George Elokobi is suspended for Colchester when they entertain table-topping Gillingham. The ex-Wolves and Oldham defender was dismissed in the U's Tuesday night victory over Sheffield United and will now serve a one-game suspension. Striker Chris Porter's persistent ankle troubles ruled him out against his old club and is not expected to be back until next week. Marvin Sordell, who scored th...Full Story »

George Elokobi's late equaliser helped Colchester recover a two-goal deficit to salvage a 2-2 draw with visitors Scunthorpe. Scunthorpe made a great start after taking a seventh-minute lead through Kevin van Veen, whose 25-yard free-kick flew into the bottom corner. And things got even better for the visitors 10 minutes later when Paddy Madden raced on to Scott Laird's fine pass in behind Colc...Full Story »

George Elokobi is set to make his second Colchester debut against former side Oldham on Tuesday night. The defender returned to the U's in the summer after leaving the Latics but has not featured since as he attempts to improve his fitness. But Colchester boss Tony Humes, who has no fresh injury concerns, has said the ex-Wolves man will be involved this time around. "George will be part of th...Full Story »

George Elokobi and Jacob Mellis could play a part for Oldham against Chesterfield. Former Wolves defender Elokobi and ex-Barnsley midfielder Mellis (both hamstring) were unused substitutes in the draw with Coventry on Tuesday and Latics boss Dean Holden confirmed the pair are now fully over their respective injuries. However, Holden may be without defender Joseph Mills (hamstring) and top scor...Full Story »

Neither George Elokobi or Adam Lockwood are ready to return just yet for Oldham's FA Cup contest with Leyton Orient. Latics had feared Elokobi could be out for as long as four months with a setback to his thigh strain, but now think he may yet feature this November. Lockwood (foot) has yet to play this season but could be involved in some behind-closed-doors friendlies at the beginning of next...Full Story »

Oldham will once again be without central defender George Elokobi as they bid to increase their unbeaten run to 13 games against Bradford at SportsDirect.com Park. Elokobi had hoped to be back from his thigh problem this week but manager Lee Johnson revealed he had suffered a setback in his rehabilitation. Club captain Adam Lockwood (foot) is also still missing but Brian Wilson, who missed the...Full Story »

Oldham hope to welcome George Elokobi back into their squad for Coventry's visit to SportsDirect.com Park. The central defender has missed four games with a thigh injury but is due to return to full training on Monday. Club captain Adam Lockwood, yet to play this year because of a foot injury, is also expected to be back among the main group this week, although his recovery process is expected...Full Story »