Colchester will check on defender Cameron James before the Sky Bet League Two clash with Stevenage. The 19-year-old was replaced at half-time of last weekend's 3-1 defeat at Notts County after taking a blow to the head from a close-range shot. Midfielder Doug Loft (Achilles) hopes to be back in contention for the final few games as the U's chase a late push for the play-offs, but Sammie Szmodi...Full Story »

Colchester will be without suspended midfielder Sean Murray for the visit of Barnet. Murray, a deadline day signing from Swindon, was shown a straight red card in the closing moments of the 1-1 draw at Blackpool, so starts a three-match ban. Full-back Matt Briggs is looking to retain his place having made a long-awaited return from a hip problem, while striker Rekeil Pyke could be in contentio...Full Story »

Colchester midfielder Doug Loft will miss the visit of Blackpool, with the midfielder being ruled out for up to three months with an Achilles injury. Midfielder Craig Slater is available again after international duty with Scotland Under-21s, while Glen Kamara could make his debut having joined on loan from Arsenal. Owen Garvan is not yet expected to feature as he continues to recover from a l...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Justin Edinburgh may tinker with his line-up for Saturday's visit of Crewe. The Gills have no fresh injury concerns, but drew 0-0 at Scunthorpe last weekend. Captain Doug Loft is carrying an ankle injury but expects to be fit to feature, while defender Bradley Garmston has returned to training following a hamstring injury but is likely to miss out once again. Striker Cody McDo...Full Story »

Gillingham captain Doug Loft could return to the starting line-up for their Sky Bet League One clash against Bradford. Loft came off the bench in the second half of their 1-0 win over Colchester and looks set to start for Justin Edinburgh's side. Forward Luke Norris is also in contention after a trio of substitute appearances since recovering from a side strain. The Gills will seek to win the...Full Story »

Gillingham captain Doug Loft might have to make do with a place on the bench again for the clash with Colchester. Loft returned from suspension against Swindon on Boxing Day but remained an unused substitute as Justin Edinburgh's side recorded a 3-1 victory on their travels. Striker Cody McDonald faces a few weeks out after damaging his foot at Millwall earlier this month. Fellow forward Luke...Full Story »

Doug Loft's dramatic injury-time equaliser earned Gillingham a 2-2 draw and denied struggling Colchester a vital win. Gills almost went ahead after 20 seconds when U's goalkeeper Sam Walker parried Cody McDonald's effort and also denied Aaron Morris, while the hosts nearly took the lead just before half-time when Luke Norris's shot flew just over. Chris Porter dragged a shot wide just after ha...Full Story »