Pick: home win Result: 1-0 Stake: 6/10 Odds: 1.65 Bookmaker: Expekt vCash: Yes
Posted: Mar 18, 2006, 02:51
Not a big price for Colchester, but looks like I am going to take it. They have been amazing trough all the campaign, but after the game with Chelsea for the FA Cup things messed big time. Like many other teams, after facing a big club and putting a decent performance Colchester suffered a heavy hangover, which led to current run of more than a month since last winning. To be honest their last 5 games after the clash with Chelsea have all been against the top teams in this league, so there is some kind of reason for them not winning lately. They played with Swansea / twice /, Southend, Barnsley, Oldham ...
Things are still under control, because they are still in the play off zone altough they could easily enjoy theirselves in the direct promotion p[laces if there wasnt such a form drop lately.
Swindon has all to play for sitting only 2 points below the line. The problem is that after a good period untill the middle of February now they are back in a slump and lost 3 of tehir last 4 games. The one to remember is for sure the 1-7 defeat away at Nottingham Forest some 3 weeks ago.
Team news BBC
Kem Izzet will be back for Colchester after a one-match ban and Tony Thorpe is set to return after being cup-tied for the LDV Vans game against Swansea.
Richard Garcia is still rated doubtful with a knee injury as they look to stop a run of eight games without a win.
Swindon manager Iffy Onuora has no fresh injury worries for the trip to Layer Road.
Jerel Ifil is still ruled out through suspension while Paul Smith is still recovering from a foot injury.
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Izzet is back for CUs and this is very important. Despite missing almost all of the 2004-2005 season he has always been a basic player in Colchester midfield. Great young lad, who can make the difference in the middle of the park, especially against teams like Swindon.
I will go for first Colchester victory in 8 games, cos I think the time and the current opponent are perfect for them to get back on track.
Good Luck
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