[7] These successive relegations, which also had a negative effect on the club's attendances as well as its finances, placed Cambridge back in the Fourth Division, the lowest professional league in English football at the time. Following the sad news last weekend that former Cambridge United Chairman Terry Baker passed away aged 83, fellow Honorary Director of the Football Club Colin Proctor pens a tribute on behalf of the Club. [1], The teams kits have been manufactured by a number of companies, with Admiral providing the first strip on which a maker's logo appeared. Cambridge United 3, Port Vale 1. [98], Notable players include Wilf Mannion, the only former Cambridge United player to be inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame,[99] former Charlton Athletic manager Les Reed,[100] Brian Moore, former West Ham United player who scored a club record 68 goals in 1957–58 despite blindness in one eye,[101] and Lindsey Smith, voted Cambridge United's all-time cult hero in a poll for BBC Sport's Football Focus in August 2004.[102]. At a time of real difficulty for every part of society Paul has made it a personal priority to bring additional investment into the Club to give us the financial stability to weather some of the inevitable challenges of the future. [3] They played in the Eastern Counties League until finishing as runners-up in 1957–58, which saw them promoted to the Southern League.
[23] United finished the season in 2nd place, qualifying for the play-offs. The business was highly successful for many years and was sold three years ago. Whilst I cannot remember Terry's first stint on the Board of Directors at Cambridge United, he was on the board during the days of Reg Smart and David Ruston.
Cambridge United host Carlisle United on Saturday 12th September, 3pm kick-off. [68] Plans announced in January 2015 keep the sporting village development at Trumpington, but without the new stadium. Cambridge United are managed by Shaun Derry and are 15th in League Two.
[27] United finished the 2008–09 season again 2nd in the league, and also again reached the play-off final, overturning a 3–1 deficit to beat Stevenage Borough 4–3 on aggregate in the semi-final;[28] however, they were beaten again at Wembley Stadium, 2–0 by Torquay United.
[70][71], Cambridge United have a number of supporters' groups and associations, some of which are independently run and some are run by the club itself. [3] Further relegation followed two seasons later. They entered the Conference in 2005, after two relegations in four seasons, where they remained for nine seasons. Soon after the appointment of new manager John Beck, the club won the first ever appearance as a professional club at Wembley Stadium, the Fourth Division playoff final in May 1990, which secured promotion to the Third Division – the club's first promotion for 12 years. [4] Three years later, Cambridge United reached the Premier Division of the Southern League.[4]. Cambridge United is set to get a new sole owner of the club, with an offer from majority shareholder Paul Barry likely to be accepted. He was replaced as U's chairman by Dave Doggett after, Cambridge directors Shaun Grady, Steve Chamberlain and ex-player Graham Daniels, who had been overseeing the League Two club on an interim basis since. He rarely missed a home or away game and was also very active with local football in Over, where he lived. 90'+5' Goal! ", Cambridge United fan Simon Dobbin dies five years after attack by hooligans, The football fan was attacked by opposition thugs on his way to home. [72] These include: an Away Travel Club, who provide travel to every away game as well as hosting fundraising events and sponsoring senior players;[73] youth group Junior U's;[74] Cambridge United Supporters Association, a group giving a voice to the fans in communications with the club and the media;[72] Vice-Presidents Club, who offer match day hospitality packages; and regional associations in St Ives, East Cambridgeshire, Royston, St Neots, Bedfordshire and Saffron Walden.
The stadium has a capacity of 8,127, made up of terracing and seated areas. The club is based at the Abbey Stadium on Newmarket Road, approximately 1.86 miles (3 kilometres) east of Cambridge city centre.
[1] Previously, shirts had simply been embroidered with the club's acronym 'CUFC' or a 'Book & Ball' badge used during the late 1970s.
[47] The following season started poorly, and Richard Money was sacked in November 2015,[48] to be replaced by Shaun Derry the same month. Season Ticket Holders in seated areas have today been sent their e-tickets for Saturday’s fixture.
EFL Regulation 108.6: "Each Club shall publish the identities of the ultimate owner (Person, not Entity) of each Significant Interest in the Club (as that term is defined Rule 1.1 of Appendix 3). [52][53] Cambridge started 2018-19 poorly, and manager Dunne was dismissed after 20 games with the club in 21st place. Graham initially joined Cambridge United as a player in the early 1980s, moving from Cardiff City in his native Wales. Mr Dobbin and his family moved the nation to tears when they appeared on an episode of DIY SOS. Away colours. [38] At the start of 2011 Martin Ling was removed from his position as manager[39] and replaced on a temporary basis by CRC manager Jez George. [49] A six-match unbeaten run saw Derry win the League Two Manager of the Month award for December 2015,[50] and the U's finished the league in 9th place with 68 points. Dave was appointed as Fans Elected Director in February 2016. [81] Other lesser rivalries include those with Northampton Town,[81] Colchester United,[82] Luton Town,[83] Stevenage[84] and Histon.
This deal has been continued into the 2014–15 season and saw the home shirts make a return to amber and black stripes. [58], Cambridge United currently play their home matches at the Abbey Stadium, which has been their home since 1932. [26] Quinn was succeeded by former Southport manager Gary Brabin, who appointed Paul Carden as player-assistant manager. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. [21][22] Halfway through the season the chairman, Lee Power, resigned. Cambridge United Community Trust is the charitable arm of Cambridge United Football Club.
Professor Loch took office on 1 September 2011, having previously held the position of GlaxoSmithKline Chaired Professor of Corporate Innovation and Professor of Technology and Operations Management at INSEAD, where he also served as Dean of the INSEAD PhD programme from 2006-2009. They beat Burton Albion in the semi-final, 4–3 on aggregate,[24] but lost 1–0 to Exeter City in the final, played at Wembley Stadium. The 2008–09 season was the 97th season in the history of Cambridge United F.C., and the club's fourth consecutive season in the Conference National.After finishing as runners-up and losing in the play-off final during the 2007–08 season, the club were optimistic of a return to the Football League either as champions or through the play-offs.. We use the power of sport and the brand of Cambridge United to have a positive impact on our local community.
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1926–1936. Cambridge United currently play their home matches at the Abbey Stadium, which has been their home since 1932. In a statement, the Seattle businessman reaffirmed the club's plans to build a new ground on their Abbey Stadium site. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. [41] Eleven games into the following season Jez George became Director of Football, and Richard Money was announced as the new head coach of the club.
[143] The charity's stated mission is: "To place Cambridge United at the heart of a community where individuals respect each other and themselves, are empowered to maximise their potential and have the inspiration to fulfil this potential."[144]. Inc is a communications, marketing and strategy consultancy based in London. Mr Dobbin's story moved the nation to tears when he appeared on an episode of DIY SOS in January 2019. Match ends, Cambridge United 3, Port Vale 1. He kept United in the league and was then offered a new contract after a positive start to the 2019/2020 campaign. [67] However, objections from residents and local councils saw the proposal blocked in 2013.
Cambridge United concluded their Papa John’s Trophy Southern Group H set of fixtures with a 3-1 penalty success, after a 1-1 draw in normal time, over local rivals Peterborough United at the Abbey... Paul Mullin has been nominated for the Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month award for the second month running, with the winner to be announced on Friday morning. His widow Nicole, 48, told ITV Anglia: "Today I lost my gentle giant, words cannot express the loss I'm feeling. A petition has had more than 51,000 signatures. Jenny, Senior Vice President of business development and the Chief Financial Officer at Carrick Therapeutics, accepted an invitation to be the Club’s first female Director in May 2020. The charity operates in primary schools across Cambridgeshire including in a partnership with AstraZenenca. [61] However, the Cambridgeshire FA were unhappy with the state of the pitch at this new home, and the club moved to Parker's Piece at the start of the 1930–31 season. In 1949 the club turned professional, and changed its name to Cambridge United in 1951.
A U's fan for over 50 years, Renford brings a wealth of commercial experience to the board from his role as chairman for the Premier Travel Group; an International Travel Company that employs over 200 people in the Cambridge area. The squad was greatly revamped, and United started 2013–14 with a record-breaking 16 games unbeaten. Graham joined the board in June 2013 in his capacity as Chair of the Cambridge United Youth and Community Trust.
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Football League Second Division / Championship (second tier), Football League Third Division / League One (third tier), Football League Fourth Division / League Two (fourth tier), Southern League Premier Division (old fifth tier). He was educated at the County High School for boys between 1946-51, and did his national service from 18 years old for two years in the RAF. The stadium currently has a capacity of 8,127, of which 4,376 are seated. Godric started his career in mental health campaigning in the 1980s before spending 15 years in Government communications as a civil servant, including 10 years in Downing Street. He held at high position at Pye's of Cambridge Television, before he and his wife started their own business which dealt with all white goods that came to the area.