Huddersfield Town go into battle this afternoon looking to stretch the distance between themselves and todays opponents, who had spent most of the season contesting the play-off places
Colchester however come to The Galpharm this afternoon with nothing other than pride to play for, and perhaps fancy giving a game to the team that secured the final play-off slot last week.
Town manager Lee Clark could make some changes with the play-off games coming up in mind, however don’t expect any major or drastic changes especially following the 6-0 away win at Stockport County.
Robbie Simspson is being rumoured to be starting all week in place of either Robinson or Rhodes, come 2:30pm this afternoon we will see if that is fact or fiction.
Either way there is still a lot to play for, with 2nd, 3rd 4th and 5th still up for grabs as the teams jockey for home advantage in the play-offs.
Vital Quotes: Lee Clark
‘I expect Colchester to be tough, physical and determined and they will want to put one over on the team that has effectively knocked them out of the Play-Offs. Their manager has a lot of passion and desire and I’m expecting a very tough game.
‘We’ll go into the rest of the season with real confidence, without going over the top. We won’t be overconfident or arrogant or disrespect any of our opponents – we never have done that and we never will.’
Huddersfield Town Team News:
Robbie Simpson could be set for a first team start as Lee Clark shuffles his pack ahead of the play-offs.
Lee Novak is also in contention for a starting spot but Theo Robinson and Jordan Rhodes wont give up their places without a fight.
Michael Collins is still sidelined with a finger injury but is expected back in time for the play-offs
Player to watch: Danny Drinkwater
Following another impressive display all eyes will be on Danny Drinkwater this afternoon, not to mention those of the Manchester United scouts who are keeping tabs on his time with the Terrier’s
Colchester United Team News:
David Prutton and Ashley Vincent are both unavaliable for the U’s.
Prutton is serving a suspension after his dismissal in the 1-1 draw at home to Tranmere.
Vincent is out for the season with an ankle injury, John Joe O’Toole is also sidelined through injury,
David Fox and Simon Hackney will fight it out for a starting slot.
On-Loan Frank Quedrue will face a late fitness test, however Ex-Barnsley players Paul Reid and Kayode Odejayi are expected to return.
Player to watch: Odejayi
Has the ability to hurt Towns defence.
Match Facts & Stats
Match Prediction:
With nothing for Colchester to play for other than pride, this may take on an end of season feel, but Town should still edge this one
Town 2 – 0 Colchester
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