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What year were the club formed?

1912. There was a club formed as Cambridge United in 1909, but there wasn't any connection between that club and the club formed in 1912 as Abbey United, which became Cambridge United in 1951.

Who was the club's first manager in their history?

Bill Whittaker. Whittaker managed the club between 1949-55.

What season saw Cambridge United elected to the Football League?

1970-71. Cambridge were elected to the Football League in place of Bradford Park Avenue, and finished 20th out of 24 in the then Division Four, with 66 points from 46 games.

Which team did Cambridge sell Dion Dublin to in 1992?

Manchester United. Dublin started his career at Norwich City as a trainee in 1988, and was released onto Cambridge in the same year. In four years at the club, he played 202 games in all competitions and scored 73 goals, before moving to Old Trafford and Manchester United in 1992. His career took a nose-dive however, when he broke his leg playing for United, who turned to Eric Cantona after this, and sold Dion onto Coventry in 1994, where he stayed for four further years, before moving to Aston Villa in 1998.

Which of these played the most times for the club?

Steve Spriggs. Spriggs was a United player between 1975-87 and made 416 appearances for the club during that time.

What is Cambridge United's nickname?

The U's. This is because of the United in the team name.

Who did John Taylor succeed as Cambridge manager in 2001?

John Beck. Beck was first in charge of the team between 1990-92, but came back for 8 months in 2001, before being replaced in November of that year by Taylor.

When Cambridge played Darlington in a game in season 1971-72, they set a record for their highest League victory. What was the score?

Cambridge won 6-0. The game took place on 18th September, 1971.

Which of these scored the most goals in a season for the club?

David Crown. Crown scored 24 League goals in season 1985-86.

From which team did Cambridge sign Warren Goodhind from in 2001?

Barnet. South African defender Goodhind was signed from Barnet in September 2001.