TICKETS | NOTTS COUNTY

Cambridge United kick off 2017 at the Cambs Glass Stadium on Monday against Notts County in Sky Bet League Two, with tickets available online, in-store and by calling 01223 566 500.

Having ended 2016 with five wins and a draw, Shaun Derry’s men will continue to need the superb backing their received over the festive period from the Amber Army as they look to cement their place in the top seven.

Read more at

http://www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/support-the-us-as-they-kick-off-2017-against-notts-county-3493005.aspx

Club Opening times  Monday 2nd January 10am-3pm / 4:45pm - 5:45pm (Notts County H)

Please see information  below if you are going to the match on Saturday against Leyton Orient.

I hope you find it useful and it aids your journey to the ground

All the travel information you need for your trip to E10ADDRESS:
Matchroom Stadium, Oliver Road, Leyton, E10 5NF

BY RAIL:
The nearest tube station is Leyton on the Central Line or Leyton Midland Road overground. 

From Leyton Station, turn right down the hill and follow the High Road to Coronation Gardens on your left. Turn down Buckingham Road after the park and the ground is in front of you. 

From Leyton Midland Road, turn left towards Leyton and continue down the High Road past Leyton County Cricket Ground until you reach Windsor Road. Turn down Windsor Road and the ground is in front of you. 

BY CAR: From North: Exit M25 at junction 27 and follow signs to `London (NE), M11' onto the M11 southbound. 

After 7.1 miles where the road divides, bear right (s/p A406 N. Circ. Rd West, London N and W) onto the North Circular Road. 

Keep in left hand lanes and take first exit after 0.6 miles (s/p Walthamstow and City A104, then Whipps Cross A104, West End (A503)). 

Read more at
http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/matchroom-travel-231213-1252797.aspx#x481mGlX5quY6ayI.99

For General Enquiries:
LEYTON ORIENT FC
MATCHROOM STADIUM. BRISBANE ROAD, LEYTON, LONDON, E10 5NF
PHONE: 0871 310 1883
FAX: 0871 310 1882
TICKET OFFICE: 0871 310 1883
SUPERSTORE: 0871 310 1889
COMMUNITY SPORTS PROGRAMME: 020 8556 5973
EMAIL: info@leytonorient.net
WEBSITE: www.leytonorient.com 
Calls to this number cost 13 pence per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

Cambridge United supporters will be travelling in numbers to the match this weekend

There are many ways to travel, but one way that can help the club and also to beat the costs of traveling independently is by using the Away Travel coach.

For more information you can ring 01223 566500

If there is an emergency or you want to know if there is a seat still available you are now able to TEXT the Away Travel helpline 075 224 73291.

This line is TEXT only and is available from 4pm on the day before match.

They will be able to advise of last minute spaces, costs, times etc.

If you prefer to travel independently the following sites may help you to organise your trip -: 

Other forms of transport below (click on the link)

Train -:                    TRAIN INFORMATION

Coach -:                  NATIONAL EXPRESS

Car -:                       AA NEWS  

Weather -:               BBC WEATHER NEWS

Travel News -:         BBC TRAVEL NEWS

Another interesting and challenging year for football passes with The FA coming under particular scrutiny on a number of fronts. Clearly The FA needs to reform its governance structure so that it better reflects the modern game and at last there seems to be an appetite from Government to ensure it happens. However, it is also important to acknowledge there are many hard working people at The FA, delivering to a high level alongside an executive who are probably as keen for reform as the rest of us are. SD will continue to work hard to influence that reform and in particularly encourage wider representation of supporters in the game.

2016 has seen the first structured dialogue meetings take place with both the EPL and EFL, something that we now need to see reflected down at club level. Clearly some Trusts will find it much easier to engage with their clubs, but where difficulty arises please get in touch to see if we can assist in brokering those discussions.

In early 2017 you should see the release of our new SD Hub, an online platform that should enable better interaction across our network and hopefully encourage others to join. There will also be opportunities for individual trusts to benefit from the development by managing their own mini-hubs and social networks.

In the New Year SD will be aiming to provide a more focussed approach to how we work with and support our Trusts, recognising the differences between different types of Trusts and becoming more responsive of their collective needs. Core to this initiative is that fact I’d like us to have more staff doing real delivery work directly with our Trusts and that will form part of our renewed funding discussions early in 2017.

The core work of Supporters Direct remains as it always has but we also need to evolveand diversify, adapting to the modern game. Ideas from the membership are important to us and please don’t feel that these can only be shared at the annual conference, get in touch and share your thoughts, hopefully the new platform will encourage you do to so.

Fundamental to the success of the organisation is our board and England & Wales, Scotland and Rugby League councils, all of which are about to hold elections. I would like to encourage members to consider standing, we need enthusiastic people who feel they have something to offer and would like to help drive Supporters Direct forward in the coming years. Our existing board & council members come from a wide range of backgrounds, bringing different skills with them. SD is keen to promote and embrace diversity and as such I hope we see this reflected in the range of candidates.

Finally I’d like to thank all Trusts and clubs for all their hard work throughout the year and wish everyone a happy Christmas and the very best of luck for 2017.

Ashley Brown,
CEO

&W Football Council Reports Link to November 2016 Minutes
http://www.supporters-direct.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Minutes-7th-November-2016-EWC-TO-PUBLISH.pdf

Power to Change (P2C) Funding Award

We are very pleased to announce that we have been successful in securing funding to enhance our offer to community owned clubs in 2017/18.

Power to Change, the organisation set up to grow and support community businesses in England will fund us to hold a workshop, club learning visit or webinar once a month until June 2018. If your club would like to host a workshop or learning visit or if you have a particular topic that you’d like us to discuss please email James Mathie as we plan the next 6 months of activity.

Better co-ordination and representation for members within SD’s governance structure

During 2016 a network group was set-up to recommend how SD UK’s networks and governance under the Board are best organised and structured. Represent ation was drawn from members in the Premier League (PL), English Football League (EFL), Non-league (NL) and supporter owned club communities. The consultation showed both a desire for individual network activities and priorities but also for collaboration across networks. As a result the England and Wales Football Council and the SD Board have agreed the following approach:

For SD to facilitate network groups for PL Trusts, EFL Trusts, NL Trusts and supporter owned clubs to meet at least twice a year on topics relevant to SD’s mission and expertise (if there is sufficient demand).

For each of the 4 network areas to have a ‘champion’ who can adequately represent them at the Council meeting. The quarterly meeting will have an agenda aligned to these 4 network areas with m inutes shared with the membership. Initially these roles will be drawn from the existing Council members or will be co-opted if a suitable person can’t be found to represent each network. The Council will make a recommendation at the 2017 AGM whether they think these 4 network champions should be elected in following years.

The Board has recommended that similar network reviews are carried out in Scotland and Rugby League to establish their member’s priorities and fair representation. For Info press button1 below 

See the team photographs from the Abbey United 1924/25 season to Cambridge United team photographs  1969/70 season: Follow the link below

http://www.100yearsofcoconuts.co.uk/gallery-ndash-teams.html

Call for nominations: Supporters Direct Council ElectionsNomination open today in the annual elections to Supporters Direct Councils.
Supporters Direct has three councils - the England & Wales Football Council, the Scottish Council and the Rugby League Council. These bodies assist the Board by monitoring activity against budgets, development plans and other KPIs in their particular area and contributing ideas and suggestions regarding SD strategy in their area for consideration by the Board.
Terms of reference for the councils
This year the following seats are available
England & Wales

• One seat for 2 years
  
• One seat for 1 year
  
• Three seats for 3 years

None of the council members currently elected are due to stand down

http://www.supporters-direct.org/news-article/call-for-nominations-supporters-direct-council-elections

JOB VACANCY: NETWORK MANAGER

Salary £25 - £30k P/A

Location – negotiable (will be required to work across England and Wales)
This fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our team, we are looking for a Network Manager with a keen interest in football working to support and build our network, particularly helping our member Supporters Trusts in the English Football League.
The successful candidate will have excellent people skills and be comfortable managing their own workload.  A commitment to the supporters’ trust movement, knowledge of professional football in England and an understanding of Co-operative values and principles are essential.

You can find out more about the role by clicking here

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter and send to Anna Westcott at: jobs@supporters-direct.org by 9am on Monday 16th January 2017.

We expect interviews to take place w/c 23rd January

JOB VACANCY: NETWORK MANAGER

Salary £25 - £30k P/A
Location – negotiable (will be required to work across England and Wales)
This fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our team, we are looking for a Network Manager with a keen interest in football working to support and build our network, particularly helping our member Supporters Trusts in the English Football League.

The successful candidate will have excellent people skills and be comfortable managing their own workload.  A commitment to the supporters’ trust movement, knowledge of professional football in England and an understanding of Co-operative values and principles are essential.

You can find out more about the role by clicking here

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter and send to Anna Westcott at: jobs@supporters-direct.org by 9am on Monday 16th January 2017.

We expect interviews to take place w/c 23rd January

There are several thankless tasks in football. The referee’s assistant running the line, who is destined to stand near the crowd and be barracked for every wrong decision and every right one that goes against the supporters’ team, is one. Each of the people whose job it is to tidy the terraces of spilled pies and trampled hot dogs hours after the fans have gone home may feel that their job is wholly unrewarded. And somewhere in there, gazing out with a fixed expression from under a black beanie hat and clad in a hi-vis jacket, is the steward. I know this because I am among their silent number.

People get into stewarding because they need the money, because they love the game, or because of a combination of the two. For a regular wage earner, the money you get can be put towards your holiday fund or to provide a welcome boost to your wages at the end of the week. And for people like me, whose love of football outstrips their ability to pay to watch games, it’s an opportunity to be in and around a club and to feel a strange kind of kinship with it, and with the other stewards.

Most Saturdays start with ironing my white shirt and assembling the modest amount of additional kit that counts as the stewards’ uniform: tie, black trousers, safety boots, ID badge, luminous jacket and any hats or gloves in muted shades that I need to keep myself warm in a job that, by definition, involves standing around for very long periods doing very little. You need to get to the stadium by 1pm for a 3pm kick-off, although in practice people tend to get there earlier to have a cup of tea and an aged biscuit in the stewards’ room, and, more importantly, to talk about the week just gone, to swap informal advice about the visiting team and to dwell on lurid stories of crowd trouble at other grounds. Read more below

https://www.theguardian.com/football/when-saturday-comes-blog/2016/dec/19/steward-football-match-view

Please find below the link to the Away Fans Guide provided by Stevenage. The guide provides a whole host of information about visiting Stevenage FC,  things to do pre-match, food and drink options plus some FAQs. You can also download a copy below
 
http://www.stevenagefc.com/documents/away-fans-guide-2016-v3160-3317806.pdf
 
There are a couple of additional points:

• Please note as this game falls on Boxing Day there are no railway services on Great Northern so there are no trains between Stevenage and Cambridge. However any CUFC fans who find themselves in Stevenage town centre pre-match will be able to take advantage of our shuttle bus service which is just £1 return from Stevenage bus station and Stevenage railway station to The Lamex Stadium. More details on this service can be found in the above link.

 

• Stevenage operate an allocated seating policy inside the stadium. With CUFC likely to have a large, if not capacity following on Boxing Day, they ask that fans do sit in the seats on their tickets so not to inconvenience fellow supporters.
  

EEDS UNITED TICKET DEADLINE BROUGHT FORWARD DUE TO HIGH DEMAND
With ticket sales for Cambridge United's Emirates FA Cup Third Round tie against Leeds United flying, the Club have decided to bring forward the chance for supporters with three or more loyalty points to secure their place.
 
This week, season ticket holders have been quick to reserve their place for the fixture at the Cambs Glass Stadium on Monday 9th January, with demand soaring since going on sale at 9am on Monday, with many benefiting from the exclusive offer to half-season and season ticket holders that allowed them to take up the option to secure an additional ticket for the fixture.
 
Due to the vast majority of half-season and season ticket holders having secured their tickets, supporters who have amassed three or more loyalty points over the course of 2016/17 season can now also secure one ticket per person, in the ticket office and by calling 012223 566 500 until 5pm tonight and tomorrow.
 
Season ticket holders who have not yet purchased tickets have until 6pm on Saturday to reserve their usual seats. Supporters with past purchase history can buy tickets from 9am on Monday 19th December. 

Read more here

http://www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/leeds-united-ticket-deadline-brought-forward-due-to-high-demand-3472466.aspx

Culture, Media and Sport Committee 

Oral evidence: Homophobia in Sport, HC 113
Tuesday 13 December 2016
Ordered by the House of Commons to be published on 13 December 2016.

Watch the meeting

Members present: Damian Collins (Chair); Nigel Adams; Andrew Bingham; Julie Elliott; Nigel Huddleston; Ian C. Lucas; Jason McCartney; Christian Matheson; John Nicolson.

To read the evidence click here

I recently attended the following meeting in London - Please see minutes by clicking on the link or by downloading the file

DMJ

In line with commitments given as part of the Government's Expert Working Group on Supporter Ownership and Engagement, the EFL hosted representatives of the Football Supporters Federation and Supporters Direct to discuss a range of current issues.
 
The meeting was chaired by EFL Chief Executive Shaun Harvey and items discussed included the Whole Game Solution, Checkatrade Trophy, homegrown players, the away fan experience, supporter engagement and club relations.
 
The FSF and SD delegation included nine club supporter representatives (three from each division) as selected by the supporter organisations.

Agreed minutes from the meeting can be viewed by clicking here

Tickets for the Leeds match will start going on sale from 9am on Monday 12th December
see link for full details - Read here for more information Leeds Match

The Leeds match will take place on Monday 9th January.

The club is  also hosting three home matches against the following before then.  The next few weeks will be extremely  busy for staff and volunteers in the shop/ticket office.  Everyone will be working long hours and very hard to meet your needs.

Please may I ask for your help and paticence in advance. Please make sure you are aware of shop opening times below and also the links for buying tickets online (not Leeds) and merchandise for Christmas. Thank you

Bournemouth       FA Youth Trophy 14th December
Crewe                  17th December
Notts County        2nd January

There are also away matches against Stevenage and Leyton Orient on the 26th & 31st December. On line tickets see here for details

Away travel details here

Half season tickets will be avialable to purchase on line here

Opening times for the club are the following

CLUB SHOP & TICKET OFFICE CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
Cambridge United club shop and ticket office opening hours for December and New Year are as follows:
Monday 12th - Friday 16th December 9am-5pm
Tuesday 13th December - Calendar Signing 5:30pm-6:30pm in store.
Saturday 17th December 10am-3pm / 4:45pm - 5:45pm (Crewe H)
Monday 19th December - Friday 23rd December 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 21st December 9am - 6:30pm 
Saturday 24th December 9am-12pm
Sunday 25th December - Wednesday 28th December CLOSED
Thursday 29th December 9am - 1pm
Friday 30th December 9am - 1pm
Saturday 31st December - Sunday 1st January CLOSED
Monday 2nd January 10am-3pm / 4:45pm - 5:45pm (Notts County H)
Tuesday 3rd January - Normal hours resume

Orders from the need to be by the Tuesday 20th December for pre-Christmas delivery

Stevenage (A) Advance sales end at 4pm on 20th December and Leyton Orient (A) Advance sales end at 2pm on 29th December.

Tickets are available to purchase online and are available for collection at Stevenage and Leyton Orient. Tickets are available on the day for both games, with an increase of £2 per ticket, subject to availability.

Ticket online ordering

Online Shop

CAMBRIDGE UNITED LAUNCH REGIONAL SUPPORTERS HUBS

Cambridge United are pleased to announce a new platform for supporters to improve the level of engagement with the Club in their local area with the launch of three new Regional Supporters Hubs.

The Hubs, which will be initially piloted in Ely, St Ives and Newmarket in January, aim to bring together supporters, fans and followers from all activities within the Club, as well as giving them the opportunity to shape Cambridge United's future presence within in their local community.

Tag-lined "Cambridge United in Your Community", the Regional Supporters Hubs will be open to all involved with Cambridge United such as season ticket holders, fans, and participants of the Club's extensive community sport programmes. 

Read more at http://www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/cambridge-united-launch-regional-supporters-hubs-3458674.aspx#OfkqqGp0qDI7BRYt.99

This Saturday will see the Amber Army travel northwards to Hartlepool.

Please see below the match day details.

We hope the information  helps your journey and also the opportunity  to enjoy the match  a little more

Guide For Away Fans

Victoria ParkImage by:Action Images Information for visiting supporters at Victoria Park.If you’re planning a trip to Victoria Park as an away fan to support your team then here is some information that may be of use to you:

The Smith & Graham Stand
Away supporters at Victoria Park are situated in the Smith & Graham Stand (formerly The Rink End). This is an all-seated stand which has a maximum capacity of 1033. There is no terraced area available at Victoria Park for away supporters. There is space for 14 wheelchair users within the Smith & Graham Stand. 

Tickets (SkyBet League Two)
Away tickets are priced at £20 for adults and £10 for concessions (Under 16, Over 60, Under 19, Students). 

The Club Ticket Office is open from 10am to kick off on a matchday. 

Read more at
http://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/tickets/guide_away_fans.aspx#URdVYZl255RmfI25.99

There are many ways to travel, but one way that can help the club and also to beat the costs of traveling independently is by using the Away Travel coach.

For more information you can ring 01223 566500

If there is an emergency or you want to know if there is a seat still available you are now able to TEXT the Away Travel helpline 075 224 73291.

This line is TEXT only and is available from 4pm on the day before match.

They will be able to advise of last minute spaces, costs, times etc.

If you prefer to travel independently the following sites may help you to organise your trip -:

Train -:                    TRAIN INFORMATION

Coach -:                  NATIONAL EXPRESS

Car -:                       AA NEWS  

Weather -:               BBC WEATHER NEWS

Travel News -:         BBC TRAVEL NEWS

Cambridge United supporters are well known for their support of the club at away matches. Many hundreds travel to each match away from the Abbey. 

There are many ways to travel, but one way that can help the club and also to beat the costs of traveling independently is by using the Away Travel coach.

For more information you can ring 01223 566500

If there is an emergency or you want to know if there is a seat still available you are now able to TEXT the Away Travel helpline 075 224 73291.

This line is TEXT only and is available from 4pm on the day before match.

They will be able to advise of last minute spaces, costs, times etc.

If you prefer to travel independently the following sites may help you to organise your trip -: 


Train -:                    TRAIN INFORMATION

Coach -:                  NATIONAL EXPRESS

Car -:                       AA NEWS  

Weather -:               BBC WEATHER NEWS

Travel News -:         BBC TRAVEL NEWS

Bradford  City -  Away Fans Questions Answered
           
Are there any known traffic issues en route to the Stadium?  Bradford can be quite congested around the city centre at peak times .
 
Is car parking available for away fans?    There is a car park on Midland road near the away end the gentleman charges around £3 for this. Coach Parking is on Midland Road.
 
Is there Blue Badge parking available for away fans?   We have no blue badge spaces at the ground but again on Midland road there are around 10 blue badge bays owned by the council you have to  come quite early to get one of these.
 
We have no on site bar and people say The Bradford Arms on Manningham lane and the city centre pubs ie City Vaults are Friendly to away fans.

Where is the nearest cash machine to the Stadium?  Tesco express just by the ground.
 
What is the approximate distance from the train station to the Stadium?   There are 3 stations that can be used the interchange in the city centre from there you can get a bus onto the ground, Foster Square station is about a 10 minute walk to the ground there is a McDonalds, Costa, Greggs, Subway in the retail park by the station . Frizinghall station is about a 20 minute walk.

Buses run along Manningham Lane around every 20 minutes and can be accessed From Bradford Interchange .
 
There are no baby changing Facilities in the away end.
 
What food and drink is available in the concourse at the Stadium?  We have kiosks on the concourse that sell pies ,burgers ,hot dogs ,sausage rolls and chips, hot and cold beverages beer and pop, crisps and chocolate.
 
What is the postcode for Sat Nav users?   BD8 7DY
 
Match day helpline number 07949 814243 ( Text only)
 
Any additional information you think may be useful for our fans?   If parking away from the ground please lock all valuables away as in the past we have had a couple of incidents of theft. Please do not park in Foster square car park as the limit for parking is only 1 ½ hours.

The FA Cup Draw will be made live on BBC TV on Monday evening. See details here

Cambridge United are in the Third Round draw. We are ball 53, so keep an eye out

Last time we drew Manchester United.

It could be Liverpool, Chelsea or Arsenal this time?

It may not be, however it could be. Can you take the chance?

Have you missed re-newing your CFU membership?
Have you been meaning to join?

You have until 6pm - 5th December  to ensure you are included alongside Season Ticket holders in  having the first chance of tickets for the match.

Join or renew by clicking here -