Cambridge United F.C.
| Cambridge United
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| Ground | Abbey Stadium, Newmarket Road, Cambridge
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| Formed | 1912
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| Elected to league | 1970
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| Club colours | Amber and black, with black trim
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| Change colours | White with black trim
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| Manager | HERVE RENARD
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| Nicknames | Yellows, U's
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| Mascot | Marvin the Moose
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Cambridge United Football Club are a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They currently play in Football League Two. Often known just as Cambridge (ignoring their older non-league neighbours Cambridge City), they are nicknamed the U's.
The club was founded in 1912 as Abbey United (named after the Abbey district of Cambridge in which they play). They played in local amateur leagues with some success. In 1949 the club turned professional and took the name Cambridge United in 1951. They played in various non-league divisions.
The club was elected to the league in 1970 to replace Bradford Park Avenue, after success in the Southern League.
In recent years, the fortunes of the club have fluctuated, and in 2004, the club found itself in serious financial trouble. The fans dug deep into their own pockets to help the club out through a number of schemes, and arguably their finest player, Dave Kitson, was sold for a reported £250,000 to help raise funds. The club was thus able to pay off their debts and stay afloat.
At the beginning of the 2004/2005 season, United's best players include Stuart Bimson and the mercurial Terry Fleming. The latter - a fans' favourite - is expected to become captain some time soon, and ultimately to lead England. Other players of note include Justin Walker, Adam Tann and young goalkeeper Shaun Marshall.
League History
| Division | Seasons |
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| Division 4 | 1970/1 to 1972/3 (promoted 3rd of 24) |
| Division 3 | 1973/4 (relegated 21st of 24) |
| Division 4 | 1974/5 to 1976/7 (promoted 1st of 24) |
| Division 3 | 1977/8 (promoted 2nd of 24) |
| Division 2 | 1978/9 to 1983/4 (relegated 22 of 22) |
| Division 3 | 1984/5 (relegated 24 of 24) |
| Division 4 | 1985/6 to 1989/90 (6 of 24, promoted as divisional play off winners) |
| Division 3 | 1990/1 (promoted 1st of 24) |
| Division 2 | 1991/2 (Premier league founded) |
| Division 1 | 1992/3 (relegated 23rd of 24) |
| Division 2 | 1993/4 to 1994/5 (relegated 20th of 24) |
| Division 3 | 1995/6 to 1998/9 (promoted 2nd of 24) |
| Division 2 | 1999/2000 to 2001/2 (relegated 24th of 24) |
| Division 3 | 2002/3 |
Honours
- FA Cup best sixth round: 1989-90 (lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace), 1990-91 (lost 2-1 to Arsenal)
- Football League Division 3 (old) champions: 1990-91
- Football League Division 4 (old) champions: 1976-77
- Football League Division 4 (old) play off winners: 1985-86
- Highest league placing: Football League Division 2 (old) 5th: 1991-92
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