Rob Newman believes the arrival of the new home and away strips have heightened the sense of expectation ahead of the new season.

As previously reported here, the process of administration delayed the ordering process but kit suppliers Sporta pulled out all the stops to ensure that we would have sufficient playing kit for the start of the season and the players pulled on the new strips for the first time on Wednesday afternoon.

The new strips met with approval from the playing staff and Rob Newman told cambridgeunited.com, "I think they're really nice designs.

"I've always thought the photoshoot marks the start of a new season so it was quite exciting and now we're really looking forward to Saturday."

He added that the shirts are ones that the players will be proud to wear - "if selected!"

The replica home kit is expected in stock by the home match against Accrington Stanley on 20th August. To be one of the first to wear the new shirt, you can pre-order via the online shop or from the club shop on 01223 566503.

The line-ups pictured here are as follows:

Back row: John Turner, Dan Gleeson, Andy Duncan, Folawiyo Onibuje, Michael Morrison, Adam Davies, Mark Peters, Dave Daniels.
Middle row: Luke Hobbs (Centre of Excellence & Youth Team manager), David Chick, Ryan Lockett, David Bridges, Darren Behcet, Mbiyeye Medine, Nick Robbins, Dave Robertson, Greg Reid (physio).
Front row: Duane Eastall, Darren Quinton, Paul Atkins, Rob Newman, Tony Spearing, Parys Okai, Ashley Fuller, Stephen Smith.

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