The stadium is located in the Abbey area of the city on Newmarket Road, approximately 3 kilometres (1.8miles) east of the city centre. They remained in the Second Division for six seasons, before they suffered consecutive relegations.

Cambridge United Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Cambridge, England. They finished 201617 season in 11th place, in a season that took in extended runs of both good and poor form. [64] For the start of the 201314 season, The U's signed a deal with Genesis Sports to provide Puma teamwear for the club. Cambridge Fans United is an independent supporters group who are now a significant shareholder in the club with representation on the fans' behalf on the board of directors. Its not always led to chances, but were starting to create a few more. There are very few single figures that I would say I have really moulded myself on or been most inspired by, but so many people I have worked with, so many people I have worked for and so many people I have not even seen work but admired from a distance, says Bonner.

During the 202021 season, Bonner guided Cambridge to promotion from League Two as runners-up after seven seasons in that division. The Habbin Terrace will also be completely redeveloped, which will see it become fully seated and expanded as well. The match at the Abbey Stadium ended in a goalless draw,[45] forcing a replay at Old Trafford, which Manchester United won 30. [152], There is an affiliated women's team called Cambridge United WFC. [3][8] Dion Dublin scored the only goal in a game against Chesterfield. [40] He managed to steer the club towards safety, finishing 17th, which led to George's role being made permanent. [33] The new board re-appointed Ling as manager the following week.

This deal has been continued into the 201415 season and saw the home shirts make a return to amber and black stripes. This is good enough to place him tied for third in League One. I wouldnt describe myself as a creative person in many ways, says Bonner, however, that element of moulding something, of developing something, of leading something and trying to create and lead the way in building a team or a group of people towards something was something that really interested me. [57] However, after three heavy defeats in one month, Calderwood was sacked following a 40 defeat to Salford City. [1] Only between 19571960 and 19701972 have shirts not been predominantly amber, when the club opted for white with a small amber and black detail on the shirt's sleeves. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. The Us seemed to have turned a corner though and have won seven of their last 15 games across all competitions, while losing six games and collecting two draws during that span. This site uses cookies. [4] United returned to Division Two but were relegated in 2002 despite a successful run in the Football League Trophy which saw them reach the final which they lost 14 to Blackpool at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. [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. And if the early indications are anything to go by, you will see a clear style and philosophy start to be embedded in the United squad. [86], Prior to election into the Football League, Cambridge City were regarded as the club's biggest rivals, although the rivalry has since waned significantly. This was later cut to one, Trumpington Meadows, to the South West of the city. It just so happens that it is in football which obviously at the beginning was a hobby and the thing I enjoyed, and that soon became the profession.. [149] 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."[150]. There is so much information to process, so many people want your time, so many have got an opinion or something to offer, he explains. We didnt do that Tuesday against Gillingham because we didnt take the chances when we were on top and it took a while to get the equaliser the 75th minute. Cambridge finished the season in second place, qualifying for the play-offs. [84][85] They had the third-highest attendances in their final season in the Conference, averaging 3,085 for 201314. This ground, affectionately known as the 'Celery Trenches' due to the poor state of the pitch, was christened with a 10 league victory over Histon Institute and became United's home for a decade. Promotion was clinched on the final day with an emphatic 30 victory over Grimsby Town. It was an early start to the learning process and the hard work was rewarded when he became the Us head coach in March although he is still waiting to take charge of his first competitive match in official charge. Academy manager Mark Bonner reviews Cambridge United U18 games against Bristol Rovers and Gillingham, Sign up to our free email newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and daily roundups. [62], Cambridge United have traditionally worn amber and black home kits in a variety of designs, including plain amber with black trim (e.g. Overall, were really happy with how the style of play is developing in the second half of the season.. Since the beginning of the 2019-2020 Campaign they have switched to Sportswear Company Hummel, The club's current crest, a large football over which the letters 'CU' are emblazoned, with three turrets on top, has been worn on its shirts since the 198687 season, with a brief change to a more 'elaborate' design between 1996 and 1998. U's legend models Centenary kits", "Cambridge the birthplace of football?! This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The main stand will also be expanded slightly and redeveloped. As well as the league, Jez George also took Cambridge to the quarter-final of the FA Trophy (which was the furthest they had reached at the time), but lost 21 at home to minnows, Wealdstone. Bonner admits that he was never going to be good enough to be a professional footballer, but realised from a young age that he could go further in coaching. [7] These successive relegations, which also had a negative effect on the club's attendances as well as its finances, placed Cambridge United back in the Fourth Division, the lowest professional league in English football at the time. [1] Spraymate were the club's first shirt sponsor, and have since been followed by an array of local and national companies: Lynfox, Howlett, Fujitsu, Beaumont Stainless Steels, Premier Travel, C and R Windows, Quicksilver (couriers), Capital Sports, The Global Group, Haart, Global Self Drive, and in 200910 Greene King IPA. The club is based at the Abbey Stadium on Newmarket Road, approximately 2 miles (3km) east of Cambridge city centre. [15], On the eve of the 200607 season, it was announced that former Norwich City striker Lee Power would be the club's new chairman taking over from Brian Attmore's caretaking reign. [26] Quinn was succeeded by former Southport manager Gary Brabin, who appointed Paul Carden as player-assistant manager. 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The best photos as Rovers fell to a 3-1 defeat to promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday at the Eco-Power Stadium. [3] This was the club's highest final league placing to date. It is probably the main reason I got into it and as I did it, I felt it was the right thing for me and enjoyed it. I think whatever job I ended up doing, I would have ended up in a position of leadership or responsibility. In the league, the Us have seven wins, nine losses and nine draws. [63], A sponsor first appeared on a Cambridge United shirt for the 198586 season when the shirt was changed mid-season from plain amber to amber and black stripes. Cambridge United's first two seasons in the Conference saw them post the fourth-highest average attendance figures in both years (2,607 in 200506 and 2,815 in 200607). But I certainly wouldnt say I shaped myself on his way or his playing philosophy, its just another person you have learned something off from a distance. Before relegation from the Football League in 2005, Cambridge United entered a reserve team in the Football Combination. Can't make it to the game? Meanwhile, Bonners defensive talents have now re-emerged with Cambridge United keeping three clean sheets over the last four games. We made it 3-0 second half with a penalty and two minutes later it was 3-1 and that gave them some encouragement and the game didnt finish as comfortably as it should have done, so killing games off when were on top is important. At present, the main plans are to increase the capacity in the Newmarket Road End to 3,500 and to introduce safe standing. [88] Other lesser rivalries include those with Northampton Town,[88] Colchester United,[89] Luton Town,[90] and Stevenage.[91]. [35] The following season, on 6 January 2011, with Cambridge in a similar position to where they finished the previous season, the club's owners put the club up for sale citing the need for new funds to take the club forward. [72] Soon after, the new landlords, in combination with the club and supporters group Cambridge Fans United, announced that they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding to positively work together to achieve the relocation of the club to a new stadium. He said: The speed of the play is the biggest thing, so the one thing youve got to do is make sure youre playing at a tempo that tries to match the level of first-team football. The club have subsequently worn kits created by, among others, Nike, Patrick, Sporta and, Vandanel, with the latter providing the strip for the 200708 season [1] and subsequently an amber shirt featuring a dramatic black sash design that polarised the opinions of fans. [104], Notable players include Wilf Mannion, the only former Cambridge United player to be inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame,[105] former Charlton Athletic manager Les Reed,[106] Brian Moore, former West Ham United player who scored a club record 68 goals in 195758 despite blindness in one eye,[107] and Lindsey Smith, voted Cambridge United's all-time cult hero in a poll for BBC Sport's Football Focus in August 2004.[108]. [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. He may only be 34, but there has been a lifelong devotion to coaching since his teen years. [44], In their first season back in the Football League, Cambridge United progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup, where they drew at home with Premier League team Manchester United. 202324 * 202425 * 202526 * 202627 * 202728 * 202829 * 202930, "BBC SPORT | Football | Premier League | Blackburn 31 Derby", "Arsenal v Cambridge United, 9 March 1991", "BBC SPORT | FOOTBALL | Blackpool lift LDV Vans Trophy", "Cambridge United file for administration.. is this the end of the U's? [73] In January 2011, plans for a new community stadium were unveiled at an open meeting, including potential new locations both within the city and outside it. After earning automatic promotion to Sky Bet League One in May 2021 the first time theyve participated in the third tier of the EFL pyramid in more than a decade Cambridge United has seen results fluctuate throughout the 2021/22 season. The stadium has a capacity of 8,127, made up of terracing and seated areas. It does beg the question though what the appeal was to the vocation? When I first started out in coaching I was always drawn to Bobby Robson as a coach and a manager and his way but obviously never worked with him or saw him work at all. I continued to develop and learn as I went, and the rest is history really, the time just passed.. Despite the special significance of Parker's Piece in the history of football, it being the first place where the Cambridge Rules were played out, the lack of spectator capacity and disruption caused during games meant this move was not a successful one. Under Bonner, Cambridge won four from their final seven matches before the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the season. Therefore, I cant say I dont enjoy it because I love it and Im really motivated by the job and have bundles of energy to give it. Since Cambridge Uniteds arrival back to the EFL at the start of the 2014/15 season, the club has met Rovers just four times, including once in the Emirates FA Cup. In total nearly 2million was spent on the coroners service in Cambridgeshire in the last financial year. In May 2015, Grosvenor had released their first sketches of potential designs for the redeveloped stadium, with plans to change the name to the Cambridge Community Stadium. [4] Three years later, Cambridge United reached the Premier Division of the Southern League.[4]. They beat Burton Albion in the semi-final, 43 on aggregate,[24] but lost 10 to Exeter City in the final, played at Wembley Stadium. [82] In addition to these supporters' groups, the club currently has one independent fanzine, United in Endeavour, which raises funds for Cambridge Fans United and is sold at home games. [93] FA rules prohibit reserve teams playing at certain levels of the football pyramid, and so the CRC name was adopted in recognition of the college's financial support, and because the team is made up almost entirely of the college's students. It is my job to filter that message through all the staff and the coaching team weve got here and getting the consistency of that message right, and the mood and environment we want to create. When you think about it, putting together a team and seeing it deliver on the pitch almost has an artistic element to it you have a vision and try to communicate that to be delivered. But what about coaching influences? The club was founded in 1912 as Abbey United, named after the Abbey district of Cambridge. In 1949 the club turned professional, and changed its name to Cambridge United in 1951. In fact, dating back to November, four of the Us last six wins across all competitions have come by way of a clean sheet, including a 1-0 win over Lincoln City last time out.. [36] Despite interest being expressed from a number of parties, no new owner has yet been found. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. That will be the challenge for me and the staff throughout the season.. [23] United finished the season in 2nd place, qualifying for the play-offs. Cambridge United may have been out of the EFL altogether in 2014, but head coach Mark Bonners style and tactics seem to be reaping positive results for the Us of late. [60] This good form resulted in Bonner being handed the permanent role of head coach. [38], In September 2011, Grosvenor Estates announced that they, in partnership with property firm Wrenbridge had managed to cut down the potential sites to just two, both on greenbelt land. We played well against Bristol Rovers and there were key moments in the game where we scored when we needed it. [1] The club had close links with Cambridge Regional College, a team that operated as a de facto reserve team between 2006 and 2014. [31] He was replaced by Martin Ling, who resigned just eight days into the job, before the start of the 200910 season[32] and was followed days later by chairman George Rolls. Darren Moore is in his first full season at the helm of the Sheffield Wednesday first team, being named manager of the Owls in March 2021. Despite his teams recent league form, Bonner and his staff will look at January results to bolster supporter and player enthusiasm and morale, as the Us have won three of their last four games on the spin, mixed with just a single 0-0 draw to begin the 2022 calendar year at home to Portsmouth. But Bonner has a thirst for knowledge and consuming information and methods. A club called Cambridge United existed in Cambridge from 1909, but it was not linked to the club that exists today. [20] Off the field, United reported several major sponsorship deals which seemed to point towards increased financial security. [19], After signing several respected and experienced players at the non-league level in the following close season Quinn led Cambridge to their then longest ever unbeaten start to a season (200708), which stretched to twelve games. After spending seven seasons in League Two, Cambridge United were promoted to League One as runners-up under Mark Bonner. [11] The following season the club sacked John Beck and were relegated from the new First Division. [46] In the league, Cambridge finished 19th with 51 points, 10 points above the relegation zone. But youve got to maintain that energy, and part of being the leader is maintaining that energy in everybody else. The new design will also include community facilities for public use. More important than how many voices they hear when theyre here, is that they hear the same message and there is a consistency about how we all want to play. [42] The club spent much of the season in mid-table, finishing in 14th position with 59 points. You can unsubscribe at any time. Work ethic, energy, high intensity, compact and counter-attacking may just seem like a random selection of words yet they are all attributes that have been shown in glimpses this calendar year. [3] The club played in local amateur leagues for many of its early years, moving from ground to ground around Cambridge (see Stadium below) before settling at the Abbey Stadium. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Rovers have won three of those prior meeting, while the teams shared the spoils courtesy a 1-1 draw earlier this season at Eco-Power Stadium. Ive always enjoyed working with people, and even from a younger age enjoyed leading, being responsible for groups, the organisation of groups of people and teams, he says. Much has already been written about his route to become Cambridge United head coach, however, it has not been explored just why coaching was his calling. [102], The youth team won their division of the Football League Youth Alliance in both 200304 and 200405,[103] showing the strength of the club's Centre of Excellence. Is there one source of inspiration for Bonner? CUCT was founded after Cambridge United were relegated from the Football League in 2005. The club was founded in 1912 as Abbey United, and took the name Cambridge United in 1951. Final league positions were decided on a points per game basis with Cambridge finishing in 16th place. Academy manager Bonner said he had had been happy with the way United had been playing, but felt there were aspects they could work on from both matches going into the trip to Stevenage. [79] These include: an Away Travel Club, who provide travel to every away game as well as hosting fundraising events and sponsoring senior players;[80] youth group Junior U's;[81] Cambridge United Supporters Association, a group giving a voice to the fans in communications with the club and the media;[79] Vice-presidents Club, who offer match day hospitality packages; and regional associations in St Ives, East Cambridgeshire, Royston, St Neots, Bedfordshire and Saffron Walden. That, combined with a love of football, married the two together and coaching is what really hooked me. 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. For the women's team, see, 2014present: Back in The Football League, Charity (Cambridge United Community Trust), . Some of the stuff weve been working on has really been coming out on the pitch, so were really pleased with how weve sustained attacks in the attacking half. This brought with it financial difficulties and the club filed for administration on 29 April. Subsequently, a new community stadium, that would also include conference facilities, was ruled out by a Planning Inspector's report which described it as unsuitable development in the green belt and in October 2009, Cambridge United announced its intentions to redevelop the Abbey Stadium with chairman. He was replaced by Wayne Purser. [153][154], Association football club in Cambridge, England, This article is about the men's football club. [12], In 2005, after 35 years in the Football League, Cambridge United were relegated into the Football Conference. [70] These were criticised by fans as risking the club's identity by moving out of the city and, despite Howard describing them as crucial to the club's future, little else was heard of them publicly. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies -. Atkinson had gone to West Bromwich Albion, a First Division club, in January 1978, and was succeeded by John Docherty, who oversaw the second promotion. They entered the Conference in 2005, after two relegations in four seasons, where they remained for nine seasons. Goals and highlights as Rovers fell to a 3-1 defeat to promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday at the Eco-Power Stadium. The charity's current CEO is Ben Szreter. [68] When playing under the Abbey United name, games were played on Midsummer Common until the outbreak of World War I. Bonner is at the stage of his career that involves moulding a way, style and philosophy, which he believes will be ever-evolving. [93], Cambridge United's Centre of Excellence is widely regarded throughout professional football circles as one of the best in England. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. I probably had a bit of a preference for that line of work, and also I thought that was where my skill set was. Uniteds youngsters beat Bristol Rovers 3-1 at home last Saturday only to then lose 2-1 at home to Gillingham on Tuesday. You hear so many times of coaches admiring the work of someone else in the industry, and others who take the best parts of multiple styles. He was just someone that when you heard how people spoke about him, and being the kind of manager he was to get the best out of people, those values really rang true to me. However, a terrible season in 198384 (setting a league record for most successive games without a win, 31,[5] which was surpassed by Derby County in 2008[6]) was followed by a further relegation in 198485 (equalling the then league record for most losses in a season, 33). But there is very rarely an individual that I think he is a real top one for me. They finished as Conference runners-up three times, being beaten in the play-off finals in 2008 and 2009, before eventually securing promotion after winning the 2014 play-off final. [34], Cambridge finished Ling's first season in 10th place not enough for a playoff place. [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. 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