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I can't see england getting this total. Day 4 pitch with overcast conditions. They were set in their first innings and ended up with a very poor total in the end. That's where they've lost this. Along with Woaks injury.

It's far too many runs on that wicket

Don’t forget though we spent 28 mill net in 17/18 and wasted all that money and ruined the transfer window so really we’ve had just the same opportunity as them.

All our legends are in their 60s and 70s

So there it was, the end of this years TdF, and the actual end of over 40 years of British TV coverage. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6516755/2025/07/27/tour-de-france-uk-television/ Thanks to Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwen (rip), David...

I’m going to little place called Nefyn next weekend. Any good?

No one under 50 should be using feet as a measurement in the UK, they haven't taught it in schools since the late 80's! it must be more like 2000 feet from 10 streets social just to the gates in the dock wall :lol: Looks a decent place to go...

I opted out of getting a membership. Felt it was unfair thay every friend or family member I wanted to go with would have to get one too. Personally think it should have been two tickets per membership. I.e the member gets one and you get to buy...

It seems like a good pitch to bat on. Not sure why you would volunteer to bat last on it.

I won't consider whether I'm concerned or not until the cricket is finished. Until then, it's all moot

Thanks so much for this! Definitely makes a lot sense.

…I’d think @wgtwiddle could be right, the Liverpool Tin Cannister Co might well be former name of Metal Box which was also in Breeze Lane, around the site of Walton Hospital (which aligns with your great Grandfather saying ‘Everton Way’):

Possibly... https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Liverpool_Tin_Canister_Co

AHH yes. Quite possibly I'll have a look. I had googling but didn't find anything. Thanks!

I didn't want to start a new post and this one seems to be the most relevant and active. Basically I've been down the Ancestry rabbit hole since I received the DNA kit 18 months ago. I managed to find a lot of information about my great...