
Who said anything about Root? (though he is getting close)He is better than Root.
Oh I forgot Barrington.Who said anything about Root? (though he is getting close)
Bout a year ago CW voted Barrington 20, Boycott 29 and Root 37. Perhaps it is you who is the meme.Both Boycott being better than Root and Barrington being better than Root are meme opinions at this point. Not far off saying Bedser or Tate is better than Anderson.
Actually Boycott over Root is fair enough. He had a very long career and was the cream of the crop for fairly long. His selfishness makes me not rate him as much as his numbers warrant but that's just me so I can see why he's rated highly. Barrington though, nah. Root has already played longer than him and has been the world's best batter for longer. This is a really tough era for batting so averages don't do Root justice imo.Bout a year ago CW voted Barrington 20, Boycott 29 and Root 37. Perhaps it is you who is the meme.
Its the magic of Black and White, trundy.Both Boycott being better than Root and Barrington being better than Root are meme opinions at this point. Not far off saying Bedser or Tate is better than Anderson.
Dennis Lillee supposedly once said "Geoffrey is the only fellow I've ever met who fell in love with himself at a young age and has remained faithful ever since".I'm sure I've posted it here before, and I'm not sure who said it originally (maybe Botham?), but it's said that Geoffrey is the only man in history who turns on the windscreen wipers so people can see in, rather than him being able to see out.
So you're saying he was completely right about what cricket is and must always beBetter to not score runs than get out to anything remotely risky or flamboyant. Stonewalling became seen by some in the commentariat and fanbase as the key attribute of a first class cricketer, while fast scoring and the limited over formats were just "not cricket".