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  • "There was a very clear difference in team shape with the Wednesday central midfield able to roll the ball out wide ( Kevin Watson style ) time and time again. This allowed their game to flow.

    Colchester did not have this option and despite some great threaded passes from Bond our attacking options were ( are ) very limited.

    Magnus Okuonghae was impressive throughout and his partnership with Tom Eastman would seem to be the defensive anchor for next season ( all being well ).

    Kem set a great example.

    Gillespie showed flashes of high skill and movement.

    A much slimmer squad beckons but new aquisitions are vital to give us a cutting edge.

    Once again our squad has been numerically overloaded with too many players ( for differing reasons ) cast to the sidelines.

    Wednesday were desperate for 3 points and this result may see them return to WHCS next season.

    The great Owl's travelling support would be welcome here anytime."
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U's hold promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday

On target - Ian Henderson scored Colchester United's opener in their 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday. On target - Ian Henderson scored Colchester United's opener in their 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday.

Colchester United dented Sheffield Wednesday's hopes of automatic promotion with an impressive 1-1 draw this afternoon, in front of their biggest home crowd of the season.

Colchester took a third-minute lead when Ian Henderson poked home from close range, after Steven Gillespie had capitalised on Michail Antonio's mistake in the area.

Gary Madine and Chris Lines went close for the Owls after that and Nile Ranger missed a gilt-edged chance for the visitors when he sliced well wide in front of goal, following Antonio's driven pass.

Wednesday equalised seven minutes after half-time through Miguel Angel Llera, who bundled in from close range from Lines' free-kick into the area.

Both sides went in search of a winner after that and Jermaine Johnson curled a shot just wide for the visitors.

But Colchester were worth their point, in front of a bumper crowd of 6,643.

For a full match report, pictures and reaction to Colchester's game against Sheffield Wednesday, see Monday's Gazette.

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