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Red alert - Colchester United midfielder Tom Lapslie is sent off by referee Michael Salisbury during their 0-0 draw at Coventry City Picture: WARREN PAGE

Comment - Lapslie can take solace from career progression

U's youngsters suffer defeat at Cardiff

Frustration - Colchester United midfielder Tom Lapslie protests his innocence as he walks from the field after being sent off at Coventry City Picture: WARREN PAGE

Lapslie admits relief after controversial red card

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Tussle - Colchester United striker Brandon Hanlan (left) battles with Coventry City's Liam Kelly during the 0-0 draw at the Ricoh Arena Picture: WARREN PAGE

Colchester United's rapid progression and four other talking points from Coventry City draw

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Excellent - Frankie Kent produced an impressive display for Colchester United at Coventry City Picture: WARREN PAGE

Coventry City 0 Colchester United 0 - player ratings as the U's claim a well-deserved point

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Heads I win - Tom Eastman rises for a header during Colchester United's 0-0 draw at Coventry City Picture: WARREN PAGE

Coventry City 0 Colchester United 0 - reaction from John McGreal after the U's play out goal-less draw

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Firing range - Mikael Mandron tries a shot for Colchester United at Coventry City Picture: WARREN PAGE

Coventry City 0 Colchester United 0 - match report as ten-man U's claim a point at the Ricoh Arena

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High riser - Ryan Inniss is hoping to help Colchester United claim a third straight league away win for the first time since 2008 at Coventry City this afternoon Picture: WARREN PAGE

Coventry City v Colchester United - LIVE

Biding his time - Lewis Kinsella is hoping to start for Colchester United at Coventry City Picture: WARREN PAGE

Lewis Kinsella: I'll always put in everything for the U's

One to relish - Colchester United head coach John McGreal is looking forward to leading his side at Coventry City Picture: WARREN PAGE

McGreal says Coventry trip is one for U's to look forward to

Mixed feelings - loanee Kyel Reid will miss Colchester United's trip to play Coventry City tomorrow because he is not allowed to play against his parent club Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Mixed emotions for Reid ahead of Coventry clash

We're feeling confident - Sam Walker's weekly Gazette column

We're feeling confident - Sam Walker's weekly Gazette column

Dance of delight - Ryan Jackson celebrates his goal at former club Newport County with his Colchester United team-mates Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Ryan Jackson: I think we're getting the gist of it now

Resilience - Colchester United head coach John McGreal was delighted with his side's performance at Newport County Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

John McGreal: U's squad is coming to the fore

Welcome return - Adrian Webster shows off his Golden Scarf after returning to former club Seattle Sounders for the first time in 26 years

Former U's player Webster makes Seattle return

Time to celebrate - Colchester United's players celebrate after Mikael Mandron scored their second goal at Newport County Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Newport County 1 Colchester United 2 - reaction from John McGreal after the U's claim another away win

In possession - Colchester United midfielder Sean Murray (right) looks to make progress during his side's game at Newport County tonight Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Newport County 1 Colchester United 2 - match report as the U's claim excellent away win

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Newport County v Colchester United - LIVE

Newport County v Colchester United - LIVE

Doubtful - Colchester United will check on the fitness of Kane Vincent-Young ahead of their game at Newport County tonight Picture: STEVE BRADING

McGreal will not gamble on injured players ahead of Newport clash

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Rising to the challenge - Cole Kpekawa says it is crucial Colchester United claim three points against Newport County Picture: STEVE BRADING

Cole Kpekawa: a win is a must for the U's tonight

U's to host Oxford City in FA Cup first round

U's to host Oxford City in FA Cup first round

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Back in action - Tariq Issa continued his comeback from an abductor injury to play for Colchester United under-23s in their 3-0 loss at Vicarage Road

U's youngsters stung by fine Hornets' display

Consistent - Ryan Jackson has been one of Colchester United's most reliable performers so far, this season Picture: WARREN PAGE

Comment: consistency is needed for U's to rise up the table

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Looking for improvement - Frankie Kent admits Colchester United have a tough week ahead of them with trips to play Newport County and Coventry City Picture: STEVE BRADING

Kent admits U's need to improve ahead of back-to-back away games

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Making strides - Brandon Hanlan brings the ball forward for Colchester United in their 1-0 defeat against Carlisle United Picture: NIGEL BROWN

Colchester United "lacked their natural flow" and four other talking points from Carlisle United defeat

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Wing play - Kyel Reid looks to make progress during Colchester United's 1-0 defeat against Carlisle United Picture: NIGEL BROWN

Colchester United 0 Carlisle United 1 - player ratings as the U's suffer narrow defeat

Advancing - Mikael Mandron in possession for Colchester United in their 1-0 defeat against Carlisle United Picture: NIGEL BROWN

Colchester United 0 Carlisle United 1 - picture gallery

On the ball - Brandon Hanlan in possession for Colchester United in their 1-0 loss to Carlisle United Picture: NIGEL BROWN

Colchester United 0 Carlisle United 1 - reaction from John McGreal after U's suffer disappointing defeat

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Close thing - Sean Murray puts pressure on the Carlisle United goal during Colchester United's 1-0 loss Picture: NIGEL BROWN

Colchester United 0 Carlisle United 1 - match report as U's fall to frustrating home defeat

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Leading the way - Frankie Kent skippers Colchester United against Carlisle United today

Colchester United v Carlisle United - live!

Feeling good - Brandon Comley is enjoying his loan spell at Colchester United Picture: WARREN PAGE

Comley confident U's can be a real force

When does the FA Cup first round draw take place?

When does the FA Cup first round draw take place?

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Familiar face - Colchester United head coach John McGreal is set to come up against his former Tranmere Rovers team-mate Clint Hill when they face Carlisle United tomorrow Picture: SEANA HUGHES

"He's a true professional" - McGreal has plenty of respect for former team-mate Hill

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Mr versatile - Drey Wright has performed well in a number of positions for Colchester United, this season Picture: STEVE BRADING

Versatility proving a virtue for Wright

Blow - Kurtis Guthrie has suffered a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury that had sidelined him for seven months

Guthrie suffers injury "setback"

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It's about what we do against Carlisle: Colchester United goalkeeper Sam Walker's weekly Gazette column

It's about what we do against Carlisle: Colchester United goalkeeper Sam Walker's weekly Gazette column

Impact - Doug Loft has started Colchester United's last four League Two games Picture: STEVE BRADING

McGreal: experience has been key

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Battle - Sanmi Odelusi (right) competes for possession during Colchester United's Central League Cup group match against Southend United at Florence Park Picture: NICKY HAYES PHOTOGRAPHY

Odelusi willing to play a game of patience for U's

Midfield tussle - Colchester United goalscorer Tommy O'Sullivan battles for possession during his side's 2-2 draw with Southend United in the Capital League Cup this afternoon Picture: NICKY HAYES PHOTOGRAPHY

Kabamba strikes late to rescue U's under-23s a draw against Southend

Feeling good - Colchester United defender Ryan Inniss is feeling confident after helping Colchester United to back-to-back wins Picture: STEVE BRADING

Inniss: we can have a real crack at it this season

Good times - Ryan Inniss (left) and Sean Murray celebrate Colchester United's opening goal in their 2-0 win over Mansfield Town Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Comment - U's are showing a new-found maturity

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Running man - Colchester United striker Mikael Mandron (right) battles for possession with Mansfield Town defender Krystian Pearce during the U's 2-0 win Picture: SEANA HUGHES

U's striker Mandron grateful for manager's support

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Win bonus - Brandon Hanlan (right) played his part in Colchester United's 2-0 win over Mansfield Town Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Picture gallery: Colchester United 2 Mansfield Town 0

On target - Mikael Mandron scored for Colchester United in their 2-0 win over Mansfield Town Picture: STEVE BRADING

Colchester United are on the up and four other talking points from Mansfield Town win

Star man - Doug Loft produced an impressive performance in Colchester United's 2-0 win over Mansfield Town Picture: STEVE BRADING

Colchester United 2 Mansfield Town 0 - player ratings as U's chalk up back-to-back wins

Happy man - Colchester United head coach John McGreal was delighted with his side's 2-0 win over Mansfield Town Picture: STEVE BRADING

Colchester United 2 Mansfield Town 0 - reaction from John McGreal as U's see off Mansfield

On target - Sean Murray scored one goal and made another in Colchester United's 2-0 win over Mansfield Town Picture: STEVE BRADING

Colchester United 2 Mansfield Town 0 - match report as the U's see off Mansfield Town to record back-to-back league wins

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Recall - Ryan Inniss was rested for Colchester United's Checkatrade Trophy game against Gillingham Picture: STEVE BRADING

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Colchester United v Mansfield Town - LIVE

Back in the fold - Tom Eastman is back from a hamstring injury to be in contention to start for Colchester United against Mansfield Town Picture: STEVE BRADING

McGreal looking for braver decision making ahead of Mansfield visit

Embracing the challenge - John McGreal wants his Colchester United side to rise to the challenge against Mansfield Town Picture: STEVE BRADING

McGreal expects U's credentials to be tested by Mansfield

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Return - Craig Slater has returned to Colchester United's squad after a hip injury Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Craig Slater: I feel like I've got a lot more to show

We're ready for Mansfield test: Colchester United goalkeeper Sam Walker's weekly Gazette column

We're ready for Mansfield test: Colchester United goalkeeper Sam Walker's weekly Gazette column

Looking up - Colchester United skipper Luke Prosser is hoping a steroid injection will help speed his recovery from a knee injury. Picture: STEVE BRADING

U's skipper Luke Prosser playing the waiting game

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