Colchester United news

Colchester chairman Robbie Cowling will not rush into new contracts with players who are coming to the end of their current deals.

Colchester winger Ashley Vincent insists he is determined to overcome the hamstring injuries hampering his season.

Colchester's game at home to Sheffield United on Saturday has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

Colchester have added to their ranks despite the closure of the January transfer window with the capture of free agent Martin Rowlands.

Colchester captain Kemal Izzet has revealed his desire to pen a new contract with the club.

Colchester manager John Ward said his players had atoned for last week's defeat to Chesterfield with a hard-earned 1-0 win over Leyton Orient.

Terrell Forbes' own goal was enough to secure Colchester a hard-earned 1-0 win against Leyton Orient.

Colchester centre-back Matt Heath has suffered a fresh injury setback ahead of the trip to Leyton Orient in npower League One.

Colchester manager John Ward has the backing of the dressing room, according to striker Steven Gillespie.

Colchester manager John Ward spoke of his side's "missed opportunity" after seeing them slip to a shock 2-1 home defeat to lowly Chesterfield.

Bottom-of-the-table Chesterfield stunned Colchester with a hard-earned 2-1 win - their first success since September 17.

New loan signing Gavin Massey is in line for his Colchester debut when bottom club Chesterfield come to town.

Colchester have snapped up Watford striker Gavin Massey on a month-long loan deal.

Colchester are taking a look at former Swindon striker Thomas Dossevi.

Colchester manager John Ward felt his side did not get the luck they deserved after being held 1-1 at home against Scunthorpe.

Josh Walker scored on his debut as Scunthorpe continued their improved form with a well-deserved 1-1 draw at Colchester.

Anthony Wordsworth could return for Colchester's home clash against Scunthorpe.

Michail Antonio will not be making a loan return to Colchester in January.

Colchester are confident top scorer Anthony Wordsworth and defender Matt Heath will be fit in time for the club's return to action against Scunthorpe.

John Ward refused to be too downcast after watching his Colchester side fall to a 1-0 defeat at MK Dons.

Gary MacKenzie's first goal of the season proved decisive as MK Dons completed a league double over Colchester with a 1-0 victory.

Colchester will assess Matt Heath ahead of their trip to high-flying MK Dons.

Colchester saw off 10-man Exeter 2-0 to finish 2011 on a high.

Anthony Wordsworth makes a timely return to Colchester's ranks for the New Year's Eve visit of Exeter.

Colchester manager John Ward has backed his managerial ability as his side aim to bounce back from their 6-1 Boxing Day defeat to Stevenage.