, external<\/span><\/a> that the group had submitted a \u00a314m offer for the club, which was put up for sale last year by chairman Robbie Cowling.<\/p>\nTerry was greeted by supporters when he arrived at the Jobserve Community Stadium before watching Colchester beat Accrington Stanley 2-1.<\/p>\n
His nephew Frankie Terry, also a defender, played 90 minutes for the U’s in what was a third straight win for the club as they moved up to 12th.<\/p>\n
Cowling has confirmed that “detailed discussions” are ongoing but said he was “not in a position to comment on any specific individuals or companies involved”.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the game, manager Danny Cowley told BBC Essex: “It felt like a big night for the players, first and foremost, but also the club \u2013 I thought our supporters were incredible. <\/p>\n
“I am really proud that in front of the eyes of many we are able to show a top version of what is a wonderful football club.<\/p>\n
“We know this is a brilliant football club because we live it every day \u2013 there are some brilliant people at this club. <\/p>\n
“We genuinely believe it has such high potential and we do need just a springboard to push on from and that is what we hope is on its way.<\/p>\n
“I am so excited for our supporters. It is not easy supporting lower league clubs and Colchester United have not had it easy. <\/p>\n
“Since Nicky [Cowley, brother] and I have been here we have been able to stabilise and find a good level of consistency but we all want more and I believe there are really exciting times ahead.”<\/p>\n
When asked if he had met John Terry, Cowley added: “I will talk about Frankie, because he was great tonight and he would have done his family proud, that is for sure.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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