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5 MARK BONNER

Head Coach 7 IAN MATHER

From the CEO 8 OBITUARY

Remembering Terry Eades 12 OPPOSITION

A look at the Owls 19 MEMORIES DOWN CUT THROAT LANE

A blast from the past It was a remarkable afternoon on Saturday that will live long in the memory for all U’s who were there. After going down by two goals, the occasion was in danger of losing its magic, but a terrific fightback from the players led to joyous scenes around the Abbey Stadium at full-time.

This team really doesn’t know when it’s beaten. Time after time they turn games around through their determination, endeavour and composure to come up big when it matters most. Having supporters back in the ground to share these moments only enhances the experience and it is important that everyone savours what we are seeing from this Cambridge United side.

Having a Head Coach who truly ‘gets it’ is also something to enjoy. In his notes today he tells an endearing story about watching the U’s face Sheffield Wednesday as a young boy.

It’s well worth a read.

United in Endeavour.

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What a terrific atmosphere it was on Saturday and how good was it to see a full house at The Abbey? It has been a while! Hopefully tonight, we are not far off another one and we will be relying on you to compete with the away fans, just like we will be competing on the field. Your outstanding support in the stands really does make a difference.

Ipswich Town visited us in good form on a run of positive results and they were beginning to show their pre-season expectations as they found the winning formula in recent weeks.

They certainly started the game looking like a promotion-chasing team, full of confidence and well-conditioned.

On the other hand, we were a little lacking in the matchday sharpness after going without a fixture in two weeks. They pressed and hurried us well and we lacked composure in those early stages. I hope that we will be better and wiser for the experience tonight, but we understand the challenges we are facing and are trying to embrace them and

take every lesson forwards to keep improving.

The goals that Ipswich scored were preventable on our part and whilst that is frustrating, sometimes that is the consequence of pressure and momentum.

We will keep trying to impose our game on teams and gain the momentum ourselves.

Without doubt, the goal before the break was a turning point for us. And it was a really well executed goal.

I thought we started the second half well and grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck; more aggressive, more confident, more controlled. We had some good opportunities throughout the half and defended resolutely when we had to.

Late drama and comebacks have become a common theme recently and they are a super characteristic to have. Of course, you want to be in front in games, but I admire the players for their work ethic, togetherness and spirit. It is a quality we should never take for granted and one I would like to always see in a team wearing Amber & Black at any age.

In September 1998, we faced Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup. The first leg was a 1-0 win at Hillsborough before drawing 1-1 at the Abbey in the second. Trevor Benjamin scored in both ties for us. Benito Carbone and Paolo Di Canio were among the famous names for The Owls. I was at both games. That night at Hillsborough was immense. But it was the night at The Abbey that felt most special. I waited post-match to meet some of the players for both sides and Danny Wilson - manager of Sheffield Wednesday at the time - invited us on the bus to meet the away side.

When you support a team, it is those kinds of memories that stick with you for a lifetime.

We now have a responsibility to keep making memories for you and ourselves. We have had many in the past year, and here is hoping there are more to come.

I hope you enjoy the game and the atmosphere. There is something special about a packed crowd under the lights. ■ www.cambridge-united.co.uk

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Welcome to the many Sheffield Wednesday fans who have made the trip to the Abbey for the first league game between the sides since 1984.Then we were playing in what is now the Championship and the years in between have seen the fortunes of the clubs go in different directions. It is a reminder to us all of the joy and pain of promotion and relegation – and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

The football pyramid in the UK is unique in its scale and at the heart of its success is the support it receives from fans in their millions and the owners who pay millions each year to keep their clubs alive. This model is, increasingly, not sustainable. Over the next few weeks we can expect the release of the fan led review by Tracey Crouch MP into the future of football. This report really matters – as does the response from the government to it.

Sustainability is key – and the parts to look out for are calls for a fairer distribution of broadcast revenue and some effective cost controls to stop clubs wasting greater income on inflated player pay.

A club getting relegated from the Premier League gets £55m in a parachute payment.

That’s more than the Premier League gives to the 24 clubs of League One, the 24 clubs of League Two, the 12 clubs of the Women’s Super League, the 12 clubs of the Women’s

Championship, AND the 72 clubs in the National League get together. That’s one club getting more money than 144.

This distorted distribution causes waves of pay inflation through the pyramid as clubs chase to compete for players against recently relegated Premier League sides. We need to close the income gap between the Premier League and the Championship. Make it a step down, not a cliff edge. As EFL Chairman Rick Parry said last week – you don’t need a parachute to walk over a step.

I know there is strong, and justified, resistance to B teams in our league. The EFL Trophy is seen as the route to this. As I explained in a recent Under the Abbey Stand Pod – I don’t think the risk comes from the Trophy – it comes from there being clubs in the league that are financially weak giving way to Premier League demands in return for cash. Fairer distribution of money and cost controls are the way to fend off B teams.

Now, back to tonight – last Saturday saw a full Abbey, the first for many years. It was a thrilling game where the U’s showed resilience and determination. As we face another top League One side we can expect an equally tough and entertaining contest.

It is great to be playing at this level. Enjoy the game. ■ www.cambridge-united.co.uk

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Terry Eades (1944-2021)

Born in Banbridge, County Down in 1944, The Cambridge United family is mourning Terry joined Chelmsford at an early age the death, at the age of 77 on October 4, following his family’s move to England. He of Terry Eades, a hugely talented defender starred for the Clarets in several late-1960s whose career in black and amber spanned clashes with United before becoming, in the two eras of the club’s history, writes Patrick early weeks of 1969 at Morgan... the age of 25, manager Universally liked, admired “Terry’s cultured, Bill Leivers’ fourth and and respected, Terry was calm and skilful final acquisition from signed from Southern League rivals Chelmsford presence was a huge the 1968 Southern City in February 1969 influence on the team League champions. A fee of £2,500 changed and, on his way to a total as they claimed two hands. of 366 U’s matches, six substitute appearances successive titles and After seven years at New Writtle Street, and 12 goals, proved an were elected to the he arrived with hopes influential and popular Football League in the that the U’s would be member of teams in both the Southern League and the non-League club summer of 1970” Football League. chosen by Football His place in club legend was recognised League chairmen in the event of an existing by induction into the Cambridge United club being voted out. Praising United’s Hall of Fame in 2019 – only the second of professionalism, he had, he said, been the famous side that gained election to the unsettled by rumours that Chelmsford would move to semi-professional status.

Football League in 1970 to be so honoured.

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Vying with Gerry Baker for the centre-half position, he made his Southern League debut at Bedford Town at the end of March and starred in a 2-0 win, contributing the first goal. With Leivers encouraging him to forage forward, he scored again as United won 1-0 at Nuneaton two days later.

Terry’s cultured, calm and skilful presence was a huge influence on the team as they claimed two successive titles and were elected to the Football League in the summer of 1970. He was one of only two United players making their League debuts as the first season kicked off against Lincoln City on August 15, but he never looked out of place as the U’s established themselves.

Voted player of the year by supporters on several occasions, he was often described as inspirational and outstanding. The Cambridge Evening News said on one occasion: “He cannot be a one-man team, but he tried.”

On 6 January 1974 Terry wrote himself into the history books when he became the first United player to score on a Sunday, as the U’s drew an FA Cup tie with Oldham Athletic 2-2; United’s first had been an own goal.

Soon afterwards he was recommended to Republic of Ireland manager Johnny Giles – his father had been born in Tipperary. So it was that he found himself marking teammate Graham “Willie” Watson, who was being tried out at centre forward as Ireland’s squad played a practice game against United at the Abbey.

He began a long association with the motor trade when he began working part-time for Holland Motors. As the club captaincy passed from Terry to Brendon Batson under Ron Atkinson, Brendon spoke generously of his friend: “He has been one of the best centre halves I’ve seen in the Third and Fourth Divisions and I’m surprised he has not gone on to higher things.”

After a short loan period at Watford, Terry was granted a testimonial in 1977 as his remarkable contribution to the United cause was recognised with the granting of a free transfer. But it wasn’t long before he was back as a non-contract player, passing on his knowledge and experience to younger players in the reserve side.

His last game came in May 1977, and in 1978 he signed for Histon. He became the Stutes’ manager when fellow ex-U David Bradford stepped down, but he couldn’t resist playing for long.

Terry’s long-delayed testimonial match finally came in April 1980, when Atkinson showed the respect in which he was held by fielding a strong West Bromwich Albion side at the Abbey.

A single-figure handicap golfer for nearly four decades and a member of the Gog Magog club for 50 years, he also took pride in his garden, particularly its roses.

Terry leaves children Anthony, Catherine and Dominic, and five grandchildren: Victoria, Luke, Josh, Ceci and Daniel. His wife Helen, whom he married in 1964 at Great Dunmow, died in 2018 after a brave fight against cancer. Terry showed similar character in his battle before succumbing to the disease at the Arthur Rank Hospice, a stone’s throw his beloved golf course. ■ www.cambridge-united.co.uk

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“TAYLOR ON THE LEFT FOOT, OOOF, AND THEY WON’T COME BACK FROM THAT!” For so many U’s fans old enough to remember or to have trawled through the archives, Cambridge United locking horns with Sheffield Wednesday at the Abbey instantly thrusts Gerald Sinstadt’s iconic commentary front of mind.

Crafty John outwitted Big Ron with a 4-0 scoreline that booked a second consecutive FA Cup quarter final place (against the Arsenal nonetheless!) thanks to a Dublin brace, Philpott’s far post arrival and that stunner from god himself, John Shaggy Taylor.

Match sponsors Front Foot Creative caught up with United’s leading goalscorer in the modern league era, to reflect on that simply sumptuous February Abbey afternoon back in 91.

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John, what were your standout memories in the lead up to the fixture?

The pitch certainly wasn’t very good and having experienced Ian’s [Darler] current magic carpet in the recent Mick George charity match, the boys playing this evening will have a much better surface to play on.

That’s always the first thing I remember.

But I do remember pre-game Ron Atkinson answering a journalist’s question which was based on it being a tough game for them, and I remember he retorted with something like ‘yeah but it will be a really tough game for Cambridge!’

Of course how the game panned out, it ended up being quite an easy game for us in terms of when the goals went in and how

the scoreline ended. Sorry it wasn’t an easy game, but the result made it look that way.

And with the result going the way it did that day, the game of course remains a fond memory for many Cambridge United fans years later, and I’m sure it’s the same having played a part it in?

Yeah of course, it was glamourous Ron and the big boys looking to turn up and turn over minnows Cambridge, but as happens in life, it doesn’t always turn out the way you expect sometimes. A bit like the Bristol City game a few years later, everything fell our way on the day and went right for us. We executed our game plan to perfection, whilst most things they tried on our not so good pitch, didn’t go so well.

We’re obviously talking about a hugely successful period for the Club through the early 90s, back to back FA Cup quarter finals as well as League success, how much do you think those big games in the FA Cup played a role in what made that particular team special?

I’m not exactly sure whether the FA Cup played a major role of the success we were going through. But it was a part of the success, but the major contribution to the success was the way we played, in that other teams couldn’t understand our style or find a way to play against it. That was down to John Beck, no question. And the other thing which sounds simple, is that John got together a group of players who individually were very good. In some cases, extremely good. Top drawer players who went on to bigger things.

You and Dion of course enjoyed a great partnership during that period, and there’s probably not a more prevalent example of that than the game with Sheffield Wednesday?

It’s a game that lives in the memory for a number of reasons, I can still think and see Dion’s goals in my mind now. His left foot volley and then the fourth being the dodgy passback. And then of course the other goals, the pass down the right into Lee Philpott and the third being Dion’s flick

into me and then the shot which deflected and dipped under the cross bar. It was just a great day, but if the boys tonight can replicate that I’m sure it will be an equally wonderous occasion.

You don’t become the leading goalscorer in the modern era at a club, without knowing where the net is, but where does that particular one against Sheffield Wednesday rate among the many for you?

That’s well up in the top ten for me. It’s up there with the best I’ve scored, without being one of the most important. The goals you score to keep us up from relegation under Roy, or the goals we scored up at Spotland to get us promoted under Roy, the first goal I ever scored. They rank very highly indeed, but in terms of quality even with a slight deflection, the goal vs Wednesday is right up there.

And finally, the fact that not only did you win the game in the fashion that you did, but that it set up a quarter final match with Arsenal at Highbury, does that add an extra special touch to the memory in any way?

Yeah without question. It opened up an opportunity for us as a team to experience a crowd of that size. The likes of Dion and Steve Claridge went on to experience those size crowds week in, week out. But that truly was a one-time experience for me personally, in front of 45,000. It’s an experience you can’t ever forget either and I remember being on that Highbury pitch with the hairs standing up as I was playing and Arsenal were attacking us. Because that starts from us beating Sheffield Wednesday the game prior, it makes a huge difference as to how I look back on that match in a positive way. ■

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Today’s visitors SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY Darren Moore’s men make the 260-mile round trip from Sheffield tonight looking to go one further than their previous outing – a 2-2 draw against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday. Despite picking up three wins in their opening four League One fixtures, the Owls have struggled to maintain their early season form, winning just one of their September fixtures. A win at the Abbey Stadium tonight could see Sheffield Wednesday move back into playoff contention. Defeat, however, may see the 2015/16 Championship play-off finalists drop down to 11th – although that would be an unlikely feat given their superior goaldifference over Accrington Stanley.

Despite two Championship play-off finishes mid-way through the previous decade, as well as a real ambition and expectation to become a Premier League club, uncertainty surrounding owner Dejphon Chansiri on and off the field

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has reflected on the Owls’ league finishes.

Relegation in front of an empty Hillsborough last season condemned the Yorkshire club to what would be their first season back playing in England’s third tier since 2012.

High-profile summer arrivals of Lee Gregory and Saido Berahino, who join from Stoke and Zulte Waregem respectively, will certainly add much needed firepower to an Owls’ attack that only managed 40 goals in 46 Championship games last season. With the former already contributing to seven goals in nine starts this season.

Bailey Peacock-Farrell, another summer recruit, boasts playing experience playing in the Premier League, as well as representing Northern Ireland 27 times – an impressive feat given the Leeds United academy graduate is yet to reach his 25th birthday.

The shot-stopper will add further solidity to a

Gregory’s single goal against Bolton Wanderers earlier in October earning Wednesday their third win in all competitions in a row before Saturday’s most recent draw with AFC Wimbledon.

It could have, and should have, been four wins on the bounce for Darren Moore’s side on Saturday, after his side went two-goals up following Lee Gregory’s brace either side of the half-time whistle. However, Nesta GuinnessWalker and Jack Rudoni’s late goal succumbed the Owl’s to their fourth league draw of the season, keeping the Yorkshire side out of the play-offs on goal-difference. ■ Wednesday defence that have only conceded 11 goals this season, seven fewer than their counterparts this evening, Cambridge United.

Despite a summer of change, the Owl’s managed to keep hold of their prized asset, Barry Bannan, despite Championship and apparent Premier League interest from newboys Brentford. The Scotsman, who has racked up 27 appearances for the Tartan Army, has become a fans favourite at Wednesday, having played over 250 times for the Owls.

The midfielder is another who boasts playing experience in the Premier League.

Three victories in their opening four games back in League One saw Darren Moore’s men sit top of League One after matchday four. However, an impressive win over Wigan Athletic would prove to be the Owl’s only win throughout September. Form has picked up since the turn on the new month, with Lee

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Name: Darren Moore Age: 47 Previous Clubs: West Bromwich Albion (2018-2019), Doncaster Rovers (2019-2021), Sheffield Wednesday (2021-) Honours: Premier League Manager of the Month (April 2018), EFL Championship Manager of the Month (September 2018)

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From the SLO DAVE MATTHEW-JONES This evening we welcome the supporters, officials and players of Sheffield Wednesday to the Abbey Stadium. Sheffield Wednesday is a club steeped in history having been formed in 1867 and being one of the oldest clubs in the world. Their early Chairman Charles Clegg had a huge impact and influence in the early years of football throughout his time over 51 years on the Football Association where he was known as “the great old man of football” He was knighted in 1927 for ‘services to the Board of Trade and the Ministry of Labour’. This could have been for work with local youth and employment committees. His influence and religious views had a great influence on the club. Some people believe that the Owls during his time were the moral club of the period. Charles was a strict teetotaller and non-smoker. He also had a deep religious conviction. His favourite quote was “nobody ever gets lost on a straight road”. He was known to frown on those who drank before matches and also disliked gambling. He feared that professionalism would be a corrupting influence on the game and fought a long losing battle against it throughout his administrative career.

October is Black History Month. Earlier this year the Cambridge United family sadly lost Attu Mensah who was the clubs’ first black player, He was soon followed by university student Alva Anderson. However, it was Dennis Walker who captained the side when it won the Southern League who most supporters will remember. He was also the first black player to turn out for Manchester United. He made over 200 appearances for Cambridge United.

It is Brendon Batson who made probably the most difference during his career in football.

Following the end to his playing days, Batson was appointed as the deputy chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association in 1984. This month the EFL did a feature about his career and it can be seen here https://www.efl.com/news/2021/

october/black-history-month-brendonbatson/ The club has this month reiterated its commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion through a statement which can be read on their website. Although there has been a lot of work done in the past the Board last year recognised that we needed to do more to prioritise this right across the Club. We did so by recognising that diversity of thought and approach makes us stronger and at the same time wanting to be a Club that everyone feels is for them and where everyone feels welcome regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation.

There will always be more to do and everyone is committed to trying to take positive steps forward. This is a continuous journey however below are some of the steps that have been taken across the Club over the last twelve months: • Establishing a Board Sub Group • Improving club practices • Signing up to the FA Diversity Code • Taking part in the PL and EFL Player to Coach Scheme • Targeting Under Represented Fan Groups • Deepening Community Work Through the Trust This is a team effort right across the Club Board, staff, players at every level. To ensure it develops in the future and it becomes a cornerstone that the club is based on forever.

It is also down to every supporter to show their commitment in making football a safe, welcoming and enjoyable place for everyone Please look after yourself and enjoy following the team home and away this season. ​ ou can contact me via dave.

Y matthew-jones@cambridge-united. co.uk or follow what is happening via the www.facebook.com/ CambridgeUnitedFootballClub facebook site www.cambridgefansunited. org website or via twitter SLO@ CambridgeUTD www.cambridge-united.co.uk

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2. Who scored our goal at Hillsborough in the League Cup second round back in 1998? a. Martin Butler b. Neil Mustoe c. Paul Wanless d. Trevor Benjamin 3. Which country would I be in if I was watching Fylkir v Valur? a. Denmark b. Finland c. Iceland d. Latvia 4. Which northern Premier League ground is situated in the suburb of Beeston?

a. Elland Road b. St James’ Park c. Goodison Park d. Etihad 5. Which Championship club were formerly known as Singer FC? a. Middlesbrough b. Millwall c. Coventry City d. Wigan Athletic 6. Should the Poppies entertain the Brakes in National League North competition, who would be competing? a. Chorley v Blyth Spartans b. Kettering Town v Leamington c. Chester City v Spennymoor Town d. Hereford v Boston Utd 7. We have beaten tonight’s visitors in League competition only once, in December 1977, our first ever encounter. What was the score that day? a. 3-0 b. 2-1 c. 1-0 d. 4-1

8. Joe Ironside made his pro debut with Sheffield Utd in 2012 but in which other current Championship team town was he born? a. Reading b. West Bromwich c. Preston d. Middlesbrough 9. Name the EFL side who ‘keeper Will Mannion joined on loan from Hull City in 2017, making one appearance. a. Plymouth Argyle b. Oxford Utd c. Huddersfield Town d. Reading 10. How many goals did Wes Hoolahan score for his country between 2008 and 2017? a. 0 b. 5 c. 3 d. 2

Answers: 1. A, 2. D, 3. C, 4. A, 5. C, 6. B, 7. A, 8. D, 9. A, 10. C

1. What is the origin of the Owl on the badge of tonight’s visitors and of course, their nickname? a. A nearby suburb called Owlerton b. The Hillsborough stadium was once an owl sanctuary c. The owl is an informal mascot of NW Sheffield d. In the early days in the early 1900s Wednesday would only play at night

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Memories Down CUT THROAT LANE Evening, all. I always think it makes sense to play Wednesday on a Tuesday, don’t you? We haven’t lost at home to the Owls in the league since March 1984 so let’s hope that weighs heavy on their minds.

On our trip down Cut Throat Lane this evening we are travelling 22 seasons back to the Roy MacFarland era and life in the third tier following promotion the previous season. A miserable Tuesday night in October and a crowd of just 4,328 witnessed a sorry 1-0 defeat against Burnley from United’s perspective. All this after a rip-roaring derby win vs Colchester United the previous Friday evening.

The Clarets doubled us that season and we haven’t met them since! Flicking through the programme it is good to see Martin Butler had pocketed his second hat-trick of his U’s career against said Colchester. I remember his first, coming in a 7-2 win against Mansfield.

I loved General Manager Colin Davies’ optimism with his vision of a refurbished Abbey in a few years’ time. Finally, some interesting names in the Burnley squad. Merry-go-round manager Micky Mellon, Paul Crichton in goal, another ex-U Tom Cowan and even the lead singer of The Jam and Style Council graced the side at that time.

On this day in 1973, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by the Queen. Designed by a Dane, it was estimated to take four years to build but took 14. The original budget was seven million dollars, but in the end it cost $102 million. The roof has over one million tiles, all shipped from Sweden. And it meant employment for 10,000 construction workers.

You are truly enriched.

Enjoy yourselves. ■

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Hot OffAndrew the Habbin Stephen “Every castle was once started with a little block; despise no new beginnings.

A little step every day builds up the hope of greater accomplishments.

Do something every day.”

I.Ayivor As a young teenager attending my first games at the Abbey, I soon began to appreciate the winning habit. After we bought a third of the Chelmsford City team, promotion to the Football League seemed assured. Even so, the thrill of signing people I had actually heard of like George Harris from Reading was enough to hold my attention. In those days I had no idea that one day we would be playing Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday here within a matter of days because we were in the same league. In 1966, I had watched Sheffield Wednesday coasting to victory in the FA Cup Final, only to be overwhelmed by Everton.

I had no thought then that we might match them or play at Wembley, but here we are.

In 1976 we played Wednesday in the Shipp Cup. They were a division higher and beat us 5-2. The following season we were both in Division 3 and Cambridge George Harris won 3-2. This was the Ron Atkinson side built around Dave Stringer and Steve Fallon in defence. Spriggs and Finney were in midfield and Alan Biley rampaged up front. United feared no one and we battered Wednesday 3-0 at home in the league.

Most enjoyably of all was the victory of John Beck’s side against a much fancied Sheffield Wednesday team managed by Ron Atkinson. He was as gracious as he could be, having seen his expensive team swept away 4-0. Another great United side was in development, including a certain Dion Dublin who starred in a very aggressive team which upset the purists but delighted us with some wonderful displays.

Ron Atkinson

Since then we have had bad times too and, having nearly folded, we spent nine years in the Conference where we were the big team that everyone wanted to beat. It is easy to think that when you drop out of the league and two directors buy the ground for themselves that it is all over.

That is to ignore the power of fans who stick with their team no matter what. Even if we had been resurrected as a Sunday pub team, we would have come back and the real fans would have waited for better times.

The same must be said of Wednesday who have had financial trouble and lean periods associated with that kind of struggle. Their fans are amazing and turn up in numbers everywhere. They won’t be saying how pleased they are to be playing mighty Cambridge, but they will be delighted that they still have a team to support. We know that, for good or bad, you support a team for life.

Whether we play Eastbourne Borough, Farsley Celtic or Manchester United, we are proud to be here supporting a team which always gives its all. ■ www.cambridge-united.co.uk

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Women Darren Marjoram

On behalf of all of us involved in the Women’s team, we would like to wish Mark and the lads the best of luck for tonight.

After a fantastic performance and result Saturday I am sure they will all be up for this one!

This Sunday the Women’s team travelled to title contenders Billericay Town with several players unavailable or injured, but after a good week of training we were all hopeful of showing our resilience against one of the best sides in the league.

The first half was one where we did just that.

Billericay became frustrated as we stayed compact when we didn’t have the ball, and we had a fantastic chance to take the lead when an Emma Jenkins header was only kept out by a superb save from Amy Mullet in the hosts goal.

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With two 16 year olds on the pitch and the performance of the players for the vast majority of the game, there is plenty to be positive about despite the score.

Next up is a trip to Kings Lynn this Sunday in the FA Cup. It is a tricky tie against a side doing well in the division below.

Finally, I hope to see as many of you at the Abbey for our game against QPR next month.

It’s a terrific opportunity for us to play in-front of a big crowd and it’s a game we are really excited about.

Up The U’s! ■ www.cambridge-united.co.uk

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Around the Division LEAGUE ONE ROUND-UP Plymouth Argyle are 12 unbeaten and firing at the top of the table after dispatching Oxford United 1-3 at the Kassam Stadium. Matty Taylor fired the U’s in front after five minutes, but Jordon Garrick’s curler ensured an immediate leveller. The visitors’ tails were up – Panutche Camara latched onto the momentum by grabbing a brace for the on song Pilgrims. A first loss in four, Karl Robinson’s men slip to 9th, a point from the play-offs.

Early strikes from Anthony Stewart and Adebayo Akinfenwa helped Wycombe Wanderers to a fourth consecutive victory as they triumphed 0-2 at basement side Doncaster Rovers. Placed in 2nd, Gareth Ainsworth’s men continue to soar in a congested top four which is separated by the solitary point. A third loss in four for struggling Rovers, they’re four points from safety after an uninspiring start.

A decade on from the sides battling it out in the Premier League, Wigan Athletic secured a barnstorming 0-4 victory at Bolton Wanderers.

An early Will Keane strike put the Latics into the driving seat before a James McClean brace and a Callum Lang deflected effort secured the rout and maintained 3rd position. The Trotters - who were dubbed “the best team in the league” by boss Ian Evatt earlier in the week occupy 10th after successive defeats.

10-man Sunderland returned to winning ways with a come-from-behind 1-2 success over Gillingham. Steve Evans’ side took the lead on 25 when Danny Lloyd fired home from the penalty spot, but the Black Cats equalised against the run of play through Aiden O’Brien before Tom Flanagan decided the tie ten minutes into the 2nd half despite playing the last 25 minutes with ten men. The sucker punch sinks the Gills to 20th, afloat only via goal difference.

Rotherham United grabbed a third successive win after cruising to an emphatic 4-1 win

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against Portsmouth. Michael Smith’s opener was cancelled out by Marcus Harness, but a blistering seven minutes saw the Millers score three through Smith, Richard Wood and Ben Wiles. Despite being lodged in 12th, Pompey’s form of one win in nine makes for dreary reading.

Shaun Whalley’s second-half strike ended Shrewsbury Town’s three-game losing streak by earning a 1-0 win over MK Dons. The win eased pressure on manager Steve Cotterill as the Shrews were lifted up to 21st. After a rampant start under his tenure, Liam Manning’s team are winless in three and are now 6th with a four-point gap from 5th.

A spirited comeback from AFC Wimbledon saw them take a point off Sheffield Wednesday in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Plough Lane. Tonight’s visitors raced into a healthy two-goal lead thanks to a Lee Gregory double, but Nesta Guinness-Walker fired in an instant response before Jack Rudoni tapped home to share the spoils and put the Dons in 17th, preventing the Owls from breaking into the top 6.

A Friday night thriller at the Pirelli Stadium saw Burton Albion overcome Morecambe 3-2.

A breathless opening saw Liam Gibson fire the Shrimps into a 3rd minute lead – which lasted two minutes when Thomas O’Connor forced home. The Brewers’ turnaround was complete on quarter of an hour when Conor Shaughnessy bulleted in a header. O’Connor secured his brace moments into the 2nd half, killing off the game which meant Cole Stockton’s 10th of the campaign deep into stoppage time was nothing more than a consolation. The hosts now sit in 8th with the Lancashire outfit steady in 16th.

Kyle Vassell banished Cheltenham Town’s losing run with a late strike in a 1-0 win against Accrington Stanley at Whaddon Road. Maximum points lifts the Robins up to

14th, four points from both the play-offs and drop zone. Slight cause for concern for John Coleman, his team are 11th but obtain one win in six.

Lincoln City snatched a dramatic 2-1 late success over struggling Charlton Athletic.

A Jayden Stockley own goal was instantly cancelled out by defender Sam Lavelle. Just when the encounter looked destined to be all square, a bullet Regan Poole header in added time moved the Imps to 13th and consigned the Addicks to a woeful 22nd with one win in seven.

A scintillating afternoon at the Abbey Stadium saw Cambridge United rescue a 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town in the sides’ first competitive meeting since 1993. A Sone Aluko

brace gave the Tractor Boys breathing space, before James Brophy nicked one back to inspire a United fightback complete

by Joe Ironside. Both boasting just two losses in nine, Mark Bonner’s men are 18th with the fellow East Anglian side 15th.

A rampant second-half showing from Fleetwood Town saw them cruise to a 3-0 win at home to Crewe Alexandra. Callum Johnson drew first blood on the hour mark before fellow defender Danny Andrew and Ged Garner sealed the points for the team now in 19th after a promising run of one defeat in eight. Contrasting form for the Railwaymen, five without victory means they languish in 23rd. ■ Owen Mizon

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CFU Corner Ben Phillips & Andrew Stephen It was great to see the Abbey Stadium packed to the rafters on Saturday for the local derby against Ipswich Town and equally great just to see fans back in the stadium enjoying supporting their respective clubs. The games come thick and fast at present, and we are looking forward to seeing another bumper attendance tonight for the visit of Sheffield Wednesday.

There is something special about the spirit of Cambridge United as a football club, sharing a love and bond of supporting a football club. Travelling home and away you make friends with fellow fans and we have often felt that when supporting the U’s its like been part of a second family.

It’s always sad to hear of the passing of members of the U’s family and everyone at CFU and Cambridge United was therefore saddened to hear of the news of two U’s fans recently. We were notified of the sudden death of Lifelong U’s fan Brian Smith last week.

Brian fell in love with Cambridge United at a young age having grown up a stone’s throw from the Abbey Stadium and he was a regular at fixtures both home and away.

Brian was a lifelong season ticket holder in the Habbin and in later years, he sat in the main stand and attended games with his daughter Annabelle. Our thoughts are with Brian’s family at this difficult time.

We also were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Richard North, another U’s regular who had been attending fixtures for years and who was one of the funniest men you could have the pleasure of meeting. Our thoughts are with Richard’s family also at this difficult time.

There are plans to hold a minute silence before a home match later this season, so everyone can come together to reflect and remember all the Cambridge United fans who are no longer with us and who have passed within the last 12 months. ■

Brian Smith

“Brian fell in love with Cambridge United at a young age having grown up a stone’s throw from the Abbey Stadium and he was a regular at fixtures both home and away” www.cambridge-united.co.uk

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View from the Press Box Doug Shulman Last Saturday proved a memorable day at the Abbey and another barometer of how far the club have come in recent years. With two promotions comes bigger and more high-profile visitors, an increase in the quality of football and, of course, some sizeable attendances in CB5. U’s fans amongst the sell-out 7,994 crowd were treated to a rousing second half performance from Mark Bonner’s men who, once again, showed great character to secure their point, thanks in part to birthday boy Joe Ironside’s late equaliser.

Elsewhere, the big news in football has been the takeover at Newcastle United. I cannot recall a more publicised and controversial ownership change, but the £305m buyout by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, (PIF) along with the 10% stakes taken by Amanda Staveley and Jamie Ruben, has triggered plentiful debate.

Following 18 months of talks, the Premier League received legally binding assurances that the Saudi state would have no control over the running of Newcastle; the stumbling block for so long. The controversy being, that the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman is listed as Chair of the PIF but, the league has been told that the club will be steered solely

by Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the PIF Governor. Time will tell whether there is a direct involvement by the Crown Prince or the Saudi State and, you would hope, the Premier League are watching even closer.

Nevertheless, there are similarities with the 2008 takeover of Manchester City, sold to the Abu Dhabi United Group owned by Sheikh Mansour, the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and a senior figure in several government run companies. The globally influential Sheikh, although working within Premier League guidelines, immediately handed all day-to-day responsibility to Khaldoon Al Mubarek and the City Group, but will surely still be a senior voice at the club?

The international controversy that has followed Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich for many years, could also be called into question.

What cannot be ignored, though, is the appalling Saudi human rights record, their approach to women, independent and other religious groups and sexuality, all of which they are responsible for. Amnesty International are calling for these rights - or lack of - to be addressed as part of new owner tests going forward, and quite rightly.

Saudi Arabia have been involved in sport for many years but, not to this level, so the hope is that being exposed to new cultures may help their moral understanding. What would certainly help, is for the new owners to be directly and very publicly involved with the community from day one and, in particular, groups representing diversity. Making this step may appease the watching world, likewise Newcastle fans who have been starved of hope for many years now. ■ www.cambridge-united.co.uk

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That’s why eBay are proud to support 300,000 small businesses who help power EFL clubs nationwide. We’ll be donating our advertising space to a lot of these businesses – on match day hoardings, around grounds and beyond – throughout the coming season, to ensure they can continue to thrive in our local communities.

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It has been another action packed couple of weeks in the Academy. Since our last first team home fixture, our U18s have enjoyed two back-to-back league victories over Leyton Orient and MK Dons.

The boys had no league fixtures this past weekend so we hosted Lincoln City in a friendly before all heading over to the Abbey to watch the First Team against Ipswich Town.

Our schoolboy programme continues to offer the most diverse games program possible and in the last two weeks alone, our Academy players have played against AFC Wimbledon, Leyton Orient, Watford, West Ham, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Wolves and Spurs to name but a few across a variety

of different ages.

We have an exciting October half-term coming up, with training days, fixtures and festivals for the boys to all look forward to, followed by a re-charge week whereby we give all of our schoolboy players and parents an opportunity to re-rest before another busy period prior to Christmas.

Our opponents during various different half term activities are Doncaster Rovers, Sunderland, Birmingham City, Fulham and Gillingham and we are very much looking forward to the week ahead.

Finally, good luck to the First Team tonight.

Everyone at the Academy is hoping for three points. ■ www.cambridge-united.co.uk

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TUE 21ST Tottenham Hotspur U21 (EFLTG) H 1-0 McKenzie-Lyle Williams**

Jones***

Okedina

Dunk

Weir

May*

Lankester

Worman

Smith 1

Knibbs

Iredale***

Brophy

O’Neil

Ironside

davis**

Yearn*

Mannion

SAT 25TH Fleetwood Town

H 2-2

Mitov

Williams

Okedina

Masterson

Iredale

Digby

O’Neil

Tracey 1

Brophy

May 1*

Ironside

Smith*

Dunk

Weir

Lankester

Knibbs

Worman

McKenzie-Lyle

tue 28th Gillingham

H 0-2

Mitov

Williams

Jones

Masterson

Iredale

Digby**

O’Neil

Tracey

Brophy*

Smith***

Ironside

Dunk

Okedina

Weir***

May**

Lankester*

Knibbs

McKenzie-Lyle

May 1

Ironside

Smith***

Dunk

Hoolahan***

Okedina

Weir

Tracey*

McKenzie-Lyle

Smith*

Dunk***

Okedina

Weir

Knibbs**

Worman

McKenzie-Lyle

Smith

SEPTEMBER 2021

october 2021 sat 2nd Crewe Alexandra

a 2-2

Mitov

Williams

Jones

Masterson**

Iredale

Digby

O’Neil

Lankester*

Brophy***

sat16th Ipswich Town

h 2-2

Mitov

Williams

Jones

Masterson

Iredale

Digby

May

Tracey*

Brophy 1**

tue 19th Sheffield Wednesday

h

sat 23rd Shrewsbury Town

a

TUE 26TH Doncaster Rovers

A

sat 30th AFC Wimbledon

h

Hoolahan Ironside 1***

november 2021 tue 2nd Morecambe

a

sat 6th Northampton Town

A

tue 9th Stevenage (EFLTG)

a

sat 13th MK Dons

a

sat 20th Rotherham United

A

tue 23rd Wigan Athletic

h

sat 27th Sunderland

h

december 2021 tue 7th Cheltenham Town

A

sat 11th Charlton Athletic

a

sat 18th Rotherham United

h

sun 26th Wycombe Wanderers

A

wed 29th Doncaster Rovers

h

january 2021 sat 1st Portsmouth

h

sat 8th Bolton Wanderers

A

sat 15th Lincoln City

a

sat 22nd Crewe Alexandra

h

sat 29th Fleetwood Town

a

february 2021 sat 5th Wycombe Wanderers

H

tue 8th Gillingham

a

sat 12th Burton Albion

a

sat 19th Accrington Stanley

h

tue 22nd Plymouth Argyle

h

sat 26th Oxford United

A

march 2021 sat 5th Shrewsbury Town

H

sat 12th Sheffield Wednesday

A

sat 19th MK Dons

H

sat 26th AFC Wimbledon

A

april 2021 sat 2nd Ipswich Town

A

sat 9th Morecambe

H

fri 15th Wigan Athletic

a

mon 18th Charlton Athletic

h

sat 23rd Sunderland

a

sat 30th Cheltenham Town

h

*/**/*** Denotes substitutions # Match won on penalties P Penalty 1 Number of goals scored

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Ticket Office NEXT UP AT HOME:

AFC Wimbledon

Sky Bet League One • Abbey Stadium • Saturday 30th October Mark Bonner’s men are back at the Abby Stadium on Saturday 30th October as they take on AFC Wimbledon. Ticket prices below:

Advance Match Ticket Prices

Newmarket Rd North Habbin

Main Stand Family Enclosures

Main Stand Blocks B, E, F & AC 1, 2

Main Stand Blocks C & D

Adult

£18

£19

£22

£24

Concessions*

£14

£14

£17

£20

Under 18

£8

£8

£10

£18

Under 12

£5

£5

£5

N/A

Wheelchair Disabled

£15

ON THE ROAD: Doncaster Rovers

Sky Bet League One • The Keepmoat Stadium • Tuesday 26th October 2021 • Adults: £21 • 60+: £17 • Under 25: £17 • Under 18: £8 • Under 12: £5

Shrewsbury Town

Sky Bet League One • Montgomery Waters Meadow • Saturday 23rd October 2021 • Adults: £20 • 65+: £15 • Under 23: £15 • Full-time Student: £15 • Under 19: £8 • Under 12 FREE

AWAY TRAVEL:

Get a lift to the games through CFU’s Away Travel. Visit CambridgeFansUnited.org to secure your seat.

CLICK here TO BUY YOUR TICKETS

HOW TO BUY:

Call 01223 566500 (Option 1) or by purchasing from the Abbey Stadium Ticket Office during our Opening Hours.

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Team Sheet Line-Ups & Officials Cambridge United

Sheffield Wednesday

HEAD COACH: Mark Bonner Amber & Black

MANAGER: Darren Moore Blue & White

DIMITAR MITOV 1 GEORGE WILLIAMS 2 JACK IREDALE 3 PAUL DIGBY 4 GREG TAYLOR 5 LLOYD JONES 6 JAMES BROPHY 7 LIAM O’NEIL 8 JOE IRONSIDE 9 SAM SMITH 10 HARRISON DUNK 11 KAI MCKENZIE-LYLE 13 WES HOOLAHAN 14 JUBRIL OKEDINA 15 JENSEN WEIR 16 LEON DAVIES 17 SHILOW TRACEY 18 ADAM MAY 19 JACK LANKESTER 23 CONOR MASTERSON 24 WILL MANNION 25 HARVEY KNIBBS 26 BEN WORMAN 27 HARVEY BECKETT 31 KAI YEARN 33

1 BAILEY PEACOCK-FARRELL 2 LIAM PALMER 3 JAYDEN BROWN 5 SAM HUTCHINSON 6 DOMINIC IORFA 7 OLAMIDE SHODIPO 8 DENNIS ADENIRAN 10 BARRY BANNAN 11 JOSH WINDASS 13 CALLUM PATERSON 15 KAYODE ADEYODIN 17 FISAYO DELE-BASHIRU 19 ANDRE GREEN 20 FLORIAN KAMBERI 21 MASSIMO LUONGO 22 CHEY DUNKLEY 26 LEWIS WING 28 JOE WILDSMITH 29 ALEX HUNT 32 JACK HUNT 44 LUKE JACKSON

Match Officials

Referee - Scott Oldham Assistant Referee - Andy Bennett Assistant Referee - Conor Farrell Fourth Official - Abbas Khan Copyright © 2021 Hashtag Digital Media Ltd, All rights reserved