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Reply | Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight
at 18:52 11 Mar 2025
Delighted with the line up.
Especially Big Daddy returning and playing Egbo in midfield where he will be great.
In fact virtually as predicted.
A big three points tonight for the U's
Plenty of the bench too.
I haven't seen Jolliffe play before.
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Reply | Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight
at 13:34 11 Mar 2025
Update on Fiacre and Clo's new arrival, a baby boy successfully delivered at the weekend.
Congratulations to the family.
Three more points tonight would be a lovely bonus for all concerned.
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Reply | Harrogate coach drop off point
at 11:40 11 Mar 2025
Well done Witham for continuing to pursue this injustice.
The latest Harrogate letter is bleak at best.
It comes under the "all possible assistance short of actual help" banner.
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Thread | Valiant Super U's to overcome PV at the JCS tonight
at 10:40 11 Mar 2025
Another Away win, another resounding performance, this time against one of our bogey teams results wise in Cheltenham. Michael Flynn didn’t disappoint in his vitriolic post-match rant. Some of the most outrageous comments I have ever read from a Manager.
All I would say Michael is keep away from the Cheltenham festival. Should you venture along then “Honest Durham” could offer you the following nags.
The Ryanair Chase has “Hitman” on the card, whilst the Champion Hurdle has “Brighterdaysahead” but definitely save your money Michael for the Gold Cup and “Gentlemansgame”.
So, the Super U’s forge ahead and are now unbeaten for 11 games for the second time this season. The first set of 11 was ended with three straight defeats but this time the second set looks more decisive; the U’s are stronger and the support from the bench is far more effective.
The table also makes for pleasant reading:
Walsall 36 68
Bradford 36 66*
Doncaster 36 62*
Wimbledon 35 60
Notts Co 35 58*
PV 34 58*
Crewe 36 56*
Grimsby 35 56*
COL U 35 52
The teams with asterisks denotes those rivals that we still have to play. In fact, the Bantams game is boiling up to be an absolute cracker prior to Easter.
In fact, you have to consider that it is now any 7 from these 9 teams for promotion. We have 11 games to play with the possibility of three more games after these.
To put these statistics into context if we go back through some of the Col U records, we last reached the play offs in the truncated season 2019/20 when we finished 6th with 58 points from 37 games and lost to Exeter in the play-off semi-final.
Prior to that 2018/19 saw us achieve 70 points from 46 games.
2009/10 whilst in League 1 and we achieved 72 points from 46 games.
2005/06 was that halcyon season under Parky when 79 points from 46 games saw us finish runners up and gain promotion to the championship.
1997/98 and we achieved 74 points from 46 games in the old Third Division.
1995/96 and it was 72 points from 46 games and prior to that in 1991/92 92 points from 46 games in the Conference and promotion.
The prospect of more than 70 points from 46 games this season is an appealing one but we can do much better than that both points and position wise.
Tuesday 11 March 7:45pm PV Home - Sky Sports+
Saturday 15 March 3pm Fleetwood Home
Saturday 22 March 3pm Bradford Away
Friday 28 March 7:45pm Grimsby Home - Sky Sports+
Tuesday 1 April 7:45pm Gillingham Away - Sky Sports+
Saturday 5 April 3pm Notts Co Home
Saturday 12 April 3pm Newport Away
Friday 18 April 3pm Crewe Home – Sky Sports+
Monday 21 April 3pm Doncaster Away – Sky Sports+
Saturday 26 April 3pm Salford Away
Saturday 3 May 3pm Barrow Home
Of course, a 12th game unbeaten is the ultimate aim this evening. Port Vale will be difficult. We drew 1-1 at Vale Park earlier in the season. They are an uninspiring but forthright side and certainly hard to beat having only lost 6 games this season whilst winning 15 and drawing 13. Darren Moore can count upon former U’s defender in the shape of Connor Hall.
Now the JCS is at last becoming a fortress and tonight’s televised game is followed by another tight game on paper against Fleetwood, again at the JCS. Six more points ahead of the Bantams game and we could already be in the Play Off positions before we go to Valley Parade.
Of course, before I continue to way lyrical things are not all rosy sadly. Teddy Bishop is side-lined for several matches unfortunately. Jamie McDonnell will miss the next three games after picking up sufficient bookings (which accounts for 2 games) and being selected for the U21’s for Northern Ireland which means he also misses the Bradford game.
However, DC has options with Tucker available in defence and Manny Egbo able to play in midfield and of course Arthur Read is an old stalwart (written with affection) in midfield.
I don’t know whether Kells is available tonight but hope that all has gone well with the birth of his new baby.
Kyreece Lisbie has been loaned to Braintree which seems an excellent move for his development. For the first time in some seasons, we have an abundance of striking talent.
Samson Tovide, Lyle Taylor, Tyreece Simpson, Ken Aboh and Anthony Scully who might finally be available for the Fleetwood game.
DC could bring Hunt into defence and move Egbo into midfield with Read. Some of Egbo’s best play comes when he is running with the ball from midfield to attack.
Then we have Thorn, Gordon, Anderson and the brilliant Edwards in attacking midfield/winger positions.
Jack Payne, a contender for player of the season, is simply outstanding this season.
Weather tonight is likely to be 4 degrees Celsius, mostly cloudy with an 8% chance of rain.
So, what does DC do?
Something along these lines:
Macey
Hunt Tucker Flanagan Iandolo
Egbo Read
Gordon Payne Edwards
Tovide
Subs:
Smith, Anderson, KVY, Thorn, Taylor, Simpson, Aboh
Of course, Kells plays in defence instead of Hunt if available for selection.
A decent crowd can be expected (4,500) after more superb support from the faithful at Whaddon Road. Scoreline, a gritty hard fought 2-0 victory with Tovide and Edwards on the scoresheet.
The U’s are going up!
Enjoy the game.
Up the U’s
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Reply | Super U's to clip Robins' wings at Whaddon Road
at 08:03 9 Mar 2025
I hope that Flynn is going to receive a disciplinary penalty for some of the vitriol directed towards the officials.
More disturbing is the anti Colchester and Cowley material that he spewed out.
Our recent record against Cheltenham had not been very good and yesterday the result was superb not just because it was deserved but also it keeps us well and truly in the promotion mix.
Teams don't like it now that we are winning football matches but Flynn has taken sour grapes to a whole new level.
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Reply | Super U's to clip Robins' wings at Whaddon Road
at 20:47 8 Mar 2025
Flynn has lived up to his reputation tonight with an attack on our celebrations after the game.
Strange that he never commented when they defeated us in the Vertu Motors game.
Check it out on X.
He is a very bitter man.
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Reply | Madeira v big C
at 20:44 8 Mar 2025
Very sorry to hear your news.
Health is number one and puts everything else firmly into perspective.
I wish you all the very best and trust that you can beat this awful cancer.
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Reply | Website speed
at 14:48 8 Mar 2025
Walsall's decline could see them have to settle for the play offs.
As long as we keep on winning then we will achieve a top seven finish.
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Reply | Website speed
at 14:28 8 Mar 2025
Brilliant stuff Wessex
Interesting early results today in League Two.
Tuesday night will be a classic.
Bradford can go top today.
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Reply | Super U's to clip Robins' wings at Whaddon Road
at 14:07 8 Mar 2025
Team news, No Kells today.
Team
Macey
Egbo Tucker Flanagan Iandolo
Gordon Payne McDonnell Edwards
Taylor Tovide
Subs
Smith Anderson Read Simpson Hunt Aboh Thorn
Strong line up and plenty of firepower on the bench.
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Thread | Bradford City Away Saturday 22 March
at 13:46 8 Mar 2025
Tickets are now available on the Bradford City site for Colchester supporters at £5 each regardless of category.
You can access their site via the tab on the Colchester official web site under Away tickets.
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Reply | Website speed
at 13:14 8 Mar 2025
Wessex safe journey, hope the train arrives in good time.
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Reply | Website speed
at 12:13 8 Mar 2025
Gerry it is the volume of people who want to read about and contribute to the content of the Super U's!
Top seven here we come.
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Thread | Super U's to clip Robins' wings at Whaddon Road
at 20:59 6 Mar 2025
Suddenly things are looking very bright for DC and his Colchester United squad.
The club has started to play with purpose and ambition and the results are very pleasing.
Now of course complacency is the last thing that we wish to consider pervading the corridors and changing rooms of the JCS but there is a togetherness and camaraderie prevalent within the team, squad and amongst the supporters.
This Saturday we look to extend the number of unbeaten games to 11 with a decent result at the Cheltenham EV Charger Points Stadium formerly the Johnny Rocks stadium but Whaddon Road is how I will remember it. Michael Flynn the pantomime villain is in charge but they also have former U’s favourite Ashley Vincent as First Team coach. U’s former player Harry Pell is still on the scene.
Now we owe them for a number of previous results but especially the Vertu trophy defeat recently and this weekend offers the perfect opportunity to rectify that result. I think that we will not only keep the unbeaten run going but also secure a 3-0 victory against the Robins.
Current table (top):
Walsall 35 68
Bradford 35 66
Doncaster 35 61
Notts Co 34 58
Wimbledon 34 57
PV 33 57
Crewe 35 55
Grimsby 34 53
Bromley 35 51
COL U 34 49
Salford 34 49
Still plenty of games left and points but nothing can be taken for granted. Just ask Walsall who stumbled again the other evening and are now in serious danger of losing top spot to the Bantams. They still hold a ten-point advantage over Notts County in fourth spot but is it possible that they could slip outside of the automatic promotion spots and into contention for the play offs. Highly likely on current form.
As far as Colchester is concerned we still need to reach 72 points for that coveted seventh spot. Another 23 points from 12 games.
Maybe too early to predict the top seven but how about this – Bradford City, Doncaster, Notts Co, Walsall, Wimbledon, PV and Colchester United. Colchester v Wimbledon at Wembley in the League Two Play Off final on Monday May 26th.
Now Durham don’t get carried away (ed.).
Now no more of this careless talk or loose lips for the moment but more victories like the last two and the Cowleys will be dreaming of leading the team out at Wembley.
Fixtures:
Saturday 8 March 3pm Cheltenham Away
Tuesday 11 March 7:45pm PV Home - Sky Sports+
Saturday 15 March 3pm Fleetwood Home
Saturday 22 March 3pm Bradford Away
Friday 28 March 7:45pm Grimsby Home - Sky Sports+
Tuesday 1 April 7:45pm Gillingham Away - Sky Sports+
Saturday 5 April 3pm Notts Co Home
Saturday 12 April 3pm Newport Away
Friday 18 April 3pm Crewe Home – Sky Sports+
Monday 21 April 3pm Doncaster Away – Sky Sports+
Saturday 26 April 3pm Salford Away
Saturday 3 May 3pm Barrow Home
I have predicted the Sky Sports+ Colchester fixtures based on the criteria that they are not Saturday and not 3pm. I am unsure of later Sky Sports+ fixtures. Is it possible the Bradford game might be switched to 1230pm? And shown on Sky.
DC has already hinted that this will require the squad to see us through the 12 fixtures (perhaps 15 games).
A settled team and squad is vital and injury and suspension free. Teddy Bishop could sadly be sidelined for some weeks and Read is doubtful for Saturday. Manny Egbo could play midfield and KVY full back if DC wants to make changes if neither Read nor Bishop are available.
Jamie McDonnell has gone under the radar, but he has been Mr Consistent for the U’s of late. Someone who needs a goal is Lyle Taylor who has failed to find the net recently.
If all are fit then our best XI for starting is probably Macey, Egbo, Kells, Flanagan, Iandolo, Bishop, McDonnell, Gordon, Payne, Edwards, Tovide but options surround, Thorn, Taylor, Aboh, Simpson, Scully, Read, KVY, Lisbie and Anderson. So, we are looking strong both starting XI and substitutes.
This weekend DC will be anxiously looking at the fitness of Teddy Bishop (just when he was hitting some real form) and Arthur Read. It may be too soon for both of them so I would go for:
Macey
Egbo Kells Flanagan Iandolo
McDonnell KVY
Gordon Payne Edwards
Tovide
Subs
Smith, Tucker, Thorn, Taylor, Anderson, Aboh, Scully (surprise return)
A good following of the faithful at Whaddon Road, will any be staying for the Cheltenham Festival I wonder starting next Tuesday.
Weather will be a mild 15 degrees Celsius partly sunny and breezy but dry.
3-0 to the U’s with Tovide, Payne and Kells on the scoresheet.
Enjoy the game.
Up the U’s
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Reply | Happy League 2024/25 Week 31 (of 38) - Deadline Saturday 8th March 12.30
at 20:54 6 Mar 2025
NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0 v 1 MANCHESTER CITY (12.30)
BRENTFORD 1 v 2 ASTON VILLA (17.30)
SWANSEA CITY 1 v 2 MIDDLESBROUGH
STOCKPORT COUNTY 2 v 2 CHARLTON ATHLETIC (12.30)
BARNSLEY 1 v 1 BLACKPOOL
BRISTOL ROVERS 0 v 1 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN
AFC WIMBLEDON 1 v 1 NOTTS COUNTY (12.30)
CHELTENHAM TOWN 0 v 3 COLCHESTER UNITED
CHESTERFIELD 1 v 0 NEWPORT COUNTY
SALFORD CITY 2 v 1 CREWE ALEXANDRA
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