Dave Matthew-Jones
Name: David Matthew-Jones
Position: Fans Elected Director - Supporter Liaison Officer
Born: Wokingham, Berkshire
Date of Birth: 6th February 1959
First Supported Cambridge United March 1970
I have been supporting Cambridge United since 1970. There have been both good and bad times during this period. Winning at Wembley against Chesterfield and almost reaching the Premier League are highs. Playing at Wembley twice and winning twice was in 2013 was great. Seeing the club return to the Football League was a great moment. The lows for me center on the ground and the lost ownership of the Abbey Stadium.
However, disappointing and avoidable the ground sale was several years ago. It is now time to move on and work with Grosvenor during the coming years to ensure we have a new stadium fit for the future. The sports village project needs to continue to fruition even if we remain at the Abbey. It is about the providing a facility for our children and grand children.
Football will need to reduce costs if it is to have a future. Ownership models will change in coming years. Clubs which do not embrace change will struggle.
Supporter and community ownership are seen by many as the last resort and is often used when it is far too late. I believe a trust is about far more just money. In years to come, more and more clubs will embrace the model.
I have many favourite players, moments and experiences supporting Cambridge United. My proudest was when we played Hereford in the first conference match. We had survived a summer of turmoil and set upon a new road.
My favourite view is the tree behind the Habbin Stand on a frosty night or the rain falling in front of the floodlights from Newmarket Road.
What is it is that makes football special? It is the people, the friends you make, the discussions and arguments you have. Football is special. There is nothing else like it. Being a fan is unique for the highs and lows it provides.
One Cambridge, One United, One Cambridge United.
Position: Fans Elected Director - Supporter Liaison Officer
Born: Wokingham, Berkshire
Date of Birth: 6th February 1959
First Supported Cambridge United March 1970
I have been supporting Cambridge United since 1970. There have been both good and bad times during this period. Winning at Wembley against Chesterfield and almost reaching the Premier League are highs. Playing at Wembley twice and winning twice was in 2013 was great. Seeing the club return to the Football League was a great moment. The lows for me center on the ground and the lost ownership of the Abbey Stadium.
However, disappointing and avoidable the ground sale was several years ago. It is now time to move on and work with Grosvenor during the coming years to ensure we have a new stadium fit for the future. The sports village project needs to continue to fruition even if we remain at the Abbey. It is about the providing a facility for our children and grand children.
Football will need to reduce costs if it is to have a future. Ownership models will change in coming years. Clubs which do not embrace change will struggle.
Supporter and community ownership are seen by many as the last resort and is often used when it is far too late. I believe a trust is about far more just money. In years to come, more and more clubs will embrace the model.
I have many favourite players, moments and experiences supporting Cambridge United. My proudest was when we played Hereford in the first conference match. We had survived a summer of turmoil and set upon a new road.
My favourite view is the tree behind the Habbin Stand on a frosty night or the rain falling in front of the floodlights from Newmarket Road.
What is it is that makes football special? It is the people, the friends you make, the discussions and arguments you have. Football is special. There is nothing else like it. Being a fan is unique for the highs and lows it provides.
One Cambridge, One United, One Cambridge United.
