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BBC News
2 days ago
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Cambridge sign ex-Manchester City forward Knight
Cambridge United have signed former Manchester City forward Ben Knight on a one-year 22-year-old was a free agent after leaving Spanish third division side Real Murcia in whose solitary first-team appearance for Manchester City came in their 2021 Charity Shield defeat by Leicester, featured just four times off the bench for Real Murcia in his six months former Ipswich Town youth player, who also had a loan spell in League One with Crewe Alexandra in 2021, moved back to England late last season and spent time on trial at Cambridge before signing."Although it's been a difficult period recently for me, I can't say enough about how well the club have looked after me and I am determined to repay them now with my performances on the pitch," Knight told the U's website., external
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Barrett joins Cambridge as assistant boss
Cambridge United have appointed former Southend United and Bristol Rovers defender Adam Barrett as assistant head 45-year-old previously worked under boss Neil Harris at Millwall and succeeded him temporarily as interim head coach following his 2019 remained part of the coaching staff at the Championship club before leaving in December 2024."He is somebody I have known as a work colleague, assistant head coach and a competitor on the football pitch over many seasons," said Harris."I believe we have brought in the highest calibre candidate and personality to support me and the current staff. "He is a man with huge integrity, vast coaching experience and a real drive to develop players and win football matches."Cambridge are beginning a revamp of their squad following relegation to League Two and Barrett will work alongside Harris and director of football Mark Bonner as part of that process when he takes up his new role on 23 June."It's a club that wants to push on and move forward and that is reflected in the conversations I have had with Neil and Mark," he said."I want to be part of the journey. I think I can come in and really help and it's an exciting new challenge for myself."Meanwhile, there have also been changes in the boardroom at the Cledara Abbey Stadium, with Christoph Loch and Jenny Horsfield stepping down as had been a member of the board since 2016 and Horsfield since 2020."On behalf of all the board and our owners I would like to place on record our huge appreciation for Christoph and Jenny's very significant contribution," said chairman Shaun Grady."We will collectively reflect on how we can continue to develop and strengthen across the club at the board level and elsewhere."
Wales Online
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Ryan Reynolds could give favourite player one last gift in emotional Wrexham exit
Ryan Reynolds could give favourite player one last gift in emotional Wrexham exit Paul Mullin has been a key player for Wrexham since joining from Cambridge United in 2021, but has fallen out of favour this season and could be set for a surprise exit Wrexham striker Paul Mullin could be on his way out (Image: Ben) Wrexham might let their star forward Paul Mullin leave on a free transfer this summer in a surprising twist. The 30-year-old has been instrumental in the Welsh club's rise through the leagues, netting an impressive 110 goals since his arrival in July 2021. Despite his prolific record, Mullin has struggled for game time this season, with only nine starts in League One and a modest tally of three goals following back surgery last year. His future at the club is uncertain after being left out of the team for much of the second half of the campaign, even though he's a favourite of Wrexham's celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The situation arose after manager Phil Parkinson strengthened his frontline by bringing in strikers Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez in the January window. With Wrexham's recent promotion to the Championship, reports have surfaced that they might be willing to release Mullin. According to the ReluctantNicko Patreon site, the club may even forego any transfer fee due to Mullin's substantial wages, with Wigan Athletic reportedly interested in the striker. Mullin's contract at the Racecourse Ground runs until the summer of 2027, yet a free transfer could assist in facilitating his exit. Speculation about a rift between Mullin and Parkinson grew due to the player's lack of match appearances, but Mullin dismissed such rumours as "nonsense" in a social media exchange with a supporter. Parkinson spoke candidly about the future of his players, including Mullin and strike partner Ollie Palmer, in a recent interview. He told BBC Sport Wales: "First of all, everyone's made a contribution. What level that has been doesn't matter because everybody's been together and contributed. Article continues below Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds is a big fan of Paul Mullin and could be prepared to let him go for free (Image: Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images ) Watch Welcome to Wrexham season 4 on Disney+ This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £4.99 Disney+ Get Disney+ here Product Description Welcome to Wrexham is back on Disney+ for a fourth season. Fans can watch the series with a £4.99 monthly plan, or get 12 months for the price of 10 by paying for a year upfront. "Of course, there's always players who would have liked to have played more. Equally, contributions can come in many forms, so I'm delighted with everybody as a group. "Mulls and Ollie will always be legends at this club for what they've done. They're under contract next year and they'll be back in pre-season ready to go again." Meanwhile, more details of Mullin's struggle with injury have surfaced in the Welcome to Wrexham documentary after a new series started last week. He shared his ordeal in the first episode, which could have seen him lose feeling in his left leg. "For the last three years, I've always had this issue with my back," Mullin said. "It's a herniated disc, or slipped disc, and the cartilage was basically pressing on the nerve, so there were constant shooting pains down my legs. Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That's where Wrexham is the Game steps in... Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to 'Wrexham is the Game' will cost fans just £15 for the first year. Sign up for Wrexham is the Game here "I could sprint but it always hurt. I sort of found a way to get on with it an just play with the pain. I was coping with it but then, going into the summer, it was hurting more than usual. "I got it scanned during the end of May and the surgeon told me it had doubled in size and I was at risk of losing all feeling in my left leg if I carried on." Article continues below Wrexham have bid farewell to several players as Parkinson aims to bolster his squad. Last week, experienced forward Steven Fletcher was released in a move to build a competitive side for next season. The club is reportedly eyeing some ambitious signings, with Fulham skipper Tom Cairney and Leicester frontman Jamie Vardy on their radar. In addition, Wrexham have confirmed plans to play three pre-season friendly matches in Australia and New Zealand in July.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Cambridge captain Morrison signs new one-year deal
Cambridge United captain Michael Morrison has signed a new one-year contract following the club's relegation to League 37-year-old centre-back returned in January 2023 for a second spell with his boyhood has made 228 appearances for the U's since his debut in played for Leicester City, Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton Athletic, Birmingham City and Reading between his two spells at Abbey Stadium."I love playing and I love playing for Cambridge. I feel good and feel like I can keep putting in good performances on the pitch," Morrison head coach Neil Harris said Morrison will be "an integral part" of the squad rebuild in the fourth tier.
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Ryan Reynolds steps back from Wrexham transfer role as 'agents ring up club'
Wrexham's Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are being required to get involved in transfer talks on fewer occasions due to the club's rapid rise up the divisions Wrexham hold a secret weapon when it comes to securing their top transfer targets. But it's been revealed that the need to deploy it has gradually reduced. A senior figure has lifted the lid on the tactics used by the Red Dragons to sign players when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney first bought the club in February 2021. The Welsh side were playing in the National League back then, with many stars earmarked by manager Phil Parkinson coming from higher divisions. Whilst Wrexham were not short of money, with the co-owners boasting a combined net worth of around £300million, they initially struggled to convince players to make the drop down. That changed with the arrival of striker Paul Mullin from Cambridge United in July 2021, who has gone on to become a talisman for the club after scoring 110 goals. He joined after a phone call from the actors convinced him their motives were genuine. But after achieving three promotions in a row, club director Shaun Harvey said it's a power move they rarely have to use these days. In fact, with Wrexham preparing to play in the Championship next season, the former EFL chief executive said players' agents are now the ones desperate to call. Speaking at a recent event hosted by the Fearless in Devotion fan podcast, Harvey said: "Rob and Ryan do speak to all of them, but it's usually afterwards. Famously, they did speak with Paul Mullin to tell him that they were serious. "When we were in the National League, they did need to become more involved to convince players that this wasn't just a scam. They don't need to get on a telephone call now to tell players that we're serious. They can see that for themselves. "The agents ring us now so we don't need to deploy them as much because of that. But they certainly speak to every single player very quickly after we sign them." Mullin previously lifted the lid on his chat with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator McElhenney during an interview with the BBC. "When I got onto the phone to him I wasn't too sure about dropping down the levels to play for Wrexham," he said. "But when I spoke to him he outlined the ambition for the club and where they want to be in three to four years and how well they want to do to get there and what he's willing to do for success for the club." Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That's where Wrexham is the Game steps in... Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to 'Wrexham is the Game' will cost fans just £15 for the first year. Mullin added: "You don't often get people from Hollywood giving you a call and you're having a chat on the couch with them. It usually seems world's apart but they're just normal people who want to be successful." Wrexham sealed automatic promotion from League One last month after beating Charlton Athletic 3-0 at home. Reynolds and McElhenney were both in attendance and recruitment plans for the summer transfer window are already underway. Fulham captain Tom Cairney is the latest big name to be linked with a move to the club after reports of initial talks over a deal emerged. The 34-year-old has twice helped Fulham secure promotion from the Championship and has been a pivotal player for the club. Meanwhile, Wrexham are also said to be interested in Leicester striker Jamie Vardy after he confirmed his intention to leave the Foxes when his contract expires in June. Parkinson's squad already includes several seasoned Premier League veterans, including the likes of James McClean, Jay Rodriguez and Steven Fletcher.
