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On the 27th November, Cambridge United played Sunderland at the Abbey Stadium.
Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos in the slideshow below Simon King took the photographs 
We are regularly asked for teamsheets on matchdays by supporters of both sides. We have launched Programme on a Page. this season. It is a combination of a team sheet and programme on one sheet of paper and can be downloaded on matchdays or have on your mobile device. We hope you enjoy the read and find the information useful
The latest copy is now available to download below or it can be purchased at the Programme Exchange outlet (outside the club shop) before the match this afternoon against Sunderland If you purchase a copy it will cost 50 pence . Proceeds will go towards the running of the Away Travel coach We also provide picturepath that helps reduce anxiety for children with SEN when coming to the Abbey Stadium https://cambridgefansunited.org/how-to-use-picture-path.html… Audio descriptive commentary https://cambridgefansunited.org/audio-descriptive-commentary.html… The following matches are currently on line for the away travel Tuesday 7th December 2021--------Cheltenham Saturday 11 December 2021--------Charlton Athletic Sunday 26 December 2021----------Wycombe You can ring Away Travel on 07591 111251 or Email cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com
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The Fan-led Review of Football Governance, chaired by Tracey Crouch MP, was published today (24th November 2021). Supporters’ groups from around 130 different clubs took part, along with the football authorities, during more than 100 hours of evidence gathering sessions.
The review aimed to “explore ways of improving the governance, ownership and financial sustainability of clubs in English football” and “engage extensively with fans to ensure any recommendations are led by fans’ experience and interests.”
Key recommendations include:
“The commitment and passion of the fans who have contributed to the review has been genuinely humbling to see. Where this passion had been betrayed by owners it has been heartbreaking – and testimony from those who had lost their club in Bury particularly so. “The sophistication of thought about the problems of the game and solutions presented by those fans was also remarkable. It is often said that football would be nothing without the fans. The same can be said for this review and I want to thank each and every one who has contributed.” Tracey Crouch was supported in her work by an Expert Panel comprising Dawn Airey, Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Clarke Carlisle, Danny Finkelstein, Roy Hodgson, Dan Jones, David Mahoney, Kevin Miles, Godric Smith and James Tedford. 
The report of our Women at the Match survey has been released, giving fans more details on the work that was carried out earlier this year when we polled women supporters from both the men’s and women’s game. Our initial Women at the Match survey undertaken in 2014 was the first of its kind, and gives us a baseline against which we can compare the experiences of women attending football in 2021.
It’s a world that, thanks to the #MeToo movement and so much else, looks remarkably different just seven years on. While women’s attitudes towards and experiences of sexism garnered plenty of column inches when the results were reported – you might have seen coverage in places like the Guardian, Independent, Sky News or Football365 – the survey looked at a whole range of issues, including how and when women supporters got into following football, the factors that influence their attendance and lots more besides. The report allows us to cover the results in a little more depth, and provide a bit more context to the headlines you might have seen.
Special ‘Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’
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On the 23th November, Cambridge United played Wigan at the Abbey Stadium.
Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos in the slideshow below Simon King took the photographs  You may be aware, or you may have heard, that Nigel Hillyard and a few colleagues are organising a major fundraising event for Cambridge United's Community Trust. The aim is to raise £15,000 specifically for sessions run by the Trust for participants with disabilities and at the same time promote Walking Football.
The plan is to play a 5 a-side Walking Football match, over a 12 hour period, with roll on roll off subs from 10am until 10pm on Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd May 2022. The match will take place at the sand-based astro pitches at the Abbey Leisure Centre. To do this he NEEDS approx. 80 – 100 players and a group of about 20 helpers. Players will be split into two squads and allocated an approximate time slot during the 12 hour match, which means they do not have to sacrific e the whole of Bank Holiday Monday to take part, instead they can turn up around their allotted time, play in the match and then do as they please. Players can opt to choose how long they wish to play for e.g. 30 minutes to 2 hours, express preferences when to play, i.e. morning, afternoon or evening and if groups of players wish to play at the same time we will try and accommodate that too. Helpers (who can also be players) will be required to stay maybe two or three hours and ensure the roll on roll off substitutions run smoothly, keep track of the score and scorers, referee/officiate, and help with any other tasks to ensure the event runs smoothly. At this stage Nigel would simply like to hear from you if you are interested in playing or helping, or both. It should be a good fun filled social event. Before you express an interest below here are few things you may like to know: Player safety is paramount and to make it safer players must appreciate the game will be an endurance event and only lightly competitive. It will be strictly no tackling, no physical contact and of course only walking is permitted. It is fully inclusive. At any one time the ten players on the pitch may be a mixture of abilities, ages from 10? to 90, sexes, able bodied and some with disabilities. The match has to be played in the right spirit. Players will be required to aim to raise £100 each in sponsorship from friends and families in the now familiar ways and the Trust has an online platform to help with this. One of the main sponsors is the Cambridge Independent Newspaper and it is expected there will be a fair bit of media coverage, including local radio and TV. Each squad will also have a sponsor. The event is a trial for a Guinness Book of Records attempt which is planned for 2023. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PLAYING OR HELPING – Please drop Nigel an email at nigel.hillyard@btinternet.com with a quick note saying if you’d like to play, help, or both. He will then send you a form to fill in and get your interest registered. You are not committing to anything at this stage and he really wants to hear from you. Help with iFollow We have provided the following advice and assistance concerning iFollow. We cannot guarantee that all of the advice will work as everyone has different devices, broadband suppliers and contracts. However, the information we have obtained is from different sources and will hopefully assist you. You can also download the information via the attachment at the foot of the article. First steps - Registering for iFollow
 
If it doesn’t show, then either you have not set up an iFollow account or you are using an email address the club are not holding against your name On the club website – click on the iFollow tab and use the next match tab from the dropdown  You will see the following. We recommend you sign on at least 30 minutes before the match to avoid the last minute sign on rush and problems. This will also provide you a with a chance to ensure you can obtain the service  Problems connecting to iFollow via your laptop Having problems connecting to iFollow on your laptop? Here a few tips:
If you need to contact ifollow support on match days you can do so by clicking on the envelope at the bottom of the match page. It will open up a chat box. Add your information into the Your Question area. Please provide details of the problem being experienced, any codes and Cambridge United. Any issues with the service need to be addressed directly to iFollow. They can not be resolved by either the club or CFU
 Once iFollow is working Once you have the iFollow working click on the setting cog at the bottom right of the screen. You will have two things come up: quality and audio. Click on quality if you have buffering issues (when the action stops or the picture goes blank and you see a rotating circle) then change from “auto” to 504 (there are two 504's you need to top one) or one of the other numbers. The bigger the number the better the quality, so try different settings to get the best picture.
Click on audio (this is the commentary) you can chose home or away, if we are at home click on home and if we are away click on the away unless of course you want to listen to our opponents commentary. Note that the commentary often doesn’t start until just before (or occasionally after) the match starts, and there are adverts before and at half time when the commentary disappears. There have been occasions when the audio has been of the wrong Cambridgeshire team!
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Watching iFollow on Apple devices For those with Apple devices, iPhone, iPad and iTouch with iOS 11.4 or later, and Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14.5 or later, users can “screen mirror” (stream video) from iFollow to your TV via an Apple TV box, noting that you need Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, via Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation) boxes contented to your TV by HDMI cable. iFollow help The iFollow help page can be found via the link: https://ifollow.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/ You can also email iFollow directly - ifollow@efl.com <ifollow@efl.com> If the above doesn’t work out for you it may be because your download speeds need to checked and you may need to check with your service provider Check your internet speeds Check below for advice on how to stay connected Other things we have found
If you have found other features not mentioned please let us know 
CFU and CUSP Joint working
This weekend has sadly seen an alleged incident of racial abuse of a Cambridge United supporter away at Rotherham. Whilst at this moment in time it’s not right to cover this in any more detail until the official investigation has been carried out, it does draw into focus the need to work harder on the topic of inclusion for all in football. The board of directors of Cambridge United recently released a statement on equality, diversity and inclusion at the club. It is key that the work of the club continues in this area, and both Cambridge Fans United (CFU) and Cambridge United Supporters Panel (CUSP) are coming together to support the board in their working and offer their advice and guidance where they can. Over recent months CFU have been prioritising outreach work to parts of the community that have traditionally been under represented amongst the fan base. For example, working with the Mosque on Mill Road, which has recently resulted in a visit to the ground. At the same time, CUSP are playing a key role in CUFC’s efforts to be a mentally healthy club in all areas. This is the first time that CFU and CUSP have come together on a topic. It’s the belief of new chairman Andrew Stephen (CFU) and Ben Payne (CUSP) that a joint working approach will be of benefit to all supporters Andrew Stephen comments: “ I have never seen Fans’ groups as rivals in any way. Our purpose is to look out for the interest of fans, whatever that might involve. CFU and CUSP have a fine track record of service to the club but we are not simply nodding dogs and part of our role is to ensure that whoever the temporary custodians of the club might be, they have to consider the interests of the fans. Naturally these include enshrining diversity, sustainability and the values this great club have always tried to represent. It is sometimes assumed that fans’ groups are irrelevant except in times of crisis but this is clearly not so. There are always things to improve and develop. Football clubs have significant power when it comes to looking after the communities they are privileged to serve. CFU and CUSP are committed to working together to help them achieve this.” Ben Payne says: “CUSP was set up with the aim of being a voice for all fans for the everyday issues that affect the club, be it simple things such as arranging for a new display board at the front of the ground or advising the club on some of the matchday items since we’ve had the return of fans. However, it’s key on matters like this that CFU and CUSP should work together to represent all U’s Fans. It’s something that sadly shouldn’t still be going on in today’s world, but whilst it does we need to continue to work with the club where we can. We will look to work with CFU more closely on a number of key topics where both CUSP and CFU feel that joined-up working will benefit all.” CFU and CUSP look forward to further discussions with the club in due course to improve equality, diversity and inclusion. 
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Here is the result of the 'Must Win Monday' (22 November 2021) This weeks winning 'Must Win Monday' number is (8045), with the winner receiving £100 The lucky winner of 'Must Win Monday' will be notified individually by email and receive their cheque within the next few days. Don't forget that The Abbey Accumulator is due to be drawn this Friday. Yours sincerely, The CUFC Lottery Team, https://www.cufclottery.co.u
Programme on a Page. was launched this season. It is a combination of a team sheet and programme on one sheet of paper.
The latest copy is now available to download below or it can be purchased at the Programme Exchange outlet (outside the club shop) before the match tonight against Wigan. If you purchase a copy it will cost 50 pence . Proceeds will go towards the running of the Away Travel coach We also provide picturepath that helps reduce anxiety for children with SEN when coming to the Abbey Stadium https://cambridgefansunited.org/how-to-use-picture-path.html… Audio descriptive commentary https://cambridgefansunited.org/audio-descriptive-commentary.html… The following matches are currently on line for the away travel Tuesday 7th December 2021--------Cheltenham Saturday 11 December 2021--------Charlton Athletic Sunday 26 December 2021----------Wycombe You can ring Away Travel on 07591 111251 or Email cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com
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Northampton supporters who came to Cambridge United on the 16th November 2021.
You can see your gallery of photographs via the Cambridge v Northampton Flickr site here 
On the 16th November Cambridge United played Northampton at the Abbey Stadium.
Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos in the slideshow below Simon King took the photographs 
There is no matchday programme this evening against Northampton.
Programme on a Page. was launched this season. It is a combination of a team sheet and programme on one sheet of paper. The latest copy is now available to download below or it can be purchased at the Programme Exchange outlet (outside the club shop) before the match tonight against Northampton. If you purchase a copy it will cost 50 pence . Proceeds will go towards the running of the Away Travel coach We also provide picturepath that helps reduce anxiety for children with SEN when coming to the Abbey Stadium https://cambridgefansunited.org/how-to-use-picture-path.html… Audio descriptive commentary https://cambridgefansunited.org/audio-descriptive-commentary.html… The following matches are currently on line for the @cambridgeUTD away travel coach If you are going then you can book via the links below Saturday 20th November 2021----- Rotherham Tuesday 7th December 2021--------Cheltenham Saturday 11 December 2021--------Charlton Athletic Thank you Here is the result of the 'Must Win Monday' (15 November 2021)
This weeks winning 'Must Win Monday' number is (8379), with the winner receiving £100 The lucky winner of 'Must Win Monday' will be notified individually by email and receive their cheque within the next few days. Don't forget that The Abbey Accumulator is due to be drawn this Friday. Yours sincerely, The CUFC Lottery Team, https://www.cufclottery.co.uk 
Book your Away Travel Seat to Rotherham United Here
If you are following Cambridge United to Rotherham United on Saturday see the information below. We hope it will help you on your journey if you are going. If you need more information the contact details are below
Match day tickets can be purchased here Address AESSEAL NEW YORK STADIUM, New York Way, Rotherham S60 1AH. Car Parking There is no car parking for away fans at the ground, the only exception will be pre-agreed disabled parking. There are a number of private parking areas around the ground, including a pay and display on Sheffield Road and an NCP in the town centre. We can also recommend Forge Island car park which is situated across from the stadium. The post code is: S60 1EJ.For a full list of car parks in Rotherham, click here. Millers fans can also find off-site parking provided by JustPark within a short walk of AESSEAL New York Stadium which can be booked online here. Information for Away supporters www.themillers.co.uk/fans/away-fans/ Away supporters are housed in the Mears South Stand. Flags, Banners and Drums Flags and banners are permitted inside AESSEAL New York Stadium provided that they are accompanied with an appropriate fire certificate and they do not display any offensive or inappropriate messages. Drums are not permitted in the stadium by either sets of supporters. If you are unsure whether your flag will be granted access, please email our Safety Officer Julie Nichol on jnichol@rotherhamunited.net. Directions By Road Directions from the South -M1 Junction 33, take 3rd exit signed A630 Rotherham -1st Roundabout (Junction with A631) at roundabout take 1st exit -2nd Roundabout - A630 (Canklow Roundabout) take 2nd exit -3rd Roundabout - A630 (Ickles Roundabout) take 2nd exit -After the first set of traffic lights move into the right hand filter lane and you will then come back on yourself and take the first left onto Main Street. -Turn right onto Don Street after the council offices, and follow the signs for 'Town Centre Parking' Directions from the North -M1 Junction 35 leave motorway, take 1st exit signed A629 (Upper Wortley Road) -1st Roundabout - take 2nd exit (A629) -2nd Roundabout - take 2nd exit (A629) -3rd Roundabout (College Rd / B&Q Roundabout) take the 4th exit -After the first set of traffic lights take the first exit onto Main Street -Turn right onto Don Street after the council offices, and follow the signs for 'Town Centre Parking' Buses/Trains to AESSEAL New York Stadium The main Rotherham Bus and Train stations are both within 10 minutes walking time of the stadium. Once exiting the bus/train station there is ample pedestrian signage to direct you to the stadium. Information for disabled supporters Disabled Information Commentary for blind/partially sighted supporters The club provide commentary for blind or partially sighted supporters. The headsets are required to be booked 24 hours in advance of the fixture by emailing supporterservices@rotherhamunited.net A deposit will be required for the head set on the day of the match. They can be collected from the main reception. Sensory Bags The club provide sensory bags for supporters who may require them. The sensory bags are required to be booked 24 hours in advance of the fixture by emailing dlo@rotherhamunited.net A deposit will be required for the head set on the day of the match. They can be collected from the main reception. For full disabled supporter information click here.
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AWAY TRAVEL COACH INFORMATION
If you are following Cambridge United to MK Dons on Saturday see the information below. We hope it will help you on your journey if you are going. If you need more information the contact details are below
MK Dons Box Office: 01908 622922 Club Shop: 01908 622973 General Telephone: 01908 622922 Email: info@mkdons.com Address Stadium MK Milton Keynes Stadium Way MK1 1ST HOW TO GET TO STADIUM MK By car South bound M1: Exit the motorway at Junction 14 and turn right at the roundabout at the top of the exit slip road towards Milton Keynes. North bound M1: Exit the motorway at Junction 14 and take the left-hand filter lane towards Milton Keynes. Continue straight over the roundabout (Northfield) on H6 Childs Way. At the next roundabout (Fox Milne) turn left onto V11 Tongwell Street. Continue straight over next roundabout (Monkston) along the V11 Tongwell Street. At the next roundabout (Brinklow) turn right along the H8 Standing Way (A421). Continue on the H8 Standing Way (A421) following signs for Buckingham continuing over a number of roundabouts, on reaching the Bleak Hall roundabout turn left onto the V6 Grafton Street and follow signs for the stadium. Vehicles travelling from other areas should follow the brown football signs which are located on all main approaches to the area. The stadium can also be accessed easily from the northbound A5 running from Dunstable. Exit the road signposted Central Bletchley and take the first exit off Redmoor Roundabout. The stadium turning is on the left. Away supporters should follow the brown signs for Football Coaches and enter the stadium site via the Saxon Street entrance (between KFC and McDonalds) which is the most convenient for Gate 3. Parking Parking at Stadium MK can be booked in advance, at a reduced cost of £7 with a £1 booking fee – CLICK HERE to book! Parking on the day is priced at £10. Car parks will open at 11am. Seasonal car parking passes will be valid for this fixture. Matchday spaces for Blue Badge holders are limited and should be pre-booked either ONLINE or by visiting the Box Office, calling 01908 622901 or emailing boxoffice@mkdons.com. The Club cannot guarantee an on-site parking space for Blue Badge holders who have not pre-booked. There are drop-off/pick-up points available outside Gates 4 and 7. Drop-off/pick-up is permitted at Gates 4 and 7 as well as outside the hotel reception, although collection outside the hotel will be limited post-match to allow for egress of pedestrians and the visiting team coach. Supporters who pre-book taxis should head to the pick-up point at Gate 7. Patrons should park considerably in the industrial areas surrounding the stadium and NOT in the parking areas of the nearby retail and trade outlets, or in areas signed as privately owned, where there is risk of clamping. No football parking is permitted at the Asda shop adjacent to the stadium or at the MK1 retail park. A Parking Charge Notice of £60 will be issued for cars identified as parking for football or those exceeding the two-hour parking period. By train Bletchley station is approximately a 30-minute walk from the stadium. The stadium is sign posted from the station. Milton Keynes Central is a 45-60 minute walk. Fenny Stratford is served by London Northwestern Railway trains to/from Bletchley and all stations to/from Bedford. The station is approximately a 20 minute walk from the stadium. The stadium is sign posted from the station. (For evening matches alternative arrangements are needed due to the times of the last trains). For further information on train times CLICK HERE Please note, Saturday services have been suspended until 4th September due to train crew shortages but a full Rail Replacement Bus service is operating. Passengers should purchase tickets before boarding (either from a staffed station, online or a Ticket Vending Machine) as the bus drivers are unable to issue tickets. By bus Arriva Service 1: Newport Pagnell (07 and 37 minutes past the hour), Milton Keynes Central Rail Station via the City Centre (35 and 05 minutes past the hour), Oldbrook and the Hospital to the stop on Grafton Street adjacent to the stadium entrance. It then continues to Bletchley Bus Station. The return journey leaves the Granby, Grafton Street stop at 13 minutes and 43 minutes past the hour. For bus timetable information click here or call 0871 200 22 33 By cycle The stadium is easily accessible by bike using the network of Redways/residential roads. Cycle parking is available close to gate numbers 1 and 5. A station for the Santander Cycles MK bike-sharing scheme is located outside Gate 1 at Stadium MK. The Santander Cycles MK bikes can be hired from and returned to the existing bike racks near the stadium, and can be used by fans for matches and visitors to the nearby retail and leisure facilities- click HERE to find out more! Sample cycle times to the stadium are: Lakes Estate (17 minutes); Far Bletchley (18 minutes); Stony Stratford (40 minutes); Broughton (30 minutes). A Redway map is available to download here. By taxi Hackney Carriages charge a fixed fee of £9 from Central Milton Keynes Station to the stadium. Licensed private hire companies vary, but will be less than this. The four big licensed minicab companies in Milton Keynes are: Eezy: 01908 218218 Raffles: 01908 222222 Skyline: 01908 222111 These are fully licensed and will show Milton Keynes minicab 'BLUE' plates to the rear of the vehicle. To use the services of a minicab a person MUST FIRST pre-book with the operator (company). Additional information can be accessed via the download provided by MK Dons below
The work on the seats in D'Block has now been completed.
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Here are the results for 'The Abbey Accumulator' (05 November 2021) This weeks winning number for 'The Abbey Accumulator' is (4891) There were no winners of 'The Abbey Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'The Abbey Accumulator' will increase to £1800. The lucky winner of 'The Abbey Accumulator' will be notified individually by email and receive their cheque within the next few days. Yours sincerely, The CUFC Lottery Team, https://www.cufclottery.co.uk
100yearsofcoconuts recently re-ordered all four books in the Celery and Coconuts series. The books are now in stock and available to order. You can either order them individually or you can order all four books together here details here in the series here
Written in Andrew Bennett’s distinctive, expressive style, the books are illustrated as well as providing vital statistics - it will merit a place on any Cambridge United supporters bookshelves. They can be purchased on line see below for details or click here 100yearsofcoconuts can arrange for the books to be posted out or they can be collected on matchdays from the Programme Exchange in the main car park outside the club shop. Whichever, option you choose you will enjoy reading and collecting them. Celery & Coconuts: Volume I – Newmarket Road Roughs The Story of Abbey United and Cambridge United Football Club: 1912-1951. In the early years of the twentieth century, many residents of the Cambridge district of Barnwell had little going for them. It would take a long time for the poverty and squalor of the dense warren of housing, erected hurriedly during the Victorian industrial boom, to be alleviated. Abbey United sprang up in the gloomy streets and on the bumpy commons of Barnwell. Sustained by the aid of the church, local benefactors and a steadfast band of devoted supporters, the club made rapid strides. As the 1950s dawned, it was contemplating the big time. Celery & Coconuts: Volume II – Risen from the Dust The Story of Abbey United and Cambridge United Football Club: 1951-1970 by Andrew Bennett Paperback; In 1951, Cambridge United were a lowly United Counties League football club, although one with huge ambitions. As they prepared for their first season in the Eastern Counties League, they appointed their first full-time player-manager and looked towards the stars. Supporters and players alike rolled their sleeves up and started work on the rapid rise that in 1970 took them to their promised land: the Football League. Risen from the Dust, the second volume of Andrew Bennett’s brilliant Celery & Coconuts, the definitive history of an extraordinary club, takes readers on a breathtaking surge upwards through the leagues. Backed by painstaking research and Bennett’s eye for a story, Risen from the Dust reveals what can be achieved by a community determined to succeed. Champagne & Corona The third volume of Andrew Bennett’s brilliant Celery & Coconuts history of Cambridge United, relating the incredible story of the 1970s, is available to order now. With a foreword by star 70s striker Alan Biley, Champagne & Corona tells the tale of a revolutionary decade – one that saw the club continue its irresistible rise to claim a place in English football’s second tier. The Moose that Roared - is volume four of the books documenting the clubs history. This volume features one of the most successful periods & exciting times for Cambridge United fans & with a foreword from a legend from that period in Shaggy it should be an exciting read for fans. You can order all the books or individually via the following link here |
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