Sport

 I need to focus on something other than economics or politics today moresson because it is going to be stinking hot today in Sydaneee!

Football

The socceroos are going reasonably well. The two games against Canada and the USA  showed we can win ugly but we still have weaknesses in central defence. I am not too worried here as we ddo  have people injured. I do not expect Geria to be there when everyone is fully ffit indeed I do not understand why he was picked anyway.

However we look good for fullbacks and the midfield. Also the youngsters look good up front. fingers crossed there are no injuries and the youngsters keep on improving in time for the world cup.

Ange

Ange was coaching Nottingham Forest for a short while before getting sacked. This never made sense. Ange's teams have always taken time to get used to what he wanted the team to play. Spurs was the only exception.  NT played a style before ANge which was almost the total opposite to what Ange coaches. The owner clearly either did no due diligence and/or does not understand football.

However Ange should have never accepted the job. Both for the reasons above and it was too soon after the spurs sacking. Given both sacking he does not have to work again but he will because he has to prove himself. The next team has to be compatible with his style of coaching.

Cricket

The news Cummins will miss the first test is grim for Australia. He is easily the best bowler we have. Yes Boland is a respectable replacement BUT our attack now has the youngest bowler at 34! Most of them susceptible to injury. All have lost speed and have yet to show they know how to bowl to batsmen  going 'bazball'. I am also wary of fast bowlers who still think they are quick being belted bowling short attempting show they have not lost pace.

All of our bowlers show weaknesses against bowlers who can get to 90 mph or higher. When Smith got hit at  Lords Archer was at only 94 mph.

On the other hand the Pommy's fast bowlers are injury prone and lose pace after their first test!

Intriguing