We are not in the habit of giving a running commentary from the boardroom during the season on the playing side, but given our poor start, we all feel it is important to say something at this time...
First of all, everyone at the Club is feeling the disappointment every bit as much as you, the supporters - and as ever, your support has been brilliant. There is no sugar coating how poor our results have been. The reasons may be many and varied - and some of the underlying statistics may tell a more positive story - but in the end we all know football is a results business.
We increased our playing budget significantly over the summer but still started this season with one of the lowest in the league. We decided to do this whilst continuing to prioritise infrastructure investment across the Club, as part of our modernisation programme for the future and plans for the Stadium redevelopment should be public before the end of the year.
Unfortunately, multiple long-term injuries have really tested this approach and our squad depth - and there will be lessons for all of us to learn for the future. This is said as context but not as an excuse, and we are all acutely aware that results do need to improve - and quickly. We need to be in a competitive position come the turn of the year to have a realistic chance of preserving our League One status.
We know how hard Garry, the staff and players are working. There is no shortage of endeavour, focus and togetherness within the group. The international break now gives everyone a chance to regroup, refocus and then really attack the coming critical period of games.
We remain as ambitious as ever for Cambridge United on-and-off the pitch. Progress never goes in straight lines, especially in sport.
We are in a tough moment. To get through it we all need to work even harder and remain United in Endeavour. Thank you for your support as ever.
On behalf of the Owners and Board of Directors