Tunbridge mentioned that work is still going on, with several locations being looked at as part of the city’s wider development strategy.
“The Abbey should definitely be one of those we consider,” he added.
“Let’s check back in three or six months and we’ll surely update everyone like we usually do.
“A football regulator is coming soon, so one key point will be making sure clubs keep their history, heritage, roots, and community alive. I’d be really surprised if the final decision was anything too drastic.
“Abbey Ward is also a vital spot for the club – Abbey United is where it all started. So history and heritage will definitely play a role in any future decisions, along with financial considerations, but it’s just too early to say.”
Right now Cambridge sit 10th in League Two and Tunbridge said they’ve been getting between 80% and 90% attendance for home matches this season. He praised how well the city and fans have rallied behind the team as “fantastic.”
That said, the U’s have lost £20m since Covid hit in 2020. Barry and co-owner Green – who owns just under a quarter of the club at 24.99% – are now hunting for new investors to help move things forward.
“We get loads of people knocking on our door regularly. Being involved with an English pro football club right now is pretty appealing, especially to folks overseas,” Tunbridge explained.
“Buying into a place like Cambridge – one of the world’s better-known cities – doesn’t come up often. So now that we’ve made it clear we’re open to someone joining us, I’m sure there’ll be plenty of interest.
“But at the end of the day, it’s about finding someone who fits with our values as a club and can help take what we’re doing up a notch.”
Alex Tunbridge shared these thoughts during an interview with BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s Peter Swan
