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Crewe boss Lee Bell unhappy with referee in Colchester draw

12+ hour, 52+ min ago   (426+ words) LEE Bell was unhappy with the officiating after his Crewe Alexandra side rescued a point against Colchester United at the JobServe Community Stadium. Josh Stephenson’s stunning left-foot strike in the third minute of stoppage time secured a 1-1 draw for Alex, extending…...

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Phil Foden’s England audition cut short as Thomas Tuchel watches at Old Trafford

4+ hour, 11+ min ago   (209+ words) As Thomas Tuchel took up his seat at Old Trafford for the Manchester derby, assessing the form of Phil Foden will have been one of his main objectives. The England manager is due to name his squad for the opening…...

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VERDICT: Good, bad and frustrating: U’s still searching for complete performance

11+ hour, 11+ min ago   (473+ words) COLCHESTER United’s frustrating draw with Crewe Alexandra seemed to epitomise their season so far. There were plenty of good things about their display – some excellent – but there were also flaws, including their inability to see out victory and produce a…...

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Gerrard delivers when it matters most in Loughborough

13+ hour, 11+ min ago   (462+ words) Merseyside’s Bella Gerrard was bursting with pride after landing a spot on the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands. Gerrard, 14, who lives in Liverpool, featured at the School Games National…...

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Bruno Guimaraes has last laugh after hostile reception at Sunderland

1+ day, 41+ min ago   (193+ words) Bruno Guimaraes received a hostile welcome to Wearside for Arsenal’s clash against Sunderland, but he had the final laugh with a goal in their 2-0 win. Making his way from the Arsenal team bus to the entrance of the Stadium of…...

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Benjamin Sesko in ‘perfect’ place at Man Utd after overcoming shin issue

15+ hour, 11+ min ago   (381+ words) Benjamin Sesko now feels in the “perfect” place having recovered from the shin injury which brought his first season with Manchester United to a premature end and disrupted his summer. A long-standing target of the Old Trafford outfit, the 23-year-old…...

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Man Utd want to keep pushing – Michael Carrick knows tougher tests lie ahead

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (539+ words) Michael Carrick enjoyed Manchester United’s perfect Champions League return against Sabah but is “pushing for more” with tougher tests around the corner. Thursday night saw Old Trafford host a first match in European football’s premier competition since December 2023 as the…...

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FLASH SALE: £5 subscription offer for Colchester United fans

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (172+ words) THE Gazette’s latest flash sale is now open giving you full access to our Colchester United coverage for just £5. Subscribing for £5 will keep you covered for the next five months, taking you well into the first half of the 2026/27 League…...

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Andoni Iraola dismisses injury worries over Bradley Barcola

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (494+ words) Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola played down injury worries over new signing Bradley Barcola after he was forced off in the 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid. The France international impressed on his full debut for the club following his…...

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‘Just a winner’: Danny Cowley makes lofty comparison for Colchester new boy

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (410+ words) DANNY Cowley has compared Colchester United boy Jay Williams to one of the best recruits of his managerial career after hailing the deadline-day signing’s determination, competitiveness and winning mentality. Cowley said Williams reminded him of Michael Bostwick, whom he ranks…...