The Yorkshire County Cricket Club Limited would like to announce that Head Coach of the Men’s First Team squad, Ottis Gibson, will leave the Club at the end of this season.
Ottis joined the Club three years ago and has led the team in the most difficult period of Yorkshire’s history. He has done this with total professionalism, instilling a culture and work ethic that Yorkshire can be proud of throughout the whole of the squad and staff.
Indeed, this season, with a young squad mentored by Ottis, the Club is in a strong position in the County Championship, contending for promotion to the First Division, and all players and coaches remain firmly focused on that aim. Ottis goes with everybody’s best wishes and everyone at the Club wishes him well in his future career.
Pictured, Ottis Gibson who joined the Club three years ago and has led the team in the most difficult period of Yorkshire’s history.
Ottis Gibson said: “Despite the issues we have faced off the field, that inevitably spilt on to the playing side, I am pleased with the state of the squad, the development of our younger players and to be in contention to challenge for promotion.
“I’d like to thank all of my staff, players and the supporters that have been behind us in my time here and I wish Yorkshire all the very best going forward.”
Chair Colin Graves said: “It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Ottis.
“The work that Ottis has done in really difficult circumstances has been impressive, and he’ll leave with his head held high, having helped build some solid foundations, which we are seeing with performances this season.
Everyone at the Club would like to wish him all the best for the future. “
The process for recruitment of a replacement for the position is under way and a new Head Coach of the Men’s First Team squad will be announced in due course.
