Big changes are being made at Colchester United and chairman Robbie Cowling has spoken exclusively to the Essex County Standard about his vision for the club.

In the first of a two-part special feature, Cowling talks about his plans, why he feels they need to be made, why he thinks John Ward is the ideal manager for the club and his plans to stay in charge of the U's.

See this week's Essex County Standard to see the full interview and get next week's paper to see part two with Cowling's views on the way to increase attendances and the ramifications of his budget plans.