Gary Hoffman, former Premier League chair: ‘What happened in football will play out in cricket’

Northamptonshire chair reflects on his troubled time in football and the push and pull of money in domestic cricketAs the man parachuted in to save Northern Rock during the 2008 financial crisis and the chair of the Premier League at the height of the European Super League threat 13 years later, Gary Hoffman can be forgiven for enjoying the relative tranquillity of his latest role, in county cricket.The 65-year-old became the chair of Northamptonshire in October, and after enjoying some sunshine in Cape Town while taking in a warm-up game against Gloucestershire last month, is ready to enjoy the County Championship season. Continue reading...

Apr 5, 2025 - 09:16
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Gary Hoffman, former Premier League chair: ‘What happened in football will play out in cricket’

Northamptonshire chair reflects on his troubled time in football and the push and pull of money in domestic cricket

As the man parachuted in to save Northern Rock during the 2008 financial crisis and the chair of the Premier League at the height of the European Super League threat 13 years later, Gary Hoffman can be forgiven for enjoying the relative tranquillity of his latest role, in county cricket.

The 65-year-old became the chair of Northamptonshire in October, and after enjoying some sunshine in Cape Town while taking in a warm-up game against Gloucestershire last month, is ready to enjoy the County Championship season. Continue reading...