Ian Mather CEO
Welcome to Gillingham on their first visit to Cambridge for a league game in 20 years and three days. Then the score was 2-2. Both sides drew on Saturday and doubtless both will be keen to win tonight. We are now eight games in and sit at 12th in the league with a game in hand over seven clubs sitting above us. This is not the start almost all pundits expected at the start of the season and we have seen a resilience in the side, both in winning at Portsmouth after a defeat, and then coming from behind on Saturday against Fleetwood. There is no doubt that League 1 is a step up in quality but we are showing we are up to the challenge. Also doing well this season is our women’s team. They had had a tough game on Sunday v league leaders Hashtag United but they have produced some good results and entertaining football. They usually play on a Sunday though their next game is a true local derby – away at Cambridge City, at the Ely City football ground, tomorrow night – 29 September. Remember all season ticket holders can watch for free. Another date for your diary is Sunday 14
November when the women will be taking on QPR at the Abbey. The team would really appreciate having some vocal support so do try to get along to a game. Away from the pitch I will be meeting with CUSP on Friday, 1 October, to listen to feedback on how we have been doing off the pitch so far this season. Do pass on questions or comments to the CUSP committee. I appreciate there have been some difficulties with queuing for food and drinks although we have made some significant improvements including replacing all of the Chip and Pin machines to speed up service. Where we can serve beer from tea bars, we will be using barrels once we have used up the cans which were bought in as suppliers ran out of plastic bottles due to a national shortage. Like other hospitality venues we have experienced some staffing shortages but we are growing our loyal and reliable team who are keen to serve with speed and a smile! Back to the football. There is something special about an evening match under the floodlights. Let’s get behind the team. Be loud and proud. Enjoy the game. ■ www.cambridge-united.co.uk
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