Inspiral_Carpet Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 "Flat Jack" Simmons without the "d" (1968-89) The career of Jack Simmons gives hope to every club cricketer. A journeyman professional in the Lancashire leagues, he made his fi rst-class debut in 1968 at 27 and thereafter scarcely missed a match - or meal - for over 20 years. His nickname 'Flat Jack' rather diminishes the effect of his tidy offspin and legendary tales of his consumption of fish and chips should not obscure his great contribution to Lancashire cricket, though it is a signifi cant part of his appeal as a folk hero. He made vital runs in the lower order, often in partnership with his fellow spinner David Hughes, and it was from his bowling that Jack Bond took the famous catch to dismiss Asif Iqbal to win the 1971 Gillette Cup when a Kent victory looked inevitable. He made a huge impact as the overseas star of Tasmania and is currently chairman of Lancashire. Also has a culinary dish named after him - "The Simmons Special". Large chippy tray with a pudding at either end; pile of chips and peas all topped off with a large haddock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Also has a culinary dish named after him - "The Simmons Special". Large chippy tray with a pudding at either end; pile of chips and peas all topped off with a large haddock. .........and six rounds of bread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 .........and six rounds of bread He only had low fat spread on them though I might wear my Simmo tee-shirt to the Oval tomorrow, drawn by my own fair hand to a sub-Maddogian standard for a stag do this summer. Will get a link up if so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markoasis Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 117 -3 !!! Needs to get Ramps ............... the weathers turning bad and heading down to the oval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 213-4. Looks like we'll just have to bowl them out around Ramprakash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markoasis Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 317 - 5 Ramps (150 no) is annoying me now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Sussex not looking so smart at 262 - 4 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markoasis Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Durham doing well though got Kent out for just over 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Knife-wielding multiple county betrayer Chris Adams just took the light at Hove. My friend Miserable Nasty Evil Rich had but one word for him, and it suggests he has warm palms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAV Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 (edited) Just missed an easy run out chance which would have got rid of Ramprakash. Hopefully we won't regret that! Edited September 19, 2007 by oafc2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Ramprakakash is soooooo the key man for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Not looking good at all now Surrey 427-9 dec Lancs 45-2 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Not looking good at all now Surrey 427-9 dec Lancs 45-2 ! We've recovered, we were 16-2 last time I looked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) We've recovered, we were 16-2 last time I looked We were 8-2 ! ................. anyway 45-2 at lunch , Law doing nicely on 24 no and Horton steady on 15 no You can up to date : >>LIVE SCOREBOARD<< Edited September 20, 2007 by oa_exile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAV Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 We seemed to have done what latics have done every week so far(apart from swans),FOOKED it up. 234 all out,Surrey now about 214 runs infront with 10 second innings wickets remaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daznathe Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 durham now top of league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleetwood Blue Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 durham now top of league Looks like we've blown it, best possible result is a draw. Now 480 runs behind and the party poopers are still batting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 (edited) Looks like we've blown it, best possible result is a draw. Now 480 runs behind and the party poopers are still batting! We'll have those last 477 all polished off by tea tomorrow. No worries. Edited September 21, 2007 by 24hoursfromtulsehill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chaplain Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 We'll have those last 477 all polished off by tea tomorrow. No worries. 217 for 2 now and required run rate dropping all the time! So you could be right. What a final day for the cricket season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Still in with a chance 296 - 3 ! - TIME 15:07 Law 77no Horton 33no Keep up to date : >>LIVE SCOREBOARD<< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 It's gonna be tense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 It's gonna be tense! Maybe not; Law and Croft gone in quick succession - 307/5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 (edited) It's gonna be tense! 340-5 Edited September 22, 2007 by oa_exile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oa_exile Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 It's gonna be tense! You can say that again 400-7 ............... Come on ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chaplain Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 414 for 7 now. We can still do it!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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