5, Another match, another position for the versatile Dutchman. You could see we create more chances (playing 4-4-2)," Van Gaal added. [3] For similar reasons it has also previously been named the Trade Recruitment Stadium,[4] and the R Costings Abbey Stadium. "We have to come here, the pitch is not so good, but that can influence also that you play in another playing style," he said. Let off when Coulson stopped own sides’ shot before heading over from close range. Cambridge vs Manchester United: U's head coach Richard Money defends Abbey Stadium pitch after Louis van Gaal's criticism. The Cambridge shop is located in a shed…proper lower league stuff. Everyone accepts that it will be on a … As long as you ignore the fact you’ve paid money. The record attendance at the ground (14,000) was also for a friendly, against Chelsea to mark the first use of the ground's new floodlights on 1 May 1970. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. They’ve also reached the quarter-finals of the League Cup once in 1992. Initially Abbey Stadium consisted of just a single grandstand and changing rooms when the first fixtures against Cambridge University Press was hosted in August 1932. Shot wide from outside area and alarmingly careless in possession at times. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. The stadium's frontage, often criticised for negatively portraying the stadium, was refurbished during late June and early July 2007. Booked after leaving leg in on Elliot. The Abbey Stadium is located two miles north-east of the city centre, it is easily accessible by road and using public transport via bus and train. That capacity has now been halved following the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday afternoon and in discussion with relevant safety authorities, the Club has had to take the difficult and disappointing decision to play behind closed doors. Abbey Stadium’s address for satnav is as follows: One Cambridge FC Fan holding a scarf and displaying the club’s colours. since 1932, and currently has a maximum capacity of 8,127 spectators. Fine ball through to Falcao came to nothing. Abbey Stadium is a football stadium in Cambridge, England. It’s got all of the sort of things you’d expect from that particular chain of pubs, including cheap food and a decent drinks selection for not much money. You can buy your tickets to see United play by dropping into the ticket office in person, going online or calling them over the phone. Free UK delivery. Enter this field and follow the path under the railway bridge to the away turnstiles. The first match ever played at the Abbey was a friendly against a team from Cambridge University Press on 31 August 1932. Midfielder Tom Champion appeared to have found a way around that, though, as he tweeted a picture of himself holding up Michael Carrick's shirt, still wearing his own. It will take just under fifteen minutes, traffic dependent. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? "Cambridge United remain very proud of the collective achievement on Tuesday night and must re-iterate the Football Club’s immense gratitude to the supporters whose exceptional co-operation contributed majorly to the evening’s success. Our A1 poster is fantasic quality and looks great on any wall. "We've said in the dressing room 'You're going to Old Trafford. © 2014 - 2020 Copyright Football Tripper. [5] However, thanks to the cooperation of sponsors the ground has reverted to its original name of the Abbey Stadium.