As I'm sure you know I was being facetious, Briza. You have a long record of keeping the board ticking over with comments protective of your alma mater and with your provocative, edgy and sometimes downright annoying (don't we all do that at times) posts. I shall probably delete this para shortly so there's no evidence thereby giving me plausible deniability.
Must say I do lament Scribe no longer being an active part of it. He was the forum wordsmith and resident sage.
As to the remarks by you and Canada about abuse directed toward umpires, I agree fully. There are ways of showing disappointment without vitriol and that goes for supporters too. Regrettably, Canada had to resort to a Bartlettism and in so doing let himself down and the rest of us down.
Notwithstanding all that I do think some umps attract poor behaviour with their on-field manner and lack of rapport with players. Also think it's a pity more don't front-up to after match get-togethers for a quick beverage and chat. Good PR I reckon.
I often mention Steve McCarthy here as he was a ripper. Didn't mind fessing-up to an error, could put out spot fires better than any ump I've come across and was quite chirpy in a pleasant way during play. Enjoyed a bit of to-n-fro after the game too.
