The Westminster Hall debate was tabled by Clive Efford MP, a Millwall fan and member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Football Supporters to which the Football Supporters’ Association is secretariat.

The sports minister promised the Government would not kick the review into the long-grass but announced no firm timetable or terms of reference – following Project Big Picture supporters firmly believe it should be wide-ranging and encompass football’s power structure.

You can watch the Westminster Hall debate here (Parliamentlive.tv is currently unavailable to embed)…

• 14:31 – Clive Efford MP warns that COVID-19 has shone a light on the game’s shortcomings, and asks why the Premier League haven’t involved fans and other stakeholders in their own strategic review?
  
• 14:40 – Bury North MP James Daly says the club were “abandoned to the wolves by the football authorities”
• 14.46 – Zara Sultana MP for Coventry South raises Coventry City case whereby the club has repeatedly been forced to move from the Ricoh Arena to other towns – an “absurd and ridiculous” situation for fans. She calls for far-reaching reforms including increased measures to empower supporters trusts.
• 14.50.30 – Damian Collins MP says clubs are community assets and a governance review is needed. Also points out the Government has “skin in the game” as EFL clubs have tax liabilities to the Treasury of approximately £100m.
• 14.59.55 – Justin Madders MP says money leaks out of the game to owners, such as the £1bn dividend paid to themselves by the Glazers at Manchester United. More investment is needed in grassroots football as facilities are often second rate compared to other top football nations.
• 15.08 – James Daly MP says this is a “raw” issue in Bury and says clubs shouldn’t be treated like normal businesses. Who should we govern on behalf of? The first duty of the regulator has to be to the fans.
• 14.15.45 – Christian Wakeford MP (Bury South) – “The review of football does need to be fan driven and involve supporters’ trusts.”
• 15.21 – Alison McGovern MP (Labour shadow sport minister) – talks about the devastation for Bury fans, says there’s a clear case for reform, asks when the Government will deliver its “fan-led review”?
• 15.32 – Sports minister Nigel Huddleston says the review has already started “informally”, the Government will announce a formal review in due course, but it has no intention to kick the issue into the long grass. He says it’s crucial that any proposals have the support of fans and notes the FSA’s opposition to Project Big Picture.
• 15.51 – Clive Efford MP closes the debate, reiterates the need for change, and welcomes the Government’s commitment to a fan-led review.
  

Streaming games has become a new way of life for fans in the EFL following the decision to start the season behind-closed-doors, but how are the streaming platforms coping with the new influx of users? We are asking fans of EFL clubs to let us know about their experiences in a new survey, the results of which will be fed back to the EFL.

Previously the iFollow platform was mostly the preserve of overseas fans and those who perhaps were unable to travel long distances to away fixtures, but the reality of this season without fans in grounds now means tens of thousands are accessing their games online every week.

Complete the Survey via the link ------ thefsa.org.uk/news/we-want-your-feedback-on-efl-streaming/

Fans’ experiences have varied with the system, which is why we are collecting the single biggest independent dataset of supporter feedback. It will cover everything from how fans rate different aspects of their experience, to which devices they are using, how they’re paying for the services, and identifying any problems they have had.
Not all of the EFL’s 72 clubs use iFollow, and we are also collating fans’ experiences of their clubs’ own streaming platforms within the survey.

have been introduced to The EFL On Your Side Guide and have taken the 1st4Sport Mental Health Awareness Course. I am a season ticket holder in the Main Stand, Family Block G seat D4 and attend every home game where I am available to chat to fellow fans about any topics. I am identifiable by my Cambridge United Supporters Panel members lanyard. You can contact me on 07512 245443 for a chat about anything or I am happy to meet if preferred.

 You are never alone - if you need to talk, speak to someone. There are some number below to help you

@samaritans - 116 123 call any time

@age_uk - call 0800 678 1602 8am to 7pm,

@theCALMzone - 0800 585858 http://thecalmzone.net

@MindCharity - http://mind.org.uk

Childline 0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk

National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 9177 650
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

The National Gambling Helpline   0808 8020 133
www.begambleaware.org/

For urgent medical advice call the NHS 111

As Chaplain at CUFC Leo Orobor’s role is to be a listening ear and supportive friend to players, coaches, staff and fans. Leo aim to serve all people in the club holistically regardless of position or beliefs.
 
Leo leads a Fresh Expression evening service & project manages a Foodbank in Ramsey Town. He works as a Community Mission Worker as part of Ely Diocese Changing Market Project at St Thomas a Becket Church (the Diocese of Ely's 2025 Growth Strategy focuses on enabling and sustaining church growth in small and medium-sized towns in the Fenland town communities in the north of the region).
 
Leo comes with a wealth of experience of youth ministry, chaplain volunteer support at Addenbrookes Hospital. Leo previously worked in the civil service at Immigration - Stansted Enforcement Unit & also worked with the UK Football Policing Unit. Leo studied & graduated from Anglia Ruskin University, BA (Hons) in Law & Politics.
Leo is married with two beautiful children.

If you need to speak with Leo, please contact him on 07703 697562 on Friday from 3pm - 5pm.  We are looking to extend these times shortly if possible to do so, but remember you are never alone - if you need to talk, here are some numbers. If you know someone who is vulnerable or alone please ring them or help out at this time. It could be a small thing but could be so important at the present time.

You are never alone - if you need to talk, speak to someone. There are some number below to help you

@samaritans - 116 123 call any time

@age_uk - call 0800 678 1602 8am to 7pm,

@theCALMzone - 0800 585858 http://thecalmzone.net

@MindCharity - http://mind.org.uk

Childline 0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk

National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 9177 650
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Gamblers Anonymous 0330 094 0322
https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/

For urgent medical advice call the NHS 111

Our fixtures are scheduled to be behind closed doors, but you can still show your support by having a face in the crowd which will be displayed on a seat in the Abbey Stadium.

If are having problems with organising a Face in the Crowd then CFU will help you. We will take the stress out of the process and organise it to happen on your behalf.

For us to complete your order you will need to make a donation of 25 pounds. We will then contact you and ask for the digital photo you would like to be sent via email to us

The photo can be of your favourite player or a legend from yesterday. It can be a film, pop star or your pet dog or cat. If choosing a favourite player let us know who you are choosing by filling in the text box

By working with Face in the Crowd, fans and supporters can buy a cut-out of their face which will be printed and displayed in the Ground for all of the matches. If you prefer to order directly see https://www.faceinthecrowd.store/home/26-cambridge-united-fc-fan-visual.html

Each cut-out costs £25 with an image of your choice printed on polypropylene which is made from 100% recyclable material and is weatherproof.

Why not make it even more of a #UnitedFamily event by having your whole family (even your pet) printed and displayed in the Ground.

Once the 2020 season has been completed, the cut-outs will be collected and safely stored at the Ground.

If you want to collect your cutout at that point then no problem. We we will arrange that for you

We can not accept any damage to the cut outs due to wayward shooting (obviously from the opposition) or adverse weather conditions

#faceinthecrowd #camUTD

Do you miss the whole matchday experience at the Abbey? Then why not join Cambridge United Community Trust's Facebook matchday chat group so that you can interact with other fans in a safe, friendly environment?

Click here to join the group https://buff.ly/34xYA7d

There is also an option to chat with fellow fans before, during and after the match on Zoom.

There have been recent changes to the iFollow access for Season Ticket Holders. If you had problems getting the
service please see below.

The system is changing from a code-based approach to an email account system, which allows STH's automatic access to home league fixtures that are played behind closed doors.

Supporters that are STH's need to ensure that the email address on record at cufcdirect.com is consistent with their iFollow account to be granted automatic access.

Supporters who do not have matching emails will need to update their email to the same.

Please make sure your email address linked to their ST at cufcdirect.com matches the address they hold on their iFollow account.

Check STH access to iFollow:

Log in to your iFollow account on the club website
Click your name in the navigation bar top right to get to 'My Account page'
Scroll down to Purchased packages.
Click the + sign next to 'Purchased Packages'
If they have been granted access, you will see 'Season Ticket – Cambridge Untied'
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If it doesn’t show, then you have not set up an iFollow account using the registered email we have for you, therefore you will not be automatically granted access.

If this is the case, in order not miss Tuesday's game you will need to email info@cambridge-united.co.uk to request a code and confirm what email you have set up for iFollow, we can then update the EFL who will run another upload later this month.