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Ward: we need to see progress

10:54am Friday 30th July 2010

Improvement is going to be the key word for Colchester United manager John Ward this year.

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Platt predicts good times for U's under Ward

9:51am Friday 30th July 2010

Clive Platt believes John Ward can bring success to Colchester United this season.

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Platt links up with former U's boss at Coventry

5:33pm Wednesday 28th July 2010

Striker Clive Platt has left Colchester United to join former manager Aidy Boothroyd at Coventry City.

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Essex book T20 finals day date with thrilling victory

10:40am Wednesday 28th July 2010

Essex cricket fans will want to leave August 14 free after seeing their team book their place at the Friends Provident t20 finals day.

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Henderson heads in for Colchester winner

10:26am Wednesday 28th July 2010

Ian Henderson's fourth goal of pre-season gave Colchester United a 1-0 win over Blue Square Premier side Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium.

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U's approach play pleases Ward

10:29am Wednesday 28th July 2010

John Ward was pleased with his Colchester United side’s attacking performance after they extended their unbeaten pre-season run with a 1-0 win at Cambridge United.

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U's to lose Coker for up to two months

10:40am Monday 26th July 2010

Colchester United new boy Ben Coker could be sidelined for up to two months after damaging ankle ligaments.

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Bopara recovers from England snub to lead Eagles to victory

10:43am Monday 26th July 2010

Ravi Bopara put his England snub behind him by hitting a superb half-century as the Essex Eagles cruised to a nine-wicket Clydesdale Bank 40 victory over the Northamptonshire Steelbacks at Wantage Road.

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Ward satisfied with U's friendly display

10:45am Monday 26th July 2010

Colchester United boss John Ward said he was pleased with the test provided by Braintree Town in their latest pre-season friendly.

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