Lancashire chief Gidney to step down at end of year

Lancashire chief executive Daniel Gidney will step down from his role at the end of the year to retire after 14 years in the role.

Gidney, who joined the Red Rose in November 2012 with the club having recently lost its Test match status, has been in charge during a period which saw a £75m redevelopment of Old Trafford as well as the building of their second ground at Farington.

However his exit comes amid a revolt among several former players, including David Lloyd and Paul Allott, who have expressed concerns over how the club has been run.

"Throughout my tenure, I have been acutely aware of my responsibility as a custodian of the club and have always aimed to leave it in a stronger position than the one I inherited," he said.

"Highlights include hosting major matches such as Ashes Tests and World Cup fixtures, the redevelopment of Emirates Old Trafford, seeing both our men's and women's teams win trophies, and the creation of Farington as our new high-performance facility."

Lancashire Lightning won the Vitality Blast in 2015 and the men's team have also won the County Championship Division Two title on two occasions during Gidney's tenure.

In addition, Lancashire Women won the One-Day Cup and T20 County Cup last season.

Off the field, Gidney came in for criticism on the eve of the 2026 season.

Alongside interim chair Dame Sarah Storey, the pair were criticised by a group of former players, external who claimed there was a lack of cricket expertise on their board.

"This has been a big decision, but I feel it is the right time to hand over the reins, leaving the club in a strong financial position to build on," he continued.

"The club is entering a new era of financial stability, providing a strong platform to drive our on-field ambitions forward, with continued significant investment in player recruitment, development, and cricket infrastructure - and I think the future is incredibly bright for the Red Rose."