Michael Vaughan opposes Geoffrey Boycott's bid to return to Yorkshire board

Michael Vaughan says he opposes Geoffrey Boycott's bid to be re-elected on to the board of directors at Yorkshire.

Boycott, who made 609 first-class appearances for the county, signaled his intention to return after voicing concerns about the financial state of the club earlier this year.

The 75-year-old former England opener will learn if he has been successful when the club hold their annual general meeting on Saturday.

However, Vaughan disagrees with Boycott's decision to stand for re-election.    

"I like it when he [Boycott] says he's not trying to cause any trouble. Well, he is," said the former Yorkshire and England captain.

"He's certainly done that. He's passionate, I love him to bits, but he's 75 years of age. Come on Geoffrey, go and have a game of golf."

Despite posting an annual profit of £368,000 last season, Yorkshire is struggling to repay accumulated debts of over £20m.

Boycott insists that he has no intention of interfering in the club's cricket if he returns to the board.

"I'm not trying to cause any problems, create any trouble," Boycott told the Yorkshire Post.

"The debt has gone from £5 million in 2002 to £24 million in 12 years. We can't go on borrowing money - £24 million is huge, that's a recipe for disaster."

Boycott last served on the board in 2012 but has faced stiff opposition in recent weeks from leading figures inside the club.

The club's current chairman, Steve Denison, asked club members not to back Boycott's return in a letter earlier this month.

"We need specialist skills on our board in relation to finance and construction, and that's the direction of the board over the next few years," Denison said.

However, Yorkshire head coach Jason Gillespie has attempted to remain neutral, saying the result of the election will not affect his squad, who are aiming to win a third consecutive County Championship title.

"It hasn't been a distraction," he said. "All that stuff will sort itself out."