Colchester United have appointed Reading player-coach Phil Parkinson as their new manager.
He was one of three candidates for the vacant Layer Road job. The other two were Southend United coach Stewart Robson and current caretaker boss Geraint Williams
The appointment follows Steve Whitton's departure as manager of the club at the end of January.
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Published Tuesday, February 25, 2003
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