Preparations - Colchester United's pre-season friendly with Derby County will form part of manager John Ward's build-up to the 2012-13 season.
Colchester United will host Championship club Derby County in a pre-season friendly this summer.
The U's will welcome Nigel Clough's side to the Weston Homes Community Stadium on Friday, August 3.
It will be part of U's manager John Ward's preparations for the 2012-13 season.
Colchester make the short trip to play Ryman League division one north side Heybridge Swifts in their opening pre-season friendly, on July 14.
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