The Opponent: Colchester United
Nevermind the football, let’s have more of Jezza and, err, Muzza. In fact, if either would be good enough to offer their score prediction for today’s encounter I am sure it will be a TEF first. I’m sure Jezza said he would straighten the story out a bit one day and it would seem he has done that. One thing that has not changed since his departure is the gratitude the supporters of Swindon Town owe to him and the other members of the consortium. Transparency on such a scale had never been seen before at the club, and is not likely to do so for the foreseeable future. If I was a man of wealth (4 houses, 4 cars, 2 motorbikes and £1m turnover company doesn’t count), I would happily let Mr Wray spend my cash if it meant anything like The Di Canio rollercoaster that we rode just a short time ago. The contributions from Jeremy, Steve and everyone on here this evening display all of the positives of a forum such as this, and long may it continue, I'm actually glad I didn't make it to the pub this evening.
From memory, this has to be the coldest and most soul less of all the new build grounds I have been too. My last visit was an FA Cup tie I believe, Matt Ritchie scoring the only goal of the game and celebrating in front of the frozen 500 odd that made the long journey to Essex. There was not a pub for miles if memory serves, parking was rubbish and the stewards all reminded me of Phil Mitchell wannabes. Colchester itself had very little to offer on the way home apart from the road out, which seemed to go on forever. I hate to think how I would recall the place had we lost that cold day. Apart from a military prison, Blur, all round prick Darren Day and Dermot O’Leary there really isn’t a great deal to say about the place. Colchester is said to be the oldest recorded town in Britain and even served as the provincial capital of Roman Britain. Back in 2004, an exploration team found the remains of a chariot race track underneath a Colchester garrison, the only ever find of its kind in The UK to this day. The chav population of this particular part of Essex is rather less than that of Basildon and Romford, with just 1 chav in every 4 Colcestrians.
Where the opposition gather – Do they have any fans?
http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/colchesterunitedLast 6 – LDLDWD (14th on 19 points)
They have served us both – Jamie Cureton, Tony Thorpe, Michael Rose, David Prutton, Roy Bicknoll, Ian Culverhouse, Lloyd Opara, Ray Bunkell, Will Dixon, Johnnie Jackson
The Odds – Colchester 5/2 Draw 12/5 Swindon 11/10 Have they not seen our away form? First goalscorer odds open up a bit without Ranger, Nicky Ajose is a best priced 13/2 with Bet 365.
The Son Says – He has decided watching Swindon is more fun than England, A good decision at the ripe old age of 8. 2-1 Town.
The Prediction – I think this will be a tough one. The bookies seem confident that 3 points is on the cards for us but will it really be that easy? 3-0 away win with goals from Ajose, Luongo and Byrne in front of 4’110, 422 making the long journey.
And Finally – Since 2006, Colchester has been one of only 12 places in the UK where Royal Salutes are fired to mark Royal anniversaries and visits by foreign heads of state. From 2009, these salutes have taken place in Castle Park
