Quote Originally Posted by TipperaryBaggie View Post
Quite right Bomber. Brook is not an opening batsman so cannot replace Crawley without a reshuffle in the top order which would be nonsensical. Having watched Crawley for a few years at Kent, I have always thought that he is better suited to the one day game where he can score quick runs at the top of the order. He hasn't got the technique to grind out an innings as so many of the top openers have done over the years.
My father-in-law is a Kentish Man and he reckons Crawley isn't even the best opener in Kent. Ben Compton is a specialist opener, averages over 100 and has scored more runs than anyone in County Cricket. I still have my doubts about Pope. As the kiwis said 'one ton does not a career make.' I still have major concerns about our top order, a tail that is way too long and no quality spinner. I have a horrible feeling these weaknesses will find us out all too often.

Having said all that am I enjoying the moment? You bet I am.