| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory 21:19 - Apr 26 with 7103 views | durham_exile |
Today is the 16th Anniversary of the last ever game played at Layer Road. I was there with 6,299 others to witness Stoke City achieve a 1-0 win in a tense and close fought game.
Tomorrow will witness another tense game. It has come down to the last game of the season (again). We need another Carlisle, PNE or Brentford performance at the JCS tomorrow.
Abridged Table:
4th – 9th:
MK Dons 45 77 +15
Doncaster 45 70 +5
Crewe 45 70 +4
Barrow 45 68 +6
Crawley 45 67 +4
Bradford 45 66 -1
Bottom three:
COL U 45 44 -21 (45 11 11 23)
Sutton 45 41 -25 (45 9 14 22)
FGR 45 39 Relegated
Never mind about the Sutton game, this is in our hands and we simply have to avoid defeat; any other result and a Sutton victory and we are well and truly in squeaky bum time.
Tuesday night is done and dusted we were appalling second half simple as. At half time everyone would have taken a 2-1 defeat but we contrived to embarrass ourselves with a weak and spineless performance to gift three goals to Rovers. Frankly this is one of the worst ever seasons in Colchester’s history, we have lost 23 games, it is simply awful.
So, for the final time this season we prepare to do battle for our survival in the EFL.
A decent crowd is expected probably about 7,500:
E4, E5, E6, E7, E8 limited seats remaining.
S1 Sold Out, S2, S3, S4 limited seats remaining.
W1, W2, W3 limited seats remaining, W4 sold out W6 limited seats remaining.
There can be no mistakes, no shocking defensive errors and we must carve out and convert our chances.
But who is going to start the game for the U’s.
This would be my team:
Hornby
Richardson Kells Hall Iandolo
Read Mingi McGeehan Fevrier
Hopper Akinde
I suspect however that DC will line up:
Hornby
Mingi Harbottle Hall Iandolo
Read Chilvers McGeehan Fevrier
Hopper Akinde
Subs:
Goodman Jay Richardson Kells Cooper Wilkinson Ihionvien
Good substitutions required early if all is not going well.
Weather at Kick Off will be 10 degrees Celsius, mostly cloudy with a 31% chance of precipitation and breezy.
Crewe led by Lee Bell and Ryan Dicker are after the three points or so they say. They will not want to keep the game too open and will equally not want to lose, so it could be a cagey affair.
However, after a shocker at Notts County and 45 minutes of hell on Tuesday we need to finally turn up and put in a performance worthy of a club that wants to stay in the Football League.
There should be no necessity for additional motivation. The players can decide whether they want to travel to Chesterfield or Gateshead next season.
In preparation for the match, I watched the 1957 version of the 3:10 to Yuma. A ranch hand has to escort a notorious outlaw to justice. Against all the odds he achieves it, Van Heflin is the rancher and Glenn Ford is the outlaw. Various versions have been made over the years but this is by far and away the best. The atmosphere builds as time turns towards the train’s arrival at the station and it is just the two men who take the last journey from the hotel to the railway train.
Unlike Crewe they do not hit the buffers or become derailed and the train steams into the distance.
DC and NC know what is expected of them. Survival and they are likely to be canonised, failure is not an option.
Scoreline 4-1 to the U’s after the real Colchester United turn up. Akinde, Hopper, Fevrier and McGeehan with the goals.
Bring on next season.
Safe journey to all travelling U’s. I’m travelling down early doors. Wouldn’t miss this one. Don’t forget get it recorded too because Sky have decided once again to show the great Col U live.
Enjoy the game.
Up the U’s
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 21:30 - Apr 26 with 5882 views | RSCOSWORTH |
I'm really hoping that Smith is somehow fit to start. This would be my team then:
Hornby
Mingi Kells Hall
Richardson Read Smith Iandolo
Fevrier McGeehan
Hopper
You are by the far the most positive boarder we have and this week we all have to be with you. There's no time for negativity, what's done is done, we just need to get behind the boys and get them over the line.
UP THE U'S!!!
WE CAN DO THIS!!! |  |
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 09:19 - Apr 27 with 5799 views | TheOldOakTree |
I’m 100% certain the U’s are staying up, the only slight problem with that statement is that Sutton are also the U’s, but I’m 99% sure it will be our U’s.
Safe travels to all those coming from near and far. I will be shouting and screaming at ifollow, so hopefully some of that positive energy will make its way back to the community stadium. I hope you all have a bumper time!
After today, I think we are going to need a few weeks off, as much as the players!
Up the (Col) U’s |  | | |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 09:44 - Apr 27 with 5785 views | bwildered |
Pre match thoughts .
Someone to make a name for themselves or a collective boring draw.
Plenty of training this week, finding a penalty taking competitions and goalies practicing winning headers from corners ! |  |
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 12:56 - Apr 27 with 5717 views | Blue4U2 |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 09:19 - Apr 27 by TheOldOakTree |
I’m 100% certain the U’s are staying up, the only slight problem with that statement is that Sutton are also the U’s, but I’m 99% sure it will be our U’s.
Safe travels to all those coming from near and far. I will be shouting and screaming at ifollow, so hopefully some of that positive energy will make its way back to the community stadium. I hope you all have a bumper time!
After today, I think we are going to need a few weeks off, as much as the players!
Up the (Col) U’s |
Your only izsue s I don't think I Follow passes are available
You could watch Sky sports on a Now tv day pass tho
Enjoy whichever Up the U's |  | | |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 13:46 - Apr 27 with 5676 views | TheOldOakTree |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 12:56 - Apr 27 by Blue4U2 |
Your only izsue s I don't think I Follow passes are available
You could watch Sky sports on a Now tv day pass tho
Enjoy whichever Up the U's |
Thanks for your concern and advice.
iFollow is good for me as I'm abroad (sound and pictures), I understand that it's not working in the UK today because of Sky.
Just to stress me out, when I bought my pass (11Euros) a few minutes ago, the payment wouldn't work and I have had to go through a webchat, but it's sorted and I'm tuned in already!
The only problem I have now is there's a massive thunderstorm overhead and I could lose internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Post edited 27 Apr 13:46]
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 13:50 - Apr 27 with 5661 views | TheOldOakTree |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 13:46 - Apr 27 by TheOldOakTree |
Thanks for your concern and advice.
iFollow is good for me as I'm abroad (sound and pictures), I understand that it's not working in the UK today because of Sky.
Just to stress me out, when I bought my pass (11Euros) a few minutes ago, the payment wouldn't work and I have had to go through a webchat, but it's sorted and I'm tuned in already!
The only problem I have now is there's a massive thunderstorm overhead and I could lose internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Post edited 27 Apr 13:46]
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I'm currently watching the groundstaff unfurl the Sky banner for the centre circle, so it's definitely working. Pitch looks much better today.
Just praying there's not a lightning strike here!!!!!! | | | |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 14:06 - Apr 27 with 5653 views | Moor_Pinot |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 13:46 - Apr 27 by TheOldOakTree |
Thanks for your concern and advice.
iFollow is good for me as I'm abroad (sound and pictures), I understand that it's not working in the UK today because of Sky.
Just to stress me out, when I bought my pass (11Euros) a few minutes ago, the payment wouldn't work and I have had to go through a webchat, but it's sorted and I'm tuned in already!
The only problem I have now is there's a massive thunderstorm overhead and I could lose internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Post edited 27 Apr 13:46]
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I remember those storms TooT. The Vendée ones were astonishing but over the years one got used to 'em. Never got used to the power cuts though. Am crossing my fingers for you back in the wonderful calm of la vrai France.
Shout as loud as you can, we'll hear!! |  |
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 14:10 - Apr 27 with 5649 views | TheOldOakTree |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 14:06 - Apr 27 by Moor_Pinot |
I remember those storms TooT. The Vendée ones were astonishing but over the years one got used to 'em. Never got used to the power cuts though. Am crossing my fingers for you back in the wonderful calm of la vrai France.
Shout as loud as you can, we'll hear!! |
Good job it's not being played here, we've just had about 2" of rain in about 20 minutes!!!!! | | | |
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 14:20 - Apr 27 with 5640 views | Moor_Pinot |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 14:10 - Apr 27 by TheOldOakTree |
Good job it's not being played here, we've just had about 2" of rain in about 20 minutes!!!!! |
Streuth!
Drizzle in Liskeard.
Nowt quite like french orages is there.
But the compensations are immense....
Up the good old white and blues.. | |
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 14:38 - Apr 27 with 5618 views | TheOldOakTree |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 14:20 - Apr 27 by Moor_Pinot |
Streuth!
Drizzle in Liskeard.
Nowt quite like french orages is there.
But the compensations are immense....
Up the good old white and blues.. |
No drama in the League One drop zone , (despite Burton getting a stuffing), let’s hope it’s a good omen.
Taylor fails to keep Lincoln in the play offs despite nearly 15 mins of added time!!!
At the Community Stadium I can hear the drummer and the faithful in good voice!
Allez les U’s | | | |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 14:44 - Apr 27 with 5602 views | durham_exile |
Weather overcast but dry and reasonably mild.
In fairness the Pitch is in decent condition.
Plenty of atmosphere especially in S1
Have just wished DC all the best today.
I have a decent view in W3 Row E
Normally sit in W2 but as the pitch has moved I am almost on line with the penalty area
Team
Hornby
Mingi Kells Hall Iandolo
Fevrier Read Chilvers McGeehan
Akinde Hopper
Subs
Goodman Jay Wilkinson Harbottle Richardson CooperIhionvien
Come on we can do this
Have seen Witham hope everyone else is safely in the stadium.
Up the U's | |
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 15:20 - Apr 27 with 5581 views | CrashBandicoot |
We must not take this for granted but sutton are losing 1-0 atm |  |
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 15:21 - Apr 27 with 5571 views | TheOldOakTree |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 15:20 - Apr 27 by CrashBandicoot |
We must not take this for granted but sutton are losing 1-0 atm |
Just whacked my shin on the coffee table dancing around the house when the Dongs scored.
Is there no limit to the pain when you support the U’s? | | | |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 15:38 - Apr 27 with 5534 views | BLACKCAT |
Now don't concede! | | | |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 15:38 - Apr 27 with 5533 views | TheOldOakTree |
Goal of the season for Noah!!!!!!!!!
Looks better the more times you watch it.
So pleased for Noah and pissing myself laughing at all the Noah haters!!!!!! | | | |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 15:40 - Apr 27 with 5528 views | burnsieespana |
Superb goal.
Now we must make sure no silly mistakes and go for a second. |  | | |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 15:44 - Apr 27 with 5521 views | TheOldOakTree |
2-0 the Dongs - Gilbey
The fat lady is going through her scales!!!!!!!!!! [Post edited 27 Apr 15:44]
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 15:53 - Apr 27 with 5490 views | durham_exile |
Deservedly leading.
I want to see more goals second half.
Currently six points clear of Sutton.
The U's are staying up.
Fevrier, Mingi and Chilvers very good.
Read outstanding.
Kells superb. We have missed him.
Up the U's | |
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 16:17 - Apr 27 with 5447 views | burnsieespana |
Sutton now 2-1. | | | |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 16:20 - Apr 27 with 5446 views | TheOldOakTree |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 16:17 - Apr 27 by burnsieespana |
Sutton now 2-1. |
...and should have been a penalty to Crewe, Kells pulling mateys shirt as he was through on goal.
Crewe and Sutton would still need 7 goals between them!
Braintree winning at Chelmsford! | | | |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 16:24 - Apr 27 with 5426 views | CrashBandicoot |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 16:20 - Apr 27 by TheOldOakTree |
...and should have been a penalty to Crewe, Kells pulling mateys shirt as he was through on goal.
Crewe and Sutton would still need 7 goals between them!
Braintree winning at Chelmsford! |
If Braintree win that and the final at least S****end will have an essex rival for local derbies next season... | |
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 16:27 - Apr 27 with 5416 views | TheOldOakTree |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 16:24 - Apr 27 by CrashBandicoot |
If Braintree win that and the final at least S****end will have an essex rival for local derbies next season... |
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 16:32 - Apr 27 with 5400 views | burnsieespana |
3-2 @ MKDons | | | |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 16:34 - Apr 27 with 5393 views | CrashBandicoot |
| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 16:32 - Apr 27 by burnsieespana |
3-2 @ MKDons |
4-3 now [Post edited 27 Apr 16:39]
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| Expect the real Colchester United to turn up at the JCS for historic victory on 16:56 - Apr 27 with 5357 views | CrashBandicoot |
U's 1-1 & Sutton 4-4 now but at least we still survive. We really need an overhaul for next season. | |
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