EGM Notification | Chair and Junior Cricket Lead

EGM Called, Update on Club Chair Nominations

Update on Club Chair Position

Dear Members,

On the 1st July we wrote to all members to confirm that Club Chair Ayrton Fielding was to stand down from the position owing to personal commitments. Nominations were opened for the role of chair until Friday 17th July.

Following that nominations process, we can confirm that there has been two nominations received by the club.

Nominated are:

Nigel Corless
Graham Holt

Nigel is currently a member of the Committee in his role as Grounds and Facilities Lead, is lead coach of our Women’s Team and is a regular member of our Over 40’s team.

Graham is a familiar face also, having previously held the Club President and Club Chair roles in the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s.

To confirm the appointment of a new Club Chair, an EGM has been called. Details can be found later in this communication.

Update on Junior Cricket Lead

Since our update with relation to Ayrton’s position, the committee has also been informed by Chris Green-Buckley that he wishes to stand down as Junior Cricket Lead. Chris has done an excellent job in the role since being elected in 2024, and leaves the junior section in a promising and exciting position.

As a result, the upcoming EGM will also be used for the purpose of appointing a new Junior Cricket Lead. The committee is intending to nominate Stephen Scott for this position, alongside his existing role as 4th XI Team Captain, to further strengthen the link between our junior section and the senior teams.

Nominations for this position will be open to other candidates too and are still welcomed.

Nominations can be made via email to mottramcricket@gmail.com until Midday on Sunday 2nd August. Please identify who has seconded the nomination in the email.

Notice of EGM | Monday 10th August

An EGM has been called and set for Monday 10th August. Registration of attendance will open at 7pm, with the meeting starting at 7.30pm.

There will be two items of business on the agenda:

1. Appointment of a new Club Chair

2. Appointment of a new Junior Cricket Lead

No other items of business will be on the agenda.

Voting for both positions is open to all active, adult members. As per club rules, for the purposes of voting, adults are classified as anyone no longer eligible to play Under 18’s age group cricket.

For all voting and to stand for a role, no membership payments must be outstanding.

If only one candidate is nominated for a role, then confirmation of the new role-holder will be made via a public "show of hands" vote.

If more than one candidate is nominated for a role, then the role-holder will be elected via a secret ballot.

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Nigel Corless Elected Club Chair; Stephen Scott To Lead Junior Section

11 August 2026

Mottram Cricket Club is pleased to confirm that Nigel Corless has been elected as the new club chair , following a vote of members at an EGM on Monday 10th August. Nigel now takes over the position from Ayrton Fielding, who has stepped away from the role due to family and work commitments. The committee would like to thank Graham Holt for also standing to be Chair. Graham is a life member, who has previously held the Chair and President roles at the club. Nigel is a well-known face around the club who was already serving on the Committee as Grounds and Facilities Lead. He is also lead coach of our Women’s Team and a regular member of our Over 40’s team. Speaking to members at the EGM, Nigel said: "Being chair of this club is a privilege and a huge responsibility. It is not just about standing at the front and directing, but standing behind the club and ensuring it thrives for future generations . We have 7 seniors teams, including 2 women's teams and a growing, successful junior section. I think with some further developments, on and off the field, we can realise the full potential of our club and create a legacy that lasts well beyond any single season ." Stephen Scott was also confirmed as the new Junior Cricket Lead at the EGM. Stephen is the current 4th XI captain and will continue in this role alongside his new role with the junior set-up. He replaces Chris Green-Buckley who remains 3rd XI captain but has stepped down from the junior role due to increased work committments On being confirmed in the role, Stephen said: "I am very excited and proud to be taking up this role. I have seen first hand as 4th XI captain and a parent, the good work that has gone into the junior set-up over the past few years. I am looking forward to getting stuck in and helping take it to new heights. Thank you to Chris for his hard work and leaving it in an exciting position."