Supporters with an interest in the history of Cambridge United can now get their hands on a revised edition of Andrew Bennett's Newmarket Road Roughs, the first volume in his acclaimed Celery & Coconuts series charting the history of Abbey United and Cambridge United...
Originally published in 2016, the book has been updated to include new research and discoveries about the club's formative years that have come to light since Andrew's passing in 2018.
The revised edition includes:
- Newly discovered fixtures from the 1913/14 season, Abbey United's first known campaign.
- Further information on the young Barnwell players who represented the club before the First World War.
- Additional detail on the role of Abbey Church in the club's formation.
- New research highlighting the importance of the Cambridge area in the development of football and the wider context surrounding Abbey United's foundation.
Published by Lovely Bunch, the imprint of 100 Years of Coconuts, Newmarket Road Roughs is available now, priced at £16.99 (Click & Collect) or £21.99 (including postage).
Supporters can purchase a copy via the 100 Years of Coconuts online store or from the CFU outlet on matchdays.
The remaining five volumes in Andrew Bennett's Celery & Coconuts series also remain available to purchase. Together, the collection documents the remarkable story of the football club, from its earliest days through to Cambridge United's return to the Football League in 2014.
For supporters keen to learn more about the Club's rich history, or for those looking to relive seasons gone by, the collection makes an ideal gift.
Find out more at the 100 Years of Coconuts website or browse the full collection here.