Somerset appoint Maynard

Matthew Maynard has been appointed as the new Somerset director of cricket.

The former England assistant coach takes over the role from Dave Nosworthy, who agreed to leave the club by mutual consent last month after two years at the helm.

“I am absolutely delighted to be appointed as the director of cricket at Somerset CCC,” Maynard said.

“It’s a huge honour.  It will be a new challenge for me and one that I am looking forward to very much. I’m very excited about being involved with such a talented group of players and I can’t wait to get started.”

Maynard takes over a Somerset side that finished sixth in the LV= County Championship this season and who narrowly failed to reach the knockout stage of either limited overs tournament.

The club is without a major trophy since 2005, after a string of close calls, but Maynard will bring a CV filled with success to Taunton.

Maynard was considered something of a surprise choice in some circles with many tipping Ashley Giles, who had also been interviewed for the position, to secure the appointment.

I imagine that Giles would be considered a strong favourite for the vacancy left by Peter Moores at Lancashire.

Why are all these positions springing up ??

Director of Cricket and Head Coach are 2 useless positions !

What is the Executives doing for a Living ?  :-\