Simon Jones has now decided that he’s from Worcestershire. And who could blame him?Statistically, you are less likely to be mugged or fat than when in Wales. Better weather, better cricket, less Welsh people and you are certain to get your hands on a lovely pear.
Since Jones received that impossibly bad knee injury (I mean, honestly, it’s like there’s a piece of shrapnel in there) the England bowling unit has wilted. We really need Jones to be fit.
Steve Rhodes, director of cricket at Worcestershire described Jones as a "quality bowler". He’s not wrong.
However, at 28 and with a dreadful fitness record, it doesn’t seem probable that he could get a game for Worcester.
His decision is a bit odd, considering that Glamorgan has been awarded an Ashes test in 2009. Surely he’d want to make a come-back on his home ground? Maybe he felt intimidated by the new broom quicks that are emerging ominously from Welsh. Anything that emerges from Wales is ominous though – just look at the M4.
Maybe he just fancied the quiet life? Rhodes goes on to say:
"Worcestershire deep down is a very close friendly club and it's not unlike the dressing room is at Glamorgan. It's not one of the major Test playing grounds but it is certainly an ambitious club that wants to go places."
Steve Rhodes. There’s some happy England memories. Ambitious but never went anywhere. Remember him. Remember him batting? Why did we ever bother? He was like a hopeless Chris Read before his time.
2 comments:
aren't we all welsh deep down in our souls... or is that african?
Uncle J Rod, the smalls reporter (on this site anyway)
Jones was absolutely fantastic in the Ashes, but his injury worries would concern any team. If he is fit, he is one of the few genuine match winning bowlers that England possess. I hope he can make a return to full capacity, but I have my doubts.
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