COLCHESTER United drew 0-0 with Tranmere Rovers, in their final game of the League Two season.
The U's put in a strong defensive display and were the more likely side to find a winner, after half-time.
Here, the Gazette marks the Colchester players' performances out of ten following the draw at Prenton Park.
SHAMAL GEORGE 7
U’s keeper was well protected by his defence on Tranmere return but did what he needed to do well
MILES WELCH-HAYES 8
Made a vital block to prevent what looked a certain goal in the first half and went close with a header after half-time
TOM EASTMAN 8
Typically unruffled at the heart of the U’s defence and was composed throughout
TOMMY SMITH 8
U’s man of the match. U’s stand-in skipper won every challenge, headed every ball and led his team well
RYAN CLAMPIN 8
Was in fine form at left-back with an excellent display including an outrageous mid-air flick in the second half
NOAH CHILVERS 7
Was unlucky not to score in the second half and performed well in right midfield
TOM LAPSLIE 7
U’s skipper performed well on his return to the side. Was typically industrious. Booked
BRENDAN WIREDU 8
Got better and better as the game went on and was a big influence in the second half
KWAME POKU 6
Showed some of his skill and trickery before being replaced by Bohui
FRANK NOUBLE 6
Led the line well for Colchester and gave Tranmere’s centre-backs plenty to think about
MICHAEL FOLIVI 6
Was unlucky to see a close-range effort saved by keeper Murphy in the second half
SUBSTITUTES
JOSH BOHUI (sub Poku, 79)
TOM STAGG (sub Nouble, 83)
HARVEY SAYER (sub Chilvers, 90)
Subs (not used): Tchamadeu, Cornish, Cracknell, Coulter.
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