The process to transition to a 10:8 structure began during the 2019 LV= Insurance County Championship. At the end of that season three counties were promoted from Division Two (Lancashire, Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire) while the last-placed Division One county (Nottinghamshire) was relegated. "They're in a bit of a funk right now but the body of work for the year still says that they're a good football team. "The coaches have their own targets and very often think they have to do physical work with the players as well. I don't like it, it's not helpful and I would have loved to have played the week after [the West Ham game]." Manager Marc Skinner added: "I'm delighted that Ella (Toone) has signed a new contract with the club, she is a wonderful talent and her stats this season speak for themselves, she has been an integral part of the squad.