BULLISH Aidy Boothroyd is refusing to accept that Colchester United’s play-off dream is over.

The U’s boss still strongly believes his side can clinch a top-six place in Coca-Cola League One.

Colchester head into tomorrow’s home match against struggling Tranmere Rovers with the odds stacked against them.

They know a win is essential, if they are to keep their promotion hopes alive.

Boothroyd’s side lie six points off sixth-placed Huddersfield Town, with three games remaining.

But despite a run of only one win in 11 matches, the Colchester manager has vowed to keep fighting for a coveted play-off spot.

Boothroyd said: “We’re still very much in there – it’s not over yet."

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