@markmitchener.bsky.social
#Cricket enthusiast, bowler of slow full tosses, hopeless tail-end batter, a liability in the field, and international man of mystery.
Liam Dawson batting
Liam Dawson appreciation post.
Rescues Hants for the umpteenth time.
thank you!
29.08.2025 08:43 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Some words on Philip Billing's time at #afcb - contains skullduggery, hoodwinkery, Woodgate's tactical switch, the rocket at Forest, the nine-second Arsenal goal, the lob against Burnley, and two vital assists: for Kieffer Moore, and for Tom Lockyer.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Such a shame - I went to the three KSL Finals Days at Hove which were v.well attended with good facilities laid on, despite what I'm sure was a tiny marketing budget.
Though a lingering memory of 2019 was ECB's Tom Harrison getting booed at the presentation ceremony when he mentioned the Hundred!
Never mind the prime numbers, star performer for me was the groundstaff for getting a match on at all, which had looked unlikely 2-3 hours earlier.
20.07.2025 11:30 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Thought that would be the case! Hope it goes well.
09.07.2025 16:41 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0And to show why you should never trust my predictions... Lancashire win at a relative canter. Well played them.
09.07.2025 15:47 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A groundsman rolls the pitch at Falkland CC in Newbury
The lightest of light rollers has been used between innings. Not even 100% sure it even touches the ground.
09.07.2025 14:26 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Hants finish on 173-5. Would have bitten the proverbial hand off for that at 11-3 !
No sign of the @crickether.com win predictor but as we're technically in Berkshire, surely a home win on the cards?!
A panoramic view of Hampshire v Lancashire in the Women's T20 Blast at Falkland CC, Newbury
Rare treat of a "new" outground I've not visited before - Hants v Lancs at Newbury in the Women's #T20Blast
09.07.2025 13:09 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0Boxing Day 1989 at Filbert Street. Lost 2-1 to a Leicester side who had Gary McAllister in midfield (number 10, when he still had a half-decent head of hair) and a young Kevin Campbell, on loan from Arsenal, up front.
11.06.2025 19:02 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Leap of faith here - if Callan McKenna were to play for Scotland on Monday, with Benji Buchel likely to be in goal for Liechtenstein, surely it'd be the first time that current and former #afcb goalkeepers faced each other in a full international where neither had made it off the first-team bench?
08.06.2025 19:26 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
England netball legend and #afcb fan Geva Mentor to retire:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/netbal...
An England team list featuring only 10 players
Bold strategy by England - to see if they can beat West Indies with only 10 players?!
30.05.2025 11:54 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Have tried to gather some thoughts on a remarkable season for #afcb - and like all the best sci-fi epics, it's been divided into three parts.
The stats. The emotions. And the goals.
I really tried not to get carried away. It can all be found on BBC Sport's AFCB page.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Terrific bowling by Emily Arlott. Was extremely impressed by her in a RHF Trophy game I watched at Wormsley a couple of years ago, surprised England have taken this long to cap her but thrilled she's started so well.
Also keep thinking it sounds like West Indies have a player called Downton Abbey?!
Full #afcb show available to listen to here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Former AFC Bournemouth players Richard Cooke, John Williams and Sean O'Driscoll
#afcb fans on here may be interested to listen to BBC Radio Solent from 1800 BST for a special edition of Cherries: Unpicked paying tribute to the one and only "Willo".
Here's the BBC Sounds link to listen live:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Thanks Phil!
11.05.2025 07:11 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
More on today's crazy scenes in Thailand - the UAE women's coach explains why he "retired out" the entire side against Qatar. Via Matt Henry (the BBC Sport one, not the NZ seam bowler):
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
Somewhat bizarrely, all four teams relegated from League One have had their relegation confirmed because of a result for Burton Albion. Who are now 20th with one game to go.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Worth half-an-hour of any #afcb fan's time - Guillem Balague has an in-depth chat with Andoni Iraola for @bbc5live.bsky.social Sport's #FootballDaily
29.03.2025 10:38 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0More #afcb 1957 quarter-final nostalgia can be found on this week's "Cherries: Unpicked", with special guest Neil Vacher:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Sunday will be the first chance for 68 years for Bournemouth supporters to watch #afcb in an FA Cup quarter-final (as the 2021 QF was during the fan-less "Covid season").
Time for a brief look down memory lane? Set the Dean Court DeLorean for 1957...
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Ebbsfleet (National League) and Dumbarton (Scottish League One) become the first teams in England & Scotland's main leagues to be relegated this season #upsanddowns
22.03.2025 17:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Great stuff from Jo Currie, her special feature is also on BBC iPlayer
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
Not sure picking four wicketkeepers but only four front-line bowlers is the best tactic for any team in 50-over cricket?
12.02.2025 10:20 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A warning for #afcb fans heading to #efc by train for #FACup - there are severe disruptions between Manchester & Liverpool, and likely to be for rest of today. No idea about tomorrow yet.
Latest from BBC - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...
Network Rail advice - www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disr...
A collector's item just before Mooney was dismissed - Filer was no-balled by the square leg umpire for having three fielders behind square on the leg side. Wyatt-Hodge at deep square leg had to shift.
Not sure I've ever seen that before in 40+ years watching pro cricket!
#Ashes #WomensAshes
MCG could use the services of a hawk here. Seagulls are marauding (despite having lost one of their number recently, vanquished by a James Vince straight drive - does he count as a Hawk?!), and will have complete control by the close of play if unchecked.
#WomensAshes
