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James Norwood had given the hosts the lead just before half time but Pell's strike on the hour mark earned Colchester a point from the 1–1 draw. [105], On 12 March, Colchester were beaten 3–0 at home by Forest Green Rovers. [49], On 30 August, Tariq Issa signed for Southern League Premier Division Central side Needham Market on loan until January. [38], On 27 July, Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe joined National League side Bromley on loan until January. The match saw the full debut of Ethan Ross in the U's goal in the absence of suspended Dillon Barnes and the injured Rene Gilmartin. [66], Players making their first-team Colchester United debut in a fully competitive match. Colchester equalised after the break when Frank Nouble converted a penalty after Courtney Senior had been fouled in the penalty area. [106], Callum Roberts' loan spell with the club was cut short on 13 March after being recalled by Newcastle United. Colchester Vintage and retro Colchester United Football Club shirts and training kit, featuring home, away and special match worn player editions from the U's history up to present day. After the break, Ryan Jackson scored his second goal of the campaign just before the hour mark, before substitute Luke Norris scored his first league goal for Colchester on 74-minutes. As the team continues its push for the League Two play-offs, Forces News looks at the military inspiration for their new kit. [18], On 7 June, Colchester signed former West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ethan Ross on a two-year contract, while Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Aaron Collins joined the club in a season-long loan deal. Colchester's position in League Two for the 2018–19 season was confirmed on 21 April 2018, when the U's suffered a 2–1 defeat at Lincoln City, mathematically ruling out potential for promotion through the play-offs. Registered in England No. Approximately 4,000 military personnel live in Colchester and the camo kit has proved to be one of the team's most popular. After the break, Frank Nouble restored the U's lead on 57 minutes, and Luke Norris scored his eighth goal of the season in the final minute of normal time. [14], On 30 May, the club confirmed seven under-23s players had agreed contract extensions. [29], On 21 June 2018, the League Two fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced. Kane Vincent-Young made it 3–0 after 53-minutes, before Sammie Szmodics completed the scoring on 67-minutes with his tenth league goal of the campaign. [70], The U's played their second cup game in three days in their final group stage EFL Trophy match at Cambridge United. Sammie Szmodics opened the scoring inside five minutes. [10], The club announced on 18 May that seven of the under-23 squad would be released at the end of their contracts. 407270, The Military Inspiration Behind Colchester United's Away Kit. John McGreal handed debuts to Harry Pell, Aaron Collins and Frank Nouble. [73], Szmodics scored in a second successive game to level with Luke Norris on eight goals as the club's top goalscorer. [95] On 31 January, transfer deadline day, the U's brought in Newcastle United winger Callum Roberts on loan until the end of the season. [77], Colchester suffered a 4–0 defeat at Carlisle United on 15 December. Colchester were also reduced to ten men in the 89th minute when Frankie Kent was sent off for a second bookable offence, allowing Gambin to score again with the resulting free kick. At the start of Colchester United history, the club adopted the same colours of Colchester Town. "[The players] look smart, particularly the away kit and as a team unit you come out looking big and strong in that kit and the players themselves quite like it!". However, a drop in form in March going into mid-April saw them drop out of the play-off places and struggled to make a return. [5], On 8 May, following the conclusion of the 2017–18 season, Colchester announced four players would be leaving on 1 July 2018 following the expiry of their contracts. [40], Colchester United's League Two campaign started with an away game at Notts County on 4 August. Frank Nouble scored his fifth goal of the season to open the scoring on 25-minutes. [79], Captain Luke Prosser scored the only goal of the game as second-placed Milton Keynes Dons hosted the third placed U's at Stadium MK, earning Colchester a first-ever win at the stadium and inflicting a first home defeat of the season on the Dons. In the FA Cup, Colchester were eliminated by League One side Accrington Stanley in the first round, and League Two rivals Cheltenham Town beat the U's following a penalty shoot-out in the first round of the EFL Cup. These Colchester United kit colours featured a blue and white striped shirt, worn with white shorts. The U's fell behind after five minutes when Joel Byrom's free kick hit the post and went in off Rene Gilmartin. He kept a clean sheet for his 40-minute cameo. Colchester were drawn away to Cheltenham Town. Frankie Kent scored after 39 minutes and on 49 minutes Aaron Collins scored his first goal in a U's shirt for a 2–0 victory. [72] They made a return to the promotion spots following a 1–1 home draw with Exeter City on 24 November.

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