Graham joined the board in June 2013 in his capacity as Chair of the Cambridge United Youth and Community Trust. I was fortunate enough to know Terry since the late 1950s. [38] At the start of 2011 Martin Ling was removed from his position as manager[39] and replaced on a temporary basis by CRC manager Jez George. Season Ticket Holders in seated areas have today been sent their e-tickets for Saturday’s fixture. Despite the special significance of Parker's Piece in the history of football, it being the first place where the Cambridge Rules were played out, the lack of spectator capacity and disruption caused during games meant this move was not a successful one. Cambridge United said in a statement published on its website: "It is with a heavy heart that Cambridge United can confirm we have received the devastating news that Simon Dobbin sadly passed away at home this morning. Cambridge United; 2004–05 season; Chairman: Roger Hunt: Manager: Hervé Renard (until 12 December 2004) Steve Thompson: Football League Two: 24th: FA Cup: First Round: FA Trophy: First Round : Top goalscorer: Shane Tudor (7) Home colours. This was later cut to one, Trumpington Meadows, to the South West of the city. [76], During their time in the Conference, attendances at the Abbey were amongst the highest in the league. They finished 2016–17 season in 11th place, in a season that took in extended runs of both good and poor form. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. [7] These successive relegations, which also had a negative effect on the club's attendances as well as its finances, placed Cambridge back in the Fourth Division, the lowest professional league in English football at the time. [57] For the start of the 2013–14 season, The U's signed a deal with Genesis Sports to provide Puma teamwear for the club. "I'm thankful for the fantastic memories I have, he fought so very hard to be with his family. [37] Later the same month, the club's landlords Grosvenor Group revealed the plans for a new community stadium, including potential new locations both within the city and outside it. Following the sad news last weekend that former Cambridge United Chairman Terry Baker passed away aged 83, fellow Honorary Director of the Football Club Colin Proctor pens a tribute on behalf of the Club. In May 2015, Grosvenor had released their first sketches of potential designs for the redeveloped stadium, with plans to change the name to the Cambridge Community Stadium. He has been active in the Cambridge area for a long time, and has been a Holidays and Travel presenter for BBC Radio Cambridge for nearly 20 years. This good form earned him the role as permanent Head Coach. [1] Previously, shirts had simply been embroidered with the club's acronym 'CUFC' or a 'Book & Ball' badge used during the late 1970s. [67] However, objections from residents and local councils saw the proposal blocked in 2013. [36] Despite interest being expressed from a number of parties, no new owner has yet been found. [3] The club played in local amateur leagues for many of its early years, moving from ground to ground around Cambridge (see Stadium below) before settling at the Abbey Stadium. After election to the Football League in 1970, to replace Bradford (Park Avenue), the club was promoted from the Fourth Division after three seasons, but went straight back down. The club was founded in 1912 as Abbey United, and took the name Cambridge United in 1951. [81] Other lesser rivalries include those with Northampton Town,[81] Colchester United,[82] Luton Town,[83] Stevenage[84] and Histon. After beating Halifax Town 2–1, on aggregate, in the semi-final, they won 2–1 against Gateshead in the final, held at Wembley Stadium, gaining promotion back to the Football League after a nine-year absence. [42] The club spent much of the season in mid-table, finishing in 14th position with 59 points. [4] Three years later, Cambridge United reached the Premier Division of the Southern League.[4]. A football fan who was left brain damaged after an attack by opposition thugs at an away match has died five years later. [40] He managed to steer the club towards safety, finishing 17th, which led to George's role being made permanent. [65] Soon after, the new landlords, in combination with the club and supporters group Cambridge Fans United, announced that they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding to positively work together to achieve the relocation of the club to a new stadium. Away from home, kits have often been white with some amber and/or black detail, although recently shirts have been blue at the request of the away shirts sponsors, Kershaw. He was particularly instrumental in helping Cambridge Fans United (led by Dave Matthew-Jones, Simon Turner and myself) when they attempted to buy back the ground from John Howard, pledging a significant chunk of the money raised as an incentive, but just missed out by 48 hours. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. They beat Burton Albion in the semi-final, 4–3 on aggregate,[24] but lost 1–0 to Exeter City in the final, played at Wembley Stadium. [61] However, the Cambridgeshire FA were unhappy with the state of the pitch at this new home, and the club moved to Parker's Piece at the start of the 1930–31 season. In a statement, the Seattle businessman reaffirmed the club's plans to build a new ground on their Abbey Stadium site. 1924–25), and a variety of stripes (e.g. After a successful 2nd half of the 2018/2019 campaign finishing in 21st place on 47 points, 6 points above the relegation zone. The main stand will also be expanded slightly and redeveloped. Due to sponsorship reasons, the ground has also been known as The R. Costings Abbey Stadium and the Cambs Glass Stadium. Check out the gallery from last night's U15/16s Abbey Stadium match against Norwich City. He was replaced as U's chairman by Dave Doggett after stepping down in 2013. He subsequently played for, and managed, Cambridge City and Histon and has been very involved in Cambridgeshire and East Anglian football management for many years. The club is based at the Abbey Stadium on Newmarket Road, approximately 1.86 miles (3 kilometres) east of Cambridge city centre. Barry, based in the United States but brought up in Cambridge, has been an investor for 18 years and the club's largest shareholder since 2008. [145] CUCT also delivers both health and inclusion work in the city of Cambridge. Smith, who was a founding member of … The ultimate owner for the purposes of the above Regulation is Paul Barry. ", "Cambridge United Football Club News, Results, Fixtures & Scores | Cambridge Football | Power play", "Match Report: Histon v. 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