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'All four games are must-win games' – U's Saunders

05:22 carl marston

Sam Saunders, set for his U's home debut against Grimsby this afternoon. Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Towards the end of February, when Colchester United were well-placed in fifth spot, with 53 points gained from 33 games, I suggested that the U’s would need 18 points to make the League Two play-offs from their last 13 fixtures.

U's third-from-bottom – in form table

Tue, 06:00 Carl Marston

Leading scorer Sammie Szmodics fires in a shot during the 2-0 defeat at Bury, which was the U's fifth loss in their last six outings. Picture: PAGEPIX

Colchester United’s current run of form is one reminiscent of relegation candidates, rather than promotion contenders.

Opinion Colchester United comment: good start, bad ending

Mon, 06:00 carl marston

Frankie Kent shows his disappointment at the final whistle, alongside Tom Eastman, left,, following the 2-0 defeat at Bury. Picture: PAGEPIX

It is still mathematically possible, of course, but Colchester United fans are facing up to the prospect of their team missing out on the League Two play-offs after a miserable last couple of months.

'It's a frustrated dressing room' – admits U's Saunders

Sunday, April 14, 2019 carl marston

Sam Saunders, frustrated by the U's mistakes. Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Sam Saunders admitted that it was a “very frustrated dressing room” following yesterday’s 2-0 defeat at Bury.

Opinion Carl Marston's Colchester United Player Ratings after Bury defeat

Sunday, April 14, 2019 Carl Marston

Sam Saunders, on his U's full debut, is challenged during yesterday's 2-0 defeat at Bury. Picture: PAGEPIX

Colchester United correspondent Carl Marston awards his U’s Player Ratings after yesterday’s 2-0 disappointing defeat at Bury

Video 'We can't buy a goal' – McGreal after U's 2-0 defeat at Bury

Saturday, April 13, 2019 Carl Marston

Colchester United boss, John McGreal, admitted that his side “cannot buy a goal” at the moment, following this afternoon’s damaging 2-0 defeat at Bury.

Updated MATCHDAY RECAP: U's League Two play-off hopes fading after 2-0 Bury defeat

Saturday, April 13, 2019 Carl Marston

U's boss John McGreal will aim to get the better of Bury Picture: STEVE WALLER

Colchester United travelled to Bury and we have all the best action and reaction in our matchday blog from Gigg Lane.

Video U's suffer fifth defeat in six matches as play-off hopes fade

Saturday, April 13, 2019 Carl Marston

Bury 2 Colchester United 0

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Martin Newell's Joy of Essex: Many had persecuted Sir Cliff for years. Why did they do it?

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Sir Cliff Richard arrives at the Rolls Building in London this week for the continuing legal action against the BBC over coverage of a police raid at his apartment in Berkshire in 2014. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

One evening in 2002 I’d just returned from drinking a couple of writerly pints at the pub when the phone rang. It was Rod Stewart, writes Martin Newell.

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