The Spin | Lancashire’s new second home brings renewed hope and old grumbles

Feb 18, 2026 - 13:15
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The Spin | Lancashire’s new second home brings renewed hope and old grumbles

Club admit they have concentrated on commercial development of Old Trafford, but Farington complex is part of the switch to cricket and facilities

The 2025 season for Lancashire’s men started full of cheerful high hopes. In the spring many, including a now bashful Spin, tipped them for immediate promotion back to Division One of the County Championship after being relegated in the last game of 2024 – as they had done in 2013, 2015 and 2019. It didn’t turn out like that.

Two months later, hope had turned to heavyweight disgruntlement after a run of hapless performances. By the end of May, they were the only team in either division not to have a win under their belt. An innings defeat against Leicestershire in less than three days was the final straw. Continue reading...

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