Jonathan Waldron

United Kingdom

Sports Writer and Sports Sub-editor at The Daily Gazette (Colchester, UK)

Sports journalist, 23 years. Follow Colchester United home and away for the Daily Gazette. Lover of the Beautiful Game. https://t.co/TeXXcs8Fdd

Articles

FORMER U'S: Ex-U's midfielder is released by relegated League One side

6 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron

Moving on - former Colchester United midfielder Ben Stevenson has been released by Cambridge United (Image: RICHARD BLAXALL) FORMER Colchester United midfielder Ben Stevenson has been released by relegated League One outfit Cambridge United. The 28-year-old is one of 11 players to depart the club at the conclusion of their contracts, following the announcement of their retained list.
'Robbie loves football and he loves this football club'

6 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron

Discussions - Robbie Cowling is in advanced talks to sell Colchester United to an American consortium (Image: RICHARD BLAXALL) DANNY Cowley has thanked Robbie Cowling for everything he has done for Colchester United. And the U’s head coach believes deciding to sell the club would not have been an easy decision for the Colchester owner and chairman.
‘I’ll never forget it’ - Jamie McDonnell on his ‘unbelievable’ Colchester season

6 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron

Impact - Jamie McDonnell says his Colchester United loan spell from Nottingham Forest has been an 'unbelievable' experience (Image: RICHARD BLAXALL) JAMIE McDonnell says Colchester United will always have a place in his heart after an ‘unbelievable’ season at the club. The 21-year-old was a revelation for the U’s after joining them on a season-long loan from Premier League side Nottingham Forest, after making 37 league and cup appearances for Danny Cowley’s side.
Colchester boss Danny Cowley on 'exciting' future ahead of potential takeover

1 week ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron

Bright future - Danny Cowley is excited for the future of Colchester United amid a potential takeover of the club (Image: RICHARD BLAXALL) DANNY Cowley believes the future looks exciting for Colchester United ahead of a potential takeover of the club by American owners. U’s owner and chairman Robbie Cowling confirmed earlier this week that he is in advanced talks to sell the club to United States-based consortium, Lightwell Sports Group.
Colchester United set to become latest EFL club to taste American dream

1 week ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron

Stars and stripes - Colchester United chairman Robbie Cowling is in advanced discussions to sell the club to US-based consortium, Lightwell Sports Group (Image: NEWSQUEST) IF the sale of Colchester United to US-based consortium Lightwell Sports Group goes through as expected, the club will become the latest in the EFL who have investment from across the Atlantic.
Colchester United duo and ex-U's skipper named in League Two Team of the Season

1 week ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron

Impressive - Colchester United playmaker Jack Payne has made it into the Sky Bet League Two Team of the Season (Image: RICHARD BLAXALL) COLCHESTER United duo Jack Payne and Jamie McDonnell have been named in the Sky Bet League Two Team of the Season. The ratings were compiled by WhoScored.com using statistics gathered throughout the whole of the campaign. The duo have been outstanding for the U's in the 2024-25 campaign, playing a bit part in them clinching a top-ten finish.
Danny Cowley praises 'unconditional support' of U's fans ahead of busy summer

1 week ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron

Thumbs up - Danny Cowley has praised Colchester United fans for their 'incredible' support this season (Image: RICHARD BLAXALL) DANNY Cowley has praised the 'incredible unconditional' support of Colchester United fans following the conclusion of their League Two season. The U's just missed out on a play-off spot on the final day and clinched a top-ten finish, a big improvement on their last four seasons of struggle.
American takeover would represent 'new chapter in Colchester United's history'

1 week ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron

Discussions - Colchester United chairman Robbie Cowling is in talks to sell the club to an American consortium (Image: Richard Blaxall) THE planned takeover of Colchester United by an American consortium will begin a new chapter in the history of the club. That’s the view of Colchester United Supporters Association chairman Jon Burns, who feels confident Robbie Cowling will ensure the club is in safe hands once it is sold.
Former Colchester United defender takes up coaching role at non-league club

1 week ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron

New role - former Colchester United defender John White has linked up with Chelmsford City as their new joint assistant manager (Image: Jon Weaver) FORMER Colchester United defender John White has taken up a new coaching role at Chelmsford City. White, who was part of the U’s team that won a historic promotion to the Championship under Phil Parkinson in the 2005-06 season, will work as part of Angelo Harrop’s backroom team, at the National League South club.
LEAGUE TWO: Manager returns to relegated side on three-year contract

1 week ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron

Return - Darrell Clarke has been reappointed Bristol Rovers head coach on a three-year deal (Image: ISAAC PARKIN/PA) BRISTOL Rovers have reappointed Darrell Clarke as head coach after sacking Inigo Calderon in the wake of suffering relegation to Sky Bet League Two. Clarke, who had been out of work since leaving Barnsley in March, has signed a three-year contract at the Memorial Stadium.