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More signings set to follow Eastmond to U's

11:57am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Colchester United are in “advanced discussions” with other potential new signings following the capture of Craig Eastmond.

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U's snap up Eastmond from Arsenal

4:15pm Monday 20th May 2013

Colchester United have signed midfielder Craig Eastmond on a two-year deal from Premier League club Arsenal.

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Brave Purdy is beaten by Alexander

7:33am Sunday 19th May 2013

Colchester's Lee Purdy was beaten by Devon Alexander in his IBF world welterweight fight, despite a brave performance in Atlantic City.

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Purdy fails to make weight limit for Alexander fight

9:29am Saturday 18th May 2013

Colchester boxer Lee Purdy has failed to make the weight limit for tonight's world welterweight showdown with Devon Alexander in Atlantic City tonight.

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Former U's managers ready to do battle at Wembley

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Two of Colchester United’s former managers will go toe to toe at Wembley tomorrow lunchtime.

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Purdy vows to shine on world stage

10:00am Friday 17th May 2013

Lee Purdy has vowed to show the world what he’s all about by beating Devon Alexander in Atlantic City tomorrow night.

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Purdy has big incentive ahead of world title fight

1:15pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Lee Purdy can look forward to a seven-figure pay day if he pulls off a shock and beats Devon Alexander in Atlantic City this weekend.

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U's make Ibehre "strong offer"

1:04pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Jabo Ibehre is mulling over a “strong offer” to return to Colchester United.

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Bean hopes for a clean slate with U's

10:45am Tuesday 14th May 2013

Marcus Bean says he intends to start a “clean slate” with Colchester United next season.

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