So, after the dismal defeat to Stevenage another dismal defeat to Exeter. This was more about team selection though with an ultra-defensive line up from WB.
We are currently not good enough to play 10 behind the ball for 90 minutes but WB doesn’t appear to know that. I am so angry, another season of struggle and waste, no progress, only regression.
It is so frustrating to travel to places like Exeter and have to endure virtual promotion celebrations while we once again look to simply survive. Next season will there be two worse teams than Colchester in League Two. We are running out of cannon fodder.
Table and remaining fixtures
Colchester United 42 45 (Bradford H, Newport A, Walsall H, Hartlepool A)
Barrow 41 40 (Salford A, Sutton H, Exeter A, Swindon A, Northampton H)
Stevenage 41 40 (Scunny A, Tranmere H, Mansfield A, Carlisle A, Salford H)
Oldham 42 37 (FGR A, Salford H, Tranmere A, Crawley H)
Scunny 42 24 Relegated (Stevenage H, Bradford A, Hartlepool H, Bristol A)
WE still need three points to be assured of League Football. Since the Harrogate game certain players have been on the beach and that includes management as well).
Another sleeping giant now led by Mark Hughes come to town today. Bradford, the Bantams, have languished in this league for too long (just as we have done).
We need a performance to gain those three points so that we can play some youngsters and think about next season.
I have booked my ticket for the Walsall Home game and will be going to the Monkey Hangers on the last day. Let us hope that we can gain those valuable points before then.
Of more pressing concern is the contract of Shamal George which needs renewing. Get it done.
I would imagine Corie Andrews has gone back to Wimbledon, totally wasted at Colchester because we simply didn’t play him. Sadly, Owura Edwards returned two weeks ago to Bristol City with a knee injury. A quality player who I would like to see back at the club next season.
Tyreik Wright will also go back to Villa, although not such a big loss.
Sam Hornby should be retained though, if possible, he has fallen down the pecking order at Bradford and was a good stand in for George when he was injured.
We might get to see the youngsters if those valuable three points can be garnered today.
Chay Cooper, Sam Cornish, Ryan Lowe, Donnell Thomas, Gene Kennedy, Samson Tovide should all get minutes between now and the end of the season.
The big question is will Big John Akinde get onto the field today. A 2.5-year contract and he has simply not been played sufficiently to justify the decision. Get him into the team today.
Cameron Coxe should not be risked today after leaving the field at Exeter.
Jon De Souza (as first identified by TOOT) has left the club in a pointer to next season. Can Tony Humes also go please.
So, who should WB play today:
He should line up:
George
Tchamadeu Chambers Eastman Smith
Skuse Wiredu
Hannant Chilvers
Akinde Sears
Subs
Hornby Judge Kenlock Wright Huws Wright Andrews (if still at the club)
A narrow win 2-1 to secure our league status.
Weather 15 degrees Celsius partly sunny no rain. Ideal for football.
Unfortunately, recent results will ensure another crowd struggling to make 2,750 even on a Bank Holiday.
Don’t forget it’s on iFollow today.
Enjoy the game.
Up the U’s
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