Cambridge United, who play at the Abbey Stadium, are managed by Mark Bonner, who took on the role in March 2020 having held a number of coaching positions with the club’s Academy and First Team.
Bonner was made to wait for his competitive debut in management due to the curtailment of the 2019/20 season, but took charge of his first game on the touchline in some style, by knocking Birmingham City out of the Carabao Cup in September 2020.
Bonner’s first full season in management was hugely impressive, sealing a second-placed finish in League Two to earn the club’s first promotion to the third tier since 2002.
Last term, United fought to a respectable 14th placed finish and were notably undefeated in their two fixtures against eventual League One champions, Wigan Athletic.
United boss Bonner bolstered his goalkeeping options back in May with the signing of 20-year-old James Holden, following his departure from Championship club Reading.
Bonner opted for Bulgarian shot-stopper Dimitar Mitov as his first-choice between the sticks last season, with Will Mannion providing backup.
With the acquisition of Holden on a two-year deal, United have added further depth to their goalkeeping department.
At the other end of the pitch, the U’s added forward Saikou Janneh to their ranks in late June. Janneh joined the club from Bristol City, having spent time on loan with Newport County and Shrewsbury Town in recent seasons.
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Cambridge’s star performer last season was striker Sam Smith, who excelled in his first campaign with the club.
The 24-year-old, who signed from Reading, netted an impressive 17 goals for the U’s, averaging a goal every 207 minutes.
Smith formed a formidable partnership with fellow attacker Joe Ironside, who contributed with 15 goals, as well as recording five assists.
