Dobra and Morris in U23s at Colchester - Ipswich Town News
Armando Dobra and Ben Morris will be among those involved as the U23s face Colchester United at their Florence Park training ground this afternoon (KO 1pm).
The young Blues, who have won their last three matches, are currently seventh in the Professional Development League Two South table with the U’s ninth.
Colchester’s U23s are coached by ex-Town youth player, academy coach and boyhood fan Richard Hall. Ex-Blues youth player Omar Sowunmi has been named in their XI. Admission is free but with no parking available at Florence Park.
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