Dear CUFC Lottery Member,

Thank you for your continued support of the CUFC Lottery.

CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (27 January 2017) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (4198)
-there were no winners of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £2400.

CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (27 January 2017) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (8527)
-there were no winners of the 'Main Draw' jackpot this week.
-next weeks 'Main Draw' jackpot will be £300.00.

As the 'Main Draw' jackpot was not won this week
-there is 1 CUFC Lottery member matching the first pair winning £10.00
-there are 6 CUFC Lottery members matching the second pair winning £10.00 each

If you are a winner of either the 'Accumulator' or 'Main Draw' you will be notified individually by email.

Yours sincerely,
The CUFC Lottery Team.

Is sport sponsorship a flawed strategy or a marketing masterpiece?

With all the controversy surrounding professional sports, and in particular football, why would any unrelated business want to get involved and associate their brand through sponsorship?

It’s a question that many have asked and attempted to answer, but an agreed conclusion has never really been reached and hence the debate rolls-on.

In some quarters, the risk of being caught up in high-profile scandals, or at the focal point of Journalists, TV and Radio ‘pundits’ intentionally trying to scare monger or create a perceived negative story, is just too much of a gamble.

Every day, radio stations, news channels and back pages of newspapers, that capture huge audiences are splattered with fresh talking points surrounding Management, Players and Fans from Football Clubs up and down the country. Some of which have the potential to rumble on, leaving their mark long-term and rarely are those discussion topics of a positive nature.

Click the link to read more

https://www.mickgeorge.co.uk/news-media/is-sport-sponsorship-a-flawed-strategy-or-a-marketing-masterpiece/

CAMBRIDGE UNITED PLEASED TO SUPPORT SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN'S TESTIMONIAL EVENT FOR PAUL DAW

Cambridge United are delighted to be sponsoring Saffron Walden Town Football Club's Testimonial Match for Paul Daw and urges supporters to get behind the event on Sunday 5th February.

The local football community are set to come together and show their appreciation for Paul's decades of service, which included a period at the U's as the Club's Secretary.

Cambridge United are to sponsor the testimonial, in which the current Saffron Walden team will play against a Saffron Walden legends side made up of players from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.

Meanwhile, former Cambridge United and Manchester United star Luke Chadwick will also be making an appearance for both teams on what is sure to be an entertaining afternoon.

Read more at
http://www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/cambridge-united-pleased-to-support-saffron-walden-towns-testimonial-event-for-paul-daw-3540882.aspx#YTEhwpUXvsgH2yo1.99

LUTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

Match Day Information sheet for visiting supporters

INTRODUCTION
A warm welcome to all visiting supporters. This sheet provides summary information about the Kenilworth Road Stadium – for further details please visit : www.lutontown.co.uk  (and click on the “FANS” tab, then “Visiting Supporters”)

ARRIVING AT THE GROUND   Please note that the stand for AWAY FANS stand is in OAK ROAD

If arriving by car please note that parking near the stadium is very limited. We recommend you use the car parks at or near Luton station – then either take a free bus that the Police are offering for certain games, or catch the “Luton-Dunstable busway” from the Bus Interchange opposite the station. (Busway routes A,B,C or F70 to the Clifton Road stop)

If arriving by train alight at Luton station (London Midland line) and see above re. the busway

If you have pre-booked hospitality (eg in the Eric Morecambe suite), please come to “Main Reception” in Maple Road
A useful website with comprehensive details of local travel facilities is : www.travelluton.co.uk

TICKET OFFICE

Our ticket office is situated outside the Kenilworth Road end of the ground, and is usually open on matchdays from 9am. Their telephone number is : 01582 416976

FACILITIES

There are tea / coffee and food kiosks inside the Oak Road end.

The following have been designated as “away friendly” bars : Beech Hill Conservative Club, 18A Leagrave Road, Luton LU4 8HZ (01582 /726747) – 5 mins walk from the ground, and English Rose, 46 Old Bedford Road, Luton LU2 7PA (01582 723889) – c. 15 mins walk away.

DISABLED FANS

Please contact our Ticket Office (01582 416976). Information is also available from our Disabled Supporters Association on ltdsa@lutontown.co.uk or you can email us at  info@lutontown.co.uk

We have a limited number of wheelchair spaces at the Kenilworth Road end of the ground. There is also a small number of disabled supporter parking spaces in a nearby street (Hazelbury Crescent). Please contact us as soon as possible to pre-book the facilities you require

For supporters with visual impairments, we have some medium-wave radio sets from which a home match commentary is available. Please contact us to pre-book the equipment as soon as you can 

For information on facilities at Luton train station, please contact their Helpline on 0800 058244

FURTHER INFORMATION is available from :   

Our Club website www.lutontown.co.uk and the Ticket Office (015982 416976)

For information - see below the matches that are currently on line to order match day tickets

The information includes Home, Away and Away travel.

The club on line ticket shop is at -

https://cufc.venuetoolbox.com/VenueManagement/asp/bookTickets.asp?dept=Spectators

You can also ring 01223 566500 or go to the club shop to purchase

Luton are off line now

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee report says it is "very clear" that sports clubs, notably many of those with very considerable income and resources, have not done anywhere near enough for sports fans with disabilities in recent years, despite the increase in income many of those clubs have enjoyed.

• Read the report conclusions and recommendations
• Read the full report: Accessibility of Sports Stadia
• 
  
  

Premier League clubs lagging behind on accessibility infrastructureThe Committee applauds the efforts made by many football clubs, rugby league, rugby union and county cricket clubs but says it is completely unacceptable that a number of Premier League clubs—some of the richest sporting organisations in the UK—have failed to carry out even basic adaptations in over 20 years.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/culture-media-and-sport-committee/news-parliament-2015/accessibility-sports-stadia-report-published-16-17/

More and more young people are making their way through the turnstiles in the EFL as clubs continue to find innovative ways to attract fans and their families.New figures show that junior season ticket sales have increased by 37% over the past 10 years with 20% of all EFL club match attendees now under 16 years old.

Such an increase is testament to the efforts and evolving attitudes of clubs to attract new fans to their grounds with improved matchday experiences for all ages. These efforts are once again set to be recognised by the EFL’s Family Excellence Awards – an initiative rewarding clubs that deliver an outstanding experience for families.

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this season, the Awards ensure each club receives two ‘mystery’ visits from families each season, who describe and score their experiences across six areas including first impressions; stadium vicinity; refreshments and everything that happens inside the stadium, as well as indicating overall ratings on friendliness and intention to recommend.

Read more at

http://www.efl.com/news/article/2016/efl-family-awards-recognise-rise-in-junior-season-tickets-3522671.aspx#Domj8qwwgFXOfxLB.99

Robert Osbourn’s “View from the ‘Van”

“THE TIME HAS COME”, THE WALRUS SAID, “TO TALK OF MANY THINGS”

Lewis Carroll’s fabled character was musing on life in general and we, as Cambridge United supporters may be turning our minds to a consideration of the many things which have happened to us recently.

Such as the remarkable run of league form which has transformed things from rock bottom and winless in mid-September to confidently placed in a playoff place at Christmas and the late turnaround of fortunes in the replay at Dover and the completeness of victory against higher placed Coventry which provided the opportunity to host Leeds in Round 3 of the FA Cup.

The club took the view that it should be regular supporters who would benefit from having the opportunity to purchase tickets for a match which had the potential to more than sell out the stadium, in no time at all. A system of priority purchase, beginning with season ticket holders and CFU members and moving on to fans with credits under the loyalty scheme and those with a track record of purchasing tickets was implemented, to seek to limit sales to genuine fans.

Away supporters were restricted to one stand, so that home fans could take up 3 sides of the ground, even though Leeds fans might well have snapped up anything on offer, and tickets did not go on general release. A sell out, with a terrific atmosphere resulted and those present were, generally, well satisfied.
However, this did mean that some people who would consider themselves as regular fans were not able to get tickets for the Leeds match and, regrettably, some took out their frustration by venting their feelings on staff and volunteers working at the club. From speaking to some staff and from personal observation of some exchanges, I would say that such abuse is wholly unacceptable.

Those working in the ticket office and club shop often work beyond their contracted hours during busy periods to help supporters. Most volunteers have other jobs and use their leave to help provide a service or come into the club after they have finished work.
 
One issue that has emerged, as a consequence of the Leeds game is the importance of regular fans having their details on the club’s database, as this is used to determine eligibility for tickets etc. Some fans, understandably, buy their tickets on matchdays and do so without declaring themselves, but this can lead to exclusion when high profile matches come along, and I would encourage all regular fans to get themselves on to the system. It is not always possible to satisfy everyone’s preferences, however, usually due to outside influences, such as the constraints sometimes imposed by opposition clubs.
 
The ticket office opening hours are shown on the web site. When there are changes these will be released in advance on the News page of the web site and via social media. Match tickets are sold online in advance of the game or, in the case of cup ties, as soon as possible with the relevant entitlements. There are occasions when the full allocation of tickets for an away match cannot be taken by up the club straight away for various reasons or when a cut off on sales needs to implemented.
 
Staff want to help you, but sometimes, they need you to help them. Please bear this in mind before you criticise.
 
COYU’s
Robert

Thank you for your continued support of the CUFC Lottery.

CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (13 January 2017) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (8109)
-there were no winners of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £2350.

CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (13 January 2017) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (6051)
-there was a winner of the 'Main Draw' jackpot this week winning a total of £300.00.
-next weeks 'Main Draw' jackpot will be £300.00.

If you are a winner of either the 'Accumulator' or 'Main Draw' you will be notified individually by email.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN

Yours sincerely,
The CUFC Lottery Team.

AWAY TICKETS | LUTON TOWN

LUTON TOWN – AWAY
SATURDAY 28TH JANUARY – KO 3:00PM
SKY BET LEAGUE TWO

Cambridge United have announced the ticket purchasing process for the U's much anticipated Sky Bet League Two clash with Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.

The encounter always produces a high level of excitement with supporters encouraged to make the short journey and back Shaun Derry’s side as they continue their pursuit of the top seven.

The following dates are key for supporters looking to purchase their tickets for the game:

12/1 - 10am: Season Ticket Holders with 5+ Loyalty Points can purchase - Only available in-store and over the phone
14/1 - 10am: Season Ticket Holders can purchase - Only available in-store and over the phone
19/1 - 10am: Tickets go on general sale

Tickets for the game are priced as follows, with supporters able to secure a place online at cufcdirect.com and by calling 01223 566 500.

Coach Travel is available to book now at cufcdirect.com.

At heart the FSF is a membership organisation and our combined individual and affiliate/associate membership has now ticked past 500,000.

Affiliate members are groups who have a democratic structure and constitution. Traditionally these tend to be supporters' clubs (independent or official) and supporters' trusts.

Associates are non-democratically structured fans' groups who would like to associate themselves to the FSF. They can still participate in the FSF's democratic processes but, like individual members, they only have one vote (as opposed to five votes for affiliates). Fanzines, websites, and blogs tend to fall into this category, along with non-democratically structured fans' groups. 

Join today! You can download affiliate/associate forms here (Word) or here (PDF).

- See more at:

http://www.fsf.org.uk/about-us/affiliates-and-associates#sthash.HW8MVe7z.dpuf

50/50 DRAW – WINNING NUMBERS - LEEDS UNITED

The winning Saffron Insurance 50/50 Draw numbers from the Sky Bet League Two clash with Leeds United on Monday 9th January.

1st Prize - £933 – winning number  - 42076

2nd prize – Mackays £25 Gift Voucher - 18111

3rd Prize - 2 x Cinema Tickets - 28297

4th prize – Computer Health Check courtesy of Plentium - 41705

If you have won any of the above prizes, please head to the Cambridge United club shop to claim it before the end of the week.

Here is an amazing statistic to help clear your post FA Cup blues (not that we should have any as the team were fantastic).

We all know the start to this season was a little understated but the team have since excelled.  Some may not be aware just how well they have turned everything around.  The above table shows the League 2 table, ordered by the "Points per Game" statistic, without those first 8 games.   The U's are flying.

Another 16 games like that and who knows, the playoffs may seem like a disappointment. 

​Contact CFU | Join CFU | News | Join CUFC Lottery 
(It costs just 20 pounds to join CFU and your membership makes a difference) CFU.

HALF TERM SOCCER SCHOOLS VENUES ADDED FOR FEBRUARY!
Cambridge United are delighted to add Haverhill Sports Association as their latest new Soccer School venue. The venue boasts a full size 3G AstroTurf, right next to Haverhill Rovers FC and is already proving to be incredibly popular.

Former venues Huntingdon One Leisure, Red Lodge Sports Pavilion and Newmarket Town Football Club return to the programme ahead of February.

Following a fully subscribed Christmas programme, the Elms Cambridge BMW Soccer Schools go from strength to strength with bookings coming in thick and fast. Parents of children should be aware that the booking deadline to secure the 3 & 5 day deals and a free youth development kit is Monday 9th January. After this date prices will revert to the usual £25 per day. The booking process works as follows:
Read more at

http://www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/half-term-soccer-schools-venues-added-for-february-3504827.aspx#U3tU8DAD00OlbHjh.99

GAMERS DESCEND ON WEMBLEY STADIUM FOR A SHOT AT EMIRATES FA CUP GLORY

• Registration is now open for a total of 64 lucky gamers to take part in the ultimate FIFA ’17 gaming tournament for Emirates FA Cup glory
• The one-day event will see a collective total of 9 hours of game play staged across iconic areas inside Wembley Stadium, including The Royal Box, changing rooms, and players’ tunnel
• Tournament to replicate the format of The Emirates FA Cup, with one player randomly selected to represent each club from this year’s Third Round onwards
• The event will take place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday May 6 2017, to see who will lift the trophy on behalf of their team 

The FA is excited to announce that the much-anticipated Emirates FA Cup gaming tournament Every Gamer’s Adventure, is returning for 2017. FIFA ‘17 players of all abilities from across the world are invited to compete for a chance to lift the famous trophy at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on Saturday 6 May 2017. 

Read more at
http://www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/gamers-descend-on-wembley-stadium-for-a-shot-at-emirates-fa-cup-glory-3505143.aspx#qXrX3etwz5E7tUY0.99

CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (06 January 2017) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (5371)
-there were no winners of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £2300.

CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (06 January 2017) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (3847)
-there were no winners of the 'Main Draw' jackpot this week.
-next weeks 'Main Draw' jackpot will be £300.00.

As the 'Main Draw' jackpot was not won this week
-there is 1 CUFC Lottery member matching the first pair winning £10.00
-there are 0 Lottery members matching the second pair

If you are a winner of either the 'Accumulator' or 'Main Draw' you will be notified individually by email.

The latest edition of the Amber News is now available online.  All the past editions are now available to peruse at your leisure.  Well worth a read.

Thanks to Andrew and all the contributors.

Contact CFU | Join CFU | News | Join CUFC Lottery 
(It costs just 20 pounds to join CFU and your membership makes a difference) CFU.

You can purchase match day tickets for Cambrdge United matches on line

see website -
https://venuetoolbox.com/cambridgeunited/ASP/bookTickets.asp

If you are a CFU member (on the list of members held at the club) you can have an additional ticket for the Leeds match.

Please ring 01223 566500 or visit the ticket office
 
The offer only applies while tickets are still available in the South Habbin.

You may also be held responsible for anyone causing problems if you have purchased their ticket

New Year – New Career with a Football Business Degree

3rd January 2017/in Education, News, Open University /by Michael Parr

If your New Year’s resolution is to improve your career, unlikely as it may seem, then football might just have the solution for you. 

If you’re the type of person that lives and loves football, soaking up all the information you can on the beautiful game – then there’s now a football business degree that allows you to use your knowledge of football to get business degree.

The BA (Hons) Business Management (Sport & Football) uses a range of football case studies and themes as a means to teach the principles of business. The degree, which is undertaken primarily via distance learning, is first and foremost a business degree that is applicable to a wide range of careers.In most case the course can be funded via student loan. This means you can pay back via monthly installments but only when your earnings reach the threshold.

Read more here http://www.efltrust.com/football_buisness/

BEN SZRETER APPOINTED NEW COMMUNITY TRUST CEO
 
Oxford Graduate Ben Szreter has been appointed as the new CEO of the Cambridge United Community Trust.
 
Raised locally in Cambridge and having studied at Parkside Community College and Hills Road Sixth Form College, Szreter has since graduated from Oxford with a first class degree in History before achieving a Masters with Distinction in Economic and Social History.
 
Ben has also gained valuable experience in several internships, including a placement with a company who primarily work in social care, children's services and social justice. Most recently Szreter spent three months in Myanmar as part of an internship with the British Chamber of Commerce.
 
Cambridge United Community Trust Chairman, Graham Daniels commented: "We are delighted to appoint Ben Szreter as the new CEO of our Community Trust.
 
"It may appear surprising that we are replacing his predecessor Danny Kerrigan, a Cambridge graduate, with an Oxford man but we rest assured that as a young man Ben studied at Parkside Community College and Hills Road Sixth Form College!
 
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Danny for his terrific work in developing the Trust's role in our community and look forward to working with Ben as he continues to facilitate Cambridge United's role with our partner companies and stakeholders in making our city a better place for all its residents."
 
Similar to his predecessor Danny Kerrigan, who has now taken up a new role with Cambridge United, Ben also has a football background having represented Oxford University in two Varsity Matches.
 
Cambridge United CEO Jez George added: "Danny has done a brilliant job in developing the reputation of our Community Trust with various stakeholders and establishing our credibility to deliver a number of projects, through Premier League and EFL funding.  Danny will now be able to contribute further by developing and overseeing a range of new commercial ventures that can provide further revenue streams within the Club.
 
"Ben is the perfect choice to build on the excellent foundations that Danny has put in place.  He is a really high calibre individual and we are absolutely delighted that he has accepted this role." 
 
"This is the right moment to further strengthen and develop the Club and Community Trust."
 
"In Ben, we have been able to recruit someone who is highly motivated and perfectly equipped with all the necessary qualities, and a connection to our City, to drive our Community Trust's ambition of making an even greater contribution to the whole of Cambridge in the future.  We welcome him to the Club and look forward to working with him."