Dunne - the gloves are off ahead of Shakers showdown

11:35am Thursday 14th March 2013 in Sport By Jonathan Waldron

Confident - U's boss Joe Dunne wants his team to battle all the way against Bury on Saturday. Confident - U's boss Joe Dunne wants his team to battle all the way against Bury on Saturday.

Colchester United boss Joe Dunne wants his side to come out fighting in their relegation six-pointer at Bury.

But the U’s manager has hinted he may have to make changes, as the club’s League One survival battle begins to take its toll.

Dunne will today begin preparing his players for their crucial basement battle with the Shakers, at Gigg Lane.

The Irishman has stressed Colchester must not dwell on their disappointment of relinquishing a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Coventry City, on Tuesday night.

But an energy-sapping run of six games in the space of 18 days has pushed the U’s players to the limit and Dunne says he may need to freshen things up.

Dunne said: “We have to go to Bury now and have a real toe to toe with them.

“The gloves are off for Saturday - I think it will be a street fight and I want to win it."

See Thursday's Gazette for more on this story and all of the latest Colchester United news, including Karl Duguid's exclusive weekly Gazette column.

Comments(6)

Boris says...
11:43am Thu 14 Mar 13

I hope he is only speaking metaphorically about "the gloves off" and "a street fight". We don't need any more red cards, or fouls on the edge of our penalty area.
Most importantly, here's hoping for a neutral referee. Up the U's.
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As for the energy-sapping run of games, the same applies to the other teams, especially Oldham.

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TheCaptain says...
12:13pm Thu 14 Mar 13

And that's not going to help the goalie...can he keep his gloves on at least.

A good ref indeed is required.

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Hatpeg says...
7:35pm Thu 14 Mar 13

I'm glad the gloves are off.
I can't stand seeing footballers wearing gloves, especially with short sleeved shirts.

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Boris says...
3:24pm Sat 16 Mar 13

If there's one thing worse than a red card, it's a red card after only 3 minutes of play. What the hell is going on?

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Boris says...
3:39pm Sat 16 Mar 13

Crikey, we're 2-1 up after 36 minutes, and Clinton Morrison got one of the goals. Must be great work by the lads. Hope they can nick another goal or two, and then hold on.

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Boris says...
4:59pm Sat 16 Mar 13

And they held on, a magnificent effort, well done lads. Up the U's.

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