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According to Colchester United manager Geraint Williams, Colchester United are not going to the Hawthorns tomorrow to face West Bromwich Albion in a do-or-die encounter.
The U's face a mountainous task if they are to escape relegation from the Coca-Cola Championship and their position is made even more difficult with West Brom being the division's highest scorers and likely play-off candidates.
But Williams is refusing to look at the match as possibly being the final nail in the U's coffin.
He told the Gazette: "I don't look at this game as do-or-die. I look at it that we are going there for a tough fixture against the division's top-scorers.
"We have to go there and be positive and get a result and we have not mentioned relegation once - that is not what we do.
"What I'm asking from my players is desire and pride.
"We are all playing for contracts next season and are playing for the pride in the shirt and for the people who travel and spend money watching us play. We have to remember all these things."
Williams is not prepared to throw in the towel just yet, despite the situation looking increasingly ominous for the U's.
He said he is not wishing the season was over so he could put the nightmare of nine games without a win behind him.
He said: "I don't want the season to end, I have more pride than that.
"Anyone who wants that at this club is in for a shock."
Although the club have endured a miserable campaign, Williams has continued to back his players through the difficult times.
And while some managers choose to voice their disappointment at individual performances, Williams said he will stick to his principles and will not condemn his players for their poor form, despite some fans calling for him to take a harder line.
He said: "I don't see why the fans would want me to fault the players in public - I don't see what that achieves.
"What we have said is in the dressing room and it stays in there."
8:31am Friday 28th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: andrew, oxon on 9:49am Fri 28 Mar 08
Too right it's not do-or-die. Those fixtures were two months ago now!! Here's to next season - and the Johnstones Paint Trophy... [bold]Up the U's![/bold]
Too right it's not do-or-die. Those fixtures were two months ago now!! Here's to next season - and the Johnstones Paint Trophy...
Up the U's! Posted by: Jason, Colchester on 12:54pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Lets face it tomorrows game is a total mismatch. Next season there will be two divisions between the teams and it will show tomorrow.
Last week we lost 5-1 to the lowest scorers in the division so I dread to think how many top scorers West Brom could rack up if they are in the mood.
Lets face it tomorrows game is a total mismatch. Next season there will be two divisions between the teams and it will show tomorrow.
Last week we lost 5-1 to the lowest scorers in the division so I dread to think how many top scorers West Brom could rack up if they are in the mood.
Posted by: Say It As It Is, Clackers on 1:20pm Fri 28 Mar 08
"But Williams is refusing to look at the match as possibly being the final nail in the U's coffin"
So its going to be yet another cant be bothered casual display from the Us this weekend then?
Can I suggest that the next big investment the Board make is a tube of superglue to shut this idiot up for once and all.
"But Williams is refusing to look at the match as possibly being the final nail in the U's coffin"
So its going to be yet another cant be bothered casual display from the Us this weekend then?
Can I suggest that the next big investment the Board make is a tube of superglue to shut this idiot up for once and all.
Posted by: Phil Parkinson, Charlton on 1:40pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Im waiting for the call Mr Cowling. Im sorry I went to Hull but my success at Colchester was noted by Charlton and Derby who approached me to be their manager. However the previous chairman wouldnt even let me talk to them so our relationship became strained. I went to Hull to get away from him but now wish to return to the club I had so much success with. However I insist that Williams isnt my assistant even though a condition of taking the job before was he had to be then. I will motivate the players, kick butt and bring a winning mentality. I will ship out Duguid, Mcleod, Davison, Izzet, Guy, Platt, Balogh and Guttridge. I will attract players of the quality of Cureton and Iwelumo. Please call.
Im waiting for the call Mr Cowling. Im sorry I went to Hull but my success at Colchester was noted by Charlton and Derby who approached me to be their manager. However the previous chairman wouldnt even let me talk to them so our relationship became strained. I went to Hull to get away from him but now wish to return to the club I had so much success with. However I insist that Williams isnt my assistant even though a condition of taking the job before was he had to be then. I will motivate the players, kick butt and bring a winning mentality. I will ship out Duguid, Mcleod, Davison, Izzet, Guy, Platt, Balogh and Guttridge. I will attract players of the quality of Cureton and Iwelumo. Please call.
Posted by: jack, colchester on 1:58pm Fri 28 Mar 08
haha above me isint phil parkinson!!! and why should we sack williams cant you remeber all the things he did 4 us last season he kept us up and all the presure was mounted on him 2 keep them up but just cause we finished high in the table last season and are getting relegated this season dosent mean he should get sacked we are not a champonship side and williams has done well....
haha above me isint phil parkinson!!! and why should we sack williams cant you remeber all the things he did 4 us last season he kept us up and all the presure was mounted on him 2 keep them up but just cause we finished high in the table last season and are getting relegated this season dosent mean he should get sacked we are not a champonship side and williams has done well....
Posted by: WTF, Essex on 2:25pm Fri 28 Mar 08
".......and williams has done well...."
Bottom of the table, 9 games without a win, knocked out of the FA Cup by a team from a lower division, on the alltime list for consecutive games without a clean sheet, Ipswich above us?
You call that doing well? If you do then you must be a jerk.
".......and williams has done well...."
Bottom of the table, 9 games without a win, knocked out of the FA Cup by a team from a lower division, on the alltime list for consecutive games without a clean sheet, Ipswich above us?
You call that doing well? If you do then you must be a jerk.
Posted by: Mick Wadsworth, oup north on 3:10pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I hear that there may be a position available at Layer Road, to whom shall I apply to? I will happily take over as I will be glad to move back north after my spell in Congo!
love and kisses
xxx
I hear that there may be a position available at Layer Road, to whom shall I apply to? I will happily take over as I will be glad to move back north after my spell in Congo!
love and kisses
xxx
Posted by: norman spencer, caerphilly on 4:49pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Good to see some dark Colcestrian humour emerging at last.Just think - a couple more games and we can be certain of Relegation!
Seriously,everyone who contributes here really does love the club and feels frustrated and dissappointed about this season.The "promised land" of the Championship is about to depart.But next time (and there will be a next time) the club will return and be better equipped financially to stay for good.
Until then.....Up the U`s and thankyou Layer Road.
Good to see some dark Colcestrian humour emerging at last.Just think - a couple more games and we can be certain of Relegation!
Seriously,everyone who contributes here really does love the club and feels frustrated and dissappointed about this season.The "promised land" of the Championship is about to depart.But next time (and there will be a next time) the club will return and be better equipped financially to stay for good.
Until then.....Up the U`s and thankyou Layer Road.
Posted by: Fabrice Richard, Northern France on 6:35pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Bonjour, I 'ear zere ees trouble at Colchester. Eet just so 'appens that I am theenkeeng of becoming a manageur moiself. I would be 'appy to take le job at le Ferme des Cuckoos.
Bonjour, I 'ear zere ees trouble at Colchester. Eet just so 'appens that I am theenkeeng of becoming a manageur moiself. I would be 'appy to take le job at le Ferme des Cuckoos.
Posted by: Steve Tilson, Southend on 8:52pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I could do Colchester in my spare time if you like.
I could do Colchester in my spare time if you like.
Posted by: the pot noodle, colchester on 9:03pm Fri 28 Mar 08
At least when we're relegated, we can go back to supporting Premier League clubs, guilt free. Bottom of Championship? No suprise with only 500 REAL fans is it?
At least when we're relegated, we can go back to supporting Premier League clubs, guilt free. Bottom of Championship? No suprise with only 500 REAL fans is it?
Posted by: ryan c, clacton on 9:39pm Fri 28 Mar 08
lets face it williams wont be sacked,only way is he will resign. Lets see the bright side of goin into lge 1, we get our main derby against southend back!!!!! coz they ent goin up.
lets face it williams wont be sacked,only way is he will resign. Lets see the bright side of goin into lge 1, we get our main derby against southend back!!!!! coz they ent goin up.
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