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| fullname = Cambridge University Press<br />Football Club
| clubname = Cambridge University Press
| image = File:Coat of Arms of the University of Cambridge.svg
| nickname = The Press
| fullname = Cambridge University Press Football Club
| shortname = CUP
| founded = 1893
| nickname = Press
| founded = 1893
| ground = The Cass Centre
| ground = Cass Centre, [[Cambridge]]
| capacity =
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| chairman = Keith Wilson
| chairman = Ian Croft
| manager = Nigel Dixon / Gareth Chapman
| manager = Alex Kaufman
| league = Cambridgeshire Premier League
| league = {{English football updater|CambriUP}}
| season = 2005/2006
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| position = 4th
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'''Cambridge University Press Football Club''' is one of the oldest clubs in [[Cambridgeshire]], founded in 1893. The club is currnelty in its 113th season.


'''Cambridge University Press Football Club''' is a [[association football|football]] club based in [[Cambridge]], England. They are currently members of the {{English football updater|CambriUP}} and play home matches at the Cass Centre.
It took the club 20 years to gain its first honour, winning the prestigious [[Cambridgeshire Senior Cup]] (now [[Challenge Cup]]) in 1913/14. In 1928/29 the club won the Cambs Division II title, and this sparked a mini period of success, with the Division I title won 2 years later in 1931/32 and the Premier Division title won, for the only time in the clubs history, in 1934/35.


==History==
It was some thirty years later that further success was achieved when the club won the Division 2b title in 1967/68. The clubs next piece of Silverware came in 1985/86 with the capturing of the Cambs Junior Cup.
The club was established in 1893, and won its first major trophy, the [[Cambridgeshire Senior Cup]], in 1914. They won Division Two of the [[Cambridgeshire County Football League|Cambridgeshire League]] in 1928–29, Division One in 1930–31, and the Premier Division in 1934–35.<ref>[http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/cambridgeuniversitypress/a/club-history-17422.html?page=2 History] Cambridge University Press</ref>


Following relegations, in 1967–68, Cambridge University Press won Division 2B. The Cambridgeshire Junior Cup was won in 1986, and Division 2A in 1992–93. They won the Senior B division in 2003–04, and were promoted to the Premier Division in 2004–05 after finishing second in the Senior A division. They won the Premier League Cup in 2007–08. After finishing as runners-up in the Premier Division in 2009–10, the club were promoted to Division One of the Eastern Counties League.<ref>[http://www.greenun24.co.uk/non-league/fixtures/ridgeons_league_accept_new_club_s_application_1_467783 Ridgeons League accept new club’s application] ''East Anglian Daily Times'', 28 June 2010</ref>
The last 15 years have seen the clubs honours list increase dramatically. In 1992/93 the Division 2a title was won, with the Reserves winning Division 3b a year later in 1993/94. The Reserves gained double success in the 2002/03 season winning the Division 3b title and the [[John Ablett Cup]].


In 2011 Cambridge University Press moved its home games to [[Histon F.C.|Histon's]] [[Bridge Road, Impington|Bridge Road]] ground, as they were unable to erect floodlights at the Cass Centre. Despite winning Division One in 2012–13, the club left the league in order to return to the Cass Centre, returning to the Premier Division of the Cambridgeshire League. In 2014–15 they finished second-from-bottom of the Premier Division,<ref>[http://full-time.thefa.com/ProcessPublicSelect.do?psSelectedSeason=488699048&psSelectedDivision=6830379&psSelectedCompetition=0&psSelectedLeague=7984801 2014–2015 Kershaw Premier] FA Full Time</ref> and were relegated to the Senior A Division. The 2016–17 season saw them finish as runners-up in the division, resulting in promotion back to the Premier Division. In 2021–22 the club won the Premier Division Cup, beating Eaton Socon 4–2 on penalties after a 3–3 draw (in which they recovered from being 3–0 down in the 87th minute).
In the early 00’s, [[Gareth Chapman]] was appointed player-manager as the club strived to reach the summit of local football. Success was achieved in 2003/04 with the Senior B title. With the club seeking consolidation in Senior A, the team had other ideas and mounted a serious challenge in the higher division. Midway through the season, [[Nigel Dixon]] was appointed joint-manager and this helped the club to achieve the runners-up position, just being beaten to the Senior A title by Eaton Socon. The 2005/2006 season was the clubs first in the Kershaw Premier League. The squad was bolstered with a couple of experienced signings, with defenders [[Andy Critoph]], joining from [[Newmarket Town]], and [[Gary Crick]], joining from [[Mildenhall Town]] as Player Coach the main recruits. Goalkeeper Matt Paynter joined midway through the season.
With consolidation the aim, the team had other ideas yet again and finished in a very creditable fourth place. 2006/2007 promises to be an exciting season, with [[Cambridge University Press]] coming on board as a major sponsor of the club. Further new signings for 2006/07 have included Lee Crick, from Mildenhall Town, Ciaran Wilkinson, from Longstanton, as well as the returning Liam Rusted.


==Colours and badge==
Facilities at the Press are outstanding, with a superb playing surface, excellent changing facilities and the Cass Centre, with licensed bar, lounge and balcony overlooking the playing surface. The club also benefits from a floodlit artificial turf pitch and fully equipped fitness suite for training, making it one of the best places to play football in the area. The club are looking to develop the ground in the next few years to make it the best local venue for football.
Cambridge University Press play in traditional 'Cambridge Blue' with sky blue shirts, navy blue shorts and sky blue socks. Their change strip is all yellow. The club badge is the crest of Cambridge University Press, which is also the crest of the University of Cambridge.


==Current squad==
==Honours==
*'''Eastern Counties League'''
{{Fs start}}
**Division One champions 2012–13
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*'''Cambridgeshire Football Association County League'''
{{Fs player | no=1 | nat=England | pos=GK | name= [[Matt Paynter]]}}
**Premier Division champions 1934–35
{{Fs player | no=2 | nat=England | pos=DF | name= [[John Pettifor]]}}
**Premier Division Cup winners 2007–08, 2021–22
{{Fs player | no=3 | nat=England | pos=DF | name= [[Andy Critoph]]}}
**Senior B champions 2003–04
{{Fs player | no=4 | nat=England | pos=DF | name= [[Dave Wilkinson]]}}
**Division One champions 1930–31
{{Fs player | no=5 | nat=England | pos=MF | name= [[Ciaron Wilkinson]]}}
**Division Two champions 1928–29
{{Fs player | no=6 | nat=England | pos=MF | name= [[Darren Burton]]}}
**Division 2A champions 1992–93
{{Fs player | no=7 | nat=England | pos=MF | name= [[Craig Paterson]]}}
**Division 2B champions 1967–68
{{Fs player | no=8 | nat=England | pos=FW | name= [[Jordan McDermott]]}}
*'''Cambridgeshire Senior Cup'''
{{Fs player | no=9 | nat=England | pos=FW | name= [[Kenny Lewin]]}}
**Winners 1914
{{Fs player | no=10 | nat=England | pos=FW | name= [[Lee Clift]]}}
*'''Cambridgeshire Junior Cup'''
{{Fs player | no=11 | nat=Poland | pos=FW | name= [[Derek Warecha]]}}
**Winners 1986
{{Fs mid}}

{{Fs player | no=12 | nat=Wales | pos=MF | name= [[Sammy Lawson]]}}
==Records==
{{Fs player | no=13 | nat=England | pos=DF | name= [[Serif Dunn]]}}
*Best [[FA Vase]] performance: Second round, 2012–13<ref>{{fchd|id=CAMBRIUP|name=Cambridge University Press}}</ref>
{{Fs player | no=14 | nat=England | pos=MF | name= [[Tim Holes]]}}

{{Fs player | no=15 | nat=England | pos=MF | name= [[Alfie Dixon]]}}
==See also==
{{Fs player | no=16 | nat=England | pos=FW | name= [[Liam Rusted]]}}
*[[:Category:Cambridge University Press F.C. players|Cambridge University Press F.C. players]]
{{Fs player | no=17 | nat=England | pos=MF | name= [[Gareth Chapman]]}}

{{Fs player | no=18 | nat=England | pos=FW | name= [[Lee Crick]]}}
==References==
{{Fs player | no=19 | nat=Poland | pos=MF | name= [[Damien Gut]]}}
{{reflist}}
{{Fs player | no=20 | nat=England | pos=DF | name= [[Gary Crick]]}}
{{Fs player | no=21 | nat=England | pos=DF | name= [[Jim Hollingworth]]}}
{{Fs player | no=22 | nat=England | pos=GK | name= [[Gareth Bridges]]}}
{{Fs end}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.cupfc.net Official club website]
*{{oweb|https://cupfc.net/}}

*[http://www.cambridge.org Website of Cambridge University Press]
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Latest revision as of 07:53, 13 September 2023

Cambridge University Press
Full nameCambridge University Press Football Club
Nickname(s)Press
Founded1893
GroundCass Centre, Cambridge
ChairmanIan Croft
ManagerAlex Kaufman
LeagueCambridgeshire League Premier Division
2023–24Cambridgeshire League Premier Division, 7th of 13

Cambridge University Press Football Club is a football club based in Cambridge, England. They are currently members of the Cambridgeshire League Premier Division and play home matches at the Cass Centre.

History

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The club was established in 1893, and won its first major trophy, the Cambridgeshire Senior Cup, in 1914. They won Division Two of the Cambridgeshire League in 1928–29, Division One in 1930–31, and the Premier Division in 1934–35.[1]

Following relegations, in 1967–68, Cambridge University Press won Division 2B. The Cambridgeshire Junior Cup was won in 1986, and Division 2A in 1992–93. They won the Senior B division in 2003–04, and were promoted to the Premier Division in 2004–05 after finishing second in the Senior A division. They won the Premier League Cup in 2007–08. After finishing as runners-up in the Premier Division in 2009–10, the club were promoted to Division One of the Eastern Counties League.[2]

In 2011 Cambridge University Press moved its home games to Histon's Bridge Road ground, as they were unable to erect floodlights at the Cass Centre. Despite winning Division One in 2012–13, the club left the league in order to return to the Cass Centre, returning to the Premier Division of the Cambridgeshire League. In 2014–15 they finished second-from-bottom of the Premier Division,[3] and were relegated to the Senior A Division. The 2016–17 season saw them finish as runners-up in the division, resulting in promotion back to the Premier Division. In 2021–22 the club won the Premier Division Cup, beating Eaton Socon 4–2 on penalties after a 3–3 draw (in which they recovered from being 3–0 down in the 87th minute).

Colours and badge

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Cambridge University Press play in traditional 'Cambridge Blue' with sky blue shirts, navy blue shorts and sky blue socks. Their change strip is all yellow. The club badge is the crest of Cambridge University Press, which is also the crest of the University of Cambridge.

Honours

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  • Eastern Counties League
    • Division One champions 2012–13
  • Cambridgeshire Football Association County League
    • Premier Division champions 1934–35
    • Premier Division Cup winners 2007–08, 2021–22
    • Senior B champions 2003–04
    • Division One champions 1930–31
    • Division Two champions 1928–29
    • Division 2A champions 1992–93
    • Division 2B champions 1967–68
  • Cambridgeshire Senior Cup
    • Winners 1914
  • Cambridgeshire Junior Cup
    • Winners 1986

Records

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  • Best FA Vase performance: Second round, 2012–13[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ History Cambridge University Press
  2. ^ Ridgeons League accept new club’s application East Anglian Daily Times, 28 June 2010
  3. ^ 2014–2015 Kershaw Premier FA Full Time
  4. ^ Cambridge University Press at the Football Club History Database
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