Colchester United are on the search for a new manager following Matt Bloomfield’s departure to join former club Wycombe Wanderers after long-serving Chairboys coach Gareth Ainsworth took the vacancy at QPR.
The 39-year-old managed Col U just 28 times, winning nine and drawing six times, equating to a win percentage of 32%. The Essex-based club currently sit 19th in League Two and will be determined to have a permanent appointment soon as they look to consolidate their place in the division for another season.
Here, we take a look at the names that have been lined up to succeed Bloomfield.