Lancashire Cricket CEO Daniel Gidney stepping down

Article posted by Coliseum, May 21^st, 2026

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Lancashire Cricket CEO Daniel Gidney will step down at the end of the year to retire after 14 years in the role.

The BBC said 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 £75 million redevelopment of Old Trafford as well as the building of their second ground at Farington.

The Lancashire Cricket board has already begun the search for his successor to ensure a seamless leadership transition.

Lancashire County Cricket Club represents the historic County of Lancashire in English cricket. The club has held first-class status (one of the highest-standard forms of cricket) since it was founded in 1864.

Lancashire’s home is Old Trafford Cricket Ground (UK) although the team also play their matches at the other grounds around the county.

The 50,000-capacity Old Trafford is a cricket ground in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England (UK). It opened in 1857 as the home of the Manchester Cricket Club and has been the home of the Lancashire County Cricket Club since 1864.

From 2013 onwards it has been known as Emirates Old Trafford due to a sponsorship deal with Emirates Airline (flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates).

Lancashire Cricket CEO Gidney said, “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.

“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.

Lancashire’s Interim Chair Dame Sarah Storey added, “It has been a privilege to work alongside Daniel in recent years, first in my role as President and more recently as Interim Chair.

“On behalf of everyone at the Club, I would like to congratulate Daniel on an outstanding career and thank him for his unwavering dedication to Lancashire Cricket.

“During his tenure, Daniel has played a pivotal role in transforming the Club’s financial position. He has overseen a remarkable turnaround, moving Lancashire from a period of real financial uncertainty to one of stability, strength and long-term sustainability.

“The foundations he has put in place mean the Club is now exceptionally well positioned to invest confidently in its future, both on and off the field.”

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, who claimed there was a lack of cricket expertise on their board.

Several former notable players including David Lloyd and Paul Allott have expressed concerns over how the club has been run.

Gidney added, “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.

“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.”

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