Colchester United Football Club News

Nickname:The Us
Founded:1937
Manager:John Ward

Ground:Layer Road
Capacity:7,341

Last Game: 05-May-2012 15:00: Notts County4
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Gerken pens new U's deal

15 Jul 2007 - 17:35:16

Colchester United goalkeeper Dean Gerken wants to concentrate on playing football after pledging his immediate future to the club.

It has been a turbulent summer at Layer Road, but Gerken is confident the U's can continue to punch above their weight in the Championship.

The 22-year-old told the club's official website: "I'm glad it's been done and dusted before the season starts so I can fully concentrate on my football without worrying about contract details.

"This season is going to be a big one for me personally and a big one for the club.

"I want us to make our mark as a Championship club and not be known as a 'one-season wonder' and, although it took a bit of time to sort out the full details of the contract, there was never any doubt that I'd be signing a new deal here."