Colchester United boss Steve Whitton has revealed he will not be offering injury-plagued 26-year-old central defender Ross Johnson a new contract for next season.

He said following Saturday's game against Wigan: "Decisions like this are never easy to make, but Ross has been part of my defence that has gone off the boil a bit and we need to improve in that area."

Johnson made only 55 League and cup appearances in his two-and-a-half seasons with the U's.

More on Colchester United FC

How do you think Colchester are playing this season? Have your say on our Views on the U's bulletin board

Published Tuesday, April 23, 2002