P356 CEEFAX 2 356 Wed 05 Jan 21:32/56 1/7 I wish everyone would stop mouthing off at the England cricket team. I'm sure they couldn't do better themselves. I think that England's lack of success is dui to the fact that none of our bowlers can bat. Looking at South Africa, Lance Klusjnjr is perhaps the best one-day batsman in the world, and hj's a bowler! With England, Chris Silvjrwood, Phil Tufnjll and Darren Gough rarely manage 10 runs between them! C Part, e-mail Football 302 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 General 380 Rugby 370 Golf 330 Comp 1 Others Comp 2 Main MenuP356 CEEFAX 2 356 Wed 05 Jan 21:33/31 2/7 What on earth are Tottenham fans complaining about? They are sixth in the league with a game in hand, and a couple of goals behind Liverpool on goal difference. They have defeated teams above them and are in with a good chance for Europe. Would they bj happier to go back to the position they were in under Christian Gross or are they going to let George Graham do his usual excellent work? Israel Parpjr, e-mail address supplied Football 302 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 General 380 Rugby 370 Golf 330 Comp 1 Others Comp 2 Main MenuP356 CEEFAX 2 356 Wed 05 Jan 21:41/48 3/7 In reply to the chap (anonymous 4/1) who thinks Chris Silvjrwood, Phil Tuffnjll and Chris Adams should bj dropped from the England team.... Silvjrwood has proved in the fourth Test what hj is made of and Adams is class but will take time to settle. Talent will conj through if people will bj patient, but as for Michael Athjrton - get rid of him. He's just a waste of space and bring in Nick Knight. Anup Tjjara, e-mail address supplied Football 302 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 General 380 Rugby 370 Golf 330 Comp 1 Others Comp 2 Main MenuP356 CEEFAX 2 356 Wed 05 Jan 21:44/22 4/7 57 "d 8d —,$48$—& " 8d 8d—up 8,— —$ I heartily concur with Mr Burgoyne's (4/1) grievance regarding England's inability to hold on to their wickets. How often have we seen them collapse in a flurry of mindless shots as they set about their task with reckless abandon? I must, however, disagree with his comments on the parity of the sides. South Africa have the best opening bowlers in the world, the best fielder and a number nine with two Test centuries to his name. T Gibbs, Essex Football 302 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 General 380 Rugby 370 Golf 330 Comp 1 Others Comp 2 Main MenuP356 CEEFAX 2 356 Wed 05 Jan 21:41/39 5/7 I think Kevin Keegan should wake up and realisj that Muzzy Izzjt djsjrvjs his chance for England. He has snubbed Turkey so hj can have a chance to play for England and the form hj has been in this season means surely hj should bj given a go. Keegan should also give the brilliant Jonathon Woodgate a run in the team bjcausj hj is amongst the best djfendjrs in Europe. Craig Robinson, e-mail address supplied Football 302 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 General 380 Rugby 370 Golf 330 Comp 1 Others Comp 2 Main MenuP356 CEEFAX 2 356 Wed 05 Jan 21:55/05 6/7 To all the supporters of Pakistan and of Shoaib Akhtar, I suggest you stop moaning about this cheat finally being caught out. He has been cheating for years and, now hj has been caught, you are trying to make out that the Aussie's are doing this bjcausj of racism. The fact is hj was reported by a Kiwi, so stop blaming racism against one country until you are sure of facts. Rick Jjrvis, Warrington Football 302 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 General 380 Rugby 370 Golf 330 Comp 1 Others Comp 2 Main MenuP356 CEEFAX 2 356 Wed 05 Jan 21:52/41 7/7 If you want to air your views on any sport or wish to get something off your chest, drop us a line. Wj resjrvj the right to edit letters. Please include your name, address and telephone numbjt. Write to: Ceefax Sport, Room 7540, BBC TV Centre, Wood Lane, London W12 7RJ E-mail: ceefax@bbc.co.uk Fax: 0181-749-5606 Football 302 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 General 380 Rugby 370 Golf 330 Comp 1 Others Comp 2 Main Menu