tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32607722.post5561625096097579720..comments2024-02-07T08:13:28.562+00:00Comments on Reflections of The Hendo: Acid TestHendohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06984475141993771389noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32607722.post-18118066020250063102012-06-19T23:19:36.246+01:002012-06-19T23:19:36.246+01:00I don't think it's a coincidence; the spor...I don't think it's a coincidence; the sport has loads of cash, has professionalised the England set-up with contracts and the best coaches, and England now cruise to victories the country doesn't notice.Hendohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984475141993771389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32607722.post-28973222939731943212012-06-06T12:28:43.689+01:002012-06-06T12:28:43.689+01:00I would happily spend £60 for a day at Lord's ...I would happily spend £60 for a day at Lord's watching almost any international game. I went at the weekend for the conclusion of a county match that I knew my team was going to lose. It was splendidly meditative, and I got to have a few drinks with my brother. I don't see him nearly enough as we're both jolly busy. <br /><br />But you're right - when Test cricket used to take up a large slice of BBC1, BBC2 or Channel 4 during the day, it was more a part of the national mood than a niche interest. Unfortunately, England being Any Good has co-incided with them not being on terrestrial telly any more.Callumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12046088503723256092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32607722.post-608760672498808782012-05-26T19:01:08.432+01:002012-05-26T19:01:08.432+01:00Thanks for your comment btw, lovely to know somebo...Thanks for your comment btw, lovely to know somebody reads this!Hendohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984475141993771389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32607722.post-9758574103487215912012-05-26T19:00:34.112+01:002012-05-26T19:00:34.112+01:00No, although it doesn't stop people going. Peo...No, although it doesn't stop people going. People with money, that is. Worrying.Hendohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984475141993771389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32607722.post-62028022958105061842012-05-26T18:44:34.641+01:002012-05-26T18:44:34.641+01:00£60 for a dull day - weatherwise - is not going to...£60 for a dull day - weatherwise - is not going to draw in the casual attender is it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com