The start of 2022 has been a crazy month for Colchester United. Ten new players through the door and an interim management team of club legends Wayne Brown and Joe Dunne installed after Hayden Mullins and Alex Dyer left the club.
We certainly leave January in a lot stronger position with a lot more promise amongst fans for the remainder of the season. We present a selection of photographs from the month of January.
Photerior has been the official club photographer to Colchester United since the 2012/13 season.
The new year didn't start well with defeat at Crawley Town.
CRAWLEY_COLCHESTER_010122_034Noah Chilvers of Colchester United - Crawley Town vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The Peoples Pension Stadium, Crawley - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall
CRAWLEY_COLCHESTER_010122_006Freddie Sears of Colchester United looks to win a header in the air against Tony Craig of Crawley Town - Crawley Town vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The Peoples Pension Stadium, Crawley - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall
CRAWLEY_COLCHESTER_010122_009Ashley Nadesan of Crawley Town celebrates scoring his sides first goal to make the scoreline 1-0 - Crawley Town vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The Peoples Pension Stadium, Crawley - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall
The first home match of 2022 was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch against Rochdale.
COLCHESTER_ROCHDALE_080122_001Match is postponed due to a waterlogged pitch - Colchester United vs. Rochdale - Sky Bet League Two - Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
COLCHESTER_ROCHDALE_080122_002Match is postponed due to a waterlogged pitch - Colchester United vs. Rochdale - Sky Bet League Two - Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
Luke Chambers makes his 800th professional appearance in a 2-0 loss at Forest Green Rovers. During the following week, Charlie Daniels announces his retirement.
FOREST_GREEN_COLCHESTER_110122_002Luke Chambers of Colchester United on his 800th professional appearance - Forest Green Rovers vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The New Lawn, Nailsworth - 11/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
FOREST_GREEN_COLCHESTER_110122_041Charlie Daniels of Colchester United - Forest Green Rovers vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The New Lawn, Nailsworth - 11/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
A poor home performance against Barrow sees Colchester slump to 23rd in League Two. Tom Dallison makes his debut after arriving from Crawley Town.
COLCHESTER_BARROW_150122_032Cameron Coxe of Colchester United looks to get past Remeao Hutton of Barrow - Colchester United vs. Barrow - Sky Bet League Two - Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester - 15/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
COLCHESTER_BARROW_150122_031Alan Judge of Colchester United - Colchester United vs. Barrow - Sky Bet League Two - Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester - 15/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
COLCHESTER_BARROW_150122_006Tom Dallison of Colchester United - Colchester United vs. Barrow - Sky Bet League Two - Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
A short trip to Sutton United sees late heartbreak. Leading 2-1 at the break, Sutton wins 3-2 with a late 90th-minute winner. Hayden Mullins and Alex Dyer are relieved of their duties post-match. Emyr Huws and Owura Edwards make their debuts.
SUTTON_COLCHESTER_180122_005Colchester fans celebrate with a flare - Sutton United vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - VBS Community Stadium, Sutton - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SUTTON_COLCHESTER_180122_007Owura Edwards of Colchester United looks to get past Robert Milsom of Sutton United - Sutton United vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - VBS Community Stadium, Sutton - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SUTTON_COLCHESTER_180122_008Colchester United Head Coach Hayden Mullins - Sutton United vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - VBS Community Stadium, Sutton - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SUTTON_COLCHESTER_180122_017Colchester players are left dejected after conceding a late goal - Sutton United vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - VBS Community Stadium, Sutton - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SUTTON_COLCHESTER_180122_019Brendan Wiredu of Colchester United is left dejected at the final whistle - Sutton United vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - VBS Community Stadium, Sutton - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SUTTON_COLCHESTER_180122_022Miles Welch-Hayes of Colchester United - Sutton United vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - VBS Community Stadium, Sutton - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SUTTON_COLCHESTER_180122_031Emyr Huws of Colchester United - Sutton United vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - VBS Community Stadium, Sutton - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SUTTON_COLCHESTER_180122_037Freddie Sears of Colchester United - Sutton United vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - VBS Community Stadium, Sutton - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
All change as Wayne Brown, Joe Dunne, and Dave Huzzey come through the door as the new interim management team. Colchester secures an excellent 3-0 win at Salford City. Myles Kenlock makes his debut at left-back and scores his first career goal.
SALFORD_COLCHESTER_220122_004Colchester United Interim Assistant Head Coach Joe Dunne - Salford City vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The Peninsula Stadium, Salford - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SALFORD_COLCHESTER_220122_016Luke Chambers of Colchester United celebrates scoring his sides first goal to make the scoreline 0-1 - Salford City vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The Peninsula Stadium, Salford - 22/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SALFORD_COLCHESTER_220122_017Luke Chambers of Colchester United celebrates scoring his sides first goal to make the scoreline 0-1 - Salford City vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The Peninsula Stadium, Salford - 22/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SALFORD_COLCHESTER_220122_019Myles Kenlock of Colchester United celebrates scoring his sides second goal to make the scoreline 0-2 - Salford City vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The Peninsula Stadium, Salford - 22/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SALFORD_COLCHESTER_220122_021Myles Kenlock of Colchester United - Salford City vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The Peninsula Stadium, Salford - 22/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SALFORD_COLCHESTER_220122_023Corie Andrews of Colchester United celebrates scoring his sides third goal to make the scoreline 0-3 - Salford City vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The Peninsula Stadium, Salford - 22/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SALFORD_COLCHESTER_220122_025Tom Dallison of Colchester United celebrates at the final whistle - Salford City vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The Peninsula Stadium, Salford - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SALFORD_COLCHESTER_220122_026Colchester United Interim Head Coach Wayne Brown celebrates at the final whistle - Salford City vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The Peninsula Stadium, Salford - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
SALFORD_COLCHESTER_220122_055Noah Chilvers of Colchester United does battle with Jordan Turnbull of Salford City - Salford City vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - The Peninsula Stadium, Salford - 22/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
High-flying Swindon Town visit the Jobserve Community Stadium. Having been reduced to nine men, Emry Huws scores a last-minute equaliser for the U's. Youth goalkeeper Ted Collins makes his debut coming on for the dismissed Shamal George. Forward Jon Akinde makes his debut from the bench.
COLCHESTER_SWINDON_290122_002- Colchester United vs. Swindon Town - Sky Bet League Two - Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
COLCHESTER_SWINDON_290122_014John Akinde of Colchester United - Colchester United vs. Swindon Town - Sky Bet League Two - Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
COLCHESTER_SWINDON_290122_016Emyr Huws of Colchester United gets a last minute equaliser to make the scoreline 1-1 - Colchester United vs. Swindon Town - Sky Bet League Two - Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester - 29/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
COLCHESTER_SWINDON_290122_043Freddie Sears of Colchester United with fans - Colchester United vs. Swindon Town - Sky Bet League Two - Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
COLCHESTER_SWINDON_290122_046Ted Collins of Colchester United at the final whistle with Colchester United Interim Assistant Head Coach Dave Huzzey - Colchester United vs. Swindon Town - Sky Bet League Two - Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
COLCHESTER_SWINDON_290122_048Colchester United Interim Head Coach Wayne Brown - Colchester United vs. Swindon Town - Sky Bet League Two - Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior
