Billy Bowden - What a wanker.

[blackdog]

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]

' 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]

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]

Must be frustrating for an Ump.

frustrated that he left his contact lens' at home?

[Usarka]

>>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]

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]

[Oscar]

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]

>>Same for Brett Lee.<<

Then so is Bond and The Underpants.

[mattian]

well said Richie

[PrincessBandit]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.