Colchester United supporter Si Collinson gives his U's views

No matter what the League Two table said before the game, there was a air of optimism that we could take something from the game and hopefully go a bit closer to securing our Football League status.

This all did seem dead in the water when their second goal went in and we were faced with a two-goal deficit on the road against the league leaders plus, we hadn’t scored ourselves in what felt like a decade.

But as normal in recent games, we saved the best until the last ten minutes of the game and two late goals really did leave the away fans feeling like we had won the game.

A test of character for the lads under our new manager and one that we came out of well.

Just proves that playing two up top really is the way forward, as even without them actually scoring it give defenders things to think about that then opens up more space for others to exploit.

Now I must admit that I did not go to the U's game in person.

I was indulging in my other football love and spent the weekend in Spain to watch the mighty FC Barcelona beat a certain team from the capital who play in white.

So this meant that I was listening to the U's game on BBC Essex and following the post-match reaction on social media, along with feedback from my pals Aaron and Mel, who were there.

Following the U’s in this way does add a touch of detachment and an underlining feeling off missing out.

But the commentary team do a fine job of relaying the action and you get a feeling for the tension in the ground.

The other side of this was that after a dramatic comeback, rather than Twitter being alive and boasting about the result, it was yet again more focused on small elements of the travelling support and their so called ‘banter’ chants.

I am in no way an angel and some things I have done in my younger days aren’t exactly publishable, but there is a line and sadly that was crossed last Saturday.

Statements have been issued, heartfelt apologies posted, all the things that are expected and should happen.

But sadly it is not getting to the route of the problem and finding a way to control this type of behaviour, while at the same time allowing everyone to enjoy themselves within the limits.

The CUFC Police do a grand job and know most of the regular away fans by sight, if not by name and are a very fair and approachable group.

They are probably the best placed group to talk to fans about behaviour.

They have the respect and we all know that they will look out for us in any situations where we are being treated unfairly at grounds.

I am not saying that actions should not be taken by the relevant clubs if needed and punishments handed out as seen fit.

But sometimes, education is better and then everyone can enjoy the game without more words being shared on fan behaviour than on a remarkable late comeback for the U’s.

Tranmere are this week's visitors to North Essex and having just sacked their manager, will be hoping for the ‘new manager bounce’ to given them an edge.

We need to all get behind the lads and hope that we start off as we finished against Orient and put in a dominant display for three points. Up the U’s.