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MERRY CHRISTMAS ———— FROM ALL AT CAMBRIDGE UNITED ———— Welcome to our Digital Match Programme for our Boxing Day Sky Bet League Two clash against Leyton Orient. Once again, we have a host of exciting and interactive content for you to enjoy…

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TODAY’S CONTENTS

5 MARK BONNER Head Coach 7 IAN MATHER From the CEO 8 LEYTON ORIENT Tonight’s Visitors 13 DAVE MATTHEW-JONES SLO 15 JUNIOR U’S Fun Games 17 MEMORIES DOWN CUT THROAT LANE Archive Programme 21 TEN TO TACKLE Quiz 24 AROUND THE DIVISION Owen Mizon 27 HOT OFF THE HABBIN Andrew Stephen 34 STAT PACK Table & Figures

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MARK BONNER ———— HEAD COACH ————

Merry Christmas to all U’s fans wherever you are in the world reading this. This is a Christmas unlike any other for many of us and whilst things are far from normal at this moment in time, we send all of you our love and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year and just hope that 2021 can bring us some joy. On the field we continue today against Leyton Orient, a team who hold a similar record to ours this season. We know from previous meetings that they have some real quality in their side and play with creativity demanding us to be on top of our game. Our recent batch of results have included two solid victories and strong performances here at The Abbey but we cannot hide from the stats of a drop in form and points. The overall points return in our most recent block of games hasn’t kept up with the early season pace we set. We know we are in control of our own performance and therefore need to knuckle down on the detail, take responsibility individually and collectively for ourselves and make sure we push for points to keep us in and around the top half of the table and in touch with the top seven. www.cambridge-united.co.uk

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We have a good squad and whilst we will try to add one or two faces to keep things fresh and be ready for an intense period of games from January, the togetherness and performances of this group of players have been good. We have to find consistency in our performances again as that gives us the best chance of returning points in games. This will be built from our attitude, motivation, and competitive spirit first, and then our quality second. The challenge is great for this team over the next month with so many games. But we need to start today. Nobody is quite sure what the coming months have in store but what is certain is that whoever handles the ups and downs best will come out of these times in the best position. We held this as a mantra in the early stages of the season and need to get back to it in the months ahead which will undoubtedly be full of surprise. 2021 is something to look forward to, we have a club right now that is handling a tough year so well and your support although often distant has been felt greatly. We wouldn’t be in this position without you. Throughout an incredibly challenging year, we should all be immensely proud of how our club has behaved but also the impact we have had on the City. Let’s remain United behind our vision to build a team we can all be proud of, one players love being part of, and that positively impacts the lives of the thousands of people we engage with. Today we will be taking the knee with Leyton Orient in a show of solidarity against all forms of discrimination and racism. I know you will support the players’ wishes and some key club values by supporting this small gesture. Beyond taking the knee, we will continue to develop our knowledge and understanding in all areas of diversity, inclusion and discrimination, and together, as a united club will work with The FA, EFL, Kick it Out and with our Community Trust to work to eliminate all forms of discrimination.■

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Ian————Mather CEO ———— Welcome to Leyton Orient who were our hosts for our last game before lockdown in March. Sadly, we cannot offer the same fan friendly environment you provided then. I have never been inside an actual washing machine. This year has though, felt like being in a virtual one: Stop, start, tumble, spin and then when you think it’s finished it starts again. No one could have imagined what living through a pandemic would be like. It has been a year like no other, well not for a few hundred years. Don’t worry, this is not a diary of the events since Spring but, as 2020 draws to a close, I wanted to share a few reflections on what, for all of us, has been a tough time. It has also been a time when lots of good things have happened. As a football club we continue to work our way through the obstacles that Covid has thrown up and I think we can all take some joy from the fact that we will emerge in 2021 with a strong and united club. In March the rapidity of infections led to a lockdown which many thought would last for just a few months before normality returned. The club went into hibernation with all but eight staff being on furlough. The gates were locked – but the kitchens were open. The Community Trust mobilised the “Here for U’s” campaign. Meals were delivered and isolated people received phone calls. It was a bit of a lottery who got the winning tickets – a call from Mark Bonner or a player. Runners up got a Board member! In virtual meetings big decisions were taken one after the other: Ending the season early - for the first time since WW2; a squad and salary cap were agreed - talked about for years and now they happen, and they will help the game be more sustainable; restart the season; plan for fans to return in a “Covid safe” way; a trial game v Fulham U21 then plans are halted; then, fans can come back; I learn about seating bubbles and Porta Loo fan ratios! The media take an interest www.cambridge-united.co.uk

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in us – a mentally healthy club, comments on the Premier League rescue deal and the return of fans and, of course, our flying start to the season. We learn to love iFollow and at least one of our Board discovers what an HDMI cable is for. Now we are back to what feels like another lockdown. At this game we should have had 2,000 in the Abbey. It is not to be, but what our year tells us is that this will pass. Vaccines will succeed in cleaning the virus out of our lives to the point when we can have our lives back – a beer in the bar and a moan with our match day mates, without a mask. Until then, huddle in your bubble, plug in your cable and watch the match in your Covid secure home. We are on the spin cycle. The machine will stop in 2021. Enjoy the game. ■

TODAY’S VISITORS ———— Leyton Orient ———— To say League Two is competitive is a bit like saying 2020 has been an odd year – it’s an obvious statement, but in keeping with the last twelve months or so, let’s look at the data. There are two points separating the top three, three points separating fourth to seventh and below that there are eight teams that are five points or fewer from the play-off positions. Orient, despite having a topsy-turvy season so far, are one of those sides in the chasing pack. The campaign started in promising fashion – four straight wins in all competitions was reason for optimism, which was quickly tempered by a run of two points from a possible fifteen. And that’s been the pattern for Ross Embleton’s side since – a good run,

followed by a rocky patch as consistency remains elusive. They are in touch, though - O’s supporters will be hoping a good Christmas period will see them underline their credentials as playoff contenders.

THE FORM

December hasn’t bought a great deal of cheer for Orient. They went into the festive month having won three on the bounce, but it’s now four defeats in five matches in all competitions following the home reverse to Crawley last weekend. Overall, The London Club have lost eight of their last twelve in league and cup, the CAMBRIDGE UNITED F.C. V LEYTON ORIENT

9 one win in recent weeks – in keeping with the unpredictable nature of their season so far – came at home against league leaders Newport. Orient’s form on the road hasn’t been bad this season, with wins at Oldham, Tranmere, Stevenage and Port Vale helping them to a haul of 13 points from their ten away matches in the league – the solitary draw came at Barrow. They have, though, lost their last two away from the Breyer Group Stadium returning from trips to both Scunthorpe and Morecambe empty handed.

THE MANAGER – ROSS EMBLETON

Ross Embleton is fast approaching his one year anniversary as Orient’s permanent

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manager, having impressed in an interim role following the departure of Carl Fletcher. The 39 year old had two stints in temporary charge having initially stepped up from assistant following the tragic passing of Justin Edinburgh. Embleton began his coaching career at the O’s centre of excellence before joining Tottenham’s academy. He has also had spells with AFC Bournemouth and Norwich as well as a stint as a first team coach at Swindon. His competitive record since being named permanent manager at Orient is: Played 37, won 16, drawn 7, lost 14. ■

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FROM THE SLO ———— DAVE MATTHEW-JONES ———— A home Boxing Day fixture is the one I look forward to most in the calendar after the first match of the season. Today, we welcome Leyton Orient, however sadly we cannot welcome their supporters in the same way as previous years. Today, both sets of players will be taking the knee. Not everyone will agree with the decision, however, please can I ask for everyone to respect their decision to do so. Please either support the action by clapping or show respect while it is taking place. One fan wrote after the Colchester match: “To those who booed tonight not only have you upset and disrespected the players that you cheer on but you have disrespected me and my family! Not only do they deserve the right to be shown respect they deserve the right to equality! I will not stand by and let my son grow up in a world where people justify this small minded behaviour! I will challenge and report where necessary! I’m embarrassed tonight! Enough is enough!” The gesture of taking the knee dates back to the early civil rights movements as a way of showing support of political inequalities suffered by oppressed communities. Those that take the knee want to highlight that all lives should be valued and not be treated inhumanely or inferior to others just because of their race. Back in June the EFL agreed to show support to the players wishing to take this action. The FSA commented: “We believe that football must offer a welcoming environment where every member of our communities can feel comfortable and valued, and we have welcomed and supported all initiatives in this direction, including players ‘taking the knee’ as their own demonstration of solidarity with those suffering racism and discrimination.” Regardless of the stated intentions of some of those booing the players at Millwall and elsewhere, the impact of that booing has undermined the anti-racist stance and www.cambridge-united.co.uk

created a much less welcoming atmosphere in the ground – it has had a racist impact. The past year has been a difficult one, but one group of supporters that have gone the extra mile and ensured the club has been able to get through the period has been the volunteers. They have, outside the periods of lockdowns, been coming to the Abbey Stadium and helping the full time staff. A big thank you, and hopefully I haven’t missed anyone out: Les Weston, Wendy Twinn, Brian Thorby, Nigel Browne, Alan Burge, Neil Weston, Margaret and Frank Pearson, Emma Smith, Peter Ankin, Giac Celentano, Dan Weston, Paul Harrison ‘The Ticket Office and Club Shop have been hugely supported again this year. Special thanks to; Spencer Tramm, Dom Baldock, Sherrie Barrett, Ryan Middleton, Suzi Cullum, Wendy Glancy and Annabelle Glancy. Ian Darler would also like the following for their help during the year Team Sprayers for their assistance with our spraying equipment during lockdown Graham Beeson GB Roofing Ian Greenstock and Peter Bidwell of Kershaw Ltd Stephen Cook of Briar Security Andrew Aspinall of A.R. Aspinall and son Glenn Gawthrop Dave Mills Dominic Pettit from CamClad Ltd Jason Twinn of Florstore Carl Taylor of C.A.T scaffold Melvin and Ellie Lince of E-Fire Cambridge United Lottery To all the CFU group who again offer so much support Finally, I hope everyone has a good New Year. Take care and look after yourselves. ■

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MEMORIES DOWN ———— CUT THROAT LANE ———— Festive greetings, all. One of my favourite days of the year and looking forward already to my favourite meal of the year later, cold meat, pickles and good old bubble and squeak! Once I’ve finished that wonderful fare I do tend to find myself in the dining room on my own which is strange. Anyway, the O’s on Boxing Day always brings to mind the same day in 1997 which is the featured fixture and programme for today. As well as all the post-Christmas day delights, a home win, a Wanny scorcher and some great banter in the Habbin in the days when we stood over the seated away fans. All 360 of them on a good day. A crowd of 4,808. And I could have sworn the O’s wore their ‘Croatia’ shirts that day but the historians tell me not (and see programme).

A CROWD OF 4,808. AND I COULD HAVE SWORN THE O’S WORE THEIR ‘CROATIA’ SHIRTS THAT DAY BUT THE HISTORIANS TELL ME NOT That would have been the following season, 12 September 1998 to be precise (another 1-0 home win in what became the promotion season). We had already beaten the O’s at Brisbane Road 2-0 on 5/9/97 so a decent double against our ‘M11’ rivals. The 1997/8 season ended very flatly for the U’s in sixteenth position although with hindsight, as Roy Mac’s first full season in charge, one could argue it was a proper launch pad for better fortunes round the corner. And thank heavens for Martin Butler. The programme reminds us of some names from the past, secretary Steve Greenall - on the TV the other week working for a firm near St Neots, Carla Frediani, a very amiable individual, wonder what happened to her? www.cambridge-united.co.uk

And those that have passed away, eg Wally Rookes and Dave Brown, bless them. And does anybody remember the third string ‘keeper, Jed Sumner? Not a lot on the www but he did come from Coventry City. Finally, an honourable mention for the birthday wishes on page 12 and a right load of reprobates listed there. Well one, anyway. Just for a little bit of perspective, it was sixteen years ago today that a massive tsunami hit India, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Malaysia killing over 200,000 people. Bye for now.

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Cambridge United would like to once again thank supporters for the manner in which they have adhered to the guidance published for those attending the Abbey Stadium on a match day. The role played by supporters in following the precautions issued by the Club, which can be read by clicking here, has unquestionably played the biggest role in the successful and safe return of fans to the Abbey. The Club’s groundstaff have also requested Cambridge United thank supporters for the way they have used the additional bins on a matchday, helping to not only make the postmatch clear up an easier and more efficient process, but also in protecting staff. We politely ask supporters to continue following that guidance to ensure we remain United in doing everything possible to fight coronavirus. ■

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Around the Division ———— LEAGUE TWO ROUND-UP ———— OWEN MIZON TAKES HIS LATEST LOOK ACROSS LEAGUE TWO It’s the season of giving, so what better way to top off Boxing Day than with a crucial three points? That’s exactly the incentive for our members this afternoon, who all have everything to play for in a division that continues to surprise us all. As ever, let’s digest the trials and tribulations of Sky Bet League Two. Newport County were top of the tree for Christmas, but by the skin of their teeth after falling to a 2-4 defeat against Oldham Athletic, who consigned the Exiles to their first defeat of the season at Rodney Parade. The hosts took the lead twice through Scott Twine and Scot Bennett, but were pegged back by Davis Keillor-Dunn and Conor McAleny. Padraig Amond had the chance to win it for Mike Flynn’s side from the spot, but he failed to convert as Latics capitalised by registering late goals at the death from substitutes Alfie McCalmont and Zak Dearnley. Harry Kewell’s side have certainly enjoyed their travels this season, conjuring 19 points from nine. But sloppy home form means they sit in 14th. In a battle between two promotion rivals, Forest Green Rovers moved to second after proving victorious 1-0 at home to Carlisle United. Jamille Matt stabbed home with 15 minutes left on the clock to stretch Rovers’ unbeaten run to seven and close the gap to a solitary point behind leaders Newport. Despite the defeat, Chris Beech’s side occupy the final automatic promotion spot after four consecutive wins beforehand. Barrow recorded their third victory of the season with a surprise 3-0 win over Cheltenham Town at Holker Street. The Bluebirds, who had relieved David Dunn from his duties the previous week, ended their five-game winless streak thanks to strikes Scott Quigley, Luke James and Harrison Biggins. It sees them 22nd, but just three points from the drop. Back-to-back league defeats for the first time in nearly two years moves the Robins to 4th.

Arguably the story of the season thus far, Morecambe find themselves in fifth despite being on -5 goal difference after edging out Colchester United 1-2. After a Cole Stockton own goal cancelled out John O’Sullivan’s crisp volley early on, Yann Songo’o nodded in on the hour mark to wrap up the three points. Now three games without a win, the U’s fall to 10th. The scheduled encounter between Exeter City and Stevenage was postponed after Alex Revell’s side were hit with a positive coronavirus test. It means that the Grecians go into this afternoon in 6th, knowing a win in the arranged fixture would see them up to 4th. Where Stevenage are concerned, they sit three points adrift in 23rd but with two invaluable games in hand. Salford City entered the play-off picture with a narrow 0-1 victory over Harrogate Town at the EnviroVent Stadium. A neat finish from striker James Wilson on 17 was enough to separate the sides and condemn the Sulphurites to a fourth straight home defeat as they slip to 17th. Walsall climbed to 8th after a topsy-turvy 4-3 win over Port Vale. Strikes before the break from Tom Pope and Tom Conlon made it an assuring lead for the Valiants, but they were pegged back 10 minutes into the second half when Jake Scrimshaw and Dan Scarr converted. Devante Rodney tucked home a low cross to cancel out the equaliser, before the aforementioned Saddlers pair completed their braces with two quickfire finishes to make it four wins on the spin for the Saddlers, who are just a point from 5th. A below-par Vale are situated in 16th and will be desperate to reignite that winning feeling. Bradford City secured their first win in eight matches as they triumphed 1-0 over Cambridge United at Valley Parade. A well-executed strike from Harry Pritchard moments before the break proved decisive as the Bantams sit healthier CAMBRIDGE UNITED F.C. V LEYTON ORIENT

25 in 21st. They travelled to Grimsby Town on Tuesday night, a crucial match for both sides at the foot of the division. For the U’s, they drop to 9th after a fourth defeat in five. Crawley Town secured a 1-2 away win over Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road. Former U Josh Coulson headed into his own net on 15 to give the Red Devils the lead, before fellow former U Tom Dallison also converted into his own goal to level proceedings. A clinical finish by in-form Max Watters, his 16th of the campaign, late on, wrapped up a rare away win. It now sees them 11th, boasting the same points and goal difference as their opponents in 12th. Tranmere Rovers consigned Bolton Wanderers to a miserable 0-3 victory on a rampant afternoon at the Macron Stadium. Veteran Peter Clarke set the ball rolling, before Kieron Morris and James Vaughan netted during the second

half to move Rovers to 13th. Three losses in four means Ian Evatt’s Trotters are 15th. Grimsby Town secured the bragging rights of Lincolnshire as they dispatched Scunthorpe United 1-0 at Blundell Park. Teenage defender Mattie Pollock grabbed the only goal of the game as the Mariners secured a first win in six and sit in 18th, a place and point behind the Iron. Southend United may have been bottom for Christmas, but optimism was in the air after a 1-1 draw over relegation rivals Mansfield Town. James Olayinka opened the scoring on 27, before Jordan Bowery’s strike late on ensured a share of the spoils. The Stags, who remain winless at home, are 20th and have lost just one in five. The Shrimpers still stay in 24th, but are now four unbeaten and starting to look rejuvenated. ■

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Some of our fans may have been inspired by the reporting of the Millwall incident to boo our own players for making the kneeling gesture at the Abbey before the game against Colchester. Or they may have believed that they were booing a BLM movement now associated with Marxist extremists who hate the police. I think that we need to recognise that taking the knee, in the eyes of those doing it, is a gesture against bigotry, hatred and racism of every kind. We understand the origins of it but we must respect its intentions now. When we observe Remembrance Day here, it is always observed immaculately and in silence, even by those who are fiercely anti-war. Surely that is the dignified way to respond? The shameful disfiguring of the Cambridge War Memorial last night is an uncomfortable reminder that our society is still fractured www.cambridge-united.co.uk

and unlikely to repair itself whilst hatred and oppression are allowed to thrive unchallenged. Those who fought in the two World Wars would weep to see that the freedom and tolerance they fought for is still a long way away. I hope that, contrary to rumour, the police will make every effort to catch the criminals responsible. Theirs was a deliberate act, committed under cover of darkness and designed to cause outrage. Some say that politics should be kept out of sport. What I would say is look what Marcus Rashford has made the politicians do by using his sporting fame for good. Finally, I play walking Football with a Tranmere Rovers fan. He claims that Cambridge United have already been given their Christmas present...Golden Boots Paul Mullin. And how right he is. For the New Year I would like to see a couple of signings. I’m no coach but I think the kind of high octane football we play at our best takes it out of the players. We look a bit leggy at the moment, maybe because injuries have made the squad too small. A return of a fully fit Hiram Boateng would help too. In fact it would see us promoted. ■

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“AstraZeneca’s support for and involvement in the Active “AstraZeneca’s support for and involvement in the Active Science programme makes a huge difference to our ability Science programme makes a huge difference to our ability to inspire 800 children across Cambridge each year to take an to inspire 800 children across Cambridge each year to take an interest throughphysical physicalactivity. activity. Bringing worldinterest in in science science through Bringing worldclass equipment,provided providedbybyAstraZeneca, AstraZeneca, into local class science science equipment, into local primary in Cambridge Cambridgeexcites excitesusus much it does primary schools schools in asas much as as it does the we engage engagewith.” with.” the children children we Sam Manager,Cambridge Cambridge United Community Trust Sam Gomarsall, Gomarsall, Manager, United Community Trust

We inspire the next generation of scientists

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The Stat Pack ———— Fixtures & Results ———— LEAGUE TABLE 1

Newport County

PLAYERS P

Pts

20/21 Apps

20/21 Goals

20/21 Totals

CUFC Career

Lge

Cups

Lge

Cups

Boateng

Hiram

8 (2)

10 (2)

Apps Goals Apps 0

Goals 0

Burton

Callum

Cundy

Robbie

13 (1)

18 (1)

Dallas

Andrew

0 (1)

2 (1)

2 (2)

Darling

Harry

9 (1)

12 (1)

3 (5)

8 (5)

0 0

Forest Green Rovers

Carlisle United

Cheltenham Town

Morecambe

-5

Exeter City

Davies

Leon

Salford City

Dickens

Tom

Walsall

Digby

Paul

Cambridge United

Dunk

Harrison

5 (2)

22 (2)

358

10 Colchester United

El Mizouni

Idris

3 (7)

7 (7)

11 Crawley Town

Hannant

Luke

Wes

10 (3)

1 (1)

11 (4)

1 1

12 Leyton Orient

Hoolahan

13 Tranmere Rovers

-1

Iredale

Jack

10 (7)

4 (2)

14 (9)

Ironside

Joe

10 (6)

3 (1)

13 (7)

Knibbs

Harvey

3 (10)

5 (2)

8 (12)

Knoyle

Kyle

May

Adam

7 (6)

4 (3)

11 (9)

McKenzie-Lyle Kai

Mitov

Dimitar

14 Oldham Athletic

-3

15 Bolton Wanderers

-7

16 Port Vale

17 Harrogate Town

-4

18 Scunthorpe United

-8

19 Grimsby Town

-14

Mullin

Paul

17 (1)

2 (2)

19 (3)

20 Mansfield Town

-6

Neal

Joe

0 (1)

21 Bradford City

-7

O'Neil

Liam

101

22 Barrow

-4

Simper

Lewis

0 (1)

23 Stevenage

-9

Taylor

Greg

324

24 Southend United

-20

Worman

Ben

0 (1)

CAMBRIDGE UNITED F.C. V LEYTON ORIENT

35 FIXTURES DATE

OPPONENT

SUBS

GK SUB

SEPTEMBER 2020 Sat 5th Birmingham City (LC1)

A 1-0

Mitov

Knoyle

Cundy 1

Taylor

Dunk

Hannant

Digby

O’Neil*

Hoolahan**

Ironside

Mullin***

Iredale**

Dallas

May*

Davies

Knowles

Knibbs***

Tue 8th Fulham U21 (EFLTG)

H 2-0

Burton

Knoyle**

Iredale

Taylor

Dunk

Davies

Digby

May*

Knowles 1

Knibbs***

Dallas

Hannant

Mullin 1**

Cundy

Ironside***

Simper*

Worman

Burton Mitov

Sat 12th Carlisle United

H 3-0

Mitov

Knoyle

Cundy

Taylor

Dunk

Hannant 1

Digby

O’Neil*

Hoolahan**

Ironside 1 Mullin 1***

Iredale**

Dallas

Davies

May*

Knowles

Knibbs***

Burton

Tue 15th Newport County (LC2)

A 0-1

Burton

Knoyle

Cundy

Taylor

Iredale

Davies

Digby

May

Knowles*

Ironside**

Knibbs

Dallas

Mullin 1**

DUNK*

Worman

NEAL

Mitov

Sat 19th Morecambe

A 5-0

Mitov

Knoyle**

Cundy

Taylor

Dunk

Hannant

Digby

May 1

Hoolahan 1

Ironside*

Mullin 3***

Iredale

Dallas**

Davies**

Knowles

Knibbs*

Burton

Sat 26th Tranmere Rovers

H 0-0

Mitov

Knoyle

Cundy

Taylor

Dunk

Hannant

Digby

May**

Hoolahan*

Ironside

Mullin***

Iredale**

Darling***

Dallas

Davies

El Mizouni*

Knibbs

Burton

OCTOBER 2020 Sat 3rd Exeter City

A 0-2

Mitov

Knoyle

Cundy

Taylor

Dunk

Hannant*

Digby

May***

Hoolahan**

Ironside

Mullin

Iredale**

Darling

Dallas

Davies

El Mizouni***

Knibbs*

Burton

Tue 6th Burton Albion (EFLTG)

A 4-2

Burton

Davies

Darling 1

Taylor

Iredale

Hannant 2

Digby

El Mizouni**

Knowles*

Ironside

Knibbs 1

Knoyle

Dallas

Mullin

Dunk*

May**

Cundy

McKenzie-Lyle

Sat 10th Newport County

H 2-1

Mitov

Knoyle

Darling

Taylor

Iredale

Hannant

Digby

May*

Dunk

Hoolahan*** Mullin 2**

Cundy

Davies

Knibbs***

Boateng*

Burton

Sat 17th Scunthorpe United

A 5-0

Mitov

Knoyle

Darling

Taylor

Iredale

Hannant 1**

Digby*

May

Dunk

Ironside 2 Mullin 2p*** Hoolahan

Cundy

Davies

El Mizouni**

Knibbs***

Boateng*

Burton

Tue 20th Port Vale

H 3-1

Mitov

Knoyle

Darling

Taylor

Iredale*

Hannant

Digby

Boateng**

Dunk

Hoolahan*** Mullin 3 (1p)

Cundy

Davies*

El Mizouni

May**

Ironside***

Knibbs

Burton

Sat 24th Bolton Wanderers

H 1-1

Mitov

Knoyle

Darling

Taylor

Iredale

Hannant

Digby

Boateng**

Dunk

El Mizouni*

Dallas

Cundy

Davies

May**

Ironside*

Knowles

Knibbs

Tue 27th Walsall

A 0-2

Mitov

Knoyle

Cundy

Taylor

Dunk

Hannant**

May

Boateng

Davies

Ironside 1p Mullin 1p*

Iredale*

Darling

Dallas

El Mizouni**

Knowles

Burton

Sat 31st Crawley Town

A 2-1

Mitov

Knoyle

Cundy

Taylor

Dunk***

Hannant

Iredale

Boateng

Davies**

Ironside 1*

Darling

Dallas

Hoolahan* El Mizouni**

Knowles

Knibbs***

Burton

Mullin Mullin

El Mizouni Ironside**

NOVEMBER 2020 Tue 3rd Salford City

H 2-1

Mitov

Knoyle

Cundy

Darling

Dunk

Hannant

Iredale 1

Boateng

Taylor

Ironside 1p Hoolahan

Dallas

Mullin

Davies

El Mizouni

Knowles

Knibbs

Burton

SAT 7TH Shrewsbury Town (FAC1) H 0-2

Mitov

Knoyle

Cundy

Taylor

Dunk

Hannant

Iredale***

Boateng

May*

El Mizouni**

Knibbs

Darling

Dallas**

Hoolahan*

Davies

Knowles***

Burton

May

Dallas

Knibbs**

Knoyle

Taylor

Worman 1*

Neal**

Yearn

Mitov

Mullin

Iredale*

Dallas

CUNDY***

Davies**

MAY

Knibbs

Burton

Mullin 1

Darling

Davies

El Mizouni

MAY*

Ironside*

Knibbs**

Burton

Tue 10th Peterborough Utd (EFLTG) H 1-1#

Burton

Davies

Cundy

Darling

Dunk

El Mizouni

Knowles

Boateng*

Sat 14th Barrow

H 1-1

Mitov

Knoyle

Darling

Taylor

Dunk

Hannant**

Digby

Boateng

Tue 24th Cheltenham Town

A 1-1

Mitov

Knoyle

Cundy

Taylor

Iredale**

Hannant

Digby

Boateng

Dunk*

Hoolahan

Tue 1st Mansfield Town

H 0-1

Mitov

Knoyle

Cundy

Taylor

Dunk***

Hannant**

Digby

Boateng*

Hoolahan

Ironside

Mullin

Iredale**

Darling

Davies

El Mizouni

May*

Knibbs***

Burton

Sat 5th Oldham Athletic

H 1-2

Mitov

Knoyle

Cundy

Taylor

Dunk

Hannant

Digby

May**

Iredale*

Knibbs

Mullin 1

Darling

Dallas

Hoolahan*

Davies

El Mizouni**

WORMAN

Burton

TUE 8TH Gillingham (EFLT2)

H 2-0

Burton

Knoyle

Cundy

Darling

Dunk

Hannant 1***

Digby

Taylor**

Davies

El Mizouni Mullin 1p* Iredale***

Dallas

Sat 12th Forest Green Rovers

A 0-2

Burton

Knoyle

Cundy

Darling

Dunk

Hannant***

Digby

Taylor**

Davies*

Hoolahan****

Mullin

Tue 15th Colchester United

H 2-1

Burton

Knoyle

Cundy

Darling

Iredale

Hannant

Digby

Taylor

El Mizouni*

Knibbs

Mullin 2**

Sat 19th Bradford City

A 0-1

Burton

Knoyle

Cundy*

Darling

Dunk

Hannant****

Digby

Taylor

Iredale**

Knibbs***

Mullin

Sat 26th Leyton Orient

Tue 29th Stevenage

El Mizouni* Ironside 1***

DECEMBER 2020

JANUARY 2021 Sat 2nd Grimsby Town

Sat 9th Harrogate Town

Sat 16th Colchester United

Sat 23rd Bradford City

Tue 26th Salford City

Sat 30th Crawley Town

FEBRUARY 2021 Sat 6th Barrow

Sat 13th Southend United

Sat 20th Mansfield Town

Tue 23rd Cheltenham Town

Sat 27th Port Vale

MARCH 2021 Tue 2nd Scunthorpe United

Sat 6th Walsall

Tue 9th Bolton Wanderers

Sat 13th Oldham Athletic

Sat 20th Forest Green Rovers

Sat 27th Carlisle United

APRIL 2021 Fri 2nd Morecambe

Mon 5th Tranmere Rovers

Sat 10th Exeter City

Sat 17th Newport County

Tue 20th Leyton Orient

Sat 24th Stevenage

MAY 2021 Sat 1st Harrogate Town

Sat 8th Grimsby Town

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MAY**

Knibbs*

WORMAN

NEAL

Mitov

MAY**

Knibbs*

WORMAN

NEAL

Mitov

Davies*

MAY

Ironside**

WORMAN

NEAL

Mitov

Hoolahan** Davies****

MAY*

Ironside***

WORMAN

NEAL

Mitov

Iredale*** El Mizouni**** Dallas

TEAM SHEET ———— Line-Ups & Officials ———— CAMBRIDGE UNITED

LEYTON ORIENT

HEAD COACH: Mark Bonner Amber & Black

DIMITAR MITOV 1 KYLE KNOYLE 2 JACK IREDALE 3 PAUL DIGBY 4 GREG TAYLOR 5 HARRY DARLING 6 LUKE HANNANT 7 LIAM O’NEIL 8 ANDREW DALLAS 9 PAUL MULLIN 10 HARRISON DUNK 11 KAI MCKENZIE-LYLE 13 WES HOOLAHAN 14 ROBBIE CUNDY 16 LEON DAVIES 17 IDRIS EL MIZOUNI 18 ADAM MAY 19 JOE IRONSIDE 20 LEWIS SIMPER 22 CALLUM BURTON 25 HARVEY KNIBBS 26 BEN WORMAN 27 JOE NEAL 28 TOM DICKENS 29 HIRAM BOATENG 44

MANAGER: Ross Embleton Red/White 1 SAM SARGEANT 2 SAM LING 3 DJOE WIDDOWSON 4 OUSSEYNOU CISSÉ 5 DAN HAPPE 6 JOSH COULSON 7 JOBI MCANUFF 8 CRAIG CLAY 9 CONOR WILKINSON 10 JORDAN MAGUIRE-DREW 11 JAMES DAYTON 12 JORDAN THOMAS 14 MYLES JUDD 16 JAMES BROPHY 17 LOUIS DENNIS 18 TUNJI AKINOLA 19 LEE ANGOL 20 RUEL SOTIRIOU 21 BRENDON SHABANI 22 LAWRENCE VIGOUROUX 23 JAMIE TURLEY 26 HECTOR KYPRIANOU 29 JAYDEN SWEENEY 39 DANNY JOHNSON 44 JOSH WRIGHT

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