Video: Geoffrey Boycott on Yorkshire's chances of a treble

GEOFFREY Boycott discussed Yorkshire's chances of winning a treble during his first visit to the Great Yorkshire Show.

Mr Boycott, a guest of Welcome to Yorkshire Chief Executive Sir Gary Verity, spoke at WTY’s display at the event.

Geoffrey Boycott and Sir Gary Verity share a joke on the Welcome to Yorkshire Stand. Picture by Simon Hulmeplaceholder image
Geoffrey Boycott and Sir Gary Verity share a joke on the Welcome to Yorkshire Stand. Picture by Simon Hulme

Asked about the chances of a treble, he said: “We might. We’ve got a lot of players playing for England, and that’s going to be a handicap.

“It’s necessary to play for your country when you are picked.
“They’ll be up there but it’s not quite so sure this year.”

Geoffrey Boycott and Sir Gary Verity share a joke on the Welcome to Yorkshire Stand. Picture by Simon Hulmeplaceholder image
Geoffrey Boycott and Sir Gary Verity share a joke on the Welcome to Yorkshire Stand. Picture by Simon Hulme
Geoffrey Boycott and Sir Gary Verity share a joke on the Welcome to Yorkshire Stand. Picture by Simon Hulmeplaceholder image
Geoffrey Boycott and Sir Gary Verity share a joke on the Welcome to Yorkshire Stand. Picture by Simon Hulme
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