| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon 15:53 - Feb 21 with 1552 views | durham_exile |
AFC Wimbledon are in Town this Saturday and this will provide another opportunity for the U’s to defeat a top seven team.
Walsall 31 63
Wimbledon 31 56
Doncaster 32 55
Notts County 31 54
Bradford 31 54
PV 30 52
Crewe 32 49
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Salford 31 48
Grimsby 31 48
Chesterfield 30 42
COL U 31 42
Colchester weather on Saturday will be 12 degrees Celsius, breezy and 77% precipitation. None of which is good news for the surface of the pitch.
At home it will be dry and 10 degrees but breezy.
15 games to play and we are probably looking at 30 more points to secure a top seven position. 10 more victories or equivalent will garner 72 points which should be enough.
Wimbledon H
MK Dons A
Chesterfield H
Cheltenham A
PV H
Fleetwood H
Bradford A
Grimsby H
Gillingham A
Notts Co H
Newport A
Crewe H
Doncaster A
Salford A
Barrow H
Johnny Jackson brings his Dons to the JCS having already lost in the Vertu Motors trophy after defeating us 4-2 on the opening game of the season.
It will be like an old boys reunion with Owen Goodman, Riley Harbottle, John Joe O’Toole and Alastair Smith in the Wimbledon ranks. They will also have about 1200 supporters to swell a likely 6,000 crowd.
Two tough games on the road elicited two draws but we should have had more at both Carlisle and at Notts County.
DC needs to show more adventure in his line ups. I agree with the first 7 players. Macey, Egbo, Kells, Flanagan, Iandolo and McDonnell and Bishop.
I also agree with Payne and Edwards but whilst DC loves Anderson I would like to see Thorn or Gordon. In fairness Thorn is probably injured and Samson Tovide is still two weeks away from a welcome return.
Then we have the thorny issue (no pun intended) of Simpson and Taylor. Simpson started against Notts County and should have scored twice in the first half but fluffed his lines he then scored the equaliser by being in the right place at the right time. He certainly worked hard and just when I thought DC would keep him on when Taylor arrived he was withdrawn.
Whether DC likes it or not when Samson is fit he must play two up top. Whether that is Taylor and Tovide or Simpson and Tovide or Taylor remains to be seen.
Of course, we may have Anthony Scully available and Kyreece Lisbie or Ken Aboh all of whom should be considered.
So, DC will likely start with:
Macey
Egbo Kells Flanagan Iandolo
McDonnell Bishop
Anderson Payne Edwards
Simpson
Subs;
Smith, KVY, Aboh, Read, Gordon, Tucker, Taylor
We owe Wimbledon after the opening day and I expect to see a 3-1 home victory with Taylor on the scoresheet and possibly Simpson and Jack Payne (long overdue free kick).
Enjoy the game. A decent crowd and three more home points.
Up the U’s
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:31 - Feb 21 with 1196 views | Moor_Pinot |
Terrific stuff Durham. Good for our gently improving morale.
I'd be surprised and delighted not to lose tomorrow. I have always felt that Wimbledon were the best team in the division and their current form as well as stats support that. Of course they must lose sometime, as must we which highlights the fact that this is our biggest test of the season.
Like you I can't understand Anderson. His miss on Tuesday was awful - an insult to Sunday morning football. Two strikers would be preferable and you are right that we do miss Tovidé big time. I'd chuck Aboh in from the start fwiw!
Anyway, there'll be no game at all if the rain here reaches Essex!
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 17:29 - Feb 21 with 1168 views | RSCOSWORTH |
We've got to play in our black kit again tomorrow because despite Wimbledon having three kits they all clash with our home kit. Pretty stupid that they didn't consider that, especially given that we're in the same division. I hope they've been suitably punished. Bet our home shirt sponsors are well happy! |  |
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 19:00 - Feb 21 with 1112 views | gerry_us |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 17:29 - Feb 21 by RSCOSWORTH |
We've got to play in our black kit again tomorrow because despite Wimbledon having three kits they all clash with our home kit. Pretty stupid that they didn't consider that, especially given that we're in the same division. I hope they've been suitably punished. Bet our home shirt sponsors are well happy! |
Surely the home team have the choice of kit.
Wimbledon should go shopping this evening if all three of their kits clash with ours...the home team |  | | |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 19:49 - Feb 21 with 1082 views | wessex_exile |
Provided we escape the rain, this will be a real test tomorrow, and yes Durham, we do owe them for the opener - but much of that was really down to yet more atrocious officials. |  |
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 22:10 - Feb 21 with 1027 views | RSCOSWORTH |
Funny how the opening 4-2 has turned out to be a bit of an outlier for both teams. They've only conceded 18 goals in the following 30 matches and our 27 in the next 30 isn't exactly shabby. They've found scoring goals a bit easier than us but have only scored 39 since compared to our 34.
Goodman is well ahead if Macey in the race for the League Two Golden Gloves but hopefully we can get at least one past him tomorrow. Maybe we could get Goodliffe back for the first 15 minutes. | |
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 08:38 - Feb 22 with 929 views | TheOldOakTree |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 17:29 - Feb 21 by RSCOSWORTH |
We've got to play in our black kit again tomorrow because despite Wimbledon having three kits they all clash with our home kit. Pretty stupid that they didn't consider that, especially given that we're in the same division. I hope they've been suitably punished. Bet our home shirt sponsors are well happy! |
Aren’t our home, away and third strips all sponsored by RC’s company HotLizard, with Peach Guitars on the sleeve?
We should have lent them a kit, then both teams would be wearing RC's company name. |  | | |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 09:33 - Feb 22 with 893 views | durham_exile |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:31 - Feb 21 by Moor_Pinot |
Terrific stuff Durham. Good for our gently improving morale.
I'd be surprised and delighted not to lose tomorrow. I have always felt that Wimbledon were the best team in the division and their current form as well as stats support that. Of course they must lose sometime, as must we which highlights the fact that this is our biggest test of the season.
Like you I can't understand Anderson. His miss on Tuesday was awful - an insult to Sunday morning football. Two strikers would be preferable and you are right that we do miss Tovidé big time. I'd chuck Aboh in from the start fwiw!
Anyway, there'll be no game at all if the rain here reaches Essex!
Up the steadily improving U's. |
Pinot I agree this a big test today.
Our run is a difficult one but confidence levels will be high at present.
Anderson is a firm favourite of the Cowleys and all I ask is that Gordon and Thorn get good game time minutes as part of the player rotation.
He won't play two strikers today but sooner or later Samson's return will force his hand.
Tovide and Taylor or Simpson and then try the youngsters. Plenty of options.
The number of drawn games is the difference between top seven and top three in the league.
Just turning four draws into wins and we would be right in the mix.
Today is all about stamping our authority on the game and taking the initiative.
One thing is sure it should be an exciting match.
Weather at home today is dry and bright, gentle rain is forecast in Colchester.
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 12:17 - Feb 22 with 794 views | gerry_us |
Sorry, thought was a joke about some of our passing out from the back recently!  | | | |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 14:12 - Feb 22 with 745 views | durham_exile |
Team
Macey
Egbo Kells Flanagan Iandolo
McDonnell Bishop
Gordon Payne Edwards
Taylor..
Subs
KVY Tovide Read Smith Simpson Thorn Tucker
Great to see Samson back.
Anderson clearly injured
Strong line up
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 14:50 - Feb 22 with 722 views | Moor_Pinot |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 14:12 - Feb 22 by durham_exile |
Team
Macey
Egbo Kells Flanagan Iandolo
McDonnell Bishop
Gordon Payne Edwards
Taylor..
Subs
KVY Tovide Read Smith Simpson Thorn Tucker
Great to see Samson back.
Anderson clearly injured
Strong line up
Up the U's |
I like the line up today Durham. Possibly our best current eleven technical footballers. It will be interesting to see if we compete and compare well with this opposition.
Nice to see Samson back but our own Thorn retained.
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 14:58 - Feb 22 with 713 views | durham_exile |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 14:50 - Feb 22 by Moor_Pinot |
I like the line up today Durham. Possibly our best current eleven technical footballers. It will be interesting to see if we compete and compare well with this opposition.
Nice to see Samson back but our own Thorn retained.
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Totally agree Pinot.
Very strong team.
We will give them a good game.
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 15:02 - Feb 22 with 711 views | TheOldOakTree |
Just in case anyone has any trouble today, I can confirm that iFollow is working fine. Mr Kelly waxing lyrical and sadly the Wombles fans in very good voice.
Kids holding the Community Foundation banners in the centre circle, one of them has theirs the wrong way around. You only had one job son! Bless him. | | | |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:39 - Feb 22 with 626 views | durham_exile |
Come on
We need something special.
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:48 - Feb 22 with 610 views | durham_exile |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:39 - Feb 22 by durham_exile |
Come on
We need something special.
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Samson Tovide is a bit special
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:48 - Feb 22 with 609 views | TheOldOakTree |
Payne's delivery, amazing!!!! | | | |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:48 - Feb 22 with 603 views | gerry_us |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:39 - Feb 22 by durham_exile |
Come on
We need something special.
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Well,you did ask!
Tovide, welcome back
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:50 - Feb 22 with 591 views | TheOldOakTree |
KVY should have smashed it!!!! | | | |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:51 - Feb 22 with 588 views | durham_exile |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:50 - Feb 22 by TheOldOakTree |
KVY should have smashed it!!!! |
Edwards sadly will miss the next game. | |
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:55 - Feb 22 with 572 views | durham_exile |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:51 - Feb 22 by durham_exile |
Edwards sadly will miss the next game. |
Another point against a promotion hopeful.
Also keeps the unbeaten run going.
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:57 - Feb 22 with 564 views | wessex_exile |
Thoroughly deserved that point, and great to see Samson back and immediately in the goals. | |
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 17:01 - Feb 22 with 553 views | Moor_Pinot |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 16:51 - Feb 22 by durham_exile |
Edwards sadly will miss the next game. |
Nevertheless Durham this was a fine effort by all.
We've drawn at Crewe, drew at Notts Co, beat the leaders, drew with Bradford at the beginning of this 'run' and now held Wimbledon as well. Not lost to anyone in that promotion section. Very proud of them.
Welcome back Samson too!
Nice to see Chilvers and Mandron continuing their good deeds!
I miss Mandron and his skills - he'd be a good partner to Taylor!!
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Bravo today. | |
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 17:06 - Feb 22 with 544 views | durham_exile |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 17:01 - Feb 22 by Moor_Pinot |
Nevertheless Durham this was a fine effort by all.
We've drawn at Crewe, drew at Notts Co, beat the leaders, drew with Bradford at the beginning of this 'run' and now held Wimbledon as well. Not lost to anyone in that promotion section. Very proud of them.
Welcome back Samson too!
Nice to see Chilvers and Mandron continuing their good deeds!
I miss Mandron and his skills - he'd be a good partner to Taylor!!
Up the upward U's
Bravo today. |
Yes good to see former U's scoring for their new clubs.
Agreed we have a creditable record against the top seven teams recently.
Still plenty of games left to get the top seven place that we are seeking.
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| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 17:10 - Feb 22 with 539 views | TheOldOakTree |
6029 crowd (thanks largely to the Wombles), we need to make that the norm.
Dr Tottenham dishing out some bitter pills further up the A12 and Wolves winning, so hopefully next season some of the disenchanted glory hunters will prefer the sweet smell of victory in CO4. | | | |
| Super U's to make the Dons an offer they can't refuse on Saturday afternoon on 18:19 - Feb 22 with 469 views | bwildered |
Hard earnt point today. Always were going to be a threat with two decent strikers up top. Very physical side who don’t let you pass. Up till the goal defence had been first to the ball, but should have been level before. Visitors will in the mix come the end of the season and we more than give them a game. Showed good team spirit by conceding for the second game running but end up sharing the spoils.
Onwards and upwards. |  |
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