MarkHeadBonner coach
We are back at The Abbey this afternoon for another tough challenge against Lincoln City, who come off the back of having a very strong and impressive season in the last campaign. They have seen several changes within the squad throughout the summer but are again a strong outfit who will cause problems for every team in the division, with the aim to be as successful again this season. Our last three games here have been played in front of an excellent Abbey atmosphere and the excitement the team has generated is joined by the enthusiasm everyone has shown to be back playing in front of a live crowd. We hope this can continue to be the case and that we can create a loud, positive and supportive environment for the team to continue to flourish in.
The two-week hiatus caused by the international break is new territory for us and of course, a game would’ve been well timed with the momentum we had built up. However, the break has been good for several players who needed a few additional days recovery from knocks sustained in the busy month that opened the new season. We have been able to refresh, recharge and recondition ourselves ahead of the game, and hope that is reflected in an energetic performance this afternoon! What we have learned in the early stages so far is that we must be playing at a high level to be competitive, and our aim is to consistently deliver this whilst simultaneously improving and learning from the level and the opposition we face. Today begins another busy six-week period with some enticing fixtures to whet the appetite. I’m excited to see how we can approach these games and attack those challenges. Last week some of the players and I were attended the Community Trust Strategic Plan Launch for the next three years at Madingley Hall. The plan has been developed off the back of the impact report recently published. Both documents can be found online and give a detailed outline on the impact the Trust have across Cambridgeshire. This work has never been greater than throughout the past 18 months but offers us a springboard into what can happen soon with support. Congratulations to all those who have played a part in this work and continue with such determination to bring the strategy to life. We all know that a Football Club can be so much more than 3pm on Saturdays, and we take this responsibility seriously. I think our progress on and off the pitch has been evident in a relatively short period of time. Fundamentally, we have two core aims, firstly to impact a city, and secondly to entertain one. Hopefully today brings that entertainment for you! ■ www.cambridge-united.co.uk
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