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Yorkshire are expected to confirm the re-signing of Ryan Sidebottom from Nottinghamshire on a three-year contract within the next few days, and Gloucestershire are resigned to losing their Zimbabwe-born seamer Anthony Ireland to Middlesex.

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Ryan Sidebottom had done the early damage for Yorkshire, swinging the new ball from the Pavilion End.

Michael Yardy and Ben Brown of Sussex pile pressure on Yorkshire 2011

Yorkshire did pick up one more wicket, Brown edging an attempted drive to the wicketkeeper off Sidebottom, but it is very hard to see how they could win from here.

Michael Yardy and Ben Brown of Sussex pile pressure on Yorkshire 2011

Ryan Sidebottom took three for 40 for Yorkshire as they dismissed Worcestershire for 168 in 54 overs.

Andrew Gale puts wind in Yorkshire sails against Worcestershire 2011

Sidebottom got everything right and the left-handed Ian Westwood managed to nick it to Chris Read

County cricket - as it happened! 2010

But his dismissal has left Yorkshire on 140 for seven, needing Shahzad to make a major contribution – which doesn't seem likely given his unusual, jumpy stance, especially the ball nipping around for Sidebottom and Pattinson.

County cricket – as it happened 2010

Sidebottom bowled a probing eight-over opening spell, but the second wicket was a gift, as Jacques Rudolph was run out after a horrendous mix-up with McGrath - leaving Yorkshire on five for two in the sixth over.

County cricket – as it happened 2010

Ryan Sidebottom, still in talks over a contract extension at Trent Bridge or a possible move south to Hove, hasn't quite got it right, bowling big inswing to the right-handed Varun Chora, playing his first championship match since the start of June, and then pushing the ball across by way of variation.

County cricket - as it happened! 2010

From the pavilion end Sidebottom did Tim Ambrose, getting the edge to Adams before Keith Barker seemed intent on giving the slips unnecessary catching practice (97-8), Imran Tahir repeating the dose, wafting Franks in the direction of Adams (98-9).

County cricket - as it happened! 2010