Cambridge United board backs head coach Garry Monk
The Cambridge United board are re-affirming their support for head coach Garry Monk, citing injuries and financial challenges as key factors behind the team’s struggles
The Cambridge United board has publicly reaffirmed its support for head coach Garry Monk, highlighting injuries and a stretched budget as key factors behind the team’s recent struggles.
In a New Year’s press release, the board acknowledged the club’s disappointing on-pitch performance but expressed confidence in Monk’s ability to guide the team forward with a strengthened squad.
“We believe we have a good Head Coach in Garry,” the board stated. “The injuries we have suffered throughout the season have meant he has struggled to field anywhere near a fully fit squad on a weekly basis.”
The board pointed to the club’s small squad size and limited financial resources as significant challenges, noting that several players have been overextended due to a lack of rotation options. However, they praised owners Paul Barry and Mark Green for releasing additional funds to reinforce the team during the January transfer window.
“At a time of considerable financial pressures across the club, the owners will be releasing additional funds to enable us to strengthen the squad in a number of key areas this January,” the statement continued.
The board also highlighted the players’ continued commitment to Monk, describing their support as a “key factor” in the decision to maintain the current management structure.
While acknowledging the club’s precarious position in League One, the board remains optimistic. “We know we are in a real fight to preserve our League One status. There is still half the season remaining and a lot of football to be played. We have been here before and know from experience that a lot can change quickly.”
An internal review of the first-team football operations is nearing completion, with the board aiming to learn and implement lessons to improve future campaigns.