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CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (30 March 2018) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (1528) -there were no winners of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £1550. CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (30 March 2018) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (1645) -there were no winners of the 'Main Draw' jackpot this week. -next weeks 'Main Draw' jackpot will be £300.00. As the 'Main Draw' jackpot was not won this week -there is 1 CUFC Lottery member matching the first pair winning £10.00 -there are 4 CUFC Lottery members matching the second pair winning £10.00 each If you are a winner of either the 'Accumulator' or 'Main Draw' you will be notified individually by email. Yours sincerely, The CUFC Lottery Team. 
Yesterday, the pitch looked brilliant from the stand. It remained that way until the rain started to fall this afternoon and it was being played on.
On Wednesday it rained a lot during the day. Thursday night it rained again. During March there has been a lot of challenges. We have had snow, freezing temperatures and lots of rain. The pitch is now saturated and can not drain quickly enough. The water is sitting on the top unable to drain away See the photos below and how it looked this after the match - they were taken when I left at about 6.15. If the match had begun at a later time it may been abandoned or postponed due to a waterlogged pitch Unlike snow which you can move from the playing area, rain is different, You need it to drain away, lets hope we now have a period some warmer weather, sun and wind. There is little else that can be done other than making sure the drainage is clear and working. 
This week Ian and Mick have been working on a special pitch design for the match on Good Friday against Crawley.
See the slide show for the a sneak preview of the pitch. The photographs really don't show how good the cut makes the pitch look. Once the design is worked out and the markers are in place it is a matter of cutting the grass to plan. The more you cut the areas the more pronounced the lines become 
On the move and like a tea, coffee or chocolate? Have you got a CUFC Travel Mug?
They are on sale on line or in the club shop price - ten pounds - click here to buy online The are many items currently for sale on line in the club shop see here for items under ten pounds The 1990 Cambridge United shirt below can also be purchased in the club shop tomorrow while stocks last for five pounds The club shop has contact less payment facility as does the shop unit behind the main stand on match days 
CFU notes that Cambridge United FC has today filed its accounts for 2016-17 [click here for report
https://beta.companieshouse.go v.uk/company/00482197/filing- history ]. We understand this is the minimum required by law. Although the document does not include a profit and loss account, a quick CFU analysis suggests that the Club made a near £700,000 loss for the period – although this appears to have been covered by an increase in share capital. This is worrying given that, at the last shareholders meeting in March 2017, officials forecast a modest trading profit for 2016-17. The figures will, no doubt, be subject to further analysis and discussion at the 2018 shareholders meeting (the date of which has still to be confirmed by the Club). CFU understands that the 2016-17 CUFC financial report to shareholders will be issued shortly. Supporters may recall that CFU has been talking to Steve Chamberlain (CUFC Finance Director) about the information that is provided to shareholders ahead of the meeting in the report. As he said he would, Steve has shared with CFU an outline draft version of the report. Steve had previously undertaken to return the report to shareholders to the same level of detail that was routine up to 2013, since when only very basic detail has been provided. The draft report that CFU has seen does, indeed, take that direction and includes additional information over and above that provided to shareholders of late. The draft, however, does not include some key detail that CFU was keen to have reinstated, most notably information around gross transfer fees paid and received, and first team playing costs. Although CFU has only asked for the same level of information that was previously included in the annual report to shareholders, Steve maintains that this detail is now considered sensitive and, accordingly, should be omitted from the report. This is disappointing. CFU considers that this will significantly restrict the ability of shareholders to fully understand business performance for the period concerned. Steve has said that some further information, over and above that in the report, will be made available at the shareholders meeting. CFU is currently collecting questions from United supporters, to be asked on their behalf at the shareholders meeting [see email form below to submit questions]. The full list of questions will be shared with the Club in advance of the meeting. 
Over the past six months, a small team of fan-volunteers has been working with Ian Darler and Mick Brown on a range of improvement jobs around the Abbey Stadium.
The team works to ensure the ground is cleaned after matches and is ready for the next game. If you would like to find out what has been done and what is being planned for pre-season, come along to the Abbey Arms after the match against Crawley on Friday. We would like to explain what, how, where and why the work is being done. Weather permitting, I will provide a tour of some areas of the stadium to show the work our team has carried out, and explain some of the issues we've faced. Ian may possibly be able to attend for 10 minutes (pitch work allowing) to tell us about the next tasks the team faces: structural and maintenance work, and some carried out for cosmetic reasons. Robert Osbourn, CFU Chair, and Pat Morgan, Chair of 100 Years of Coconuts, will be on hand to answer questions about their respective bodies. Join us at 5pm in the Abbey Arms
Simon Lankester has uploaded his photographs from the match against Carlisle.
Can you see yourself in the pictures below? To see all the match day action photos click here 
Ian Miller was captain of Cambridge United during one of their most successful seasons. Having joined the club in June 2013 he played a pivotal role in the clubs return the Football League.
On Friday he will be attending the match against Crawley. At about 2.30pm he will be in the Abbey Arms to meet with supporters who are attending the match and are using the Main Stand Come along enjoy the Abbey Arm facilities and have a chat with Ian The work completed during the pre-season in the Abbey Arms was paid for by CFU. It included the paint, new kitchen units and outdoor benches
There are lots of Marvins looking for a home this Easter.
If you can look after a Moose then pop along to the CUFC shop. They are cuddly. Eat little and require lots of love You can also order one on line by clicking here 
This Good Friday we play Crawley Town in Sky Bet League Two (Kick off 3:00pm).
The match is on Friday not Saturday Match Day Prices: North/South Habbin and Newmarket Road End Adult - £18 Concession - £14 Junior - £10 Under 12 - £7 Mundipharma Community Stand Family Blocks A & G Adult - £20 Concession - £1 Junior - £10 Under 12 – £7 Mundipharma Community Stand Blocks B, F, A1 & A2 Adult - £22 Concession - £17 Junior - £12 Under 12 – £7 Mundipharma Community Stand Blocks C, D & E Adult – £22 Click here to by your match day tickets buy now. For match day info see the following link - It contains how to videos, match day information click here 
FA National Futsal Super League
Sunday 25th March 2018 (2:30pm KO) Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Manchester FT: Manchester Futsal Club 5 – 8 Cambridge United FC Futsal (HT: 2 – 3) Goals – Alberto Morcillo (2), Angel Martinez (2), Toby Hardwick (2), Monty Bouttell (2) Squad – Jose Lima (GK), Chay Jakes (GK), Angel Martinez, Alberto Morcillo, Toby Hardwick ©, Monty Bouttell, Vitalii Burnus, Nico Papadopoulous, George Harlow, Jonathan Tofts, Greg Birch, Enrico Barnes Coach – Luis Mendonca Attendance – 125 Cambridge United FC Futsal record excellent win in Manchester in the FA Futsal National Super League Cambridge United FC Futsal made the long trip north to Manchester on Sunday in the FA Futsal National Super League to face Manchester Futsal Club. Both teams had gone out of the Futsal FA Cup the previous weekend so were looking for a response. Cambridge and Manchester know each other well, with both playing in the Super League North last season, Manchester finishing 2nd and United 4th whilst the Us beat Manchester at the Quarter Final stage of the Futsal FA Cup the season before in United’s inaugural season. Manchester Futsal Club have a long pedigree in the English game and are traditionally always very strong but United have enjoyed a good record in their previous meetings. To read more click here CFU HELP SPONSOR THE CUFC FUTSAL TEAM
Cambridge United supporting Samaritans
Cambridge United Community Trust are pleased to support Samaritans, a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. Volunteers from Samaritans’ local branch, which is based in Cambridge, regularly attend games chat to fans and hand out information about their services and the wider work they do in the community. Click here to find out more SAMARITANS Web site here 
Would Cambridge United exist today were it not for Frank Pettit? That's highly debatable. Treasurer of Abbey United from 1932 to 1950, Secretary in 1934 and 1935 and Chairman between 1939 and 1945 – and even, briefly, a player in 1924 – he almost single-handedly kept Abbey United alive during the war years. There was no alternative, he says, for if football had stopped at Newmarket Road the ground would have had to be sold.
In this recording Frank recalls his earliest attachment to the club, its rise from the Cambridgeshire League, the war years, the transition to professionalism, progress to the Football League and the reason for his departure in 1970. Please listen to the tape recording of Frank's story on radio coconuts via the link www.100yearsofcoconuts.co.uk/radio-coconuts.html The tape was produced many years ago. The quality in places is not very good, but the story is excellent Frank Pettit's positions with Abbey United Chairman 1939-1945 Secretary 1934-35 Treasurer 1932-1950 
With the Crawley match on Friday this week the team have almost finished the masonary painting at the NRE end for the period before Easter.
Tomorrow qe will go through the area touching in areas where we need to and finishining the power room. Since last Monday we have - Re-painted the Tea Bar white Re-painted the NRE Amber Painted the generator building white Painted the side wall of the Supporters Club white
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On my arrival at the ground today I was amazed at the work done over the weekend on the NRE to turn it back to Amber.
With the morning sunshine on it the wall it was certainly impressive I asked Alan Burge if he would take some photographs of the stand this afternoon after he and Mick Radford had finished painting the black paintwork on the lettering and at the ends. Thank you to everyone who completed the work and see the photos below 
Most football supporters can recall who they looked on as their favourite players when they first started watching. Luke Chadwick is no exception.
As a young U's fan looking on from the terraces in the late 80s/early 90s, his favourite player was Gary Clayton. He even had a signed photo of the man. Sad to say, Luke lost the picture, as told the 100 Years of Coconuts crew when he was being filmed for Coconuts TV (see the results at the bottom of the page here). What could we do for our patron to fill the gap in his life created by the loss of such a precious memento? Get in touch with Gary and ask him to sign a replacement, of course. Read more by clicking here 
Have you missed something during the past week on the CFU website see below for what has been on the blog page
The February version of the Amber News can be downloaded by clicking here You can follow CFU daily via facebook click here or www.facebook.com/CambridgeUnitedFootballClub/ We can also be followed on Twitter click here or follow https://twitter.com/followCFU
Previous Stories
25 March----------The NRE returns to Amber 24 March----------CUFC Lottery Results W/E 23/03/2018 24 March----------Could this be the next paint job? 24 March----------How many other sides and who are they? 23 March----------CUFC - Birmingham FA Cup Match Report 23 March----------23rd March 2014 - One of the greatest days in the clubs history. 23 March----------Cambridge Fans United Book Store 22 March----------TRAVEL INFORMATION AND NEWS OF CARLISLE MATCH. 22 March----------Something for Salvage Hunters - The Apprentice Groundsman 22 March----------Watch Coconuts TV - Paul Wanless question and answer session 22 March----------Paul Wanless - My Top Cambridge United Team 21 March----------Article from fcbusiness – The Business Magazine for the Football Industry ------ How Football Clubs Have Escaped Administration 21 March----------Cambridge United Academy 15s/16s to face Chelsea at the Abbey Stadium 21 March----------Photos of the Abbey 21 March - Alan Burge 21 March----------Painting the NRE Kiosk - The Apprentice Groundsman 21 March----------Meeting with Tom Cutting from Prior Associates - The Apprentice Groundsman 21 March----------CAMBRIDGE UNITED SEEKING ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL APPRENTICES 20 March----------Some thoughts 20 March----------Away Travel to Carlisle ticket and coach information 20 March----------Covering the seating area - The Apprentice Groundsman 20 March----------Aubergines, Icicles and leaky gutters - The Apprentice Groundsman 20 March----------Ones to watch: The Cambridge United youngsters who caught the eye against Cambridge City 19 March----------Match Day Photos against Swindon. Can you spot yourself? 19 March----------Should David Amoo start for Cambridge United? Cambridge News Article 19 March----------Who was Wilf Mannion? He once scored for England in the World Cup 
Today, we returned the NRE wall back to Amber. See photos below. The black parts will be done during the week
We also returned the two ends Amber Thank you to Martin Hunter who did the difficult middle section around the letters and provided the professional expertise for the job. I would also like to thank Brian for his help We hope everyone likes the re-paint now it is completed. However, does it leave a question? I always think we are the Black & Amber Army, so should we now cease calling ourselves Yellows 
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CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (23 March 2018) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (9627) -there were no winners of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £1500. CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (23 March 2018) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (8429) -there were no winners of the 'Main Draw' jackpot this week. -next weeks 'Main Draw' jackpot will be £300.00. As the 'Main Draw' jackpot was not won this week -there is 1 CUFC Lottery member matching the first pair winning £10.00 -there are 0 Lottery members matching the second pair If you are a winner of either the 'Accumulator' or 'Main Draw' you will be notified individually by email. THE CUFC LOTTERY IS RUN BY THE CFU
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