Barmy Army get loud, after a fashion

THE Barmy Army had plenty to sing about at the Gabba on Thursday. Too bad no-one could hear them. In a move every bit as devious – and successful – as the Bodyline tactics employed by England’s bowlers in 1932-33, Cricket Australia scattered the 4000 touring supporters around the ground, making their fearsome “wall of […]

Early start for the Barmy Army

THE Barmy Army can wet their whistle well before the first delivery of the Ashes Test match next Thursday. The Foxy Bean cafe, run by upbeat Irishman Gerry Moley, within a Chris Lynn six of the Gabba, opens at 6am but on the first day of the Test, bar staff will be pulling pints for […]