Robert Garside
Colchester Source
Robert Garside covers Colchester for Colchester Source: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
Articles on Colchester Source are drafted with AI assistance from named source reports and checked against the site's live data before they are published. Editorial policy · Corrections
-
Club newsColchester United stadium barrier trial approved by council
Colchester Council has backed a six-game trial to lift a barrier beside the JobServe Community Stadium car park after home games, aiming to ease the notorious post-match traffic congestion.
-
Club newsMatt Jay appointed Torquay Head of Football Development
Matt Jay has taken on a youth development role at Torquay United while extending his playing contract.
-
Club newsColchester United pay tribute after death of Doug Loft at 39
Colchester United have confirmed the death of former midfielder Doug Loft, who made 22 appearances for the club between 2016 and 2018, following a sudden medical emergency.
-
Match reportColchester United see off Maldon & Tiptree in BBC Essex Senior Cup
Colchester United beat Maldon & Tiptree 2-0 in the BBC Essex Senior Cup to reach the fourth round, with goals from Leon Chiwome and Jaden Williams.
-
Club newsColchester United striker Kylian Kouassi faces lengthy injury absence
Colchester United forward Kylian Kouassi is set for a long spell out after picking up a hamstring injury during a training session.
-
Match reportColchester United suffer late defeat at Newport County in League Two
Colchester United's winless run stretched to eight games after a 1-0 defeat at Newport County, where manager Danny Cowley was angry that injury news was leaked to the opposition before the match.
-
PreviewColchester United face Exeter City in key home fixture
Colchester United, 19th in League Two, aim to end a nine-game winless run when they host Exeter City this Saturday.
-
Club newsTom Eastman reflects on Colchester legacy ahead of cup return
Colchester United legend Tom Eastman will return to the JobServe Community Stadium with Maldon & Tiptree in the BBC Essex Senior Cup.
-
Club newsAFC Pegasus Colchester's social value report highlights £1.2m impact
AFC Pegasus Colchester FC has been valued at £1,227,400 for its community work, using an independent estimator to quantify its social, health and economic benefits.
-
PreviewColchester aim to end winless run at Newport County
Colchester United travel to face Newport County in League Two looking to turn a run of four draws and a defeat into a key victory.
-
Club newsJamie Cureton appointed Clevedon Town manager after Veterans Cup win
Jamie Cureton has been appointed manager of Clevedon Town, continuing a career that saw him score many goals for Colchester United and recently help England win the Seniors World Cup.
-
Club newsColchester United's Jack Payne attracts League One and Two interest
Colchester United face a decision on midfielder Jack Payne as clubs from higher divisions show January interest, with the 31-year-old's contract expiring at the end of the season.