The Cambridge United board issue an update to supporters addressing poor form as the club faces a relegation battle this season.
Luke Thomas’ only goal of the game in the U’s defeat to Bristol Rovers leaves Garry Monk’s side sitting 23rd in the League One table.
They are on 17 points from 24 games played, and are already 8 points from safety, but it seems the board are sticking with Monk and hope that they can do business in the January transfer window to help them avoid the drop.
The Board have issued an update to supporters addressing our recent results and approach going forward.
— Cambridge United FC (@CambridgeUtdFC) January 7, 2025
STATEMENT:
Firstly, we would like to wish everyone connected with Cambridge United a Happy New Year and thank all our staff and volunteers for their hard work over the festive period, in particular…
We are acutely aware of how disappointing it has been on the pitch as of late and are very grateful for the unwavering support of our fans.
We have been reflecting on the moment we now find ourselves in and how to chart the best way forward. We believe we have a good Head Coach in Garry, and that the injuries we have suffered throughout the season have meant he has struggled to field anywhere near a fully fit squad on a weekly basis.
Consequently, a small squad with one of the lowest budgets in the league has been very stretched and several players have had to play far more football than anticipated, without any real opportunity for rotation or recovery.
We all recognise what a debt we owe to Paul and Mark as our Owners and are very grateful that at a time of considerable financial pressures across the Club, they will be releasing additional funds to enable us to strengthen the squad in a number of key areas this January, whilst understanding the challenges that always come with this window.
Although we are not where we would want to be to begin 2025, it is our belief that under Garry, with a strengthened squad, we can still achieve our collective goals. It is also clear to us that the players are still very much behind and playing for Garry, which is always a key factor when making these decisions.
At the same time, we will shortly be concluding our own internal review of the Club’s First Team football operations. Balancing speed and thoroughness, so we can all learn and then act on the relevant lessons for next season is a priority.
We know we are in a real fight to preserve our League One status. There is still half the season remaining and a lot of football to be played. We have been here before and know from experience that a lot can change quickly.
United in Endeavour, we are ready to give it everything for the rest of the season.
Fans reacted as the Cambridge United board issue an update to supporters addressing poor form as club faces relegation battle…
@OwenHowell: Brave, that’s for sure. The board have said how it’s going to be for the rest of the season, so no better time like the present to get behind the team
@ConnorOwen2: Translation: we spent our entire budget on the EFLs worst footballer & we can’t afford to sack him
@nathanstokes08: Well that’s a contradiction to the statement that was put out! How are we competitive being 8 points behind! 17 points and nothing over Xmas and they still have faith we can stay in the league! More signings like loft and we will be national league south!!!
@Dan_Maycock96: No clue how Monk still has a job. Hope these new signings are good then. Can’t afford another Ryan Loft, if that’s even possible.
@J9R0P: What a spineless decision, Monk has an appalling record managing this football club and will take us down! What a waste of all of the hard work over the last 4 seasons! #Monkout
@Tristan_IviCUFC: So quite clearly they’re backing Monk heavily. However the wallet is open yet the extra funds given will be about the same price as what we paid for Loft. The only thing I want is to spend the money we now have available on a player not as shit as Ryan Loft. Because hes shit.
@cknnr17: This club is an absolute fucking circus. Honestly fucking laughable how this is being managed, we’re mindlessly sleepwalking to relegation #CamUtd
@DanJordan90: Bold decision to keep Monk. Even bolder hoping Strang can get the players in to keep us up. Bloody miracle needed now. Is the muti faith prayer room open?
@howardscott_: Relegation confirmed…
@HPCOYS_: Giving Ben Strang and co more money to spend don’t sound like a good idea given the track record…
@Goooolazzo: The club aren’t going to be able to have a great window, because L1 quality players are not signing for a club who are more than likely in L2 next season. So we will get a couple of loans and sleepwalk into L2. It’s already too late to sack him for survival, is what it is #CamUtd
@CamUTD_Greatest: We backed Bonner when many wouldn’t, and he led us to safety from a similarly tricky spot in 2022-23. Have to hope it’s a repeat of that. I trust the board so respect their judgement #CamUTD
@borismineburg: Fair play. At least they’ve been open and made a big call on it. Need to get right behind Monk and The Monkettes until the end of the season now and hope there’s some kind of incredible Monk’ey magic that can be done in the transfer window. Up the Mighty U’s 💛🖤
@FxCjs: Right choice I believe now back it up with some decent talent to get us out of this mess
@Jake040122: Not sure being 8 points adrift and looking hopeless classes as being competitive come the new year
@danielboyle10: Hello @SkyBetLeagueTwo my old friend….
@hoolhansleft: you made a similar statement about trying to be competitive and we’ve got worse, how long until it’s realised by the board that at the very least the sporting director needs replaced
@rhys_jb: Please use the money for actually good players for once
@JamesCollen9: Blaming injuries
@AmberArmy1912: @SkyBetLeagueTwo long time no see
@jsabjsabjsab: Brilliant statement, Monk has never been the problem. Love to hear new funds are being made available, just one thing missing… “Following careful consideration, we have decided to part ways with Ben Strang for his ineptness at signing competent players” Get rid of him NOW
