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U’S MAKE EFFORTS TO HELP UKRAINE

By John Lyons

UNITED CAUSE: Colchester are hoping for a big crowd when they play Forest Green and, Inset, chairman Robbie Cowling
PICTURE: Alamy

WARM-HEARTED Colchester United have pledged all gate receipts from their match against Forest Green Rovers to helping those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
The U’s take on the League Two leaders tomorrow week in a match labelled ‘A Game for Ukraine’. All tickets will cost £10 and Colchester are hoping for a bumper turn-out to raise as much money as possible.
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