Colchester and the ghosts of Layer Road
 

Ah, Colchester United.
As a former Leeds fan the name is etched vividly in my memory. The 3-2 defeat of Leeds in the 1971 FA Cup was more or less regarded as the biggest ever giant killing act at the time. (Although I'm sure someone will be quick to remind me how the mighty Preston were humbled by Ramsbottom Factory Workers FC in 1927.)

the Layer Road ground is no more so hopefully the ghosts of Dave Simmons and Dick Graham will sleep easy under the recently built flats and shops as another giant of Northern football comes to town.

Am I right in assuming this will be Accy's first trip to Colchester? A hell of a distance for anyone who already went to West Ham on weds. Reckon the team will not have much vocal support.

Can't see there being much bother for us in this one if our defence is all fit and minds of the players are back on the pursuit of promotion. Colchester may have made a half decent start but it will take a very good team to deal with our glorious Renaissance right now. I'm not going, but I can hardly wait for 3pm tomorrow.

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[QUOTE=Lord Didsbury;1177308]Ah, Colchester United.
As a former Leeds fan the name is etched vividly in my memory. The 3-2 defeat of Leeds in the 1971 FA Cup was more or less regarded as the biggest ever giant killing act at the time.

remember that day as if it was yesterday your lordship. sat outside my parents house listening to the game on my lagonda,s car radio. yes i was rich before i got married. i,ve always hated leeds, the team, the city and the railway station. one of the best football days of my life without being at a game. thanks for the memories.

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You are most welcome Mr Hanger. I'm sure Mighty Leeds must have kept you very happy over the years.... Sunderland, the descent to Div 1 and numerous other acts of self harm.

Hatred of the railway station though?

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yes i do hate the railway station. as do not use trains much as i can,t afford them you always have to change trains at leeds and i find it totally confusing place but i suppose it suits the inhabitants of that city. glad you,ve come over from the dark side however and hope you can convert others to leave the cellino soap opera. as for blunderland couldn,t care one way or the other about them as i was a pools supporter for years until moving.

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Lord D, Saturday's trip is not our first game v Colchester although the last one was at Layer Road, it was the F.A. Cup in 2003/4 season - having despatched of Huddersfield in the first round, Bournemouth in the second (having held them on their own turf & brought them back to the Crown for a memorable penalty shoot out win on a freezing cold night), we were then draw against Colchester at home - this resulted in a draw & therefore a replay at their place, unfortunately we were beaten in that third round game back then - let's hope that we bring happier memories & the three points back from their new ground :)

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well remembered di, the replay was 13/1/04 we lost 2-1, i aint remembered that- had to look it up,:D

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I'm ok with what happened years ago but ask me what I had for tea yesterday - no chance ��
Also if I remember rightly Steve 'Hacker' Halford got a red card at Colchester, after the final whistle, for dissent - bless him!

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I used to be like that, now i'm just useless fullstop.wait while yeh get older.:D

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Looks like we will be without Seamus tomorrow.

Will be interesting to see how we fare without him. Personally think he'll be a big miss.

I'm guessing a combative duo of Lacey and Brown tomorrow will start in midfield tomorrow.

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Possibly jono as well, but we got a damn good squad this season if thats the case.

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If Jonos out I reckon Clarke on the right and Shay behind Billy.

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Reckon that would be ok Inspector.;)

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A second yellow in the 86th minute for the way he told the ref that their second goal was offside. Since September, he's been joint manager at Stalybridge Celtic. Nice guy, too. Aidan Chippendale who played a few games for us in 2012/13 is a winger there.

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The way Shay McCartan was dragging his leg when he was put through a pre-match fitness test on Wednesday night I'd be pleased but surprised if he's fit for Saturday. Hope he's OK, but he looked like he was suffering.

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Remember that Colchester game really well myself and AngeB went expecting a small turnout but it was packed, scuffle in the tunnel at half time then we got abused by locals in the boozer afterwards due to Coley's antics post match...happy days:)

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Lacey @ Boco in fer Coneely @ OSullivan.

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That'll do :)

Just hope that today Fosu is not on fire . . . . .

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unless hes on a bonfire, that'll do nicely.:D

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1-0 colchester not a good start.:eek: cmon reds

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Fosu is on fire it seems. Damn.

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I sincerely wish he was.:D

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Half Time 1-0 coleman needs to wake em up.

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Struggling to make an impression here. Too many long balls, nothing linking our play through the middle. Scotty and Paddy seem to be doing the same job in the middle, we need someone to get their foot on the ball in the middle and try to dictate our forward play. Only 1-0 so still in it, but we need more energy and impetus.

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Boco impression made Phil.;)

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We could go on and win this, though be delighted with a point down yon. Billy Kee 2-1 stanley.

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I remember when Rommy Boco signed a new deal "He's finished" they said..."He's a journeyman" they said!

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I dont remember anyone saying that?

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Brown sent off 6 mins extra time.:eek: Lacey off injured also.

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Old age catching up with you Cashy!

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Great result 2-1 stanley well done lads 1 pt off a play off spot now:)

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Caught up wi me years ago

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Sod the playoffs, sod automatic promotion, the title is there for the taking.

That's 3 wins and a draw in a supposedly tricky stretch of games.

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that'll do

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up to 9th in the table and we've played 6 of the 8 above us. Going well.

"Accy won't repeat last year having lost 3/4 of their team" lol

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Less possession than Colchester and more shots on target. Great stuff.

Brown suspension doesn't unduly worry me either. Hewitt seems good enough as cover to me.

95 fans made the tortuous trip too!

Righto....off out to get legless in Berlin and spread the word of the greatness of Stanley to any poor bastard who can speak English.

"We are the Stanley boys....etc"

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[QUOTE=cashman;1177455]unless hes on a bonfire, that'll do nicely.:DQUOTE
A little bit harsh :rolleyes:

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Odd game. We were well off the pace and then Rommy latched on to a long ball, held off three defenders and got a shot off that took a deflection and went in at the far post. Totally out of the blue, but then Coley played a masterstroke, took off Zac and brought on Terry, sending Rommy to right back! It suddenly became a different game. Terry was exellent, gave us an outlet and our winner was a terrific move down the right, lovely low cross and Billy in exactly the right place to tuck it away. They had a lot of the ball after this but didn't do anything with it, we'd knocked the fight out of them. Altogether now...Johnny Coleman FOOTBALL GENIUS!

Have a good evening everyone.

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Great win!:cheers: Scott Brown will only be suspended for 1 game, as it was 2 yellows and not a straight red if i'm right.

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Great three points against a few of our old boys!,Tough place to go and get a point,never mind three,onwards and upwards!!!

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I asked the same question;) perhaps were getting senile n missed it?;)or perhaps some people got vivid imagination?

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I never said it was anyone on here but I did hear a few people saying things!

If I'm honest, this season is possibly the best I've seen Rommy!

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Don't like to admit it but Baldy's right, there were some who expressed doubts when Rommy returned in January - can't remember if it was anyone on here but I definitely heard/read some comments along the lines of was it a signing made out of sentiment & doubts if he'd be up to playing at our level.
Don't think anyone was against the signing as such, I think most of us have high regard for Rommy but some did have concerns as to his fitness as he hadn't had much game time on his travels.
Rommy himself has said that he wasn't fully fit when he came but we've all seen how his hard work in getting himself fit has paid off & I'm so glad he signed a new contract with us

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That response implies someone on here to me.

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Tremendous result for Stanley today. Feared the worst after Colchester scored so early and that it would be "after the Lord Mayor's show", but the team really excelled themselves to come away with three points. Pleased Rommy got his goal after Wednesday night. Well done to the squad and management.

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$*^&*( fantastic ! Good onya Men in Red &White

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Had a drink or two Kiwi?? :)

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Here are the goals. Colchester 1-2 Accrington | Video | Watch TV Show | Sky Sports Rommy Boco goal of the month do you reckon?

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we consistantly surprise me in a good way. after wednesday i feared the worse but we keep overcoming everything throwed at us and even a tap in in the goal area to win it and not to rely on another goal of the season contender. roll on tuesday and hope the stags are concentrating on the rutting season.

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As I have said in the past....Rommy Boco is the epitomy of what an honest football professional should be !... keen, enthusiastic, a good team man, approachable, a great role model for younger players, and always willing to give 100 % to the cause !.
If this sounds like I am seeking to be his No.1 Fan, then so be it !.
Hope that he stays fit, and stays at our Club..we need him !.

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[QUOTE=monkey hanger;1177527and hope the stags are concentrating on the rutting season.[/QUOTE]

I am tempted..... but will desist, and await AccyMad's riposte !.

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No idea what you mean Alan?? :rolleyes:

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Boca changed the game yesterday with an an outstanding piece of football
Coleys tactics spot on at one all, very positive and went for win
I think all the massive games John and Jimmy have been involved in ie play offs, got to win that game , got to win this game, we have not delivered and just pulled up short
But having witnessed in the last 2 away games, i think now we are ready to win the league
With Mr Holts backing and John and Jimmys experience both in success and failure we could take the league by the scruff of the neck, get behind the lads tuesday , we win we will shoot up there

You have been warned, by the way what are the odds? To win the league of course

Have a great day

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I reckon the fact we were able to keep the lads down yon after weds night,had a bearing on those 3 pts? The hammers aint playing whilst 4-00 today and they were at home.

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There's a longer video here:
U's 1 Accrington 2 - Watch The Goals - Colchester United News | TheU'sual

But what was going on between Rommy and Jimmy after the goal?

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What indeed :confused:

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Duplicate post!