If Andrew Flintoff retired tomorrow:

[Oliver]

If Andrew Flintoff retired tomorrow, what would be Ernest's motivation for posting on this website?

[Rachael]

Sajid Mahmood

When he fails to cut the grade as a bowler we'll hear that he's actually a mismanaged all-rounder who should bat at seven and that we shouldn't expect him to bail out the specialist bowlers every time.

[Oliver]

Yes good. And I hope the others join in too.

I was vaguely wondering if it would be possible to get some search engine to trawl through all Ernest's posts effectively cutting out each one that ever mentioned Flintoff's name or his aliases.

And thereby giving him a more normal number of posts.

Given what has gone on in the last few days, it really does beggar belief to see (read) his constant one-eyed defence of the man.

I like Flintoff, he is a good cricketer, but he shouldn't captain England again. EVER.

[Occasional Fan]

One thing we'll never be able to criticise Ern for is his loyalty to the cause, and that's for sure! Good on you, Ern! I'll be in touch when I am next dismissed!