Confirmed: Mo Bobat and Ed Smith to join London Spirit
- Derby County’s joint Heads of Sporting Intelligence, Mo Bobat and Ed Smith, are set to join the Hundred franchise London Spirit starting 1 October 2025 .
- Since their June 2024 arrival at Derby, they’ve built up the club’s sporting intelligence capabilities — and will now transition to new roles, while continuing to provide advisory support to Derby .
Mo Bobat’s Role with London Spirit Confirmed
- Mo Bobat has already been officially appointed as London Spirit’s Director of Cricket, a position he will begin on 1 October 2025 .
- This is a high-profile appointment for the Lord’s-based franchise, which is undergoing a new ownership structure: MCC holds 51%, and Tech Titans (a U.S. tech group) owns 49% .
- The franchise will retain the London Spirit name and plans a rebrand ahead of the 2026 season .
Ed Smith’s London Spirit Role Not Yet Specified Publicly
- The BBC report confirms Ed Smith will also be joining London Spirit from 1 October 2025 but does not detail his specific role within the franchise.
Summary Table
| Name | Current Role at Derby County | London Spirit Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mo Bobat | Joint Head of Sporting Intelligence | Director of Cricket, from 1 Oct 2025 |
| Ed Smith | Joint Head of Sporting Intelligence | Joins London Spirit (role not yet specified) |
Final Thoughts
The “Breaking News” headline is accurate — both Mo Bobat and Ed Smith are indeed set to move to London Spirit from October. Bobat’s appointment as Director of Cricket is fully confirmed. Smith’s role, while confirmed in terms of the move, remains unannounced in detail.
Would you like me to dig deeper into what Ed Smith’s role might entail—or explore how Bobat’s transition will impact Derby County’s sporting intelligence structure?
