Colchester United fans' verdict on Danny Cowley arrival

U's fans have been reacting to an eye-catching appointment by the U's.

Andy Totham

Great appointment Cowley Brothers. In one fell swoop Robbie Cowling has turned poison to positive so hats off to him for that – after many years of doom and gloom for all loyal supporters. Have never seen social media so buzzing with positive vibes. This should be the start of our club coming back together again.

Ron

It’s what the fans have been asking for! So now it’s connecting them and the club again! Also it’s a 2 1/2 yr contact rather than the 1yr rolling contract of previous years, so if all goes well the stability of that could be good 👍

Sammy B

I think this is bold from the RC we all know and are used to, so I have high hopes he will throw full support behind them and let them do what they need to. Very excited to see how the rest of the season pans out now!

Michael Richards

Unreal appointment. Got everything crossed it's the perfect match. Sure to get the fans backing and the squad galvanized too!

Tom

This is the ‘pick me up’ we all needed. It’s an exciting appointment by the club and one that a lot of fans thought could never happen!! There will be a great atmosphere at the stadium on the 13th!! He’s got a big fix on his hands here but it’s a great move by Cowling!

Si

Wow. Just wow. Never thought I’d see the day. If all goes to plan it’s a turning point in our recent history. Up the U’s.

Nathan Tansley

Feels like a huge day for the club not just the fans for everyone associated with it !Key experience of all leagues of football, they know the area, understand importance of fans ! This should unite a very broken club ! This journey is one we all go together on ! Up the U’s

Owen Binks

This is the news we all needed to hear! Fantastic appointment, time for everyone to become more positive again. Only 16 points off the play-offs, stranger things have happened!

Stuart Garrard

With one Appointment I'll be taking my wife and son once again. It's amazing to have hope once again.

Teddy Dwan

Excellent appointment. Col U fans have had hard times for far too long and credit to all the fans who keep supporting despite this. The anticipation of a much needed change is energising. Good luck to the Cowleys.

Dudley Butt, Lord of Ballaragh

Cowley is exclusively a Manx surname. When you get a chance to interview them, find out their ancestry. With two battling Manx Vikings in charge, things can only get better.

Michael Webb

A very positive step forward and an interesting “new management team” announcement. Not “new head coach”. So it will be interesting to see how the structure within the club may change.

Herbie

Just what was required to bring some hope back, following years of mismanagement. Now need to let these guys manage and rejuvenate this club and bring that connection back that has been absent for a long long time. If it doesn't work out, I am not sure anything else ever will.

Jamie Hudson

1st day in a long long time we’ve had a good reason to be positive, give these guys everything they ask for. The fans will back them and it’s a brilliant appointment

Ben Harrison

It's the one we all wanted ticks every box they'll be ups and downs but first aim is to survive relegation this season which should be very realistic and next season let's see what happens, delighted

Dave B

It's like waking up from a nightmare. There's been some low ebbs following ColU, but NYD was the lowest I'd felt in a long time. Cowley is everything the club has needed for a long time. Robbie, Dmitri, I doft my cap, that is a game-changing appointment (we all hope anyway...)

Joe

Very happy. A super positive appointment after what feels like years of pretty much misery. It’s going to take him some time but we know he has the experience and the ability to drive the team forward

Aaron Finch

It feels like this was another pivotal moment for the club and this appointment just feels like it’s the right one for so many reasons. Someone who understands what the club needs and has a plan to execute it. Exciting times ahead!

Lee Smith

Absolutely superb Jon, I really believe this is a turning point for the club.

Ian

Huge appoint for us. They have worked the leagues and have the know how to steady the ship and start to move us back up the table. Exciting times ahead. Onwards and upwards!!

Scott Boden

As a Pompey fan I'm buzzing with this. So happy for them. I wanted it to work for them at Portsmouth so badly.

Steve Lowe

This is a fantastic appointment us fans have been crying out for a decent manager hopefully they will deliver and this club can be united again

Anthony

Got everything right except the football at portsmouth, which just didn't quite work out. Different set of pressures and expectations with this job. Hope they do well. They seem to be genuine likeable characters who have a passion for the game.

Fred

It honestly feels like a change we can look forward to. I’m so optimistic about these 2. Give them the backing and to get them this early in the window allows them to bring in players they want. Can’t wait for Swindon

David Clayton

What an appointment. Exactly what we need & they’ll have the fans onside from the start. The club has done the thing we wanted them to do & there is nothing but positivity attached to it. Not sure I’m equipped to deal with this!

Kim banks

Good luck Danny n nicky good guys from pompey fan

Adam

Crazy how we pulled this off but the appointment we all needed. We knew internal appointments never work out but this is a statement appointment. All have to back them at Swindon away and at Bradford at home for their first home game. Haven't been this excited in a while.

Chris Howlett

Tickets for the Swindon game purchased, enough said

Steve Marriage

This is what we wanted Jon. thought it would never happen, but I have to say I am chuffed to bits to see the Cowleys here. I can’t wait to see how they develop these players, so much untapped potential. The South stand welcome on the 13th will be memorable!

Danny Reardon

Absolute brilliant appointment

pompey 257

there good guys gutted it never worked out for them at portsmouth

Sean

Feels like this could be us turning a corner after years of death by 1000 cuts. I hope so anyway.

G

Better late than never Jon. Inspiring and if left to do their work and backed it could be the most pivotal moment in Col U’s recent history since Parky landed.

Coach

Danny still looks 26, Nicky’s obviously doing more work. Love them both, top men.

Andy Kettle

It hasn’t gone unnoticed the disconnect between the fans, club, players, staff. THIS is what the fans wanted, although sceptical it was ever going to happen, Robbie and his team have pulled this out of the bag. Instant mindset change, positivity throughout the whole Col U camp.

Jason Cronin

It feels like the experiment is over & now RC is prepared to do things properly. A transfer window to come & hopefully shift some dead wood & get some quality in. It’s the appointment that will bring the club together. I honestly feel that before 2:30pm today we were doomed

Will

What an appointment. That's a big step to winning back the fans for Robbie. Hopefully he lets them go after their own players and run it how they want to.

Boylan

Couldn’t have got better news. Credit where credit is due to Cowling for pulling this off. We appreciate things won’t change overnight and they’ll need time, backing and money but these two are the men for the job. Up The U’s!

Richard Jeffries

Superb appointment really pleased, add a full time grounds man as that will help as our pitch is t much better than local pitches atm

Shane Almond

I'm still in shock... You know what, many have slated Cowling myself included but that's only because we love this club so much but still I will give credit where its due. He got this one right. Now let's back cowley and have an exciting end to the season. Up The u's

Anthony Clachan

1st time in a while i've been happy with what Cowling has done today, Now he has to back them and give them the players they want whilst getting the fans on side again but i already know he will so i for one am really excited with this!

John S

How we have pulled this off I’ve no idea. But he not been this happy for many years. Couldn’t have asked for much better

Acid Mouse

Just about their level.

Jon Whiting

Finally the smell of ambition!

Kyleigh H

I cried and for once it’s wasn’t tears of sadness or frustration or anger but genuine tears of happiness and hope

Rob

have a Good couple years they can take over for Moyes. Good appointment for colu.

Will ling

As an Ipswich fan I would like to say this seems a great fit for Col U.Good luck to the Cowley`s and good luck to the U`s.

Scott Wollington

Buzzing. Living in Lincoln I saw what they did to the Imps. Not just on the pitch but in the City. They literally made the whole community come together. They need time. Please let's all be patient and there could finally be some positive times ahead.

Tony Corbey

This appt will get club buzzing and bums on seats .Let’s have good reaction from players social media does not win football matches !

James Parker

If they can turn it around it’s a real coup for col u should be a draw for players

S

Well done Robbie.. let's hope the supporters get behind the club

Brian Raymond Brown

They are proven in the lower leagues and I can only regard this as a positive appointment. Especially as they started off at Braintree so are local lads.