COLCHESTER United Chief Executive Marie Partner has left the club after 21 years service.

COLCHESTER United Chief Executive Marie Partner has left the club after 21 years service.

"I now feel having achieved so much in my time here at the club, it is time to seek new challenges and fulfil new opportunities," said Ms Partner.

She began working in the ticket office at Layer Road, before becoming secretary and later chief executive, overseeing the club's move from Layer Road to the Community Stadium.