Colchester midfielder Alex Gilbey is doubtful with a groin problem ahead of the visit of Peterborough. Tom Lapslie came off the bench to replace Gilbey during the first half of the win at Blackpool last weekend, so could come into the starting XI, while defender Leo Chambers has recovered from a hamstring problem. Defender Alex Wynter returned to action for the first time since injuring his he...Full Story »

Will Grigg's stoppage-time equaliser earned promotion-chasing Wigan a 3-3 draw following a thriller at bottom club Colchester. Colchester goalkeeper Elliott Parish denied Grigg and Max Power early on, while at the other end Jussi Jaaskelainen foiled Elliot Lee and George Moncur. Yanic Wildschut gave Wigan took the lead nine minutes before the break after Grigg had pounced on Tom Eastman's erro...Full Story »

Alex Gilbey will miss Colchester's League One clash with Chesterfield on Tuesday, with the midfielder still serving a suspension. West Ham loanee Elliot Lee should spearhead the attack, after making the first appearance of his second loan stint at Colchester in Saturday's 4-1 home loss at the hands of Swindon. Now the 21-year-old, son of former Newcastle and England midfielder Rob Lee, is inte...Full Story »

Three goals in the last eight minutes handed Southend a dramatic 3-0 win against local rivals Colchester at Roots Hall this afternoon. The bottom-of-the-table Us had midfielder Alex Gilbey sent off for a poor challenge on Ryan Leonard after 36 minutes. But Phil Brown's side struggled to make the breakthrough until the closing stages when Anthony Wordsworth, Adam Barrett and Sam McQueen all net...Full Story »

Alex Gilbey and George Moncur could return to the starting line-up when relegation-threatened Colchester take on leaders Bristol City. Gilbey and Moncur featured from the bench in Tuesday's defeat to MK Dons after spells on the sidelines with an ankle injury and tonsillitis respectively. "It's lovely to have them back," said U's boss Tony Humes, whose side are one point from safety. "Obviously...Full Story »

Colchester defender Alex Gilbey could return to the squad for the home game against Walsall following a lengthy lay-off. Gilbey sustained an ankle injury in training and has been sidelined for the last six weeks but is expected to be included in the squad. Alex Wynter, who joined last week on loan from Crystal Palace, is hoping to make his home debut for the U's at left-back following his firs...Full Story »

Colchester will be without Alex Gilbey for Saturday's League Two clash with Port Vale due to suspension. The 19-year-old midfielder is forced to miss one game after picking up his fifth booking of the season at Swindon last week. Frankie Kent sat out that 2-2 draw at the County Ground due to suffering a head injury in the previous win over Chesterfield but is fit again. Tony Humes faces a sel...Full Story »

Sheffield United completed a dramatic late turnaround to come from two goals down and win 3-2 at Colchester. Alex Gilbey hit a post for the hosts in the fifth minute and Blades goalkeeper Mark Howard denied Freddie Sears, before the U's took the lead just after the half hour. George Moncur headed in at the second attempt after his initial effort from Gavin Massey's low cross had been saved by ...Full Story »