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Reply | Durham Exile AKA Peter Nicholls Sad News
at 08:39 1 Dec 2025
The (repeated) scoreboard and verbal tributes confirmed to me a pleasing and distinct change of greater fan-focused and compassionate attitude by the club. Three huge club stalwarts had passed away between home games and the tributes were perfectly undertaken.
By contrast, when Paul (Bingo) Wright passed away (a few years ago now), I recall that the club did nothing to acknowledge his loyalty and contribution. Paul (who had learning difficulties) sold seat cushions at Layer Road and latterly sold 50/50 tickets at the new stadium. Requests to hold a proper tribute to him were refused despite his 30+ years of service. Bingo was set a weekly sales target for 50/50 tickets that if exceeded gave him a free match ticket. We ultimately and belatedly discovered that he often bought all the unsold tickets himself, far exceeding the face value of the ticket, and his flat was hence full of useless prizes that he had won. Every free penny that he had was spent in the club shop (or Saturday pub). His lonely lifestyle was utterly devoted to Colchester United and weekly interaction with our group. The only games Bingo ever missed in any season were on Boxing Day (spent with his family). His last game was the Manchester United away fixture.
Talking to others post-Cheltenham I was not alone in these thoughts and we raised a glass to Bingo, Peter and all of our departed colleagues. However, let’s praise the bond with fans now being created by the Cowleys and management in this new era. |
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Reply | The Robins to be plucked by Danny's banditos
at 07:48 30 Nov 2025
Arthur Read seems to have taken over from Noah Chilvers as our pantomime villain. Maybe his miss was justice, as I thought the first foul contact by the Cheltenham defender was outside the box. However that fluff apart, I felt this was a better performance than against Walsall and Notts County as Cheltenham were completely snuffed out of the game, whereby we rode our luck a little against the other two. Also a good performance by the referee, which I has been as rare as rocking horse poo.
Hunt has never impressed me at full back. But last and this week he slotted into midfield well and did a great job. Payne and Bishop are key absentees, but Hunt as replacement could be the catalyst that prevents our wheels from coming off, combined with our finishers, JK Gordon, Edwards, Willams, Goodwin etc that allow Tovide, MBick and Lisbie to run until exhaustion and substitution.
My one annoyance, what clowns keep releasing balloons onto the pitch, then boo when they are punctured? Fortunately, none interfered with play, but so often they do. I also thought I detected an occasional whistle in the crowd from the Family Stand. Kids are supposed to have adult supervision. But we do appear to have some feral types. |
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Reply | Durham Exile AKA Peter Nicholls Sad News
at 21:49 29 Nov 2025
A verbal announcement and scoreboard tribute today to Durham (Peter), along with tributes for two other U’s stalwarts. The club announcer did this with appropriate decorum and dignity. Best wishes of the club expressed to friends and family. |
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Reply | Happy Cup 2025/26 2nd Round - Deadline Saturday 6th December 15.00
at 17:38 24 Nov 2025
0 - 2 ACCRINGTON STANLEY v MANSFIELD TOWN
1 - 0. CHELMSFORD CITY v WESTON-SUPER-MARE
3 - 0. CHELTENHAM TOWN v BUXTON
1 - 2. FLEETWOOD TOWN v LUTON TOWN
4 - 0. GRIMSBY TOWN v WEALDSTONE
1 - 0. PETERBOROUGH UNITED v BARNSLEY
2 - 0. PORT VALE v BRISTOL ROVERS
1 - 0. STOCKPORT COUNTY v CAMBRIDGE UNITED
0 - 2. SWINDON TOWN v BOLTON WANDERERS
3 - 1. WIGAN ATHLETIC v BARROW |
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Reply | The U’s to tie County’s defenders in Notts
at 14:00 22 Nov 2025
1400 and we are still 20 minutes away on the CUSA buses. Shocking traffic congestion due to one way traffic through roadworks (with nobody working). No hope of getting to the micro-brewery Tap-Room or Hooters. Yet we spent 70 minutes at Peterborough Services! Let’s hope the day gets better….. |
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Reply | The U’s to tie County’s defenders in Notts
at 07:12 22 Nov 2025
I should be in the micro-brewery tap room pre-match Wessex.
My doctor advised against the excitement of Hooters, such guidance additionally being endorsed by my bank manager. I’ve not mentioned the close proximity of Cobra else my missus would want her rotavator serviced. It’s a powerful 150cc two-stroke and ensures a well-churned furrow.
We then had the option of “Safe”-Standing or (presumably unsafe) Seating. I elected for the latter. I’ve heard 700+ tickets now sold. Hope to see you there. |
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Reply | The U’s to tie County’s defenders in Notts
at 21:32 21 Nov 2025
I don’t know about the wheels coming off Notts County wheelbarrows, but Cobra Rotavators are based nearby. I plough my wife’s allotment in about an hour with a Cobra 150cc model. |
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Reply | The U’s to tie County’s defenders in Notts
at 12:22 20 Nov 2025
Great preview Toot. I offer three additions…..
The NC fan clubhouse offers decent ales, but on our last visit we were refused admission. Frankly, we are too accommodating at the Jobserve as this lack of a welcome for travelling fans is now happening too often on away jaunts. Fortunately, we were aware of the following….
On the opposite side of the ground from the away turnstiles is a micro-brewery with taproom. Great selection of craft ales.
Or….
If one is free of heart and blood pressure impairments one might try nearby Hooters. Scantily clad staff serving expensive p-water. Crap beer, but the ambiance is guaranteed to steam up your glasses and ensure better pre-match arousal than a meat pastie in a breeze block fan zone. |
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Reply | Happy League 2025/26 Week 17 (of 38) - Deadline Saturday 22nd November 12.30
at 22:19 15 Nov 2025
Great idea to honour Peter by naming a trophy. We raised a glass in his memory at Walsall today.
0 - 2. WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS v CRYSTAL PALACE
1 - 2. NEWCASTLE UNITED v MANCHESTER CITY (17.30)
0 - 1. LEICESTER CITY v STOKE CITY
0 - 1. PORTSMOUTH v MILLWALL
1 - 0. EXETER CITY v BURTON ALBION (12.30)
1 - 0. BARNSLEY v LUTON TOWN
1 - 2. BOLTON WANDERERS v BRADFORD CITY
1 - 0. GILLINGHAM v BARNET (12.30)
3 - 1. CHELTENHAM TOWN v BRISTOL ROVERS
0 - 1. SWINDON TOWN v GRIMSBY TOWN |
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Reply | Durham Exile AKA Peter Nicholls Sad News
at 18:47 13 Nov 2025
I’ve known of Peter’s illness for a while but his passing has still shocked me. We frequently exchanged greetings at away games and the club has lost a true enthusiast. But that loss is incomparable to the loss that the family must be feeling. Condolences from all of the Colchester community. RIP Peter - Club Legend. |
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Reply | English Football League Trophy (Vertue Trophy AKA Pizza Cup)
at 06:32 12 Nov 2025
Credit Fulham’s keeper and some brave defensive blocks that kept them in the game. I thought it was a decent U’s performance soured by a shocking penalty and the U’s twice being denied because of tame shots that required a hefty boot and a bit of elevation that would have better challenged the goalie. However, approach play better than Saturday although still a little ponderous at times. |
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Reply | Mbick Earns England U20 Call-Up
at 19:13 7 Nov 2025
Wish the boy every success. But let’s be realistic.
There is zero chance we will sign him permanently. I suspect Micah will probably be recalled in January to be loaned out to a Championship Club. |
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Reply | Former U's
at 20:55 4 Nov 2025
Spotted Cole Kpekawa tonight playing for Bedford Town against Kidderminster.
Played for England U20 and had one Premier League appearance with QPR. Then had numerous clubs, including two spells with Colchester United, and but soon fell out of favour at most. Still aged only 29. |
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