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[SOULMAN1012]

Fabian cowdrey is another to prospect at kent

[dhackett89]

Rob newton had a great season for northants. Very talented and gives it a whack despite being five foot six. Not many young English players got twin tons last year?

[bigbenh99]

My boys the Bears:

Woakes & Chopra are definitely worthy of breaking through in next couple years
Keith Barker is very inexperienced but has excelled this season with the ball, as well as being very very handy with the bat
Paul Best former England U19 captain, has skippered Bears 2nd XI as well, still only 21, good spinner and has a first class 150 to his name, could be one for the future, especially with (as already mentioned) Swanny and Monty both being over 30

Also, Boyd Rankin is a tough one for me, he CAN be dangerous with the ball, but he hasn't even broken into the Bears 1st XI on regular basis so I don't see how he deserves his place in Lions set up, let alone how he'll challenge for England spot with all the competition

[six and out]

what about Tymal Mills at Essex - i know he is still very raw but anyone who is bowling 90mph plus at 20 years old is a serious prospect.

also with regards to our next spinner/s - although i do rate Rafiq, i think it will be Briggs that will get 1st go when Swann and Monty hang up their boots.

[Mr Cricket]

Michael Bates
Chris Wood

sorry, but this is a terrible shout!

[coverpoint_pro]

Fabian cowdrey is another to prospect at kent

Oh dear god.

Alex davies will suceed at county not international i feel (i hope he proves me wrong as he is a good friend) .  Overton brothers are over-rated.  Adam ball and bell drummond have correct mentality, always have.  Though i feel they may move from kent as the progress. 
Players too look out for.  Jonny clare- he is one good season away from catching the eye of most people. 
Gavin gritths is always improving.  Imrpoved massively over the years and bowls a decent pace now

There is no one unfortunately who is standing out massively at the moment.

[Riddy]

anyone said danny briggs?

[Nickauger]

Oh dear god.

Alex davies will suceed at county not international i feel (i hope he proves me wrong as he is a good friend) .  Overton brothers are over-rated.  Adam ball and bell drummond have correct mentality, always have.  Though i feel they may move from kent as the progress. 
Players too look out for.  Jonny clare- he is one good season away from catching the eye of most people. 
Gavin gritths is always improving.  Imrpoved massively over the years and bowls a decent pace now

There is no one unfortunately who is standing out massively at the moment.

Woah pal, that is your opinion, and as far as I'm concerned, Jonny Clare is complete Pony! Just because you know a bloke, doesn't make you the worlds most forefront expert.

[coverpoint_pro]

Im saying oh dear god to fabian cowdry being mentioned?

And where have i said im an expert, everyone gives an opinion? And with regards to knowing a "bloke" im reffering to alex davies and ive said what i think? Whats wrong with that.
Fair enough if you think he's a pony, i disagree.

Wanna jump down my neck about anything else?

[PedalsMcgrew]

sorry, but this is a terrible shout!

I hate having to repeat myself but Bates is the best young keeper in the country. His batting needs to improve, granted, but anyone who watched any cricket last season should know how good he is with the gloves....a terrible shout? Hardly....

As for Chris Wood whilst his pace isn't up there his mentality is. As evidenced by his performances in the two finals he played in last season. He also hit 99 in a championship game as well so he can bat a bit (albeit the opposition was Derbyshire I think!) Same as Bates he was an intrinsic part of a squad that won both domestic limited overs competitions....

[coverpoint_pro]

I hate having to repeat myself but Bates is the best young keeper in the country. His batting needs to improve, granted, but anyone who watched any cricket last season should know how good he is with the gloves....a terrible shout? Hardly....

As for Chris Wood whilst his pace isn't up there his mentality is. As evidenced by his performances in the two finals he played in last season. He also hit 99 in a championship game as well so he can bat a bit (albeit the opposition was Derbyshire I think!) Same as Bates he was an intrinsic part of a squad that won both domestic limited overs competitions....

Thats how to reply if you don't agree with something
Why can't more people be like you pedals.  Diplomatic response!

[Nickauger]

Im saying oh dear god to fabian cowdry being mentioned?

And where have i said im an expert, everyone gives an opinion? And with regards to knowing a "bloke" im reffering to alex davies and ive said what i think? Whats wrong with that.
Fair enough if you think he's a pony, i disagree.

Wanna jump down my neck about anything else?

Was just answering your opinion with the same disdain you showed every-one else! It was tongue in cheek

[alba caerulea]

Im saying oh dear god to fabian cowdry being mentioned?

I presume he is one of THE Cowdreys? Lets hope he turns into more of a Colin than a Chris

The truth of it is that there are many players we don't rate now that will become international players. If someone had said in 2000 that Paul Collingwood would play 68 Test matches with an average above 40, captain England to a World Cup win and be awarded an M.B.E they would have been laughed at. Many of these talented players mentioned will be found wanting in some department whilst others that have not been mentioned in this post will have successful international careers

[PedalsMcgrew]

Thats how to reply if you don't agree with something
Why can't more people be like you pedals.  Diplomatic response!

I did have to re-write it 3 times before I posted it though!  I toned it down each time! 

[coverpoint_pro]

Okay honey.