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Looking for rewards - Colchester United head coach John McGreal wants to see his side earn the fruits of their labour after two successive defeats Picture: PAGEPIX

McGreal: no difference in U's away-day approach

Bright future - Courtney Senior is aiming to impress further for Colchester United after signing a new two-year deal Picture: STEVE BRADING

Senior aiming to nail down starting spot

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Talks? Brennan Dickenson is one of a number of players who will see their current Colchester United contract expire, this summer Picture: STEVE BRADING

U's have 'offers in place' - McGreal

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Keeping it safe - Sam Walker is hoping to help Colchester United claim victory at Lincoln City on Saturday Picture: STEVE BRADING

A win is our aim at Lincoln - Sam Walker

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Moving on - Kurtis Guthrie insists he has no regrets about his time at Colchester United Picture: STEVE BRADING

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Guthrie has no regrets over U's spell

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Big influence - Luke Prosser has impressed for Colchester United since returning from injury Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Skipper Prosser is a 'huge figure' at U's

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New deal - Courtney Senior has signed a new two-year contract with Colchester United Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Senior signs new U's deal

Bright prospect - Dillon Barnes has featured among Colchester United's substitutes, over recent weeks Picture: STEVE BRADING

Dillon Barnes is 'very highly thought of'

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Best foot forward - Mikael Mandron (left) is one of only two players to have reached double figures in the goal stakes with Colchester United so far, this season Picture: RICHARD CALVER

COMMENT: U's have paid the price for modest goal tally

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Looking to impress - Olamide Shodipo made his first start for Colchester United against Notts County Picture: RICHARD CALVER

Shodipo out to prove his worth for U's in run-in

Watching brief - Colchester United under-23 boss Wayne Brown saw his side lose at Bolton Wanderers tonight Picture: WARREN PAGE

U's youngsters beaten at Bolton

Team work - Colchester United skipper Luke Prosser (left) combines with team-mate Kane Vincent-Young to keep out Notts County substitute Jon Stead during the U's 3-1 loss Picture: RICHARD CALVER

Luke Prosser: results have not matched U's performances

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Ciolchester utd Youth vReading in Youth FA cup..Ollie Sims.

U's under-23s' run blunted by Blades

Arms and the man - Colchester United midfielder Brandon Comley (right) battles for possession with Notts County striker Shola Ameobi during the U's 3-1 loss Picture: RICHARD CALVER

McGreal's anger and four other talking points from Notts County defeat

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Tussle - Colchester United duo Olamide Shodipo (left) and Mikael Mandron (centre) do battle with Notts County Picture: RICHARD CALVER

Colchester United 1 Notts County 3 - player ratings

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Disappointed - Colchester United boss John McGreal felt Shola Ameobi should have been sent off for an alleged off-the-ball elbow on U's captain Luke Prosser in the first half of their 3-1 defeat to Notts County Picture: RICHARD CALVER

Colchester United 1 Notts County 3 - reaction from John McGreal after U's are beaten

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On target - Drey Wright tucks away Colchester United's opener against Notts County Picture: RICHARD CALVER

Colchester United 1 Notts County 3 - match report as the U's are beaten

On the ball - Mikael Mandron (right) stretches for the ball during his side's 2-1 defeat at Notts County, last November Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

McGreal - U's expectation levels are as high as Notts County's

Reliable - Ryan Jackson has been one of Colchester United's most consistent performers, this season Picture: STEVE BRADING

Jackson happy being the U's Mr Consistent

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Positive - John McGreal is feeling bullish about Colchester United's chances of making the play-offs Picture: STEVE BRADING

McGreal ready for play-off 'shoot-out'

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Looking for points - Colchester United goalkeeper Sam Walker wants to help his side earn a vital win over Notts County on Saturday Picture: STEVE BRADING

All we can do is focus on ourselves - Sam Walker

Looking for goals - Colchester United attacker Sammie Szmodics is looking for goals against Notts County Picture: PAGEPIX

Szmodics backed to get back on the goal trail

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High hopes - Kem Izzet hopes the U's can keep their play-off dream alive by beating Notts County on Saturday

Kem believes victory is crucial against Magpies

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Winning feeling - Wayne Brown led Colchester United under-23s to a 1-0 win at Cardiff City this afternoon

Wright bags winner as U's youngsters beat Cardiff

Sidelined - Tom Lapslie has sat out Colchester United's last two matches with a hamstring injury Picture: STEVE BRADING

Lapslie is 'desperate' for U's return

Stepping up - Geraint Williams is expected to work alongside Bryan Klug who has been placed in temporary charge at Ipswich Town first-team duties until the end of the season

Former U's boss Williams set to assist Klug at Ipswich

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Falling short - Tom Eastman admits Colchester United should have more points to their name this season with the squad they have Picture: STEVE BRADING

'We're short of where we should be' admits Tom Eastman

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Ryan Inniss back in action at Wycombe Wanderers Picture Pagepix.

Inniss features as U's under-23s beat Burnley

Passing by - Colchester United left-back Kane Vincent-Young makes progress against Accrington Stanley Picture: SEANA HUGHES

COMMENT: U's must strive to emulate table-toppers Accrington

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In full flow - Colchester United winger Drey Wright glides past Accrington Stanley captain Seamus Conneely during the U's 1-0 defeat Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Wright still confident of a winning finish for U's

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Colchester Youth v Arsenal in Youth FA Cup quarter final..Noah Chilvers.

U's youngsters lose out to Leeds

Leap of faith - Drey Wright jumps for a header during Colchester United's 1-0 defeat against Accrington Stanley Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Colchester United 0 Accrington Stanley 1 - so near and yet so far and four other talking points

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Running man - Courtney Senior attacks the Accrington Stanley defence during Colchester United's 1-0 defeat Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Colchester United 0 Accrington Stanley 1 - player ratings after U's narrow loss

Disappointed - Colchester United head coach John McGreal says the timing of Accrington Stanley's goal was crucial after their 1-0 loss

Colchester United 0 Accrington Stanley 1 - reaction from John McGreal after U's defeat

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Impressive - Drey Wright produced an eye-catching display for Colchester United against Accrington Stanley Picture: STEVE BRADING

Colchester United 0 Accrington Stanley 1 - match report as U's lose to leaders

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Colchester United head coach John McGreal.

Squad rotation has been serving U's well

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Mikael Mandron is loving life at Colchester United.

Lucky charm Mika is enjoying life at the U's

Colchester United head coach John McGreal.

McGreal: We're learning the art of winning

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Kicking out - Colchester United goalkeeper Sam Walker is looking forward to taking on League Two leaders Accrington Stanley, on Saturday Picture: STEVE BRADING

'We'll relish Accrington test' - Sam Walker

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Influential - Luke Prosser has helped Colchester United claim three straight wins, in League Two Picture: STEVE BRADING

Prosser has been 'pivotal' for in-form U's

Confident - Colchester United's players celebrate scoring against Forest Green Rovers Picture: PAGEPIX

COMMENT: U's are playing with confidence and swagger

On target - Ollie Sims scored for Colchester United's under-18s in their 6-3 defeat to Bolton Wanderers Picture: STEVE BRADING

U's youngsters hit for six by rampant Bolton

Thank you - Colchester United boss John McGreal salutes the travelling U's fans at Forest Green Rovers Picture: PAGEPIX

McGreal - my in-form U's side are 'fearless'

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On target - Ben Stevenson celebrates his match-winning goal with Mikael Mandron for Colchester United at Forest Green Rovers Picture: PAGEPIX

Stevenson - we feel we can win every game

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It's good to talk - Colchester United head coach John McGreal chats to referee Brett Huxtable as they walk off for half-time at Forest Green Rovers Picture: PAGEPIX

Forest Green Rovers 1 Colchester United 2 - reaction from John McGreal after U's third straight victory

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Big goal - Ben Stevenson celebrates his winning strike for Colchester United at Forest Green Rovers with team-mate Mikael Mandron Picture: PAGEPIX

Forest Green Rovers 1 Colchester United 2 - match report as U's claim third straight win

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Targeting a hat-trick - John McGreal wants his Colchester United side to earn a third straight win at Forest Green Rovers today Picture: STEVE BRADING

U's players urged to seize their opportunity

In confident mood - Luke Prosser is looking to help Colchester United claim a third straight win at Forest Green Rovers Picture: STEVE BRADING

Prosser: we can't wait to play again

Looking for victory - Colchester United striker Mikael Mandron is hoping to help his side earn a third straight win Picture: PAGEPIX

Forest Green Rovers v Colchester United - LIVE

Moving on - striker Kurtis Guthrie left Colchester United by mutual consent this week

COMMENT: U's have moved on quickly after Guthrie exit

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Provider - Ben Stevenson (left) produced assists for both of Colchester United's goals in their win over Luton Town, on Good Friday Picture: STEVE BRADING

U's boss McGreal has praise for 'quality' Stevenson

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Outstanding - Colchester United skipper Luke Prosser capped a fine performance with a goal against Luton Town Picture: STEVE BRADING

Colchester United 2 Luton Town 1 - player ratings after U's win

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Up for the challenge - Colchester United defender Tom Eastman rises for a header against Luton Town Picture: STEVE BRADING

Colchester United 2 Luton Town 1 - picture gallery after U's claim big win

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