A good article from a player at last, no hype just honest thoughts.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Justin Langer The first ball of the Ashes series can't come quickly enough. |
'Here Here' good on yu mate, bring on the cricket!
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Justin Langer The media circus may be in full throttle but I know that opinion, prediction and speculation counts for little when both teams take to the field in Brisbane on Thursday. |
Yes and he's right, and when you hear it in these terms he is being realistic.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Justin Langer My sympathy goes out to Marcus who is obviously in a pretty bad way at the moment. |
It's worth reading his comments, he see's that England do have a problem.
But Australia also have a problem, or so it seems - but Justin Langer thinks very different.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Justin Langer So much has been said about the "Dad's Army" taking on England. Regardless of age I have incredible confidence in Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, Matthew Hayden, Damien Martyn and Adam Gilchrist because they have been champions over and over again. |
I would ask this - no doubt these player have been champions, but will the age factor hinder Australia?, will the younger England players overpower the ageing Australia team?.
I really like this quote from Langer,
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Justin Langer A journalist asked me if Steve Harmison is unable to play the first Test, would this take a bit of shine off the contest? As far as I am concerned I don't care if Tony Blair or Robbie Williams bowl me the first ball of the Ashes series - all my team-mates and I care about is winning back the Ashes. |
There is no doubting the hunger of Langer, and with him the Aussie team.
I have some doubts over the England side, I also do believe some Aussie players are past their best, that happens to anyone with age.
Reading this interview with Justin Langer I think the Aussies are not over confident, I also think this is thee most balanced article for years.
It all starts on Thursday, is Justin Langer right - age is not a factor, the players mentioned are champions?, and that is enough.
Full story
Here .
19-11-2006, 11:27 PM
Linear Mode
