Colchester United Football Club

• Nickname:The Us
• Founded:1937
• Manager:John Ward

• Ground:Weston Homes Community Stadium
• Capacity:7341

U's role would suit Lomas

08 Oct 2008 - 12:38:30

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Former Northern Ireland international Steve Lomas is very interested in becoming Colchester United's new manager.

The 34-year-old, who made more than 350 League appearances for Manchester City, West Ham United, QPR and Gillingham during a 17-year professional career, has applied for the role at the struggling League One club.

Lomas told the Evening Gazette: "I'd be very interested. Colchester is a great club and I'm looking to get into that side of things.

"I see it as a good starting position. Colchester United has a history of giving young managers a chance, like Phil Parkinson and Geraint Williams in the past."

The U's have been without a manager since dispensing with Williams' services more than two weeks ago.