Hampshire appoint Rod Bransgrove as new Chairman

Vic Isaacs

October 20, 2000

Rob Bransgrove Photo © Victor Isaacs

Hampshire County Cricket Club announced today that Rod Bransgrove has been appointed as the County's new Chairman.

Mr.Bransgrove was elected unanimously at last night's special meeting of Hampshire's General Committee at which Brian Ford's letter of resignation as Chairman was considered and accepted. Mr.Ford said he needed more time to concentrate on his personal affairs.

Mr.Bransgrove said today: "I'm honoured to take over this role and I will discharge it to the very best of my ability".

At the press conference held to make this announcement, 50 year old Mr.Bransgrove intimated his committment to the county that he had a deep passion for. With his businesses now in good hands he feels he can devote much more time to the task at hand. The smooth opening of the new ground was a major priority. He saw himself not so much as an overlord, more as a decision facilitator.

The club under the new Chairman, will be forming a Fund Raising Committee to look into the shortfall needed for the Rose Bowl, and when pressed stipulated that his committment would also include some personal finantial obligation.

When asked about an overseas player for next season, Mr.Bransgrove whose playing ability was mainly local league "stuff" in Sussex, stated he was not an expert on cricket matters, and would leave these in the hands of people in the know, all he could say was that the club were in advanced negotiations, and would expect to name a player soon.

Hampshire's Chief Executive, Tony Baker's reaction to a question from the floor, stated he was very pleased with the appointment, he an Mr.Bransgrove had much in common and felt they could work well together in the name of Hampshire CCC.

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