chinapig Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 From The Guardian: The appointment of Richard Thompson as chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board after a successful spell at Surrey brings with it a sense of cautious optimism when the sport faces significant challenges on a number of fronts. Though Thompson does not officially start a five-year term until 1 September, there is plenty waiting for the 55-year-old in his in-tray. What are the most pressing items? Appoint a new chief executive and review the ECB It is inevitable Richard Gould, Thompson’s chief executive at Surrey, will be linked given the success the pair had in turning the county into a financial powerhouse with a growing membership. Whether Gould can be tempted back into cricket after moving to Bristol City last year is another matter. Should this happen it would be a disaster for the club imo. The chances of finding someone else of his stature and qualities would be pretty slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 Now that would be a kick in the bollocks. We need him 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 Gould was an outspoken critic of the ECB whilst at Surrey, especially over the Hundred. Given that they seem to see it as the way forward, I can't see him being appointed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Gould was an outspoken critic of the ECB whilst at Surrey, especially over the Hundred. Given that they seem to see it as the way forward, I can't see him being appointed. Really hope not but believe Thompson was also anti the Hundred, too. Fingers crossed he stays. Edited August 14, 2022 by GrahamC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted August 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Gould was an outspoken critic of the ECB whilst at Surrey, especially over the Hundred. Given that they seem to see it as the way forward, I can't see him being appointed. He was but so was Richard Thompson yet he is now Chair of the ECB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted August 14, 2022 Report Share Posted August 14, 2022 It’s funny, for the benefit of City I hope he doesn’t leave.. but unless some sensible people are employed by the ECB soon, cricket as we know it in this country will be dead, so I’d also quite like him to be offered, and take the job at the ECB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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