And finally, the answers provided by Doug:
How long have you supported Colchester United?
16 years.
Where did you finish last season?
13th.
What do you think of your Manager?
McGreal is a developing coach who is growing into the role. He, and the management team, have improved the squad but I would like to see better use being made of substitutions, it can be a little too much like for like rather than changing up things.
What are your hopes and expectations for this season?
You hope for automatic promotion, but realistically, I think, our target is the playoffs. We aren’t consistent enough for the top three.
One(s) to watch?
Our top scorer Luke Norris has impressed with his physicality and finishing, Harry Pell adds the same physicality to midfield, Ryan Jackson has had a consistent season at right back/right wing back, error on Tuesday notwithstanding.
Who do you think will finish in the top 7?
I think the current top three will be there at the end. For the playoffs, it’s a lottery but I’ll go for Forest Green, Bury, Stevenage and us.
Who do you think will finish in the bottom 2?
Macclesfield Town and Cheltenham Town.
What are your thoughts on Lincoln City?
I wondered how you’d react to just missing out last season, but you have a good management team who know what they want and how they want to play and the additions suit your system. I think you’ll win the division comfortably.
What do you think the score will be?
We lost on Tuesday and, so far, we haven’t lost two in a row. We normally score. I’ll be optimistic and go for s 2-1 win.
What will your likely default formation and style of play be for this season?
Difficult as we switch between 433/4231/352. I think he may keep to the at the back tomorrow.
Random fact about your Club?
You need to speak to our stats wizard Laitty, the only random thing I know about us is some of the randoms who follow us.
If you could steal one Lincoln City player for your own team, who would it be and why?
I’ve always liked Andrade and am glad he’s got his chance back in the league. Plus I have a soft spot for QPR and it’s good to see players from there doing well when they didn’t get a chance at Loftus Road.
What are your proudest and most embarrassing moments as a Colchester United Supporter?
Reaching the Championship is the highlight, any one of our numerous defeats to non-league clubs – Bedlington Terriers and Chelmsford stand out.
Who would you say is your most underrated player?
Tom Lapslie. Every club needs someone who does the dirty work in midfield.
Do you have a Supporters Trust and what role do they play at the Club?
We have a supporters club, but their role is mainly arranging away travel for their members. The club is owned and run by the Chairman, there’s not a lot of other input.
Which was your favourite match involving Colchester United?
Norwich 1 Colchester 7 with a special mention for the 0-0 at Yeovil that secured promotion to the Championship.
Which was your least favourite match involving Colchester United?
That I’ve witnessed, Chelmsford 3 Colchester 1.
As the erstwhile capital of Roman Britain, do you have spiwit?
Very good. Yes, there’s a decent spirit at the moment, particularly when we welease Nowwis.
If you could build the stadium again, what would you add/remove from a supporters perspective?
I’d build the whole thing nearer civilization, including safe standing and make the recently added pop-up supporters bar a permanent fixture with decent beer on tap.
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