In September 2023 Middlesex issued a statement saying “the club is pursuing its legal claims against former CEO Richard Goatley” and that “barristers have been instructed”, but the matter was not referred to the police until eight months later.
A Met police spokesperson said: “On 13 May 2024, police received a report of fraud allegations made by Middlesex County Cricket Club.
After two years of exchanging legal letters Middlesex made the matter public with a statement on their website in September 2023, which led to Goatley issuing a statement in his defence.
Goatley said: “I have now been informed that the police will be taking no further action following a complaint filed against me by Middlesex County Cricket Club.
A bitter legal battle has raged ever since, with Middlesex attempting to recoup about £70,000 and Goatley claiming that the club withheld a significant portion of his severance package.
