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Meet the opposition: How Old Trafford-bound Colchester used the EFL Trophy as their route to Wembley

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Carl Marston

Tom Eastman, celebrating with fans on the pitch after Colchester United's victory over Tottenham in the Carabao Cup. Eastman should feature against his old club Ipswich Town Picture: STEVE WALLER

Colchester United reached the final of the EFL Trophy, then known as the Auto Windscreens Shield, back in 1997. CARL MARSTON remembers it well, ahead of tonight's group match against Ipswich Town.

Relentless U's move to within one point of the play-offs

Sunday, November 3, 2019 Carl Marston

Brandon Comley, who broke the deadlock with a superb long-range shot during Saturday's 3-2 win at Mansfield Town. Picture: PAGEPIX

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'It's a brilliant draw for the club' - McGreal on U's trip to Manchester United

Thursday, October 31, 2019 Carl Marston

Colchester United boss, John McGreal, whose side will be going to Old Trafford for a Carabao Cup quarter-final tie, during the week commencing December 16. Picture: STEVE WALLER

Colchester United boss, John McGreal, has described a Carabao (EFL) Cup quarter-final tie at Manchester United as "a brilliant draw for the club," and "an unbelievable chance" for the supporters.

U's to play away at Manchester United in EFL Cup

Thursday, October 31, 2019 Carl Marston

Colchester United players celebrate with their fans on the pitch after their Carabao Cup fourth round win at Crawley Town. Picture: PA

Colchester United will play away at Manchester United, in the quarter-finals of the EFL Carabao Cup.

'I'd like to go to a big stadium' - U's star Gambin on Cup quarter-final draw

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Carl Marston

Colchester United players, including Courtney Senior (centre) celebrate with the away fans after the U's 3-1 win at Crawley in the Carabao Cup. Picture: PA

Luke Gambin wants to draw one of the Premier League big guns in the quarter-finals of the Carabao (EFL) Cup, away from home.

'We thoroughly deserved it' - U's boss McGreal after Carabao Cup success at Crawley

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Carl Marston

Colchester United boss, John McGreal, praised his side for a "thoroughly deserved" victory over Crawley Town, to reach the quarter-finals of the League Cup (Carabao Cup) for the first time in 45 years tonight.