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CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (30 April 2021) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (4123) -there were no winners of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £1750. CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (30 April 2021) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (8157) -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 are 0 Lottery members matching the first pair -there are 3 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, https://www.cufclottery.co.uk
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CFU are working hard at helping the football club become more diverse and inclusive. We want our football club to be at the Centre of the community in the city of Cambridge. We live in a multi-cultural city and want the Abbey Stadium to be welcoming place for everyone.
As a supporter trust we have recently set up and established a new community relationship on behalf of the football club, by approaching and welcoming to the club our neighbours at the Cambridge Central Mosque in Mill Road. Through Cambridge Fans United’s contacts with Fans for Diversity, a national project organized by the Football Supporters' Association and Kick it out, we were able to lead the way, along with Charlton Athletic, in being one of the only EFL clubs to provide a number of gift packs in time for Ramadan, which begins on Monday April 12th and continues until the 12th May. The gifts included food items that can be used throughout the period, and some gifts from the football club, including club calendars and footballs which were provided by the Cambridge United Community Trust. One thing the pandemic has taught us is that we need to look out for one another. It is important that we build closer relationships with everyone locally. Football provides a unique opportunity. It can unite people from all backgrounds. Both football clubs and Mosques during the past year have been responsible for doing so much good work throughout their communities. We should be working together and building on these foundations, supporting one another. Shahida Rahman Trustee, Cambridge Central Mosque said; ‘’ We’re delighted to welcome everyone involved in the project celebrating diversity in football. On behalf of the Mosque, I would like to thank those involved for the generous Ramadan packs that were presented to us. We hope to continue and expand our relationship with Cambridge United Football Club and our local community, for projects that will benefit the youth, both boys and girls in the future’’. As a supporter’s organization it is hoped, on behalf of the football club and Community Trust, that we can help by building on these positive steps to engage more communities in such a diverse city and to engage more with our local communities, spreading the word about our football club and giving the football club a more visual presence within the city through building relationships with people. We were recently asked by many fans if we could ask the club about the possibility of the club being able to have another successful pilot scheme game for the last home game of the season versus Grimsby. We have chatted with Ian Mather at length. While the club would love to welcome fans back with open arms the decision is ultimately out of their hand., The government are not allowing fans into stadiums in any capacity until the 17TH of May at the earliest. Hopefully with restrictions slowly being eased, and if the number of cases of the virus remain low, we can resume some normality soon, fingers crossed we will be watching the U’s in League 1 and the abbey will be rocking once more! CFU will continue to talk with the football club and assist them in whatever capacity is needed to ensure that we can get fans back in the Abbey at the earliest opportunity. Please keep supporting the U’s and getting behind the team with buying your ifollow match passes. Finally,on behalf of our members, CFU would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the Royal Family on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke was a keen sportsman, and it should never be forgotten that his Award Scheme reached out to and included disability groups long before anyone ever mentioned the words inclusion or diversity. He understood that everyone’s challenges are different and that we can all experience achievement, meaningfully. Despite his illustrious position, he understood that everyone can and should be valued for what they offer. I am sure that he would have approved of what we are trying to do. RIP, Sir. CFU serving our fans and the community. United In Endeavour Ben Phillips & Andy Stephen Join CFU by following the link here
This week football seemed to once again do what it does best so often by shooting itself in the foot. When everyone was talking about the great community work clubs have done during the past year and how incredibly patience supporters have been, the fiasco of the European Super League came to a head. The ESL highlighted the need for stronger regulation of football.
Everyone involved with the game should welcome the announcement of the Governments fan-led review. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport secretary of state Oliver Dowden last Monday told the Commons that the recent European Super League proposals had left the Government with no other option than to act. The Super League proposals were condemned by politicians on all sides of the House and Labour’s Jo Stevens MP, shadow secretary of state, has called for the review to show “real teeth” throughout the undertaking. The review will be chaired by Tracey Crouch MP who was sports minister from 2015-17. Tracey wrote on Twitter "Delighted Gov has asked me to lead Review into football governance. I can assure fans that I will work with you, and for you, to consider how we keep the traditions of integrity & fair competition at the heart of the sport." The Government’s 2019 manifesto committed to a “fan led” review of football governance and the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) who are coordinating the Sustain the Game! campaign also welcomed the announcement. Malcolm Clarke, chair of the FSA said “The FSA welcomes today’s announcement of the launch of the fan-led review and looks forward to playing a full and central role in that. The anger from MPs on all sides of the Commons showed that a handful of billionaire owners have misjudged not only the mood of fans – but the mood of an entire nation. For years football has appeased them, but all it has done is heighten their appetite and make them stronger. Now is the time to stop that.” With all the clubs having now withdrawn from taking their place in the ESL and are apologising to everyone for ever getting involved. It really shouldn't influence the outcome of the review or hide the areas that need to be addressed. The investigation should look at all levels of the pyramid. It can not include just the supporters of those premiership clubs and the premier league clubs themselves. Everyone involved deserves being listened to from the largest to the smallest of clubs. The strength of our national sport is based of each level being strong and cannot be weakened any more. With the review and the possible law changes that could be made, there is a real chance to save the football pyramid. It would be a tragedy if this opportunity isn’t seized or gets kicked into in long grass. If the desire is really there to do something it needs to be taken. There may not be another opportunity in our generation to ensure change is made. Football is for everyone at whatever level they are involved. Throughout the pandemic we have heard everyone saying that supporters were missed or that without them football isn't the same. Now is the time for them to be listened to at a national level. If you are asked to be involved, take the opportunity to do so. Give your views and your opinions whatever they may be and whenever you can do so. “Football is the ballet of the masses.” Dmitri Shostakovich. 
Cambridge United supporters can now vote for their Player of the Season, in partnership with CFU – Cambridge Fans United...
It has been an extraordinary season for the U’s with the team challenging for promotion and the League Two title, so there will be no shortage of worthy winners from the 2020/21 Cambridge United squad. Cambridge United have teamed up with CFU to deliver one Player of the Season Award, which can be voted for by filling out the voting on the via the following link - https://tinyurl.com/cepe828t  “All right, but apart from the sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, a freshwater system and public health, what have the Romans (CFU) ever done for us?” Life of Brian Read the latest edition of the Amber News by downloading the file below or reading it on line. There are lots of interesting articles written by supporters for supporters. They will make you think about and remember all things Cambridge United 
Dear CUFC Lottery Member, Thank you for your continued support of the CUFC Lottery. CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (23 April 2021) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (5264) -there were no winners of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £1700. CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (23 April 2021) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (5712) -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 are 2 CUFC Lottery members matching the first pair winning £10.00 each -there are 5 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, https://www.cufclottery.co.uk The CUFC Lottery is registered with the Cambridge City Council as a Small Society Lottery CAMLOT 0019. Promoter David Matthew-Jones, CFU Trust Board. For a list of previous winners please email cufclottery@yahoo.com or call 07591 111251.  
PRESENT: Andrew Stephen (Chairman), Dave Matthew-Jones, Margaret Pearson, Frank Pearson (Secretary), Paul Moffat, Colin Proctor, Nigel Browne, Terry Wilby, Carl Badcock, Gina Heath, Robert Osbourn, Leanne Huff, Ben Phillips and Emma Smith.
NB: Soon time for CUSP election. He will also try to obtain an agenda before the panel meets.
AS: Let’s provoke the Club’s conscience. How come no-one has thought of it before? An African church nearby could be next target. BP working with YMCA to organise homeless hostels match. NB: As club not producing printed programme, could CFU organise replacement? We could undercut prices on e-bay and once fans return there would be demand. Other League 2 clubs offer a season subscription. Need to talk to Media and Commercial at Club. UTAS fanzine appeals to younger people. We like the season long subscription for programmes.
RO: Season Tickets for next season. Club leaving it as late as possible. DMJ: LGBT. Will be talking to Anwar soon. Following mosque visit, changes are needed such as not forcing seating in a block. Also we need to check food suitability, visiting leaders beforehand. AS: Area for elderly still being looked at. TW: All Board members to review or produce bio-pics for website. Date of next meeting: 17th May at 7.30 pm if allowed to meet in person otherwise at 7 pm on Zoom. Action: FP to raise paperwork for Emma Smith (prop DMJ, 2nd AS) to become 15th Board member. The meeting closed at 8.12 pm CFU has welcomed the announcement of the Goverment fan-led review into football. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport secretary of state Oliver Dowden told the Commons that the recent European Super League proposals left the Government with no other option than to act. The Super League proposals were condemned by politicians on all sides of the House and Labour’s Jo Stevens MP, shadow secretary of state, has called for the review to show “real teeth” throughout the undertaking. The review will be chaired by Tracey Crouch MP who was sports minister from 2015-17. Tracey wrote on Twitter "Delighted Gov has asked me to lead Review into football governance. I can assure fans that I will work with you, and for you, to consider how we keep the traditions of integrity & fair competition at the heart of the sport." The Government’s 2019 manifesto committed to a “fan led” review of football governance and the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) who are coordinating the Sustain the Game! campaign also welcomed the announcement. Malcolm Clarke, chair of the FSA said “The FSA welcomes today’s announcement of the launch of the fan-led review and looks forward to playing a full and central role in that. The anger from MPs on all sides of the Commons showed that a handful of billionaire owners have misjudged not only the mood of fans – but the mood of an entire nation. For years football has appeased these greedy vultures by feeding them bits of meat but all it has done is heighten their appetite and make them stronger. Now is the time to stop that.” CFU joined with Cambridge United in condemning the European Super League see https://tinyurl.com/3v5ks8c7 Andrew Stephen CFU Chair said, " CFU welcome the fan led review. We all hope that it will deliver an outcome that benefits everyone in football and not just the so-called elite who believe football only revolves around them. "CFU are right behind the club in opposing the outrageous proposals of the so called Big Six, which display contempt for the grass roots of our sport and a slavish devotion to profit unbecoming of those charged with the responsibility of running football clubs. Genuine football fans are identified by their respect for each other and for rival clubs. Anyone proposing or supporting a European Superleague fails to recognise or value this long tradition." "There is already far too much greed in the game and this further step in that direction is a disgrace. If we allow this to happen, the long-term future of the game we love will be placed in jeopardy. This is a battle that everyone outside the top six knows must be won. Government also need to realise that from this review a tangible result needs to be found and unlike previous reviews it is not allowed to become another wasted opportunity that is kicked into the long grass" Oliver Dowden full statement can be read here JOIN CFU BY CLICKING HERE
CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (16 April 2021) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (7935) -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 are 2 CUFC Lottery members matching the first pair winning £10.00 each -there is 1 CUFC Lottery member matching the second pair winning £10.00 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, https://www.cufclottery.co.uk 
ll parts of Cambridge United have come together to welcome our neighbours at the Cambridge Central Mosque in Mill Road. We have provided a number of gift packs in time for Ramadan which begins on Monday April 12th and continues until the 12th May.
Cambridge Fans United have been working with Fans for Diversity a national project orgainsed by the Football Supporters' Association and Kick It Out. Fans for Diversity aims are to celebrate diversity in football to ensure all fans feel safe and welcome at the game, regardless of; age, disability, gender, race, faith, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. CFU were able to be one of the supporter groups taking part in the national project celebrating Ramadan through our contacts at Fans For Diversity https://thefsa.org.uk/our-work/fans-for-diversity/ The gifts included food items that can be used throughout the period, club calendars and footballs which were provided by the Cambridge United Community Trust. Cambridge United is a football club, it is also a community football club. It is really important that we build closer relationships with everyone locally. Football provides a unique opportunity to do this. Both football clubs and Mosques during the past year have been responsible for so much good work throughout their communities. We should be working and building on these foundations together. Nather Al-Khatib CambsFA Board Director (IAG) said " It is a great opportunity to be engaging with the local community during Ramadan by Cambridge United and Fans for Diversity. I hope we can build on these positive steps to engage more communities in such a diverse city. Football is a great platform to bring people from all backgrounds together, and can be used to inspire the next generation." Anwar Uddin from Fans for Diversity said " I think it's brilliant the club are working with the Fans for Diversity campaign to engage with the whole city. The Muslim community celebrate Ramadan this month and for the club to acknowledge and support that is testament to their work on inclusion. The club has a great history and a terrific fanbase and it's important as many people in the city have an opportunity to be part of that and support their local football club". Shahida Rahman Trustee, Cambridge Central Mosque- Cambridge Central Mosque were delighted to welcome everyone involved in the project celebrating diversity in football. On behalf of the Mosque I would like to thank those involved for the generous Ramadan packs that were presented to us. We hope to continue and expand our relationship with Cambridge United Football Club and our local community, for projects that will benefit the youth, both boys and girls in the future. The Cambridge Central Mosque was opened to the public on in 2019. With its emphasis on sustainability and high reliance on green energy, the mosque is Europe's first eco-mosque. In addition to the mosque's dedicated areas (ablution, teaching, children's area, morgue), there is a café, teaching area and meeting rooms for use by the local Muslim and non-Muslim communities. It can accommodate up to 1000 worshippers. Take care, be loud, be Proud and be United. Please 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 
CFU are working hard at helping the football club become more diverse and inclusive. We want our football club to be at the Centre of the community in the city of Cambridge. We live in a multi-cultural city and want the Abbey Stadium to be welcoming place for everyone.
As a supporters trust we have recently set up and established a new community relationship on behalf of the football club, by approaching and welcoming to the club our neighbours at the Cambridge Central Mosque in Mill Road. Through Cambridge Fans United’s contacts with Fans for Diversity, a national project organized by the Football Supporters' Association and Kick it out, we were able to lead the way, along with Charlton Athletic ,in being one of the only EFL clubs to provide a number of gift packs in time for Ramadan, which begins on Monday April 12th and continues until the 12th May. The gifts included food items that can be used throughout the period, and some gifts from the football club, including club calendars and footballs which were provided by the Cambridge United Community Trust. One thing the pandemic has taught us is that we need to look out for one another. It is really important that we build closer relationships with everyone locally. Football provides a unique opportunity.It can unite people from all backgrounds. Both football clubs and Mosques during the past year have been responsible for doing so much good work throughout their communities. We should be working together and building on these foundations ,supporting one another. Shahida Rahman Trustee, Cambridge Central Mosque said; ‘’ We’re delighted to welcome everyone involved in the project celebrating diversity in football. On behalf of the Mosque I would like to thank those involved for the generous Ramadan packs that were presented to us. We hope to continue and expand our relationship with Cambridge United Football Club and our local community, for projects that will benefit the youth, both boys and girls in the future’’. As a supporters organization it is hoped, on behalf of the football club and Community Trust, that we can help by building on these positive steps to engage more communities in such a diverse city and to engage more with our local communities, spreading the word about our football club and giving the football club a more visual presence within the city through building relationships with people. We were recently asked by many fans if we could ask the club about the possibility of the club being able to have another successful pilot scheme game for the last home game of the season versus Grimsby. We have chatted with Ian Mather at length . While the club would love to welcome fans back with open arms the decision is ultimately out of their hand., The government are not allowing fans into stadiums in any capacity until the 17TH May at the earliest. Hopefully with restrictions slowly being eased, and if the number of cases of the virus remain low ,we can resume some normality soon, fingers crossed we will be watching the U’s in League 1 and the abbey will be rocking once more!. CFU will continue to talk with the football club and assist them in whatever capacity is needed to ensure that we can get fans back in the Abbey at the earliest opportunity. Please keep supporting the U’s and getting behind the team with buying your ifollow match passes. Finally,on behalf of our members, CFU would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the Royal Family on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke was a keen sportsman and it should never be forgotten that his Award Scheme reached out to and included disability groups long before anyone ever mentioned the words inclusion or diversity. He understood that everyone’s challenges are different and that we can all experience achievement, meaningfully. Despite his illustrious position, he understood that everyone can and should be valued for what they offer. I am sure that he would have approved of what we are trying to do. RIP, Sir. CFU serving our fans and the community Ben Phillips Andrew Stephen 
After nearly nine months of planning and waiting for them to be installed, having been delayed due to recent covid restrictions, it was great to see the new Scoreboards installed and operating in time for the match against Forest Green Rovers. It was the first time in nearly thirty years that the Abbey Stadium had had a working scoreboard. Not just one working scoreboard, but this time two - at either end of the ground. One above the disabled stand at the North End and one on the face of the Control Box, adjacent to the South Stand.
It was very much a learning exercise for our newly installed scoreboard operators. When the installers left having fitted them, the boards were still in test mode and we didn’t receive the operating instructions until the Friday afternoon before the match. This meant everything had to be re-programmed and re-designed to get them working. It was a magnificent achievement by everyone involved to get them ready in time for kick off. However, during the past few weeks a lot more programming has been completed. We have been trying to get the correct fonts and backgrounds ready for today’s match along with organising adverts and visuals to fit the screens. It may take a little while to get everything working 100 per cent to our satisfaction but with each match, we will see our knowledge grow and improvements and additions will be made as we go along. One thing we have been told is that in future the clock is not allowed to show more than forty-five minutes for each half. It is probably a good idea because I was a nervous wreck waiting for the final whistle to be blown. The Scoreboards were organised and paid for by the CUFCLottery. We need to also to thank A R Aspinall & Son for paying for the clocks on them.This has been one of several projects undertaken by the group over the past year during the pandemic. The purchase of the tractor used by the ground team on non-matchdays to prepare the pitch, the provision of the grass seed and the additional hand driers which will be available for use when crowds return. The CUFCLottery is helping to improve the supporters experience and there are still many projects that still require to be done. Join the CUFCLottery and help us complete them. You can also win money yourself in the weekly draws. Entry costs just £2 per week. The website is https://www.cufclottery.co.uk/ to join or find out more about the lottery. Please 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 now via twitter SLO@CambridgeUTD
Thank you for your continued support of the CUFC Lottery.
CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (09 April 2021) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (6349) -there were no winners of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £1600. CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (09 April 2021) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (1635) -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 are 0 Lottery members matching the first pair -there is 1 CUFC Lottery member matching the second pair winning £10.00 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, https://www.cufclottery.co.uk 
“If you want to go fast ,go alone. If you want to go far, go together”.
The first time I went to a game in Morecambe, in 2007, I confess that I was much more interested in the town’s fortunate connection with Eric Morecambe and with its superbly restored Art Deco seafront hotel. It seemed to be full of derelict buildings, vague memories of a prosperous past and a very impressive and seriously underused railway station. Since then, Morecambe has undergone a bit of a revival, the club has moved to a new ground and has become established in the Football League. Several years under long serving former centre half Jim Bentley made them notoriously hard to beat, if not much fun to watch. We have come a long way too, since Charles Ademeno and Courtney Pitt terrorised defences in the Conference. Sadly, we weren’t able to be there to enjoy our 5 nil win at Morecambe earlier this season, a result which looks even more impressive , given Morecambe’s excellent results since then. They are challenging for promotion like us and, like us, must be looking forward to the season’s climax. It's a shame that Kevin Ellison has moved on, although he clearly enjoyed scoring against Morecambe a few weeks ago. He is a real character and had some hilarious banter with Habbin North over the years. Two years ago the impressively bald Ellison told us that he was desperate for a haircut. “And plastic surgery”, some unkind Habbinite shouted back. Football needs characters like him but there aren’t so many about. We can anticipate a much tougher game at home. No doubt the Shrimps will have worked out that record goalscorer Paul Mullin and midfield wizard Wes Hoolahan are a threat to any defence. Kyle Knoyle, Jack Iredale and Hiram Boateng are in wonderful form. Who isn’t?! United produced some scintillating football in the first half at Carlisle and we could have been 3 up by the interval. We have a side which never gives up, as scoring right at the end of each half clearly shows. We are top of the league on merit. It is no fluke. No opponents will be taken for granted but, at the top of our game, we are more than a match for any team, however much money they have spent. We haven’t seen Harrison on the rampage for a while. I suspect the Friday will be his day. Andrew Stephen. Dear CUFC Lottery Member, Thank you for your continued support of the CUFC Lottery. CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (02 April 2021) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (2140) -there were no winners of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £1550. CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (02 April 2021) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (4986) -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 are 2 CUFC Lottery members matching the first pair winning £10.00 each -there are 3 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, https://www.cufclottery.co.uk JOIN THE CUFC LOTTERY HERE
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