COUNTDOWN TO THE SEASON

COUNTDOWN TO NEWPORT -- NEW BALL LAUNCHED & MARK ROBERTS TALKING ABOUT THE SEASON AHEAD

New Cambridge United match ball unveiled by Mitre and Football League

An old partnership can still create new sparks as Mitre and The Football League have proved in revealing the official match ball that Cambridge United will be using for the 2015/16 season.

Mitre, who have been the Football League's official ball supplier for over 40 years are calling the new ball, the Delta Hyperseam, their most technically advanced creation yet.

The ball uses new technology to fuse the benefits of a traditionally stitched football with the advantages of newer, bonded footballs.

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Mark Roberts pleased with Cambridge United flexibility

Cambridge United's flexibility could be a key weapon in their armoury this season, according to Mark Roberts.

United manager Richard Money has employed both a back three and a back four during pre-season, and captain Roberts believes being able to alter their shape will be crucial during the Sky Bet League Two campaign.

"It's a long season with 46 league games, plus the cup games," said Roberts.

"We've got a competitive squad and people will know their roles within the team, whatever formation we use.

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