This afternoon we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of Barnsley. it is nearly thirty years since the sides last played each other at the Abbey Stadium. We also pay respects to our former monarch Queen Elizabeth. During this moment whatever your views please allow this tribute to take place respectfully. There are many different views but for a short period of time let us as a club come together by sharing a period of silence. Last month figures from across football came together to launch the EFL’s new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, ‘Together’. The strategy sets out a clear, five-year vision for the EFL and its Clubs to reflect and represent the communities they serve. The new strategy will unite all aspects of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the season, and EFL Clubs’ kits will display the Together sleeve badge throughout the campaign. Core to the Together strategy is the need to work collaboratively and a desire to provide everyone with the same opportunity to succeed, and it serves as a reminder that, while progress has been made, there is still much to do to enact positive change across the country. Objectives of the strategy include: · ensuring the workforce is representative and reflective of the communities EFL Clubs represent · improving the diversity of supporters attending EFL matches · challenging discrimination and behaviour both in the stands and social media · establishing a path for continual EDI developments for Clubs · improving the understanding of EDI across the game One of groups helping to shape this strategy has been Fans for Diversity. They have helped the club and myself during recent years to help make the first steps towards Cambridge United being more equal, diverse, inclusive and welcoming of everyone. Our aim is to be the most welcoming and friendly club. David McArdle, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the EFL: Hi, I’m David McArdle, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the EFL. Today has been a really exciting time for the EFL. We launched our first ever strategy for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, which is named Together. So it really sets out the next five years for the EFL and what we want to see the path look like. Michael Seeraj, Head of EDI at Charlton Athletic FC and Charlton Athletic FC Community Trust: It’s great to be at an event and in a room with so many passionate EDI professionals and Clubs and governing bodies who are so committed to EDI. And I’m really excited about how the EFL are going to work with the Clubs to drive it forward. Simone Pound, Director of EDI at the Professional Footballers Association: It’s really timely. I think the EFL have got a real opportunity here to demonstrate to its Clubs that there is a very clear strategy around EDI that everybody can follow and work together to co-ordinate. Anwar Uddin, Campaign Manager at Fans For Diversity: To move forward, to achieve progress, you need guidelines, you need direction. Sometimes people say football has changed for the better or for the worse, but how do we know that? Where are our points of measure? And actually I think this strategy does that. Sanjay Bhandari, Chair at Kick It Out: There is a challenge, but the challenge is also an opportunity. There are lots of local communities that maybe don’t feel they belong in football – those are opportunities to engage with local communities and to make them feel that football is a place for them. The best place to deliver that is the EFL, because it’s 72 Clubs the length and breadth of the country, it’s the arteries English football. Simone Pound, Director of EDI at the Professional Footballers Association: Everyone’s got a part to play to ensure the game is a fairer, more inclusive space. We can only achieve that if we’re working together. Anwar Uddin, Campaign Manager at Fans For Diversity: And actually make sure that in five or 10 years’ time, when we look back, we are seeing genuine progress. Sanjay Bhandari, Chair at Kick It Out: We won’t be able to deliver the change that we want to deliver unless we do it together.
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Everyone @CambridgeUtdFC is keen to hear your views to ensure we can continue to make improvements to your matchday experience. Please complete the survey via the hyperlink below www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/2022/september/cambridge-united-matchday-experience-feedback-sky-bet-league-efl-english-football-league-wednesday-7th-september-2022/ Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos from the Burton Albion match are included in the slideshow
Simon King took the photographs Lincoln supporter photos can be seen here This afternoon we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of Lincoln City to the Abbey Stadium. In particular I welcome Alan Long the clubs SLO who helps me and offers support and guidance Cambridge United do not want any supporters being banned from matches for making a one-off mistake. However, the rules over the summer following the behaviour of some supporters at other clubs and their implications have changed immensely. Over the years many thousands of fans have entered onto the pitch with nothing but good intentions in a moment of celebration. But in the eyes of the law that doesn’t matter – it’s illegal and the law won’t discriminate. You may get a long club ban, a criminal record and a Football Banning Order (FBO). There’s an important distinction to be made between clubs bans and FBOs. The former is, in effect, a private business banning you from their premises. A waste of a season ticket, and you’ll not see your team in person for a period of time. FBOs are very serious and can be imposed by a court following conviction. If you get an FBO you may have to periodically surrender your passport on matchdays and be banned from your team’s city centre. This means not being able to go shopping on a Saturday or abroad for a holiday because you once ran onto the pitch? It has happened When individual supporters are charged with pitch incursions, it is against the law, and yes, it can affect your employment and educational opportunities. It’s also worth noting that, while there might have been a tradition of celebratory incursions in decades past, many of those took place before it was a criminal offence to enter the pitch. Other measures discussed relate to alcohol sales around grounds or having netting laid out across the first few rows. Both are possible outcomes which will make watching football worse. And that’s before you even get to option like full stadium closures or points deductions. Not every fan will agree with this but if they don’t take notice and enter the field of play, they are responsible for the negative consequences that may follow. And sadly, the majority of fans in the stands would suffer from the actions of a minority on the pitch. There’s also been incidents concerning the letting off of smoke bombs. Some supporters feel they add to the experience, atmosphere and spectacle of matches. As with going onto the pitch letting off a flare is a criminal offence. Possession of a smoke bomb or flare is itself a crime even if attempting to enter a stadium with one. This can also include possession en route to the match. The law doesn’t actually distinguish between smoke bombs, flares or fireworks either. There are regular instances of supporters being prosecuted in court, then given three year Football Banning Orders, as well as bans handed out by the clubs themselves. During the summer Cambridge United has had to install new cameras around the ground. They are now able to track events and record them for playing back later and possibly being used in any future prosecution. Please don’t take the risk. We want you supporting the team inside the stadium and not from outside. Match day programmes can be ordered after the match by clicking here Programmes
Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos from the Burton Albion match are included in the slideshow below Simon King took the photographs Burton supporter photos can be seen here Cambridge United & Arsenal supporters can you see yourself in the photos from the match on the 30 August included the slideshow below Simon King took the photographs Good to receive acknowledgement for all the hard work everyone is doing at Cambridge United to improve Fan Engagement
There is still work to be done and changes on the way, but we are never standing still to make improvements where we can This evening we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of Southampton to the Abbey Stadium for tonight’s Carabao Cup tie. Previously, the U’s have only competed against Southampton U21’s sides but never the first team. I believe after tonight’s match the only club we haven’t played in a completive first team match would be against Liverpool.
The Away Travel is being organised again this season. We would like to thank East Sussex U’s for their continued sponsorship and support again this season. It really helps if we are able to find sponsors for the service. The costs this year have gone up and the cost of living is also biting into people’s income. The travel organisers are trying to keep prices as low as possible and will continue to do so for as long as possible. If you want more information about away travel sponsorship or travelling ring 07591 111251 or Email cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com Every single supporter travelling and following the side away from home is appreciated whoever we are playing against. Mark Bonner said at the end of the last season “The players often comment on the number of supporters we have been taking to away games and the quality of the support we have received” During the summer there has been a lot of work undertaken in a short period of time. Not all of the work has been completed yet due to equipment not arriving within timescales or still being planned for completion. One area that has been finished is the LittleAqua Junior U's Kids' Zone. It is open at 1pm on Saturday matchdays and feedback has been really positive. If you are coming to a match with children or grandchildren don’t miss taking them to the zone. There are inflatable goals and garden games in addition to the opportunity to meet first team players Supporters can lift the team and provide its energy You can contact me by ringing 07703 274034 email dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk You can follow me by twitter @SLOCamUTD Website https://www.slocamutd.org/ Enjoy the Match - Be Loud, Be Proud and stay United Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos from the Southampton match included the slideshow below Simon King took the photographs Southampton supporter photos can be seen here This afternoon sees the beginning of a new season and its first competitive match at the Abbey Stadium. We welcome all Cambridge United supporters returning for the first time since April. Every new season begins with expectation, optimism and excitement for supporters. The past two seasons have been special and with everyone working together we can help ensure this one will be no different. We can all help throughout the coming months by supporting the team and all the staff.
We also welcome the supporters, officials and staff from MK Dons. We hope you had a safe journey here and return home safely after the match This summer’s season ticket sales have broken all records. Financially, it is a difficult period for many families and individuals. Everyone at Cambridge United really appreciates both your loyalty and support at this time. The past season created so many good memories hopefully the new one will create even better ones. Although the season has started it is still not too late to purchase a season ticket. There will also be many new families and individuals attending today for the first time. We hope you all enjoy the live matchday experience and the improved facilities around the ground. The atmosphere and the passion of live football cannot be bettered. It has been a busy summer improving supporter facilities around the stadium and during the next few months there will be even more work undertaken. In particular we are working hard to achieve a solution for supporters in the Newmarket Road End. Hopefully, there will be positive news coming shortly. Nothing is guaranteed but we really do hope to see movement after so many years of trying to find solutions One of the improvements mentioned and now completed is the creation of a Family Area outside the club shop. If you attend with children, then please take the time to see what is going on in it. The Family area will be open on afternoon matchdays and will provide activities for all the family to take part. The match day experience is nowadays about more than the 90 minutes of the game taking place. It needs to compete and better what is on offer elsewhere. The time pre-match and post-match needs to become an event in itself. You can contact me by ringing 07703 274034 or email dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk You can follow me by Twitter @SLOCamUTD Website https://www.slocamutd.org/ Enjoy the Match - Be Loud, Be Proud and stay United The following article was published by the FSA on the 25th July 2022 https://thefsa.org.uk At the end of last season pitch incursions were all over our screens, occurring in the Premier League, EFL play-offs and in the National League. On a number of occasions we saw managers or players antagonised, or even assaulted, as in the awful case of Billy Sharp. This week we’ve joined up with the leagues and players to, once again, make clear our view on this subject – the stands are for supporters and the pitch is for the players. Fans should not enter the field of play and there are many good reasons for that… 1. It’s illegal and punishments can be very severeWe know that many thousands of fans over the years have entered the field of play with nothing but good intentions in a moment of celebration. But in the eyes of the law it doesn’t matter – it’s illegal and the law doesn’t discriminate. You could get a very long club ban, a criminal record and a Football Banning Order (FBO). There’s an important distinction to be made between clubs bans and FBOs too. The former is, in effect, a private business banning you from their premises. A total waste of a season ticket, and you’ll not see your team in person for a while, but that’s more or less it. FBOs are very serious and can be imposed by a court following conviction. If you get an FBO you may have to periodically surrender your passport on matchdays and be banned from your team’s city centre. Imagine not being able to go shopping on a Saturday or abroad for a holiday because you once ran onto the pitch? It’s a very real possibility. When individual supporters are charged with pitch incursions we often pick up the pieces, explaining to fans that yes, it is against the law, and yes, it will affect your employment and educational opportunities. It’s also worth noting that, while there might have been a tradition of celebratory incursions in decades past, many of those took place before it was a criminal offence to enter the pitch. 2. It’s not fair on playersAs the saying goes, football without fans is nothing, but football without players ain’t up to much either – we have to listen to their voices too. We’ve talked to the PFA and they understand that 99.99% of fans have nothing but good intentions but players are understandably worried about that one idiot getting to them. If hundreds, or even thousands of fans, flood onto the pitch all it takes is for one moron to cause problems for everyone. You might run on to celebrate but can you guarantee every single person who jumps on the pitch has good intentions? No. Billy Sharp’s attacker at the City Ground was rightly jailed, but even at the lesser end of incidents, individuals or small groups surrounding and mocking the opposition on the pitch isn’t right. Do it from the stands, that’s your choice, but the pitch isn’t the place for it. Losing a play-off semi-final, or relegation decider, can be a career defining moment and the last thing a player wants is to have an opposition fan rubbing salt in the wound. Players and managers have a fundamental right to leave the pitch without being attacked or antagonised. 3. Wider consequencesThere’s an unwritten behavioural pact that we all benefit from – stay off the pitch and crowd management restrictions will be much lighter touch. If that pact breaks down football will be worse for us all as rules will tighten. We’ve met with the authorities on this – government, police, football leagues – and there is no doubt in our mind that there will be future consequences if we see a repeat of last season’s incursions. It’s not an empty threat. The Safety Advisory Group at York City last season cut capacity from 8,500 to 7,500 following a pitch incursion. That’s a 12% capacity reduction. Replicate that in a larger stadium and huge numbers could be excluded from going to the match. Other measures we’ve heard mooted relate to alcohol sales around grounds or netting laid out across the first few rows. Both are possible outcomes which make football worse. And that’s before you even get to ‘nuclear’ options like full stadium closures or points deductions. Not every fan will agree with our position on this issue but if they don’t take notice and enter the field of play they are responsible for the negative consequences which follow. And sadly, the majority of fans in the stands would suffer from the actions of a minority on the pitch. Do not be the supporter whose action punishes your fellow fans. The 2022/2023 season kicked off against MK Dons on the 30th July at the Abbey Stadium in the EFL League 1 Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos included the slideshow below Simon King took the photographs MK Dons supporters photos can be seen here We offer our free ‘Audio For All’ service to both home and visiting supporters. Many people can benefit from this service, including those with a visual impairment, additional sensory needs, and the elderly. Our audio-descriptive commentary at the Abbey Stadium aims to be inclusive to all.
Volunteer fans of Cambridge United Football Club provide this free service. They have been expertly trained and are into their tenth season of providing a highly professional, neutral and entertaining match description. The service is broadcast to all parts of the stadium. Service users with a visual impairment must have a personal assistant with them to comply with ground regulations. Advance pre-booking for ‘Audio for All’ is required. Matchday Admission cost is at the concessionary rate, and admission is free for personal assistants. We recommend that anyone wanting to use the service speaks to a ticket office member of staff personally, rather than book tickets online. This is the only way to guarantee the best help in getting the right location within the stadium, ticket price, and the free ticket for a personal assistant. The ‘Audio For All’ service should be pre-booked in advance of the match by contacting Nick Parker on 07929 589925, or email: nick.parker56@googlemail.com Alternatively, you can contact us via the form below Please note- The kits use a single earpiece. If you would like to use your own headset most standard headphones will fit the units socket If you need transport to the Abbey Stadium please click here for information about booking a taxi or alternative transport to the Abbey Stadium on match and non match days click here New Fan Engagement Pod with Comment from Kevin Rye
@CambridgeUtdFC Dave Matthews-Jones and Doncaster Rovers COO Shaun Lockwood on how they're setting up their Shadow Boards Listen to the podcast discussion via the link below or read Kevin Rye thoughts here https://lnkd.in/egYJhZYd "Turn left at the lights, follow the path, 4th bridge down!" , a phrase commonly given to direct away fans to the South Stand. Having been an Abbey Helper since 2020 (two games before lockdown) last season was my first full season and found the experience very enjoyable.. Apart from directing fans off the bus to the away end , the main role is be the first contact fans (home and away) have upon arrival at the Abbey Stadium, so is good to make a first impression. So a smile and a welcome always goes down well. And other than asking for directions to the South Stand (away fans) or the main stand (home fans, normally first timers) the most common question is where's the pub! However as the main point is to get the fans in the ground, "it's the old turn left..." I feel the best bit of the job is meeting the fans, both home and away. As in someway you are representing the club. Most are friendly and approachable, some more than others. So an enjoyable experience and worth recommending, if you don't mind missing the first few minutes of the match! (Think Lincoln were already 2 up by the time I got to my place in the Habbin!) IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A ABBEY HELPER CONTACT dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk
FOR AUCTION - ORIGINAL CAST IRON TURNSTILE FROM CAMBRIDGE UNITED A rare opportunity to obtain a unique piece of Cambridge United history and football memorabilia. The turnstile could be refurbished or become part of a vintage sports collection. It could be enjoyed in the garden or inside the house if placed on a fully supported floor. The successful purchaser will need to arrange for collection and all delivery costs from Cambridge United Abbey Stadium. It is also a marvelous opportunity for a restoration project The turnstile was produced by W T Ellison & Co and was positioned in the Habbin Stand giving reliable service for many years. However, it has now had to be replaced due to pedal seizure. W T Ellison turnstile with a pedal-release operating mechanism and paddles. Ellison’s made turnstiles for football, cricket and rugby grounds as well as racecourse, swimming pools and amusement parks. There is an inset brass counter that enabled grounds to tally the count with takings and know when capacity was reached. End date for bids is Sunday 10th July. There is a reserved price of 200 pounds. Please email dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk if you would like to bid with your contact details and amount being offered For more information contact dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk It started in Accrington and ended in Sunderland. Throughout, the season the Away Travel club has travelled together all over the country. We have visited grounds in the North, the South, the East and West. There have been highs and there have been some lows but we have shared them together.
During the season the Away Travel have sold in excess of 1450 seats and had over 300 different people using the Away Travel service. We have used an 85 seater double decker on 8 occasions, and took 4 coaches to Newcastle including a double decker. We have succeeded in running 26 coaches to all the away League and FA Cup games. We would like to thank our sponsors for their support over the season: East Sussex U’s, Robert Osbourn, Worcester U’s and the CUFC Lottery. Travelling during Covid brought some additional challenges. We checked vaccine passports or passengers without had to provide proof of a negative lateral flow test, reported via the NHS App, 48 hours before travel. Lots of people informed us they had covid a couple of days before travel and sometimes on the day. Full refunds have been issued to people reporting that they or a family member had covid. Another first this summer is to help spread the cost of following Cambridge United on the road during the 2022/2023 season. The away travel organisers are giving supporters the opportunity of helping to spread the costs of travel by saving during the summer months Anyone wanting to save can save as much as they wish to. You can make a one-off payment or make multiple payments to suit you via the website tinyurl.com/56z92axh We leave the final words to Mark Bonner who has the following message of thanks “Thank you to all of you who have travelled in such numbers, so often and in such fine voice throughout the season. We have certainly enjoyed some outstanding away days this year, and had to endure a few too. I guess that's just football! But the players often comment on the number of supporters we have been taking to away games and the quality of the support we have received. Enjoy your break and a sincere thank you from all of us for the time, money and effort you have made supporting the team so fantastically well this season. We look forward to seeing you all again soon. Take care” Finally, the organisers wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer. See you when the new season begins and look forward to you using the service again Gina Parkin and Dave Matthews-Jones Cambridge United has been awarded with Family Excellence Status for the 2021/22 season and joins a record number of 65 EFL Clubs in achieving the accolade...
The U's recorded their best ever score with an 8.7 - third highest in League One and 14th out of all 72 EFL Clubs. EFL Clubs received two ‘mystery family’ visits throughout the season, with their feedback and reports determining whether each respective club would achieve ‘Family Excellence’ status. Now in its 14th year, the Family Excellence Scheme is an ongoing consultation programme, which aims to drive continuous improvement and best practice in family engagement across the leagues. Scores are reached as each Club is assessed across a range of touchpoints, in order to reflect and report on the first-time family experience they encounter. After receiving an overall score of 8.4 for the first mystery visit of the season - at the 16th October game against Ipswich - an 8.7 was achieved for the second when the assessors came to the 5th March game against Shrewsbury Town. The EFL's summary report states, "This season's successful retention of Family Excellence status shows Cambridge United lifting the experience they offer to new levels. The detailed information on the website; the personal intervention of the SLO and a magical mascot are all evidence of a top class end-to-end family experience. "Other strengths include Marvin the Moose's online contribution: timely and engaging while the improvements identified are minor. The Club does have some challenges ranging from travel and parking to the size of the stadium space, but their very evident focus on fan engagement means that every new family visiting the Abbey Stadium is likely to leave with a smile on their face." Supporter Liaison Officer, Dave Matthew-Jones said, "To receive this award is proof that Cambridge United is taking the fan experience seriously for everyone coming on Matchdays. The Club is making further improvements over the summer period in time for the start of the new season. These changes will benefit and hopefully excite both home and away supporters, whilst also improving the facilities at the Abbey Stadium. "The work already done during the past twelve months have improved the markings right across the board and is just rewards for everyone involved. We have also only just missed out on receiving a Gold Award, which only a small number of clubs obtain each season, but that is the next target." In addition to receiving Family Excellence Status, the Club has also been named in the best XI under the ‘welcome’ category. This category is all about what the best Clubs do to generate a sense of anticipation for families around the match, whether it is a friendly and engaging ticket purchase process, a warm and enthusiastic welcome from staff or a Mascot on arrival at the stadium, or anything that helps to create a great welcome specifically for young fans and families. The assessor said, "The warm welcome first-time visitors receive is brilliant. Whether it is through the detailed information provided on the Club website, the guidance offered by the club’s SLO, or by staff on the day itself, Cambridge United clearly care about families and first-time fans." A full list of EFL Clubs to receive the Family Excellence status can be found here. On the 30th April, Cambridge United played Cheltenham at the Abbey Stadium in the EFL League 1 Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos included the slideshow below Simon King took the photographs This evening we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of Charlton Athletic to the Abbey Stadium.
Two former Charlton players Bill Whittaker and Herbert Johnson played a large part in Cambridge United turning professional and its rise through the non-leagues during the fifties. Interestingly, they both played together in the 1947 FA Cup Final when Charlton beat Burnley 1-0. This final is also remembered for the ball bursting during the match. It was the second year running when the ball burst during the match. At the time it was blamed on the poor standard of leather available following the war. During March, Cambridge United helped sponsors A&R Haulage (UK) Ltd provide items for the people of war-torn Ukraine. Thank you to everyone who brought something to the ground on the two days. These have now been delivered to Romania. A raffle was also organised at the Shrewsbury match for a shirt. It raised £440 and will go to buying items. Phil Merwiak who helped with the raffle and supplied the flag for the players to walk out with is organising a fund raising event @ the Hat and Rabbit in Fulbourn towards the end. After losing his Great Grandad to cancer, Harry Austen aged 10 is completing a 10 mile walk this evening at the Abbey Stadium. The walk is in aid of Cancer Research UK the charity that helped his grandfather. The walk will take about 5 hours to complete and will start at Cambourne. If you would like to donate towards his walk see more details via the website Harry’s Giving Page | Cancer Research UK Giving Pages The last away match of the season against Sunderland is now on line for supporters to book a seat. If you want to use the coach, go to the Away Travel Shop tab on www.cambridgefansunited.org or ring 07591 111251, you can also email to reserve one cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com Away Travel is one project I have really enjoyed doing throughout the season. Working alongside Gina and Greys Coaches it has been a sharp learning curve. The Carlisle Away Travel group were really helpful at the beginning of the season offering advice on their scheme. Their assistance highlighted how different supporter groups can work together and help each other. As we prepare for the final away trip of the season where better to finish than by going to the Stadium of Light at Sunderland. I am pleased to report we have been able to run the scheme at almost breakeven. It is even more remarkable considering the number of supporters who had to cancel coming on trips due to Covid. We have been able to run the service to all the league matches, although some of the mid-week matches involved long distances, small numbers and large losses. The highlightof the season must be the trip to Newcastle in the FA Cup. In over fifty years of supporting Cambridge United I can not remember a better away day. Thank you to our sponsors East Sussex U’s, Worcester U’s and CUFCLottery. I would like to thank all our regular travellers and everyone who has used the service during the season. You can contact me via dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk or follow what is happening via the www.facebook.com/CambridgeUnitedFootballClub facebook site www.cambridgefansunited.org website or via twitter SLO@CambridgeUTD Be Loud, Be Proud and Be United. Please get behind the team on the pitch. Your positive support is appreciated by all the players and also the management team. On the 19th April, Cambridge United played Charlton at the Abbey Stadium in the EFL League 1 Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos included the slideshow below Simon King took the photographs 🆚 Charlton 7.45 pm 🏆 @SkyBetLeagueOne 🏟 The Abbey Stadium 🎟 http://cufctickets.com We are regularly asked for teamsheets on matchdays by supporters of both sides. We have produced Programme on a Page this season. It is a combination of a team sheet and programme on one sheet of paper. It can be downloaded on matchdays or have on your mobile device to read. We hope you enjoy it and find the information useful. The latest copy is now available to download below or at the Programme Exchange outlet (outside the club shop) before the match please take a copy. You can also read it by expanding the document below Copes are free while stocks are available to collect. Programmes can now be purchased in advance of the matches and collected on the day from the Programme Exchange Outlet outside the shop. Orders for the Charlton service will be taken until 11.30am on the 19th April. Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 Order a copy here Any Cambridge United Football Club & Charlton supporters suffering from visual impairment can listen to audio descriptive commentary at the Abbey Stadium on match day. This is free service. Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/audio-descriptive-commentary.html If you would like to attend a match at the Abbey Stadium but have sensory concerns, we can help! We have a supply of noise-reducing ear defenders and ear plugs which we are able to loan to supporters. Read more via the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/sound-sensory-equipment.html The Picture Path app is designed to reduce anxiety for SEN Children and adults when they visit the Abbey Stadium Cambridge United Football Club. See the user guide by following the link below to assist you when downloading and using the app 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/how-to-use-picture-path.html For more information about match day see MATCHDAY INFO here The following matches are currently on line for the away travel coach journeys. Pay for a seat on line or from the Programme Exchange on matchdays 23rd April - Sunderland You can ring Away Travel on 07591 111251 or Email cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com This afternoon we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of Morecambe to the Abbey Stadium. We also welcome our guests who are attending via the Cambridge United Community Trust. The trust has been doing some fantastic work locally especially over the past two years since Covid was first identified. Football clubs and Trusts are in a unique position to encourage and make changes in areas that affect everyday lives. They can also through education influence the behaviours that make society better.
Events have gone full circle during the past years. Many clubs were created via Working Men’s Clubs, church organisations or prominent industries. As clubs developed through the 19th century, they provided a local identity during a period of expansion which resulted from people migration and industrial revolution. Clubs were seen as a distraction from the toil and under-developed living and working conditions which many people had to tolerate. In some cases, it was to provide recreation as an alternative to the drinking culture of the time. The 3pm Saturday Kick Off was set as many factories closed at mid-day and this allowed workers the opportunity to take travel and take part in matches In 1986 a pilot scheme, ‘Football in the Community’ (FitC) was created to counter the social tension and issues of the time. It was given the following aims. · provide employment and training for unemployed people · promote close links between professional football clubs and the community · involve minority ethnic groups in social and recreational activities · attempt to prevent acts of hooliganism and vandalism · maximise the use of the facilities of the football clubs However, many clubs would see it as a way of identifying future players via the summer schools and other activities. During the late 1990’s Research was conducted on behalf of the Football Foundation leading to a number of recommendations including the development of independent community organisations and also a more holistic approach to community development and engagement. This had two consequences. The first was pointed out in a report commissioned by Supporters Direct and highlighted the need for separation between ‘the football club’ and its ‘community department’. It also highlighted a second. At the time the community department, focused more on income generation in order to survive than the needs of its community. Changes would take place to ensure that the football club would operate as a business, while the community department would be a corporate social responsibility arm. I remember going to Supporter Direct meetings in the 2000’s and hearing about schemes being run by other clubs like Notts County. The one that impressed me most at the time was Club is the Hub being run by Chesterfield. It was based on Crime Reduction, Sport, Neighbourhood Pride, Education, Business and Health. Its success would be based against local figures and social accounting. Through Supporters Direct, Supporter Trusts were able to ensure real changes were made. The Cambridge United Community Trust has grown and developed like many others have done from the early days of the Football in the Community scheme. Now, AFC Wimbledon supporters through the Dons Local Action Group, https://donslocalaction.org/ are taking community to the next level. Supporters Direct merged with the FSF in 2018 to become the FSA. However, the FSA are still ensuring the importance of one community in the Fans Led Review. When we spoke about the importance of community and being a community-based club less than 15 years ago it was a concept that many couldn’t see the point of. Nowadays, it is embraced and it’s importance welcomed The last two away matches of the season Wigan and Sunderland are now on line. Go to the Away Travel Shop tab on www.cambridgefansunited.org or ring 07591 111251 email cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com Finally, I am saddened to finish by having to report the recent death of Mark Stuart-Wood. Mark was one of CFU’s main contributors during the mid-late 2000’s and someone I could always bounce ideas off. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. I for one will miss his contributions and suggestions. Rest in Peace You can contact me via dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk or follow what is happening via the www.facebook.com/CambridgeUnitedFootballClub facebook site www.cambridgefansunited.org website or via twitter SLO@CambridgeUTD Be Loud, Be Proud and Be United. Please get behind the team on the pitch. Your positive support is appreciated by all the players and also the management team.
🆚 Morecambe 3pm 🏆 @SkyBetLeagueOne 🏟 The Abbey Stadium 🎟 http://cufctickets.com We are regularly asked for teamsheets on matchdays by supporters of both sides. We have produced Programme on a Page this season. It is a combination of a team sheet and programme on one sheet of paper. It can be downloaded on matchdays or have on your mobile device to read. We hope you enjoy it and find the information useful. The latest copy is now available to download below or at the Programme Exchange outlet (outside the club shop) before the match please take a copy. You can also read it by expanding the document below Copes are free while stocks are available to collect. Programmes can now be purchased in advance of the matches and collected on the day from the Programme Exchange Outlet outside the shop. Orders for the Morecambe service will be taken until 10am on the 9th April. Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 Order a copy here Any Cambridge United Football Club & Morecambe supporters suffering from visual impairment can listen to audio descriptive commentary at the Abbey Stadium on match day. This is free service. Find out more by following the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/audio-descriptive-commentary.html If you would like to attend a match at the Abbey Stadium but have sensory concerns, we can help! We have a supply of noise-reducing ear defenders and ear plugs which we are able to loan to supporters. Read more via the link below 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/sound-sensory-equipment.html The Picture Path app is designed to reduce anxiety for SEN Children and adults when they visit the Abbey Stadium Cambridge United Football Club. See the user guide via the link below to assist you when downloading and using the app 👇👇👇 https://www.cambridgefansunited.org/how-to-use-picture-path.html For more information about match day see MATCHDAY INFO here The following matches are currently on line for the away travel coach journeys. Pay for a seat on line or from the Programme Exchange on matchdays 15th April - Wigan Athletic 23rd April - Sunderland You can ring Away Travel on 07591 111251 or Email cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com |
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