*Coconuts Appeal*

Do you have connections with any of these families who lived in the Barnwell area of Cambridge before and during World War I? Bilton, Blunt, Bull, Cash, Codling, Cook, Coulson, Deards, Franklin, Furniss, Golding, Hancock, Maltby, Mathews, Newman, Patman, Sainty or Saintey, Smith, Thurston, Wilderspin, Whybrow.

100 Years of Coconuts (the heritage bit of Cambridge United supporters’ trust CFU) is trying to find out what became of the young men who played for Abbey United in 1913/14. It’s part of a research project examining everyday lives in working-class east Cambridge during the Great War.

Trouble is, we haven’t got any first names to go with those family names, and only two initials (H Cash and G Smith). Tracking these people down ain’t easy.

We would love to hear from you if you’re related to, or have other connections to, any of those names.
Even better if there are stories in your family about an ancestor playing for Abbey.

If you could post on here or email 100yearsofcoconuts@gmail.com, we would love to hear from you. Many thanks.
The photos: women workers at the Newmarket Road gasworks during the war (thanks to the Cambridgeshire Collection) and 11th Battalion Suffolk Regiment recruits at Melbourn Place School in 1914 (thanks to curme.co.uk).

Cheerio
Harry

Missing the Abbey Stadium -  Take a look arround

How many of us will ever get the chance to see this view of the Abbey Stadium from the centre circle?

Free Female Soccercise Sessions

As part of the Premier League Girls Programme Cambridge United are delivering free sessions within schools and the local community.
 
One of the sessions being  delivered this year is to target women to get fit with a football with Soccercise sessions. These are free sessions at Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre every Thursday 1pm-2pm starting September 28th 2017.
 
These are fun sessions to get fit and we welcome anyone of all abilities to attend our indoor sessions.
 
Please pass this on to anyone you feel who may be interested. See the poster attached form more information.

To make the programme unique each match day we will be asking supporters to submit  questions to an individual player, however for Colchester we will be asking Assistant Head Coach - Joe Dunne

Submit your question by using the email form below and yours could be the one  used in the programme-

Closing time for question is 17.00 29 August by using the contact form below

Anwar Uddin has vast experience of equality and football. During his 13-year playing career for the likes of West Ham United, Bristol Rovers and Dagenham & Redbridge, he became one of the most high-profile Asian footballers in British football.

Following his career, Anwar has used the knowledge gained from the game to share messages of equality and inclusion through efforts with Show Racism the Red Card and currently with Kick It Out and the Football Supporters’ Federation as lead on their joint Fans For Diversity campaign.

We spoke to Anwar about Fans For Diversity and how SRtRC, Kick It Out and the Football Supporters’ Federation are proactively campaigning for equality in the sport.

Full interview here

http://www.theredcard.org/news/2017/8/14/anwar-uddin-lead-on-the-fans-for-diversity-campaign?utm_content=buffer611b3

On the 13th August we gave an update of the work completed at the Abbey ----- See link for update concerning the work up to then http://www.cambridgefansunited.org/blog/having-pride-in-the-abbey

The list below is some of the work completed since that date  -

Cleaned all advertising boards around pitch side
Cleaned some of the safety and information signs Main Stand, South Stand & Newmarket Road
Painted some redundant advertising boards black will require top coats
Painted Habbin Gate pitch side on halfway line
Painted inside and outside of press box - took out some of the seats in area and also painted floor
Painted outside of door cut throat lane kiosk area
Removed redundant wooden wall board Main Stand gate
Removed out of date advertising board CN
Took down redundant advertising frames in Main Stand
Clean reception area in Main Stand, Board Room and Hospitality areas
Painted old door frame in Main stand
Cleaned some of the windows and frames Main Stand
Cleaned windows outside the Office area at South Stand
Cleared dirt and rubbish off South Stand roadway
Removed Graffiti on sign at South Stand
Cleared drainage holes in the South Stand
Carried out some weeding and cleaning around the ground. There are still weeds however much of the ground was treated by Ian and Mick during this week
Cleared some Pigeon waste in Habbin area
Counting monies

There is a smaill team doing the work whenever they can do it. There is still a lot of painting and tidying up to be conpleted in particular by the end of September

We have all retired and meet up for a cup of team and a biscuit. Spend a little while talking about this and that between doing the jobs. If you have retired and would like to come along please fill in the email form below

If you were a painter - electrician or plumber please also get in touch

CUFC Play2win lottery champion Brian Thorby was the Morecambe match @EthosComms Community Hero of the Day for his work in orgainising the C-R-Y event last month

Well Done Brian

Satto Corner

United have now kept two consecutive clean sheets in the League. They managed that feat only twice all of last season: in January (Notts County home, 4-0, and Blackpool home, 0-0) and March (Cheltenham away, 1-0, and Stevenage home. 0-0).

Jevani Brown is the fourteenth United player of that surname in the club’s history. His predecessors were Sid from the 1920s, while the Thirties saw two Bobs, plus the enigmatic C, CO and W (reportage was not big on first names in those days). The Forties introduced Eric, WH and Neville, then there was a large gap until the more recent Mick (1968-69), Danny (2006-08), Simon (2009-11) and Jason (2013-14).

Unsurprisingly, Smith is the most popular surname in United’s history with 19 entries, followed by the Browns, then Taylor (12), Wilson (12), Johnson (11), Robinson (11) and Walker (10).

Today’s attendance of 3,573 is the first ever recorded instance of that number for a crowd at a United game. The nearest previously was 3,574, for a home Southern League game against Margate on 1 May 1968, which the U’s won 4-1 thanks to goals from Ian Hutchinson (2), Billy Wall and Alan O’Neill.

That figure was also recorded on 10 December 2002 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, when United won a LDV Vans Trophy Area Quarter-Final 2-1 on an extra-time golden goal from Luke Guttridge on a freezing sub-zero night. Tony Thorpe had given the Hatters an early lead, but Terry Fleming equalised just before the hour.

United team: Marshall, Tann, Jordan, Duncan, Angus, Guttridge, Tudor (Nacca), Youngs, Riza, Bridges (Chillingworth), Fleming.
Luton team: Ovendale, Boyce, Hillier, Coyne, Davis (Kimble), Robinson, Spring, Hughes, Brkovic, Thorpe (Fotiadis), Crowe (Holmes).

Player Ratings
Forde 7. Little to do.
Halliday 8. So good to have the best right-back in the division playing again.
Legge 7. Solid effort.
Taylor 7. Stuck to his task.
Dunk 7. Good attacking support.
Deegan 9. The fulcrum.
Elito 6. The usual curate’s egg.
Brown 9. As assured a League debut as one could ever wish to see.
Maris 8. Bundle of energy.
Azeez 7. Fine movement, but woeful finishing.
Ikpeazu 8. Led the line with his usual twinkle-toed power.

Mingoia 6. The odd decent cross.
Osadebe 6. Fairly quiet League debut.
Ibehre 6. Unable to make much of an impact.

Match Summary
United responded to Luke Berry’s departure and criticism of their dour style of play with a vastly improved display of open attacking football which entertained the Cambridge masses but just lacked that vital quality in the final third. Something to build on, at least.

Man of the Match
Gary Deegan. Ran the engine room with authority and pinpoint passing.

Ref Watch
Horwood 5. Awarded far too many soft free-kicks to tumbling Morecambe players and against a mostly innocent Ikpeazu.

Soundtrack of the Day
Wolf Alice “Beautifully Unconventional”

If you were unable to attend the Morecambe match and would still like to purchase a programme see below -

There is still stock available and can be bought from the club shop during opening times. They are also on sale from the CFU outlet on match days

If you prefer one posted use the contact form below. We will contact you back with details, postal costs and arrangements.

See link for shop opening times www.cambridge-united.co.uk/club/opening-hours

Programme Preview:
The former Republic of Ireland international successfully kept more clean sheets than any other goalkeeper in Sky Bet League Two during his time with Portsmouth last season, and achieved his first shutout for the U’s last weekend.

Forde states the clean sheet is what keeps him motivated every time he pulls on the jersey for the Club and is hoping for many more to follow.

He said: “I really do pride myself on making clean sheets, so I was immensely proud to get my first at Crawley.
“I go out every game looking to achieve them, and it really is a minimum requirement for me. Working hard to get a clean sheet is what gives me my drive and determination every time that I step out on to the football pitch.

“I thrive on achieving them and it gives the team a platform and a confidence to potentially win more games than we’ll lose. If we can manage to put together a number of clean sheets this season, then you are always going to be there or thereabouts.”

Cambridge United would like to inform supporters the emergency gate located at the end of the North Habbin Stand leading to the Newmarket Road End will remain closed until fans have cleared both stands at the conclusion of home fixtures this season.

Read more here

https://www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/2017/august/north-habbin-safety-notice/

A new group has been formed for LGBT supporters and their friends - to help and celebrate keeping the Abbey a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. 'Amber & Proud' can be followed on Facebook @amberandproud click here to visit the site

Supporters will have the opportunity to ask questions and chat with club officials after this week’s Morecambe match in the Abbey Arms (formerly Marvins) at 17.15pm.
 
In addition to myself the following will be attending -
 

• Henry Comfort (Chief Operating Officer) and Mark Bonner (Academy Manager) to discuss matters concerning the club.

 

• Robert Osbourn CFU Chair to discuss matters concerning the Fans Trust

 
This is the first of what is hoped to be a regular event in the calendar during the season
 
If you would like more details please contact me Dave Matthew-Jones  via email dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk
 
The format for the meeting will be relatively informal, giving supporters the chance to ask whatever questions they may have.

Please can you help?

We have been contacted concerning the following programmes and if we can supply them.

Do you have a copy of any of the following and no longer need it - if so please complete the email form below

Home v Luton FA Cup Jan 2015

Home v Newport County Sept 2015

Home v Cheltenham Town Nov 2016

Thank you for your continued support of the CUFC Lottery.

CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (18 August 2017) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (4839)
-there was a winner of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week winning a total of £2500.
-next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £500.

CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (18 August 2017) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (5207)
-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.

Join the lottery by clicking here

Saturday match days: 10am onwards

 GUIDE TO THE CHECKATRADE STADIUM FOR HOME AND AWAY FANS

Directions if you are driving
Exit the M23 at the Pease Pottage, junction 11. Take the third exit (brown sign for Stadium) and the ground is on your left at the bottom of Brighton Road, approx 2 mins from the M23 junction. 
There is a car park at the stadium which costs £5 per car. Space is limited as some bays have been sold to regular home supporters.
There are free parking options available that are a just a few minutes walk from the Stadium on Brighton Road. These are signposted as you approach the stadium.
Please note that there are no accessible bays at any of these other car parks.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING
We have 23 parking spaces for disabled supporters, 10 of which are hatched side and rear. 19 of these are for home fans and four for away fans. Blue badge holders arriving at the stadium get free parking provided they are in the car and display their badge, otherwise the normal parking charge of £5 applies.
Most of the home accessible bays have been reserved and allocated to disabled season ticket holders, but the rest of the car park’s regular sized bays that have not been reserved are available on a first-come-first-served basis. If you wish to book one in advance call us on 01293 410000 or email brucetalbot@crawleytownfc.com
There is also a designated bay where disabled fans can be dropped off, if required, and the driver can then park or return to pick up after the game.

ARRIVING BY TRAIN
Crawley Train Station is the closest to the Checkatrade Stadium but you can also get there from Three Bridges or Gatwick Airport stations.
There is a taxi rank outside Crawley station, some of which are wheelchair accessible, you will be charged by the mile.

PLUSBUS: You can add the bus travel to your rail ticket for less than the price of paying on the bus. Just ask to add Plusbus when buying you rail ticket to Crawley, Three Bridges or Gatwick. You can find out more about Plusbus by clicking here

Buses from Crawley Rail Station: Cross the road outside the station to Crawley Bus Station. Go to Stop A and catch Fastway 10 to the Checkatrade.com Stadium.
From Three Bridges Rail Station: Follow signs to stop C near the station and catch Fastway 20 to the Checkatrade Stadium. 
From Gatwick Airport: From either terminal follow the signs saying 'Local public buses Metrobus'. Catch either Fastway 10 or Fastway 20 southbound in the direction of Broadfield/Bewbush to the Checkatrade Stadium.

ARRIVING BY BUS
The Checkatrade Stadium is easily accessible by bus from all over Crawley and many parts of Sussex and Surrey.  Buses stop right outside the entrance to the car park.
Fastway 10 serves the Checkatrade Stadium every seven minutes and drops you right outside the stadium. There are 12 buses an hour which go past the Stadium so you will never have to wait long for a service. You can upload a timetable here
Fastway 20 (Gatwick South Terminal only) serves the Checkatrade Stadium every 20 minutes. You can upload a Fastway timetable for routes to the Stadium here
Routes 271 & 273 now provide an hourly direct service from Brighton, stopping near the stadium on the A23.
All Fastway buses are wheelchair accessible. 

ONCE YOU’VE ARRIVED
Pre-ordered and pre-paid tickets can be picked up from the collection window at the back of the West Stand.
If you need to purchase a ticket visit the ticket office for all categories of tickets including disabled, where you can use a card to pay.

Please note that disabled/carer tickets are only available from the ticket office. 

All fans - home and away - are welcome to use the Redz bar, which is situated at the southern end of the ground, at the back of the Structured Communications South Terrace. You can buy a hot snack or rolls as well as drinks. 
Redz is fully accessible, with a ramped entrance, and has an accessible toilet. Children can come into Redz Bar, if they are accompanied by an adult.

Video showing Walking Football at Cambridge United.

If you want to take part contact phil.mullen@cambridge-united.co.uk

To make the programme unique each match day we will be asking supporters to submit  questions to an individual player–

The next player will be Gary Deegan in the programme against Morecambe.

Submit your question by using the email form below and yours could be one  used in the programme-

Since mid-July there has been a concerted effort to improve the Abbey Stadium by carrying out some of the work put on hold or not had time to complete.
 
A small team of volunteers have worked most days since then to complete the following jobs. This has allowed Ian and Mick to concentrate on the pitch area
 
The work has been paid for by the CUFC Lottery organised by the CFU on behalf of the club. See link to join the lottery http://www.play2winlottery.co.uk/
 
·        Weed all areas of the ground – there are areas where they have re-appeared but will now hopefully be managed when possible in the future
·        Sweep and tidy up leaves in areas around the floodlight at the Habbin North and behind cordoned off area
·        Clear guttering on accessible stand in the Tick Tock area which were blocked
·        Clear guttering on the old changing rooms at Cut Throat lane which were blocked
·        Wash down and clean seats and tidy up around all accessible areas
·        Pick and collect rubbish around the ground
·        Re-furbish and create a new Fan Zone bar area in Marvins
·        Provide benches for use at the back of the Habbin for supporters to enjoy a drink and something to eat.
·        Enlarge step in Gents toilet in Habbin
·        Arrange for toilet to be repaired in Habbin gents
·        Add mirror and photo in Habbin Ladies toilet
·        Add photo in Habbin gents toilet
·        Re-located the Garden of Remembrance to behind the Habbin.
·       Clean all seats ad bench seats in the Main Stand. Faulty ones have been repaired or replaced, however, if you would like to report one see http://www.cambridgefansunited.org/match-day-info.html
·       Tidied up and cleaned the Reception area in the Main Stand.
·        Repaired seats in the Board room and function rooms
·        Cleaned and washed windows in the new extension on Main Stand
·        Pre-pared advertising board fin advance of team photos
·        Laid new gravel outside Marvins
·        Put coat hooks up in the toilets in the Main Stand apart from two due to having difficulties finding fixings. Other toilets will now be targeted.
·        Carried out maintenance work in Tea Bar 1 which is located at the Cut Throat Lane End
·        Cut down over hanging tree over pavement on Newmarket Road.
·        Carried out weed clearance around the pitch track
·        Clear and cut back foliage at South Stand to allow improved wheelchair access for away supporters
·        Provided speed sign behind the Main Stand by Marvins
·        Improve signage for toilets in Main Stand Gents toilet
·        Cleaned player tunnel and painted doors
·        Carried out vital food tasting sessions 

CFU and Cambridge United would like to thank everyone who helped during the past month and there are still many jobs to be completed. Some small, some easy, some large and some which will require skilled technicians
 
We are looking to set up a group for those retired adults to meet up one day a week for example Mondays to complete all the task needed to be done.

If you have retired, please contact me Dave Matthew-Jones dave.matthew-jones@cambridge-united.co.uk
 
Everyone has some of the skills needed and yours may be the one possibly no one else has. I make the tea and supply the biscuits so come along.
 
As mentioned before the lottery has provided much of the funding for the above work. If you can’t come along you can still help by joining the CUFC lottery
 
See link to join the lottery http://www.play2winlottery.co.uk/

Statto Corner

Until this season, United had not lost both of their first two league matches since the 1994-95 season, when they were defeated 3-0 at Wycombe then lost 4-3 at home to Stockport. They also lost their third game, 1-0 at Oxford, and in between those matches lost both legs of their first round Coca-Cola Cup tie to Portsmouth, 2-0 away and 3-2 at home. At the end of the season they finished 20th in Division Two but were relegated to Division Three because of a League reorganisation.

Medy Elito has now taken three league penalties for United and converted every one…and all of them have been against Carlisle. Only eight players have scored more penalties for the U’s while also boasting a 100% record from the spot: Danny Crow (7), Steve Massey (7), Scott Rendell (6), Michael Cheetham (5), Frank Lock (5), Lee McEvilly (4), Paul Wilson (4) and Bill Cassidy (4). David Crown, Robbie Cooke and Roy McDonough join Elito on three.
Before today United had been unbeaten against Carlisle in the last six seasons in which they have occupied the same division. They last lost to the Cumbrians in the 1996-97 season, 3-1 at home (John Taylor scoring for the U’s) and 3-0 at Brunton Park.

Jevani Brown has become the 30th player to be allocated United squad number 20, the most popular number since they were introduced in 1999. The previous incumbents were: Larry McAvoy, Steve Guinan, Jonathan Hunt, John Dreyer, Des Byrne, Chris Allen, Shane Tudor, Jonathan Heathcote, Neil McCafferty, Ashley Nicholls, Dan Gleeson, Mbiyeye Medine, Shane Herbert, Luke McShane, Alex McCarthy, Felino Jardim, Adam Bartlett, Sam Ives, Jordan Patrick, Jonathon Thorpe, Luke Allen, Sam Smith, Issa Diallo, Cameron McGeehan, Matt Harrold, Jordan Chiedozie, Karlan Ahearne-Grant, Zeli Ismail and Max Clark.

Player Ratings
Forde 8. Reassuring presence at the back, no chance with the goals.
Davies 6. Decent game and learning all the time.
Legge 6. Still a mighty warrior, but was really exposed for pace in the first half.
Taylor 7. Another solid performance.
Carroll 6. Gradually improving, useful when assisting the attack.
Elito 6. Flitted in and out of the game, but at least we’ve found a penalty taker.
Deegan 7. Kept the traffic flowing.
O’Neil 6. Needs to do more; the team does not need two holding midfielders at home.
Berry 7. Made a decent contribution considering he was played way out of position for much of the game.
Ikpeazu 8. Barnstorming display, unplayable at his best.
Ibehre 7. Looked dangerous at times and linked promisingly with Ikpeazu. Goals will come.
Dunk 7. Lively cameo from the bench.

Mingoia 6. Seemed to have forgotten his laser-guided crossing boots today.
Azeez 5. Late sub made minimal impression.

Match Summary
United sank to a disappointing defeat despite enjoying substantial possession in a performance which raised more questions than answers.

Man of the Match
David Forde. Safe hands and a string of fine saves.

Ref Watch
Nield 6. A bit random with the cards, otherwise no complaints.

Soundtrack of the Day
Susanne Sundfor & John Grant “Mountaineers”

If you were unable to obtain a programme for the Carlisle match we have been able to source a small number

Use the contact form below for details if you would like to buy a copy - (while sticks last)

With the Amber Army set to return to the Cambs Glass Stadium for the opening clash of the 2017/18 season tomorrow, the Club are excited to offer supporters a range of new food and drink options to improve the U’s match day experience.

If you are looking for a place to enjoy a pre-match drink and some grub, then the newly refurbished Marvin’s Bar accompanied with its beer garden is the perfect spot!

In partnership with Brewery partners Greene King, East Coast IPA will be available from Marvin’s for a discounted rate of just £2.50 a pint! The bar also offers a range alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and other refreshments to keep supporters young and old catered for.

“Both the South African and Jamaican culture is about colourful vibrancy, welcoming warmth and delicious yummy food. We both love to entertain, socialize and treat our family and friends with delicious homemade authentic food. On many occasions, we were asked whether we would consider doing catering for events or even start our own business. That is how Kerief Catering was born.

We started trading as Kerief Catering in February 2017, serving delicious Dutch Poffertjes. Our Poffertjes have been very well received and we already have a permanent space at The Cambridge Market on a Thursday.

Starting small with our delicious Dutch Poffertjes, we are now ready to extend to include fresh, vibrant and delicious South African and Jamaican flavours. We will of course still have our Poffertjes for those who need their little sweet treat.”

The Club have internalised aspects of our match day catering as we look to improve the experience for supporters attending the Cambs Glass Stadium.

As part of this, beer prices have been reduced by an average of 10% across the Cambs Glass Stadium, in partnership with Greene King.

Supporters are also able to continue using the Dion Dublin Bar which as always offers a cash bar facility.

Alongside the Tea Bars available in all areas of the ground, the Club has also added mobile units to reduce the queue times, improve quality, and increase the food and drink options available for the Amber Army. This season an additional mobile unit will be located at the rear of the Newmarket Road End.

The Club welcomes all feedback from supporters on how we can improve our match day offering, and encourages fans to send any ideas to fanideas@cambridge-united.co.uk.​

TO KEEP UPDATED WITH INFORMATION CONCERNING MATCH DAY OFFERS VISIT THE CLUB WEBSITE

Coach travel for the away matches at Crawley and Barnet are now on line to purchase

Click here for details

Mick George Mascot - Cambridge United Football Club

Mick George Ltd is looking for an enthusiastic individual to become their Mick George Events Mascot at Cambridge United Football Club

Role Insight

The successful applicant/s will be required to attend Cambridge United Football Club home games as well as also attend selected local shows, fetes, charity events etc.

The position will require you to wear the Mick George Mascot Costume and interact with members of the public. The ideal candidate will be energetic, people friendly, approachable and be comfortable spending long periods of time on their feet.

Read more here