Colchester United News

Bradley Hamilton has the potential to force his way into Colchester United 's first team in the future, according to boss John Ward.

COLCHESTER United boss John Ward still cherishes the track-suit from his days as a member of England's national set-up. The red-hot topic of a potential successor to Fabio Capello, as the new England manager, was discussed during the weekly press conference at the Weston Homes Community Stadium yesterday morning.

COLCHESTER United boss John Ward has some tough decisions to make, over the coming weeks and months, in terms of contracts.

COLCHESTER United boss John Ward has predicted that club stalwart Karl Duguid will continue to don a U's shirt for a few more seasons yet.

NO ONE was more frustrated by the postponement of Saturday's Colchester United home fixture, against high-flying Sheffield United, than new recruit Martin Rowlands.

The League One clash between Bournemouth and Exeter has been called off due to a frozen pitch at Dean Court.

It is a top-versus-bottom clash at The Valley where Chris Powell's Addicks , who lead the table by ten points, take on 22nd-placed Rochdale .

The experienced Republic of Ireland international had offers from other clubs, after deciding to end his long stay at Queens Park Rangers.

Former Colchester United striker Jamie Guy could be set to make his long-awaited first-team return for Braintree Town as they head to Lincoln City in the Blue Square Bet Premier tomorrow.

Orient manager Russell Slade knows his side must improve at home if they are to continue their climb up the table, but insists it's a problem a lot of clubs are facing.

IT was sad to see one of the last of Colchester United 's promotion-winning squad of 2006 still at the club depart for pastures new.

But in Colchester United's case, under John Ward, you win exactly the same number of matches that you lose.

KEM Izzet is delighted to be back in the Colchester United side, but he is in the dark over his long-term future.

SHELTER is one of the fundamental human needs. But in these harsh times, the number of homeless people is rising at an alarming rate and the waiting list for homes grows daily.

Pat Baldwin is in line to make his first start since he rejoined Southend when they host Swindon in a top-of-the-table clash on Tuesday.

Leyton Orient defender Leon McSweeney calls to eradicate 'mid-table' form following Colchester United defeat Leon McSweeney summed up the disappointment of Saturday's defeat to Colchester by suggesting it felt like the team had taken "two steps forward and one step back". Orient had hauled themselves up into the top half of League One following ... (more)

COLCHESTER United's bench, for Saturday's Essex derby against Leyton Orient, was reason for good cheer even BEFORE the U's had eased to a 1-0 win.

Call the Essex County Standard sportsdesk with your news on 01206 508271 or e-mail us at ecssport@nqe.com Ian Henderson says he is claiming Colchester United 's all-important winning goal following their 1-0 win at Leyton Orient.

Colchester United manager John Ward is not expecting League One rivals Bournemouth to return with an improved offer for Anthony Wordsworth.

"We're currently in negotiations with a club about a defender and hopefully everything can be sorted by Tuesday," said Sturrock.