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Thought we were skint!!
got 100 K back from the old CEO

 

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That is a good signing, Middlesex found some money from somewhere? The sale of the London Spirit franchise?
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

That is a good signing, Middlesex found some money from somewhere? The sale of the London Spirit franchise?
London Spirit is/was MCC's franchise. I'm not sure that Middlesex got anything from the sale.
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

All well and good with this catalogue of overseas players, but would have been nice to have retained some of the home-grown talent that we've let slipped over the last few years. Rebuild a team that will last longer then a few matches at the start of the season, before the next franchise calls.
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

Well, the hope lasted to lunchtime on day 1! An afternoon collapse (215-3 to 260 all out), followed by Lancs putting on 68* for the first wicket.
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

Well, the hope lasted to lunchtime on day 1! An afternoon collapse (215-3 to 260 all out), followed by Lancs putting on 68* for the first wicket.
Approaching a lead of 100, with seven wickets down.
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

Middlesex 189 ahead with four wickets left. Excellent match for Max Holden, 135* after a 50 in the first innings. Could be a good finish?
 

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The match is beautifully poised with a slight advantage to Lancs atm I'd say.
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

Holden just been dismissed for 184... surprised Middlesex didn't declare with Lancashire needing 293 to win?
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

300 lead now. Throwing it around before lunch.
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

Lancs need 309 to win in 65 overs.

Will be an interesting afternoon.
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

Now 109/3 - fun in the sun. Big last session but assume it will be a draw.
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

Any recent developments with the idea of leaving Lords at some time? It would be a shame as it's great to wander around the place but, economically, a move probably makes sense.
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

Lancs require 142 runs to win with 6 wkts remaining - it'll be a draw!
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

Any recent developments with the idea of leaving Lords at some time? It would be a shame as it's great to wander around the place but, economically, a move probably makes sense.
Less than 12 months on Middx lease at Lord’s but they will hammer out an agreement. All cards with the MCC though. There seems to be a permanent mistrust between the two orgs. Not sure if that’s always been the case. Middx without Lord’s is the death knell but I would love a decent outground. All the current ones are pretty poor.
 

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Lancs require 142 runs to win with 6 wkts remaining - it'll be a draw!
Lancs now need 70 from 72 balls, following 38 from the last 4 overs.

They seem to be going for it at least as long as this pair are together! (Balderson and Wells).
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

Middlesex CCC 2025

Now 69 runs to win with 4 wkts remaining, could Lancs do it? Please no! 11 overs left.
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

Match drawn. Another five overs and we would have had them but encouraging start to the season.
 

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Match drawn. Another five overs and we would have had them but encouraging start to the season.
It was a great recovery from where Middlesex were initially. YouTube coverage was handy. Watch bits and pieces in the garden while mending fences, pruning trees etc.

Shame you cannot pay cash at the gate for county cricket now. Logging in and paying online deters casual visits. I suppose they save on ticket staff.
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

Middlesex CCC 2025

This is going to be over tonight.
 

Middlesex CCC 2025

On the verge of a victory!!! ?
 
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