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Sports journalist, 23 years. Follow Colchester United home and away for the Daily Gazette. Lover of the Beautiful Game.

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We currently have a special offer on @TheGazette annual subscription, which gets you our unlimited Colchester United coverage, ad-light content and more for £5 for five months or 40% off an annual subscription #colu
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Colchester United’s players wearing t-shirts with ‘Wyke’ on the front as they warm up for their game against ⁦ @LaticsOfficial ⁩ - the Wigan striker collapsed during a training session last Monday #colu #emiratesfacup
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What a day. I've been covering Colchester United for more than 18 years and I can't remember a managerial appointment as well received as this. U's fans, please send me your thoughts on the arrival of Danny and Nicky Cowley #colu @CUSAsupporters (picture credit: Richard Blaxall)
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Colchester United defender Luke Chambers is presented with a special shirt to acknowledge him making 800 career appearances #colu 👏👏
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Congratulations to Junior Tchamadeu who is Colchester United’s Player of the Season #colu
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What a performance by these two! #colu
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3 years
Wow, just realised that my first day as a sports journalist was on this day back in 2001. So much has changed in the industry in the last 20 years and the job certainly has its challenges, perhaps now more than ever but still feel extremely privileged to do what I do for a living
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This is what it means #colu (picture by @steve_brading )
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So another season completed, my 19th covering Colchester United for the Daily Gazette. It's been a challenging season for the U's but so glad they've got over the line to stay in @SkyBetLeagueTwo . Hopefully now exciting times ahead for the club under the Cowleys ⚽ #colu
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Promotion hero Peter Cawley ran out at Wembley for Colchester United, back in 1997 Twenty-four years on, his son @jackcawley34 is preparing to tread the hallowed turf with @ConcordRangers #colu
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4 years
Pitch is looking superb ahead of #colu play-off semi-final against Exeter City on Thursday
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4 years
Face mask on, temperature checked, hands sanitized...now for some football #colu
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4 years
You could really hear - and feel - the relief at the final whistle from the U's as the collective cheer went up on the pitch and from those lucky enough to be watching from the stands. Such an important win after going so long without one, especially after going behind #colu
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Lovely reception for Brad Ihionvien on his return to Colchester following his move to Peterborough on deadline day #colu @theposh
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3 years
On this day in 1937, it was publicly announced that a professional club called Colchester United was to be founded #colu
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A total of 12 years service at Colchester United ✅ 464 Colchester United appearances, 25 goals ✅ U's Player of the Year a record four times ✅ Seventh in club's all-time appearance list ✅ @TomEastman91 - a Colchester United career in pictures 👏 #colu
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2 years
Noooo, was this really 14 years ago?? 😯such an emotional, poignant day for club and supporters alike #colu
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Danny Cowley still here talking to U’s fans long after the final whistle #colu 👏
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Great to see this U's legend back at the club again! #colu
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Colchester United are in talks with @FrankNouble about a return to the club...and the popular forward says he would love to come back #colu #pafc
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4 years
Personally very sad that it didn't work out for Steve Ball as U's head coach. He was absolutely determined to be a success after taking over and has worked tirelessly since then to try and achieve that. Absolutely loves the U's. Hope to see him back in football very soon #colu
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Sammie Szmodics returned to @StanwaySchool and gave a motivational speech to their pupils, on the back of his brilliant season with @Rovers #colu 👏⚽
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1 year
On-loan @SouthamptonFC defender @Nicolawrence73 is set to hand Colchester United a boost and return to training with them tomorrow after making a rapid recovery from injury #colu #SaintsFC
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5 years
I think last night was genuinely one of my best-ever experiences of covering #colu in the 14 years or so I've been watching them (it's up there with the 7-1 at Norwich); what amazing scenes at the end @TheGazette
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3 years
Colchester United have parted company with Director of Performance Jon De Souza 👇 #colu
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10 months
Danny Cowley is currently the early bookies' favourite to take charge at Colchester United 👀 #colu
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3 years
As a sidenote, just wanted to say how wonderful it was to report on a game with so many U’s supporters in the ground. To hear the chants, the cheers and the support of fans again was amazing. If this is how it feels at a friendly, the new season can’t come quickly enough #colu
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6 months
Colchester fans at Notts County today #colu 👏
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5 years
Am I the only one not at all surprised by this? Tom's always been supremely composed on the ball, is technically a very accomplished footballer and seems to be getting better with age. Lovely piece of skill, though! #colu
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Colchester United FC
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Tom Eastman > Neymar We could watch this on repeat for hours... 😍 #ColU
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3 years
I've been covering the U's for 15 years now and I can't think of too many young players who have made as instant an impact for them as Sylvester Jasper; the @FulhamFC youngster looks like a real talent #colu #FFC
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All set for my 18th season covering Colchester United for the Gazette! Here’s hoping it’s a successful one for the U’s #colu How to get full access to Gazette coverage of Colchester United
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3 years
This really is rotten luck for @MichaelFolivi - genuinely one of the nicest guys you could meet and someone who played his part in helping keep the U's up, last season. Speedy recovery #colu
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4 years
I asked #colu boss John McGreal about Callum Harriott’s absence tonight against Exeter. He said the winger had a ‘tight quad’ and that it was a late decision for him not to be involved with the squad. Hoping he is fit for Monday’s second leg.
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3 years
Some really positive vibes from U's fans about today's two new signings...and rightly so. Six new additions for Colchester United this summer so far and some proven quality added to Hayden Mullins' squad, on top of the talent already there. Exciting times ahead! #colu
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1 year
Junior Tchamadeu has just been out on the pitch at half-time to thank Colchester United and the fans after his move to ⁦ @stokecity #colu
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Colchester United debut at the age of 16 ✔️ International debut at the age of 19 ✔️ Congratulations to former U's defender @JuniorTchamadeu on his Cameroon debut - hopefully the first of many caps #colu @stokecity #SCFC
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10 months
Colchester fans at MK Dons today 👏 #colu
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4 years
For me, this young man has been one of Colchester United's most impressive performers over the last few weeks. Great to see him score his first career goal #colu
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4 years
CONFIRMED - Colchester United have re-signed @FrankNouble on loan from Plymouth Argyle on loan for the rest of the season. I think it's fair to say that this is a pretty popular signing! #colu
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4 years
Today's announcement that Colchester will remain in Tier 2 means that some U's fans will be able to attend their side's game with Morecambe, on Saturday #colu
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2 years
FULL-TIME Ipswich 0 U's 1 - what a night for Colchester who knock their League One neighbours Ipswich out of the Carabao Cup at the first-round stage with a memorable win at Portman Road, thanks to Luke Hannant's first-half strike. A superb performance by Wayne Brown's men #colu
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'I think in the past, we’ve maybe been a bit too rigid with some of the philosophies and ways that we play' Colchester United chairman Robbie Cowling says new boss Hayden Mullins will have the freedom to set his team up how he wishes, next season #colu
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5 years
The scene at the JCS after #colu knock Spurs out of the Carabao Cup on penalties
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Great effort by the U’s fans who have travelled up to Bradford on a cold Wednesday night in December #colu
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He took charge of a Colchester United team winless in four matches without scoring and in relegation danger and has led them to League Two safety and on an eight-match unbeaten run. It's been a productive first few weeks in the job for Ben Garner #colu
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9 months
U’s fans ready to give the Cowleys a great welcome #ColU 👏
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11 months
U’s fans at Stockport today 👏 #colu
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3 years
FULL-TIME - Barrow 2 U's 3 - a superb away win for Colchester as Eastman's superb late header wins it for the U's. Goals from Sears and Judge cancelled out Stevens' opener for the hosts with Banks then equalising from the spot. Both sides finished with ten men. Classic win #colu
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11 months
Colchester fans at Doncaster tonight #colu 👏👏
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1 year
Great support from U’s fans at the Eco-Power Stadium 👏 #colu
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5 years
The goals are even better watching them again! #colu
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Sky Sports Football
5 years
For just the 2⃣nd time in their history, Colchester United are through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after they beat Crawley Town on Tuesday night! 🔥
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4 years
Wayne Brown currently taking part in his first press call as the U’s new interim first-team coach #colu
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2 years
On a personal note, very sorry that it didn't work out for Wayne Brown as Colchester's permanent boss. He did a good job steering them to safety last season but the results have just not been there so far this season. Nevertheless, Wayne is a good man and I wish him well #colu
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10 months
Colchester United boss Matty Etherington has confirmed that Joe Taylor has been recalled by Luton Town and the U's have a replacement striker lined up #colu
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5 years
Today marks the fourth anniversary of #colu beatting Preston North End 1-0 on the final day of the 2014-15 season thanks to a dramatic George Moncur winner to defy all the odds and stay in League One
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Ipswich Town boss Paul Cook watching in the stands here tonight #colu
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1 year
Great backing here from the Colchester fans who have made the trip to the Abbey Stadium to support their team in the EFL Trophy tonight #colu 👏👏
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5 years
Sad to see @frankiejkent leave #colu . Have watched him grow as both a player and a person since interviewing him after his first team debut at Walsall in 2014. A talented, composed centre back who had a fantastic 2018-19 season and can go higher in the game. Will shine for Posh
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U's fans, please send me your views on today's win over Newport County for the Gazette #colu (picture credit: @steve_brading )
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4 years
It has been confirmed that #colu will take on Exeter City in the League Two play-offs. The first leg will see the U's at home on Thursday, June 18 (5.15pm), before the away leg at Exeter which will take place at St James Park on Monday, June 22 (5.15pm)
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3 years
Teamsheet for England v Germany under-20 international at the JCS #colu
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2 years
That brilliant goal said everything about @SamSzmodics game - so much skill, determination and composure. Made in Colchester! #colu
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Blackburn Rovers
2 years
52' #LCFC 0-2 #Rovers GOOOOAAAALLLLL!!! SAMMIE DOUBLES THE LEAD!!!! @cliniccenteruk | #LEIvROV 🔵⚪
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3 years
Colchester's players have only just left the pitch after celebrating with their ecstatic fans, following a magnificent away win at Barrow tonight. Both parties deserve it. Here's my match report. And breathe... #colu
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3 years
@EmyrHuws1 hadn't played a competitive game for more than a year before joining Colchester United. Now he's played every minute of the U's last four matches in a 14-day period and been pretty impressive, too #colu #itfc
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Colchester United have parted company with head coach Hayden Mullins #colu
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1 year
Don't be surprised to hear a transfer announcement or two at Colchester United sometime in the next 24-48 hours 📢 #colu #transferwindow @EFL @EFL_LeagueTwo
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4 years
Never seen before pictures of the final game at Layer Road #colu
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1 year
U’s fans are in great voice here in Cardiff! 👏 #colu
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Colchester fans at Grimsby tonight #colu 👏
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3 years
Wishing top man @Harrypell_7 all the best on his move to @ASFCofficial - has been great to watch him play for the U's over the last few years and he's also been fantastic off the field, too. Thanks for everything, Harry #colu
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9 years
Wales international Ben Davies arrives #colu v @SpursOfficial #ColUFACup
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FULL-TIME U's 2 Walsall 1 - a huge, huge win for the U's after goals from Michael Folivi and Ryan Clampin seal victory, after James Clarke had put the Saddlers ahead. Colchester six points above drop zone with four to play #colu
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2 years
U’s well backed at Edgeley Park today #colu
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9 years
What scenes at the Community Stadium! #colu are staying up! http://t.co/hGAX6hkMnL
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11 months
Extremely sad to hear of the passing of Adrian Webster. A few weeks ago, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down and chatting to Ade about his wonderful life and career; he made a positive mark on so many people. My thoughts are with Jo and the rest of Ade's family ❤️
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FULL-TIME U's 1 Port Vale 0 - Dallison's 85th-minute header gives Colchester a crucial victory, their first at home since November. Could be a huge win in the context of their League Two survival battle #colu
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5 years
Today is the 21st anniversary of #colu division three play-off final victory over Torquay United at Wembley Stadium, where David Gregory's first-half penalty clinched Steve Wignall's side promotion
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6 months
Congratulations to @TomEastman91 who has another Player of the Season award to add to his collection! #colu
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Dagenham & Redbridge ⚔️
6 months
The Player of The Season Awards as voted by the season ticket holders! 🏆 Tom Eastman 🥈 Josh Rees 🥉 Keenan Appiah-Forson
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Great backing for the U’s at Northampton today #colu
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4 years
Love this from @Harrypell_7 on imminent return to U's training - "It’ll be hard not to go and give the lads a cuddle – I think I’ll have to blow them a kiss instead!" #colu
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'I know that collectively, together we can achieve what this football club and certainly the supporters deserve' Danny Cowley has a message for Colchester United supporters following his arrival as the club's new boss #colu @cusa
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5 years
Some Lincoln fans more interested in #colu not making the play-offs than their own side's success...bizarre
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1 year
U’s fans at Bradford today 👏 #colu
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Colchester United's top scorer Joe Taylor has revealed he's received some positive messages from parent club @LutonTown following his impressive start to the season #colu
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Fascinating watching the Cowleys at work in the warm-up. So well drilled and polished working in tandem in everything they do; demanding high standards from the start #colu
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6 years
Great support from the #colu fans here at the Abbey Stadium
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Dean Gerken was presented with a special shirt by his Colchester United team-mates at Florence Park ahead of his farewell to the club #colu
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3 years
Colchester United will visit AFC Sudbury in the first round of this season's FA Cup #colu #FACup
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2 years
FULL-TIME Rochdale 1 U's 2 - a big win for Colchester, a third on the spin as Skuse's late goal wins it for Matt Bloomfield's side. Tchamadeu's strike had earlier been cancelled out by Rodney. Another great result for the U's and their fans who are singing in the rain here #colu
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This still remains the most remarkable game of football I've ever reported on. Can't believe a decade has passed since that truly memorable day at Carrow Road #colu
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2 years
Colchester United could have a new head coach in place by the weekend after interviews took place this week #colu
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3 years
Huge congratulations to Colchester United's youngsters following their superb 3-0 win over @Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup third round tonight. What a performance #colu
@ColU_Official
Colchester United FC
3 years
🏆 The magic of the cup! 😍 #ColU
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1 year
Colchester fans, please send me your views on today's impressive win over Tranmere for the Gazette (picture credit: STEVE BRADING) #colu
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Jon Waldron
3 years
Always sad when someone loses their job and this is no different. Understand it's a results business but personally very disappointed it did not work out for Hayden and Alex, this season. Two knowledgeable, hard-working coaches and more importantly, fantastic people #colu
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3 years
Popular forward @FrankNouble made 20 league appearances on loan for the U's this season, all of them starts and played his part in keeping them in League Two #colu
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