Cambridge United to create new women’s football board

A new football board will be created at Cambridge United to further integrate the women’s team into the football club.

The structural changes will see current members of the women’s club join together with the main club to tie the two closer together.

Current U’s board member Jenny Horsfield will chair the new women’s football club, which will include two other directors, Graham Daniels and Christophe Loch, and they will sit alongside former Cambridge United Women’s chair Vicky Hoover and club stalwart Liz Pamplin.

United CEO Alex Tunbridge and sporting director Ben Strang will hold ex officio positions.

The changes are also aimed at increasing the profile of the women’s team, with the aim of hosting more fixtures at the Abbey Stadium next season and beyond.

“It is an exciting time for women’s and girl’s football both across the country and here at Cambridge United,” said Horsfield, pictured right.

“I am delighted with the formation of this new board which features a terrific blend of fresh faces and industry experience with those who have been at the heart of Cambridge United Women for many years.

“The level of professionalism within the club has increased over recent years and with this new board in place, we believe that the women’s team will only continue to grow and improve.

“Women’s and girl’s football has a huge impact in the community and we very much want to ensure that Cambridge United is at the forefront of innovation and inspiration to local girls and women who love the game.”

The new women’s football board will feed directly into the Cambridge United board.

The first meeting will be on Monday (June 6).