Ayrton Fielding To Stand Down As Club Chair; Nominations Open

Ayrton Fielding To Stand Down As Club Chair

Dear Members,

Club Chair, Ayrton Fielding, has informed the committee that he intends to step down from the role. He has agreed to remain in position as Chair until a successor has been identified and ratified by the club’s membership.

Ayrton’s decision brings to an end his second spell as the club’s chair. Having initially been Chair from 2012 to 2023, he agreed to return in 2025.

Over the two spells as Chair, Ayrton has overseen significant growth in the club's playing roster, junior section and social membership. The committee is extremely grateful to Ayrton for the time he has given to fulfilling this crucial role at the helm of the club.

Explaining his decision, Ayrton said:

“I think it’s always important that we take time to reflect on the things we’ve done well, the growth we’ve seen and the areas where we can strive for further improvement.

I am incredibly proud of the work we have done to take the club from struggling to field two sides, to having 7 senior teams and a 1st XI that currently sits in the 2nd tier of an ECB Premier Division.

When I took this role back on in 2025, I did so on a temporary basis and due to my work and personal commitments, I cannot give the role the time it deserves.

It’s clear to me, that the next few years are crucial and there’s lots of exciting potential on and off the cricket field we can harness. The Chair needs to be someone who has the time and drive needed to set out a vision for the club’s future growth.”

Nominations are now open for the role of Club Chair.

Nominations can be made via email to mottramcricket@gmail.com until 20.00 on Friday 17th July. Please identify who has seconded the nomination in the email.

Once nominations have closed, an EGM will be confirmed and communicated to allow the club’s membership to vote on the nominated candidates.

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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."