John Nield
@johnnield2.bsky.social
Shed builder. Retired former teacher. Stocktonian. Cricket obsessive
Random #Ashes thought. It's 86-87 since England's men won an Ashes series without Ian Bell. Is there any way a place can be found for him now?
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Random #Ashes thought. It's 86-87 since England's men won an Ashes series without Ian Bell. Is there any way a place can be found for him now?
I know Brexit has cost us loads, but Simon Harmer could've been playing for England now, and that is the biggest loss
November 26, 2025 at 7:40 AM
I know Brexit has cost us loads, but Simon Harmer could've been playing for England now, and that is the biggest loss
Any England cricket fans at a loose end in Perth on Monday? My team, The Forty Club, are on tour and are playing at Scarborough Cricket Club.
Could Aussie followers please amplify? Thanks
maps.app.goo.gl/s5K3QxuB6ftY...
Could Aussie followers please amplify? Thanks
maps.app.goo.gl/s5K3QxuB6ftY...
maps.app.goo.gl
November 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Any England cricket fans at a loose end in Perth on Monday? My team, The Forty Club, are on tour and are playing at Scarborough Cricket Club.
Could Aussie followers please amplify? Thanks
maps.app.goo.gl/s5K3QxuB6ftY...
Could Aussie followers please amplify? Thanks
maps.app.goo.gl/s5K3QxuB6ftY...
Remember, women's former international cricketers, please don't make any "at least they'll have more time for golf" comments. Only men can do that.
You wouldn't want to upset Rory Burns. Again.
You wouldn't want to upset Rory Burns. Again.
November 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Remember, women's former international cricketers, please don't make any "at least they'll have more time for golf" comments. Only men can do that.
You wouldn't want to upset Rory Burns. Again.
You wouldn't want to upset Rory Burns. Again.
Pope looks desperate to get into lunch first.
A sentence which makes no sense to non-cricket people
#TheCricket
A sentence which makes no sense to non-cricket people
#TheCricket
November 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Pope looks desperate to get into lunch first.
A sentence which makes no sense to non-cricket people
#TheCricket
A sentence which makes no sense to non-cricket people
#TheCricket
I feel that sub fielder Beau Webster may come into play
November 22, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I feel that sub fielder Beau Webster may come into play
November 22, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Not sure I've looked forward to day 2 of an overseas Ashes as much as this for years
November 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Not sure I've looked forward to day 2 of an overseas Ashes as much as this for years
So far, so Trent Bridge 2013. Underwhelming England first innings, storm back to reduce Australia to 120-9. In walks a debutant at #11. Will Doggett channel his inner Agar?
#TheAshes
#TheAshes
November 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
So far, so Trent Bridge 2013. Underwhelming England first innings, storm back to reduce Australia to 120-9. In walks a debutant at #11. Will Doggett channel his inner Agar?
#TheAshes
#TheAshes
November 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Two years ago to the day (not the date) that I hit my first international six. At Galle.
I'd retired from playing 6 months earlier due to ill health, recovered, and was making the most of my retirement by playing in Sri Lanka
I'd retired from playing 6 months earlier due to ill health, recovered, and was making the most of my retirement by playing in Sri Lanka
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Two years ago to the day (not the date) that I hit my first international six. At Galle.
I'd retired from playing 6 months earlier due to ill health, recovered, and was making the most of my retirement by playing in Sri Lanka
I'd retired from playing 6 months earlier due to ill health, recovered, and was making the most of my retirement by playing in Sri Lanka
Just listening to Steven Finn on The Final Word podcast. Always been a fan, well worth a listen
November 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Just listening to Steven Finn on The Final Word podcast. Always been a fan, well worth a listen
Reposted by John Nield
The pandemic had steadily worn down England's Test players. The 2021-22 Ashes broke them.
Tours to Australia are never easy, but Covid restrictions made England's last time down under that much harder: bit.ly/47Mtnz7
Tours to Australia are never easy, but Covid restrictions made England's last time down under that much harder: bit.ly/47Mtnz7
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The pandemic had steadily worn down England's Test players. The 2021-22 Ashes broke them.
Tours to Australia are never easy, but Covid restrictions made England's last time down under that much harder: bit.ly/47Mtnz7
Tours to Australia are never easy, but Covid restrictions made England's last time down under that much harder: bit.ly/47Mtnz7
I watched this about 3 weeks ago, and for some reason, it was in my head today when I woke up
This archival footage reveals some interesting aspects:
First, just how many musicians it took to create the sound of the 70s. (Hint: a LOT)
Next, how timeless the cinematography was. Hardly needs a 4k retouch.
But...!
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Il...
First, just how many musicians it took to create the sound of the 70s. (Hint: a LOT)
Next, how timeless the cinematography was. Hardly needs a 4k retouch.
But...!
1/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Il...
Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft (Midem, January 27, 1973)
YouTube video by Isaac Hayes
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November 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I watched this about 3 weeks ago, and for some reason, it was in my head today when I woke up
Nearly 5am, obviously awake! At least I'm getting the chance to watch Bavuma drag SA to a possible total
November 16, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Nearly 5am, obviously awake! At least I'm getting the chance to watch Bavuma drag SA to a possible total
Almost disaster
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November 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Almost disaster
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Not sure I've ever completed a Connections quicker than this
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November 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Not sure I've ever completed a Connections quicker than this
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Started today. Addicted
I have done a lot today and I have a lot to do next week. I am sure you do as well, but even so you could, and maybe should, play my game:
mindset.game
You don't have to download anything. Or you could just trust me and install the app, which is free: mindset.game/app
mindset.game
You don't have to download anything. Or you could just trust me and install the app, which is free: mindset.game/app
Mindset Go – Daily Puzzle Game
Sort, Slide, Solve! Expand your mind with daily puzzles and challenges.
mindset.game
November 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Started today. Addicted
Sky Arts going from Portrait Artist of the Year to Landscape Artist of the Year, and I'm sick of rotating my telly 90 degrees to watch
November 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Sky Arts going from Portrait Artist of the Year to Landscape Artist of the Year, and I'm sick of rotating my telly 90 degrees to watch
Glad of the rain tonight as it put a stop to the latest installment of Firework Month around here
November 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Glad of the rain tonight as it put a stop to the latest installment of Firework Month around here
Reposted by John Nield
Great investigation of the Nazis, racists and criminals mobilising the flag-on-lamp-posts movement. This is the kind of journalism that the national media could and should have conducted:
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
November 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Great investigation of the Nazis, racists and criminals mobilising the flag-on-lamp-posts movement. This is the kind of journalism that the national media could and should have conducted:
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
Two 4s, four 3s and a 2 this week. Way under par
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November 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Two 4s, four 3s and a 2 this week. Way under par
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I've watched this about 10 times already
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I've watched this about 10 times already
As confident as I could be about getting it in 2
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October 30, 2025 at 3:19 AM
As confident as I could be about getting it in 2
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