Neil Harris has rejoined the Club as Head Coach whilst Mark Bonner has been appointed the new Director of Football at Cambridge United...
This follows the conclusion of the first part of the football review at the Club and both start work immediately.
Paul Barry Majority Owner speaking on behalf of the Owners and Board said, “This has been a challenging season which has not gone as any of us would have hoped. There have been lessons for all of us to learn.
“The first part of our football review over the last month has highlighted three key things:
“First - the need to adjust how the football side of the Club is overseen and governed from Owners and Board down. We have done this.
“Second - the requirement to appoint someone to review all parts of our football operations as Director of Football over the coming months and lead the potential change that might follow
“Third - the need to deepen our culture, continue to modernise every area of the Club and at the same time have a relentless focus on what it takes to win on and off the pitch
“Mark Bonner will be returning as our new Director of Football. He knows the Club inside out - its strengths, its culture and values, and also the areas that we must seek to improve.
“He is an exceptional individual and we believe his leadership, strategic thinking and deep understanding of the game can make him an outstanding Director of Football for us over the long term.
“He will undertake the second part of the football review as the planning starts now to get ready for next season - alongside fighting to stay up.
“Neil Harris is returning as Head Coach on a contract until June 2027. He made a significant impact at the Club over a short period last season. He is a winner and his track record as a Head Coach speaks for itself. He will obviously work very closely with Mark, who has been leading conversations with him over the last 48 hours.
“Clearly, Neil left us in a unique set of circumstances last season, and we all feel there is unfinished business for him at Cambridge United.
“Finally, a word for our fans. We are hugely grateful for all your support this season when there has often not been a lot to cheer about.
“We believe this new leadership on the football side will put us in a better position to attack the challenges in front of us as we look to create a new positive chapter for the Club - United in Endeavour."