10:26am Monday 6th July 2009
By Jonathan Waldron
Mark Yeates believes Colchester United are capable of winning promotion under manager Paul Lambert. And the former U’s winger would like nothing better than for the U’s and his new club Middlesbrough to go up in the same season. Yeates – top-scorer last season with 13 goals – has left Colchester to return to the Coca-Cola Championship with Boro’, for a fee of around £500,000. The 24-year-old is looking forward to the new challenge that awaits him at the Riverside. However, Yeates was also keen to place on record his gratitude for his time with Colchester. And he believes they have what it takes to succeed in Coca-Cola League One. Yeates said: “Most of the football I’ve played has been at Colchester United and I owe a hell of a lot to the club. “I thank everyone – the staff and the fans. “I had three good seasons there and it will stand me in good stead. “I had a great time there, especially when we won promotion. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they went up next season and I would be delighted if that were to happen. “For Middlesbrough and Colchester to both to go up next year would be the perfect season for me. “If Colchester can get back up into the Championship, it would be an extra boost for everyone. “The gaffer will drill in what he expects of them. “Paul Lambert has a great squad and he knows exactly what
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