Hornchurch sign Cambridge striker Loft on loanpublished at 17:51 BST 6 October
17:51 BST 6 October
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Ryan Loft scored three goals on loan at Crawley last season
Hornchurch have signed Cambridge United striker Ryan Loft on a three-month loan deal.
The 29-year-old has not made an appearance for the U's this season and spent the majority of the last campaign on loan at Crawley Town, for whom he scored four goals in all competitions.
Loft started his career with Tottenham but failed to make a first-team appearance and he helped another of his former clubs, Bristol Rovers, win promotion from League Two in 2022.
Hornchurch are currently 12th in the table in their first season in the National League and next play Eastleigh at home on Saturday, 10 October (15:00 BST).
🎧Spygate debate & Grimsby's CEO on Jamestown Analyticspublished at 15:10 BST 23 September
15:10 BST 23 September
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How are Grimsby Town and Swansea City linked through their recruitment and analysis?
In the newest episode of the 72+ podcast, Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Cambridge United boss Neil Harris find out in conversation with Grimsby CEO Polly Bancroft, who talks Jamestown Analytics, club growth, ambitions and what it's like to be one of the few female chief executives in the EFL.
That's after the panel are joined by Adam Blackmore, BBC Radio Solent's sports editor, to chat Spygate, the looming verdict over Tonda Eckert and how the club is feeling in this decisive week.
There's also discussion and debate on Championship table-toppers Swansea City and League One strugglers Peterborough United.
Listen to the full episode above or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.
Bennett pleased with Cambridge's startpublished at 15:54 BST 15 September
15:54 BST 15 September
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Liam Bennett scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's win over Reading
Cambridge United defender Liam Bennett says their results since securing immediate promotion back up to League One "speak for themselves".
Saturday's 2-1 comeback win at home to Reading means the U's have taken 11 points from their opening six matches, leaving them fifth in the table.
Bennett, 24, told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "There's no denying that the challenge was always going to be tough to step up.
"We've got to be adaptable, to continue to grow as a team. The results speak for themselves at the moment.
"We've put ourselves in a really good position and we have to be able to continue to develop and keep pushing, because we're more than capable of competing at this level - and more than capable of beating anyone, especially at the Abbey."
The victory over Reading saw both the U's goals scored by defenders. Kell Watts got the winner, giving him two goals already this term.
Bennett's 52nd-minute header to equalise was his first goal of the season, after netting twice in their 2025-2026 promotion campaign.
"It's something that me and (assistant coach) Adam Barrett have worked on; me getting to the back post, and the way I attack it.
"I've had a few this season where I was a bit disappointed not to put them in the back of the net, but buzzing to finally score.
"I've spoken before about wanting to contribute more in the final third, and happy to do it quite early in the season, and hopefully I can get a few more.
"Kell is a massive threat from set-pieces and it's up to us to make sure we put good quality into the box for him to go and attack."
The newly promoted side's league position could be even higher - they conceded late goals in four of their opening five matches, costing them seven points.
"We're in League One. There's always going to be good quality coming onto the pitch to try and get a result," said Bennett.
"We've done a lot of work in training in previous weeks, particulary due to conceding late goals, and trying to stay professional."
Cambridge United will visit Oxford United on Saturday (15:00 BST).
Follow EFL transfer deadline daypublished at 08:53 BST 1 September
08:53 BST 1 September
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Transfer deadline day is upon us and today is the final chance for your EFL club to finalise any business until January.
The transfer window closes at 23:00 BST, so we might have some late night scrambles to get deals over the line.
There has already been plenty of movement this summer and whether it's a busy or quiet day for your club, you will be able to keep across it all on BBC Sport.
Stockport sign Cambridge defender Jobepublished at 12:45 BST 28 August
12:45 BST 28 August
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Mamadou Jobe helped Cambridge United win automatic promotion from League Two last season
Stockport County have signed Cambridge United defender Mamadou Jobe for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
The 23-year-old made 49 appearances in all competitions as the U's won promotion from League Two last season.
He could make his debut for the Hatters in Saturday's home game against Wycombe.
"He is an exceptional defender first and foremost, with a great blend of physical and technical attributes that we feel will really add to our group," boss Jim McNulty told the club website., external
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