Yahoo Sports Cambridge United boss Monk gets owners' backing
Cambridge United's owners have backed head coach Garry Monk despite their precarious position in League One.
The U's are next to bottom of the table following defeats in their past five league games, and have won only four of the 24 played so far this season.
Co-owners Paul Barry and Mark Green have agreed to put extra money into the club to enable new signings to be brought in during the January transfer window.
"We believe we have a good head coach in Garry, and that 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," said a club statement.
"Consequently, a small squad with one of the lowest budgets in the league has been very stretched and several players have had to play far more football than anticipated, without any real opportunity for rotation or recovery."
The statement continued: "Although we are not where we would want to be to begin 2025, it is our belief that under Garry, with a strengthened squad, we can still achieve our collective goals.
"It is also clear to us that the players are still very much behind and playing for Garry, which is always a key factor when making these decisions."
Monk, 45, was appointed 10 months ago on a contract to the end of next season following the departure of predecessor Neil Harris.
Cambridge finished 18th last season but only took one point from their opening nine games of the current campaign and it has been an uphill struggle since then.
Despite the vote of confidence for Monk, the club plans to conduct an internal review of first-team operations.
"We know we are in a real fight to preserve our League One status," the statement added.
"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."
Cambridge face back-to-back away games against Blackpool and Bolton Wanderers on 11 and 18 January before their next home fixture against Mansfield Town.
