Purdy vows to shine on world stage

Focused - Lee Purdy wants to make a statement when he fights Devon Alexander for his world welterweight title in Atlantic City. Picture: TOM CASINO/SHOWTIME

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.

Purdy has big incentive ahead of world title fight

Colchester boxer Lee Purdy may be in line for world title shot

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.

U's make Ibehre "strong offer"

Ready to return - Jabo Ibehre cannot wait to return to Colchester United's squad for their game against former club MK Dons. Picture: STEVE ARGENT (CO74608-05)

1:04pm Thursday 16th May 2013

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

Bean hopes for a clean slate with U's

Encouraging - Marcus Bean has made an impressive start to life at Colchester United. Picture: STEVE BRADING (CO68718-04)

10:45am Tuesday 14th May 2013

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

Regent are crowned First Division Knockout Cup winners

9:52pm Friday 10th May 2013

BRIGHTLINGSEA Regent have been crowned First Division Knockout Cup winners.

U's receive coveted Football League award

3:29pm Thursday 9th May 2013

COLCHESTER United have scooped a coveted Football League prize.

Heath targets regular football after U's exit

Eye on the ball - Colchester United defender Matt Heath does battle with Crawley's Billy Clarke during the U's 3-0 defeat at the Broadfield Stadium. Picture: WARREN PAGE

10:24am Monday 6th May 2013

Matt Heath has made playing regular football his top priority after his Colchester United career came to an end.

Penalty heartbreak for Maldon and Tiptree in play-off final

Terry Spillane led the Motormen to the FA Cup second round this season. Picture: Adam Holt

10:09pm Sunday 5th May 2013

Maldon and Tiptree were left heartbroken after they lost their Ryman League division one north play-off final on penalties to Thamesmead Town.

U's starlet Gilbey hoping to tread the Wembley turf

Big occasion - on-loan Colchester United midfielder Alex Gilbey is hoping to be part of the Newport County side that takes on Wrexham in the Conference Premier play-off final, on Sunday. Picture: STEVE ARGENT (CO72711-33)

9:00am Friday 3rd May 2013

Alex Gilbey cannot wait to realise his Wembley dream.

Bopara recalled by England for Champions Trophy

11:04am Friday 3rd May 2013

Essex’s Alastair Cook and Ravi Bopara have been picked for the NatWest ODI Series and ICC Champions Trophy squads starting on 31 May and 8 June, respectively.



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