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Town in Action at Colchester
Wednesday, 23rd Jul 2014 15:17

Town continue their pre-season programme when they take on Colchester United at the Weston Homes Community Stadium this evening (KO 7.30pm).

Manager Mick McCarthy, whose side has beaten Shelbourne 4-0 and drawn 0-0 with West Ham in their previous friendlies, is again likely to field a large number of his squad with only a handful of fringe players and trialists in action at Braintree last night.

Trialists could again be included in this evening's travelling party with Hungarian striker Bálint Bajner not having been played at Cressing Road. Leroy Lita may be involved again at some stage having been withdrawn at half-time against the Skrill Premier side having scored the game's only goal.

Ex-U’s midfielder Anthony Wordsworth is likely to be back in the Town squad after missing the West Ham game with a minor injury, but the game is likely to come too soon for striker David McGoldrick as he continues his rehab after his knee problems.

The U’s are expected to field ex-Blues Tom Eastman and David Wright, as well as recent signings Sean Clohessy, Dan Holman, Ben Gordon and Chris Lewington, but Marcus Bean and Sanchez Watt are out with knee problems and Jabo Ibehre, due to a groin injury.

Tickets are available to Town fans on the gate at £15 for adults, £12 for 18 to 21-year-olds, £10 for seniors and under-18s, and £2 for under-eights.

Colchester still have a few parking spaces at the ground but advise arriving early, while details of their shuttle bus service can be found here. You can find a list of Town's other pre-season games here.


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BrettenhamBlue added 15:39 - Jul 23
Anyone know where the friendly fixtures timetable is?
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PhilTWTD added 15:58 - Jul 23
Added it to the bottom of the story.
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Jimmy86 added 16:15 - Jul 23
I would guess if bajner doesn't play some part tonight then we prob wont be taking it any further
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BlueandTruesince82 added 16:23 - Jul 23
Agree with that Jimmy, I'm expecting him to play a part. I would like to see him, Campion and Iron Bru all play against a tougher opposition tonight. I'm pleased to see trialists at town especially some more youngsters as it shows that the u21 side isn't being ignored and is being built with a view to the future.

COYB! 2 weeks (ish) and counting
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bluemagic74 added 16:29 - Jul 23
Looking forward 2 game and a chance 2 see some of the trialest do well, well thats what we hope. Shame we are not goin 2 see Didds yet but really hope he will ready raring 2 go come 9th August as need 2 make early points count if we are 2 make a real push 4 the play-offs this season. which I honestly beleave we can do. couple of the right players and we defo there. In mick we trust...COYB
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Jaffe added 16:34 - Jul 23
£15 to watch some thrown together out of work has-been trialists in an ITFC shirt?

Really?
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Seasider added 16:53 - Jul 23
Must admit Jaffe that I am very disappointed that Mick seems to have to rely once again on other clubs cast offs.
He has done well so far;but surely the invisible man could let him spend a bit of money to get the quality player that I am sure Mick would acquire wisely.
Off to Colchester now which is nearer to me than Ipswich.We had enough trouble working out who the new players were last week,looks like same trouble tonight.Programmes useless in friendlies.
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BlueandTruesince82 added 17:05 - Jul 23
I'm guessing Colchester set the prices for this one though? Enjoy seasider, love to hear your opinion on the game or anyone else's that goes along, particularly on the trailaists
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Jimmy86 added 17:09 - Jul 23
Hope lita gets another run out, coz if he has someone who believes in him and his head is right then he still has goals in him at this level for sure. That and he is pretty rapid up top!!!
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blueblood66 added 17:13 - Jul 23
closest away game ever..15 minute walk from home. Why wouldn't you?
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jollyroger added 17:18 - Jul 23
Have we heard about cat one status yet ?
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jas0999 added 18:20 - Jul 23
Yet another good opportunity to test the full range of players. It's a warm evening so good to test fitness levels!
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blueboy1981 added 18:26 - Jul 23
Good run out this - Colchester have been scoring goals for fun, albeit against lesser opposition - will be interesting to see how we fare against them.
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bluemikey100 added 18:52 - Jul 23
my best mate is playin again a trialist love it
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