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at 00:15 6 Aug 2025

Braintree Town have signed defender Tommy Smith following his departure from Auckland FC last month.

The 35-year-old made more than 250 appearances for Ipswich earlier in his career and has also played for Colchester, Stevenage and MK Dons.
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Prediction League 2025/26
at 20:45 5 Aug 2025

Are you telling me that Gerry didn't go for 1-1!

He's a changed man in that case
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Former U's
at 20:44 5 Aug 2025

hopefully he didn't have a new set of golf balls 'given' to him!
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Former U's
at 01:38 4 Aug 2025

Not sure how many games left for Kelleher in the Irish Premier league:
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/league-of-ireland-premier/table

They seem to be struggling!

Can we have him back on loan once their season is over?
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Colchester to start with morale boosting win against Tranmere at the JCS
at 00:47 4 Aug 2025

Two good honest reviews from Cowley and Crosby:
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c939p4gdjv7t

I can't really add anymore to be honest after watching the Full Match Replay on iFollow.

Game of two halves. Roll on Oldham away and another Cowley 1-1 special!
[Post edited 4 Aug 0:48]
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at 23:13 3 Aug 2025

Ihionvien scored a 33' pen in Peterborough's 2-1 loss to Cardiff.

So much for Brad never playing for The Posh ever again - Fergy mind games!
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Happy League 2025/26 Week 1 (of 38) - Deadline Saturday 2nd August 15.00
at 09:44 2 Aug 2025

BRADFORD CITY 2-1 WYCOMBE WANDERERS
DONCASTER ROVERS 2-1 EXETER CITY
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE 3-1 BARNSLEY
BARNET 1-0 FLEETWOOD TOWN
GRIMSBY TOWN 0-1 CRAWLEY TOWN
SHREWSBURY TOWN 0-1 BROMLEY
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U'S GO DIGITAL WITH MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
at 02:13 1 Aug 2025

Starting this season, Colchester United will be replacing the traditional printed matchday programme with a new, free electronic PDF version, available exclusively to ticket holders:
https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2025/july/30/u-s-go-digital-with-matchday-programme/

Daniel - time to bring back The U'sual in paper format?

Durham's previews, Wessex's Memories - perfect!
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Curo
at 02:09 1 Aug 2025

we might be needing a new number 9 soon!
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Former U's
at 21:15 30 Jul 2025

Can't believe that I have missed the devisatiing news that 'Auckland FC have announced the departure of veteran All Whites defender and club vice-captain Tommy Smith.'
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360762261/all-whites-defender-tommy-smith-departs-

Apparently he was playing for Braintree in their friendly against our yoof team Tuesday night!
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at 23:25 29 Jul 2025

Colchester United continued their pre-season preparations with a deserved 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Playford Road.

With a youthful side featuring several trialists and academy players, the U’s delivered a composed and spirited performance, securing the win thanks to a first-half penalty from Arthur Read.

The U’s lined up with Tom Smith in goal behind a central defensive pairing of Frankie Terry and Frankie Edwards, with Kane Vincent-Young on the left and Trialist A at right back. Arthur Read and Ronnie Harvey anchored the midfield, while Trialists B and JK Gordon flanked Trialist C in support of Samson Tovide up top.

https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2025/july/29/youthful-u-s-win-at-ipswich/

KVY and Frankie Terry still playing for us without the announcements that they have signed or being called Tialist X & Z!

Also, an even younger Col U team drew 1-1 away at Braintree with an equalising goal coming from K. Martin after Former U's player J. Akinde scored the opener :
https://www.besoccer.com/match/braintree-town/colchester-united/2026349/events

Roll on the proper stuff on Saturday!
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at 23:00 24 Jul 2025

Boreham Wood have signed striker Luke Norris after he was released by Tranmere Rovers.

The 32-year-old scored seven goals in 37 appearances for Tranmere.
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New Shirts and Open Day
at 20:15 21 Jul 2025

Anybody else got any concerns about the new sponsor and them making their money from "defence" contracts?

How do we know that we are not supporting a company that is supplying the IDF for their continued genocide in Gaza?

Not sure this sponsorship sits well with me in the current climate (or any climate for that matter!)
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Former U's
at 21:52 16 Jul 2025

League Cup - Group Stage - Group D
Forfar Athletic 1-2 St. Mirren

St Mirren got their Premier Sports Cup campaign back on track with a hard-fought win over Forfar Athletic at Station Park.

Mikael Mandron was brought on at half-time and it was another substitute that set him up for what proved to be the winner, as James Scott rolled it into the Frenchman's path to power home from close range.
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at 21:47 16 Jul 2025

Frankie Kent captains Hearts in their League Cup 'Group Stage - Group E' 0-4 win away at Hamilton Academical!

According to the BBC website, Hamilton Academical have two players called '3' in their lineup!

So the whole thing could be #fakenews

' https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/clyx12j7nwgt#Line-ups
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at 21:10 15 Jul 2025

2 different sets of Col U teams both lost to Luton in the behind-closed-doors games:
https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2025/july/15/useful-test-for-u-s-at-luton/

Match One - lost 2-0:
Tom Smith
Rob Hunt
Tom Flanagan
Jack Tucker
Ellis Iandolo
Anthony Scully
Teddy Bishop
Ben Perry
Kyreece Lisbie
A Trialist
Will Goodwin

Match Two -lost 2-1:
Harrison Chamberlain started in goal, with a back four of
Kane Vincent-Young,
Sam Kuffour Jr,
Frankie Terry, and
Oscar Thorn.
JK Gordon
Ronnie Harvey
Arthur Read
Harry Anderson
Jaden Williams
Another Trialist

Swap in Macey for Smith and Payne for A Trialist form Match One, and I think we have our starting line-up for Tranmere (so no Edwards and Tovide )
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at 05:05 15 Jul 2025

Maldon & Tiptree vs Colchester United | Jammers TV Pre-Season Matchday Vlog:


As it is the Maldon & Tiptree YouTube page, the beginning of the show is about the changes to their ground and interviews with their players (including former U's Matt Yates, Anthony Wordsworth and Tom Eastman.

Match action starts at 13:54

Enjoy
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Beyond the Barside
at 04:06 15 Jul 2025

Just found this on YouTube and thought it was worth a watch/listen:


Episode 1 – Maldon & Tiptree and Looking Ahead

"In the very first episode of Beyond the Barside, host Aaron Jay kicks things off ahead of Colchester United’s first pre-season fixture with a trip to Maldon & Tiptree.

Aaron is joined by long-time U’s fans Si and Dave to reflect on last season and share their hopes for the campaign ahead. Maldon & Tiptree CEO Barrie also stops by to give insight into the exciting project taking shape at the club. Plus, we hear from Andy and Louise from the Col U women’s setup as they discuss their growing role within the wider U’s family."
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Ipswich V Charlton friendly on Col U pitch
at 01:46 14 Jul 2025

Missed you during the last few weeks TOOT!

Good to have you back and in fine form
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at 00:08 14 Jul 2025

Looking at this then, you would think that the U's starting XI vs Tranmere if was to be played this week would be:

Smith, Hunt, Tucker, Flanagan, Iandolo, Read, Bishop, JK Gordon (or Anderson), Scully, Edwards, Goodwin.

But, I would only lock in 1 of them at this stage for 3 August!
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