Billy Bowden - What a wanker. [Archive]

Oscar

26th February 2010, 19:32

mattian

26th February 2010, 19:34

would you like to explain how he made a cunt of himself?

Ender EnZed

26th February 2010, 19:36

.....:corn:

Oscar

26th February 2010, 19:43

would you like to explain how he made a cunt of himself?

Sorry, I have just calmed down.
He gave Ross Taylor out LBW in the worst piece of umpiring I have seen in 35 years of playing and watching cricket.

Crasherfromwayback

26th February 2010, 19:52

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, what with the stupid prancing, capering, hugging of Aussies and general embarrassing behaviour - Billy "Bigger than the game" Bowden makes a complete cahnt of himself.

There ya go...two things we agree on! He should be shot with a ball of his own shit.

Oscar

26th February 2010, 20:01

There ya go...two things we agree on! He should be shot with a ball of his own shit.

Shooting is too good for him.
You should be able to watch a cricket game and come away with little or no recollection of who the umpire was, they should be anonymously efficient. But this dipstick - with his stupid signals and dance steps - if he wants to be a public figure, he should play the game, not umpire it.

Big Dave

26th February 2010, 20:01

God Bless Billy - he's a Legend.

Oscar

26th February 2010, 20:02

God Bless Billy - he's a Legend.

How much did you pay him?

Gareth123

26th February 2010, 20:02

Everyone makes mistakes. Shouldn't he get the chance to make on every so often?:jerry:

Oscar

26th February 2010, 20:04

Everyone makes mistakes. Shouldn't he get the chance to make on every so often?:jerry:

Granted. But 1) this one was a howler, and 2) his capering and poncing about makes him hard to stomach when he's doing a good job, but when he cocks up...

Oscar

26th February 2010, 20:10

Oh, and to the fuckwit who repped me because this is not MC related - look at the top of the page, Idjut - it says: "Talk about any non-motorbike stuff here".

Big Dave

26th February 2010, 20:13

As if we'd do anything UNDER handed.

Oscar

26th February 2010, 20:14

As if we'd do anything UNDER handed.

You bastids have no shame, do you...:laugh:

mattian

26th February 2010, 20:30

He has Athritis...... thats why his finger is always crooked. He is definately a character trying to infuse a little colour into what some people believe is a very bland game.

Oscar

26th February 2010, 20:37

He has Athritis...... thats why his finger is always crooked. He is definately a character trying to infuse a little colour into what some people believe is a very bland game.

I've heard the arthritis story.
The problem is firstly when he signals a four, the finger isn't crooked, and secondly I don't thing arthritis makes you ponce about like he does when signalling a leg bye or a four.
I'm also pretty sure that arthritis doesn't make you hug retiring Aussie Captains and try to steal a match wicket.

Notwithstanding that, the people who think it's a bland game are generally people who don't watch the game anyway.

Usarka

26th February 2010, 20:49

People make mistakes. We were fucked anyway.

As long as we fire for the Eden park ODI i'll be stoked. :drinkup:

oldrider

26th February 2010, 23:36

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, what with the stupid prancing, capering, hugging of Aussies and general embarrassing behaviour - Billy "Bigger than the game" Bowden makes a complete cahnt of himself.

Sorry, I thought he was a Morris dancer!

True, it was a bad bit of umpiring, why didn't he go to the TV umpire for a check, I thought they could do all that now!

Maha

27th February 2010, 05:33

Sorry, I have just calmed down.
He gave Ross Taylor out LBW in the worst piece of umpiring I have seen in 35 years of playing and watching cricket.

Really? even worse than the 'underarm' from Chappel? when Brian Meketnie (spelling?) was given out?
Yeah calm down, its just a game of cricket, probably Bowdens first ever mistake.

Trudes

27th February 2010, 07:27

More importantly.... Who was the KBer we saw wearing his KB shirt?? How many beers did you have? Did you try the tiny donuts?

Murray

27th February 2010, 07:42

Really? even worse than the 'underarm' from Chappel? when Brian Meketnie (spelling?) was given out?
Yeah calm down, its just a game of cricket, probably Bowdens first ever mistake.

The underarm was not an wrong umpiring decision and he didnt give Brian Mechnecie out!

Big Dave

27th February 2010, 08:29

Big Dave

27th February 2010, 08:32

>>is over mucho grande<<

Shirley, you can't be serious!

tri boy

27th February 2010, 08:34

Maaaarvelous clip that BD.

Elysium

27th February 2010, 08:34

You're right Big Dave, we need more Richie Benaud in the game.

Though my question is why did Taylor walk straight away? Or was that another batsman I'm thinking of?

Oakie

27th February 2010, 08:40

Didn't see the game but saw a bit on the news and an interview with the batsman given out. (Taylor?). At the time even he said he thought he was ouit ... although obviously not on the replay. Funny old game cricket. Players make mistakes just like umpires. I've made worse umpiring decisions than that. It happens. Move on.

vindy500

27th February 2010, 08:52

they cant do referrals in 20 20

oldrider

27th February 2010, 09:21

they cant do referrals in 20 20

Thank you for that! Difficult for the umpire to see then!

As in "the old days", the judgement has to stand as fair enough! :yes:

Skyryder

27th February 2010, 11:37

Big Dave

27th February 2010, 11:47

Murray

27th February 2010, 11:55

If there was ever a game that should be banned it's cricket. Like the batsman who can bat both sides and does so, nothing against it in the rules. But the umpires will not allow him to do this on the grounds that the other team has to reset the field. So what. It's cricket b ut some think it is not.

Skyryder

Like most new innovations in any sport there has to be clarity within the rules. If for example the case you mention where the batsman changes from a right hand stance to a left hand stance this affects many other rules within the game eg the wide rule and also the rule that only allows two fielders behind the square leg umpire on the leg side so in theory if the batsman changes stance all the slips fieldsmen make the delivery a no-ball.

Besides that we know you dont like cricket, rugby and the national party. Is there anything you do like besides Helen Clark???

blackdog

27th February 2010, 12:03

You're right Big Dave, we need more Richie Benaud in the game.

Though my question is why did Taylor walk straight away? Or was that another batsman I'm thinking of?

he didn't walk, he was given (must have been a different batsman)

. (Taylor?). At the time even he said he thought he was ouit ... .

sarcasm! that, and if he was to make any criticism would risk being fined (usually the match fee=1000's of dollars)

and honestly, very definately the worst umpiring decision i ever remember seeing! all i can think of is bowden thought he caught a bottom edge that then ballooned off his boot, but in my experience (umpiring) in that situation you would almost alwats confer with the sq leg umpire b4 giving a decision

yup, truly was a shocker

Big Dave

27th February 2010, 12:38

' Enzo Pirhana. 'e used sarcasm!'

Must be frustrating for an Ump.
I ref'd over 1,000 games of basketball after I quit playing. Various levels.
Wouldn't have done it without the ability to Tech. a tosspot out of the building.

Bikemad

27th February 2010, 12:55

Besides that we know you dont like cricket, rugby and the national party. Is there anything you do like besides Helen Clark???

what.........you found someone who likes Helen Clark..................its gotta be a wind up Murray

blackdog

27th February 2010, 13:21

Must be frustrating for an Ump.

frustrated that he left his contact lens' at home?

Usarka

27th February 2010, 13:41

>>is over mucho grande<<

Shirley, you can't be serious!

Deadly serious.

There's something on the radar
What is it?
Its a screen that shows us where planes are, but that's not important right now.

Big Dave

27th February 2010, 14:29

frustrated that he left his contact lens' at home?

I was thinking more like the temptation to shout NO BALL every time Murali bowls.

Big Dave

27th February 2010, 14:45

Oscar

27th February 2010, 14:54

I was thinking more like the temptation to shout NO BALL every time Murali bowls.

You don't? - I do.

Same for Brett Lee.

Big Dave

27th February 2010, 15:24

>>Same for Brett Lee.<<

Then so is Bond and The Underpants.

mattian

27th February 2010, 15:41

well said Richie

PrincessBandit

27th February 2010, 15:49

I like watching him umpire. All of them make shit decisions at times, he's no different in that respect. He's the only umpire who is interesting - the players have to have some competition in the "followings" stakes!

peasea

27th February 2010, 16:20

Sorry, I have just calmed down.
He gave Ross Taylor out LBW in the worst piece of umpiring I have seen in 35 years of playing and watching cricket.

35 years eh?

And I thought I'd wasted a fair chunk of MY life.
I feel so much better about myself now.

Skyryder

27th February 2010, 16:25

Besides that we know you dont like cricket, rugby and the national party. Is there anything you do like besides Helen Clark???

Where did you get the Rugby 'no like?' Crusaders all the with Ritchie in the play.

Skyryder

27th February 2010, 16:29

Wow that must have been some bender you tied on last night. Yer still fucked up!

Fucked up?? Not me. Still think cricket's for those that can not afford the green fees.

Skyryed

Maha

28th February 2010, 08:05

The underarm was not an wrong umpiring decision and he didnt give Brian Mechnecie out!

You are absolutely right and I was very wrong to even suggest the two events are even remotely related.

Usarka

28th February 2010, 08:38

was thinking more like the temptation to shout NO BALL every time Murali bowls.

Did that at the Oval. God laughs from the crowd for the first few overs. Dried up slowly, then started geting the evils from umpires, players and security nazis so i had another pint.

Hitcher

28th February 2010, 14:02

Notwithstanding that, the people who think it's a bland game are generally people who don't watch the game anyway.

The same could be said of some folks who say they do.

Big Dave

28th February 2010, 14:16

Or folks who say they do and don't or folks who don't and say they do - or there are....where was I and what do i do.....

Oakie

28th February 2010, 16:25

Fucked up?? Not me. Still think cricket's for those that can not afford the green fees. Skyryed

Hmmm. My decision to retire from cricket last season was helped when I found out our subs had gone up from $140 to $200. My green fees at about $15 / $20 three or four times a year is a luxury I an afford.

oldrider

28th February 2010, 22:46

Hmmm. My decision to retire from cricket last season was helped when I found out our subs had gone up from $140 to $200. My green fees at about $15 / $20 three or four times a year is a luxury I an afford.

Hey Oakie, if "Smith Smyth Shit or Shite" gets his way he will double that with ACC! (do we have to pay 15% GST on the extra ACC levy as well?) :shit: