How long has Nixon got?

[Richie Benauds Love Child]

In the same vein as stewart, nixon will be Ok for a another year or two, longer if he looks after himself. I say unless read gets an extended run (not going to happen - EVER) leave him in.He'll score a few runs (hopefully) and his keeping will be tidy rather than outstnading. With new managment coming in, top 6 batting very dodgy at the moment, I'd have a period of consolidation first. See what happens next year for changing keepers, and sort out the batting first.

[acker]

Originally Posted by Richie Benauds Love Child

In the same vein as stewart, nixon will be Ok for a another year or two, longer if he looks after himself. I say unless read gets an extended run (not going to happen - EVER) leave him in.He'll score a few runs (hopefully) and his keeping will be tidy rather than outstnading. With new managment coming in, top 6 batting very dodgy at the moment, I'd have a period of consolidation first. See what happens next year for changing keepers, and sort out the batting first.

I thought in tests at least England had progressed past giving keepers spots just to stablise.
For Gods sake bring back Geraint Jones at least he has potential unlike this old f$rt

[Richie Benauds Love Child]

Jones had potential but never did a thing with it. I'd much rather have a player who can do a job than one who should be able to do a job but cant - after about 2-3 years of trying.

[acker]

I'm just not convinced Nixon can do the job with the bat or the gloves even with the extra 8 years in the system than Jones.

As Kylie sung Ritchie "better the devil you know" Geraint might have re-focussed himself after the ashes upheaval, at least he wont be scarred by the world cup exit.

[Speedboy Salesman]

Am I the only one who thinks we should test out a young keeper/batsman sooner rather than later as Nixon is surely nearing the end of his career? and Nixon was brought in as an ODI specialist originally, I think? So why should he play Test cricket for England?

[outswing]

Originally Posted by acker

I'm just not convinced Nixon can do the job with the bat or the gloves even with the extra 8 years in the system than Jones.

As Kylie sung Ritchie "better the devil you know" Geraint might have re-focussed himself after the ashes upheaval, at least he wont be scarred by the world cup exit.

But i dont think Nixon will be AS scarred as the rest of the team, given that in many people's eyes, him and Bopara have been the bright sparks in the whole campaign...

[flanflinger]

Originally Posted by Speedboy Salesman

Am I the only one who thinks we should test out a young keeper/batsman sooner rather than later as Nixon is surely nearing the end of his career?

No, I am very much of the same opinion. I would have turned round to Nixon, said thank you very much, give him a large pat on the back, and then looked at a younger player.

Giving him a slot in the 25 was pointless, but giving the other slot to Prior was madness

[Speedboy Salesman]

Originally Posted by flanflinger

No, I am very much of the same opinion. I would have turned round to Nixon, said thank you very much, give him a large pat on the back, and then looked at a younger player.

Giving him a slot in the 25 was pointless, but giving the other slot to Prior was madness

Exactly what I would've done. Nixon could then go home and say to his grandkids (at his age he probably has them) and say "That's the best part of my career". With a Lara-less West Indies coming up round the corner, in my opinion it's perfect to start again with a new younger wicketkeeper/batsman, with less or no pressure than say, if they came in against Australia, India or Pakistan for instance.

[Ernest]

Originally Posted by Speedboy Salesman

Exactly what I would've done. Nixon could then go home and say to his grandkids (at his age he probably has them) and say "That's the best part of my career".

Fair enough for Test cricket, England have better keepers in Read and even G O Jones (I don't believe I am saying that), but Nixon is good enough to keep in the one day side, in fact his selection in that format is essential to shore up Englands feeble batting.

And in 2004 when the Windies had just as poor a Test team, they if I remember correctly thrashed England in the one day series, so pathetic was the England batting Flintoff was recalled as a batsman only, when injured.

IMO it's the Test side that really matters, England need to find a younger keeper than Nixon.

[Speedboy Salesman]

Originally Posted by Ernest

Fair enough for Test cricket

I do apologise for not making myself clear Ern, I do mean Test cricket, starting with the West Indies coming up soon. England's shambolic ODI form is bad enough, and Nixon is OK at the moment for ODIs, but he will surely have to retire soon, he's no spring chicken!

Originally Posted by Ernest

I don't believe I am saying that

I can't believe you said it either