More signings set to follow Eastmond to U's

All smiles - Joe Dunne celebrates keeping Colchester United in League One - but the U's boss has already begun planning for next season. Picture: WARREN PAGE

11:57am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Colchester United are in “advanced discussions” with other potential new signings following the capture of Craig Eastmond.

U's snap up Eastmond from Arsenal

Return - Craig Eastmond has signed for Colchester United on a permanent basis from Arsenal, following a successful loan spell at the U's earlier in the season.

4:15pm Monday 20th May 2013

Colchester United have signed midfielder Craig Eastmond on a two-year deal from Premier League club Arsenal.

Former U's managers ready to do battle at Wembley

Phil Parkinson is not showbiz enough for new Reading owner Anton Zingarevich

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Two of Colchester United’s former managers will go toe to toe at Wembley tomorrow lunchtime.

U's make Ibehre "strong offer"

Ready to return - Jabo Ibehre cannot wait to return to Colchester United's squad for their game against former club MK Dons. Picture: STEVE ARGENT (CO74608-05)

1:04pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Jabo Ibehre is mulling over a “strong offer” to return to Colchester United.

Bean hopes for a clean slate with U's

Encouraging - Marcus Bean has made an impressive start to life at Colchester United. Picture: STEVE BRADING (CO68718-04)

10:45am Tuesday 14th May 2013

Marcus Bean says he intends to start a “clean slate” with Colchester United next season.

Heath targets regular football after U's exit

Eye on the ball - Colchester United defender Matt Heath does battle with Crawley's Billy Clarke during the U's 3-0 defeat at the Broadfield Stadium. Picture: WARREN PAGE

10:24am Monday 6th May 2013

Matt Heath has made playing regular football his top priority after his Colchester United career came to an end.

Duo offered new deals as Heath departs U's

Chance to shine - Matt Heath is likely to feature for Colchester United's reserves against Oxford United this afternoon. Picture: STEVE BRADING (CO46502-05)

4:27pm Friday 3rd May 2013

John White and Mark Cousins have both been offered new contracts with Colchester United - but Matt Heath has left the club.

U's starlet Gilbey hoping to tread the Wembley turf

Big occasion - on-loan Colchester United midfielder Alex Gilbey is hoping to be part of the Newport County side that takes on Wrexham in the Conference Premier play-off final, on Sunday. Picture: STEVE ARGENT (CO72711-33)

9:00am Friday 3rd May 2013

Alex Gilbey cannot wait to realise his Wembley dream.

Dunne: I won't make panic signings

Heartfelt - but Joe Dunne will not rush into making any new signings this summer. Picture: WARREN PAGE

1:22pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

Joe Dunne has stressed he will not make any “panic signings” for Colchester United this summer.

U's in contract talks with player of the year Ibehre

Accolade - Jabo Ibehre ws crowned Colchester United's player of the year at their end of season awards evening last night.

8:29am Wednesday 1st May 2013

Jabo Ibehre scooped Colchester United’s player of the year award - as the U’s stepped up their attempts to keep him at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.


U's news from around the web

U's snap up Gunners midfielder (link)

Sky Sports 6:13pm Mon 20 May 13

Craig Eastmond has become Colchester's first signing of the summer after agreeing a two-year deal with the League One…

Ibehre lands Colchester award (link)

Sky Sports 2:09pm Wed 1 May 13

Jabo Ibehre scooped Colchester's Player of the Year award at the club's end-of-season dinner on Tuesday night.

Rovers duo make Team of Year (link)

Sky Sports 11:59pm Sun 28 Apr 13

Newly-promoted Doncaster had two players in the PFA League One Team of the Year on Sunday night.

Arsenal's Craig Eastmond joins Colchester United (link)

BBC Sport 9:07am Tue 21 May 13

Midfielder Craig Eastmond agrees a two-year deal to join Colchester United when his contract at Arsenal expires.

Premier League, Scottish Premier League, Football League & European fans' table (link)

BBC Sport 3:41am Tue 21 May 13

Interactive table shows how the level of support at your favourite football club compares with your rivals.

Colchester United: Matt Heath departs from the U's (link)

BBC Sport 5:16pm Fri 3 May 13

League One side Colchester United part company with Matt Heath, but offer new deals to John White and Mark Cousins.

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