Town keeper Richard wright has made his first statement on his contract/transfer situation. The England player said: "I have never said I want to leave this club and hopefully the situation will resolve itself in the future. I'm looking forward to getting back into training. It will be good to be back with the rest of the lads again to prepare for the new season." Of the widespread criticism of his agent Jonathan Barnett Wright said: "People can say what they like. They have their opinions and they are entitled to them." He continued: "People see what they see in a situation." George Burley, currently on holiday, said that he would hope negotiations would start soon with Wright, however as ever Jonathan Barnett has a few words to say on the matter: "Enough has been said for the moment. Richard just wants to get into training and enjoy working with his team-mates again." Wright and Matt Holland both will be back in training on Monday. They were allowed a longer summer break a!
fter they were involved with England and Ireland respectively over the summer. Both will be hoping to add to their caps now Town are in the Premiership.
Colchester manager Steve Whitton is to discuss terms with Mickey Stockwell. Stockwell was released by Town at the end of the season and is currently training at Layer Road.
Mark Venus and Richard Naylor, both under the surgeon's knife over the summer, are back in training. Bam-Bam is on a special programme with Dave Williams, whilst Veno is managing to join in with the rest of the lads on most aspects of the routine.