Daniel Smith

The step regression of the UK's underclass is just so depressing. I am 51 and as a football obsessed kid in the late 70s, 80s and 90s, I witnessed a clear reduction in the racist bullshit in football. Genuine, serious progression. Now, I'm not naive enough to think that the racists went away or changed their views, but it became an unacceptable trait within the game and things changed so much for the better. Now, in 2026, with the rise of Reform UK and Ruprecht's Restore, we see these vile characters, openly espousing racism again. Taking pride in their bigotry. ☹️ Where did we go so wrong, as a nation?

@CUFCSpec @WillTaylorr0 It's not globalism that irks me, it's specifically the tactic of Saudi sportswashing to launder their reputation. JT's personality/ethics are sometimes controversial, but I can't get on board with with politics that puts someone who looks like my gf in danger for just existing

@DesignerSmithy @WillTaylorr0 And in a roundabout way, you rail against Terry for his politics when his politics appear more “protectionist” and in favour of localism over globalism.

So not only would we be fronted by the unlikable JT, the money is apparently coming from Saudi? Looks like #ColU are trying to play bad guy bingo. Just waiting for the Donald Trump endorsement next.

@james_jw92 @colufangeorge @WillTaylorr0 All rumours atm of course, so I'll judge properly when we hear from the club and not whispers on Twitter 😂

@colufangeorge @DesignerSmithy @WillTaylorr0 I'd also prefer new owners to not have anything controversial or dodgy associated with them, but we don't know who these people are yet apart from Terry, who yes is obviously a huge bellend

@CUFCSpec @WillTaylorr0 A local guy owning the club (RC) are definitely over, but it's what follows next. Terry is a mixed bag in terms of baggage, but his profile is undeniable. IF he is Saudi backed, a less controversial source of money would ultimately be preferred imho

@DesignerSmithy @WillTaylorr0 Fair assessment - but increasingly uncommon as globalisation occurs. Gone are the days of local businessman with a real grounding in town & club culture… that’s sad. Terry at least is British and understands British club culture. That is ultimately better than a US owner

@JonP88 Thanks Jon. Who knew just preferring to have any potential investment come from a less oppressive source would be so controversial huh?

Dan is a really good guy who loves the club and is getting called all sorts of names just because he has a different opinion. Insulting other fans achieves nothing but division. It’s absolutely ridiculous and pathetic behaviour. I thought we were better than that as a club.

@sarboy22 @WillTaylorr0 UK is far from perfect, but at least this country is not currently hanging and suppressing people who simply criticise the government or the royal family, or happen to be gay, or even in many cases just existing as a woman

@DesignerSmithy @WillTaylorr0 Because the British have never carried out atrocities in the past?? You've obviously never been to KSA!

@WillTaylorr0 As faces of ColU they become a lightning rod for beliefs being attached to the club. Family club Colchester becomes a symbol of sports washing and intolerance to those looking from the outside in. Man City, Newcastle, PSG, even Chelsea all examples of their perceptions changing

@DesignerSmithy Just isn't realistic to expect anyone local to have the funds and motivations to want to sink money into the club. Obviously it's not ideal but I don't see how Terry & co's beliefs outside of football affect the club

@WillTaylorr0 Not sure I said that. I can still acknowledge the club needs new investment, but if that money can't come from local investors or #colu fans, I'd rather it didn't come from a place with a long and current history of bloody and brutal human rights abuses

@DesignerSmithy So you'd rather us continue rotting under Cowling? Cool

Hey @UmActuallyShow, in your S11 question about Ted Lasso you stated he joined the "British Premier League", when such a league doesn't exist! It's actually the "English Premier League" as the Football Associations are divided amongst England, Scotland, Wales, N. Ire, & Ireland

@colewren3 Hope the transition goes well! The content has been ace recently so fingers crossed you guys can keep it up!

7/7 I do not want to tear down the incredible work that George and I have made for this club, and I will continue to engage with the fans and strengthen those foundations for the next season. (I rarely post on X, so forgive me for the long thread.) #ColU | #WeAreUnited

1/7 Hey #ColU fans, I’m Cole Wren, the media and marketing assistant at Colchester United. I worked in the film industry before joining the U’s in July 2025, and have worked with George Ripton, the former head of content.

Obviously I can't be 100% on shoulder positions given the hard cam location, but the feet are level at least

Not that it matters because it's L2 and VAR isn't a thing here, but for something I thought was well offside at the time, it might have actually been onside after all (or at the least way closer than I first thought) #colu #ctfc

@DanielColU That's far closer than I thought when watching the live feed. Could have sworn he was a couple of yards off

I think VAR would have struggled to call Lisbie's goal onside or offside. There must have been a fag paper in it! #ColU

@lalmoss20 He's already played for Charlton this season apparently so he can't go on loan to anyone else. If he's recalled it's because he's going into the Charlton first team

I swear if Charlton recall him in Jan and send him out on loan to a League 1 club... 😢😬 #colu

Gotta love seeing Holloway storm down the tunnel at the full time whistle whilst waving angrily at DC. He really doesn't like us it seems 😂 #Colu

@Oliver_johnson0 @TomFM_YT I wanted to back Colchester for selfish reasons (+The Cowley connection), but this is the right answer 😂

@TomFM_YT You have to play Grimsby, especially because you’re a Lincoln fan. Actually manager a big team #GTFC

Have been moving house this past week so haven't been focussed on planing for FM26. We need to accelerate who I'm going to play as during the beta, so every team that loses today gets eliminated! HOWEVER, the 3 most liked replies will be guaranteed a top 10 spot!

@metzszn 👍

@DesignerSmithy It’s not ‘’my’ stuff you melt it’s what ai created. I asked how , expecting you to say oh the colours are bad or some simple shit, instead you went off on some mansplaining rant and even promoted your own shit that no one asked for. No one cares about design like that you weirdo

@Betson365 I won't get into another Twitter debate in the same day about design, but whilst this isn't ideal for lots reasons it is better than AI 😂

Saw a post about modern football club badges, wondered what a Colchester one could look like... what do we think? #colu

@metzszn Fair, so don't get pissed off when you ask 'why' after people tell you your AI stuff is wank then lol

@DesignerSmithy Telling people to be interested in something because you just didn’t like the badges ai created is crazy mate. I literally couldn’t give a single about design and never will. 👍🏼