It's all about U's

The latest talking points from the Abbey Stadium

- By KAYLEE SECKINGTON

THEY had never played together previously and it took a game for them to find their feet but Cambridge United Legends were such a hit at the Bretterknaller five-a-side legends tournament in Cottbus, Germany, that they have already been invited back for 2027.

Managed by Cambridge United's all-time leading goalscorer, John Taylor, the U’s were represented by a strong squad of former players as Danny Potter, Andy Duncan, Ian Miller, Warren Goodhind, Omer Riza, Wes Hoolahan, Michael Kyd and Dave Kitson all donned amber and black once again.

The U's produced an impressive series of performances throughout the tournament, finishing runners-up overall behind hosts Energie Cottbus, after victories against Hansa Rostock, Union Berlin and a Bundesliga Select XI.

Not bad for a team that was just a pipe dream three months previously.

“I got a call from a friend of mine, who went to school in Cambridge, but he’s now a journalist, specialising in German football,’ explained Nigel Pearce, of 100 Years of Coconuts and Cambridge Fans United.

“He asked me if Cambridge United had a veterans team and I said no, and asked if we could put one together. It was a very busy time, just before Christmas, and so the football club said they weren’t going to be able to help out directly, but they said they'd be happy if I was to follow it up.