The first time Blackpool met Colchester United this season will sadly be remembered for all the wrong reasons.
In history, the 1-1 draw will be considered a good away point for United.
However, at present the memories of the maul that followed an incident between U's midfielder Joe Keith and Seasiders defender Danny Coid still linger.
Both clubs were handed a four-figure fine by the Football Association while Colchester players Wayne Brown, Craig Fagan and loanee Ben May all served suspensions.
Four months have passed since the fracas at Bloomfield Road, however, it is still fresh in the memories of both sets of supporters and there will without doubt be tension in the air tomorrow at Layer Road.
Fortunately, Coid will not be entering the cauldron as, having picked up a fifth yellow card, he is serving a one-match ban.
Both teams, though, will be looking to get on with the football and try to secure three points.
Seasiders boss Colin Hendry has struggled so far in his first season of management. The former Scotland international has not been able to replicate his performances on the pitch for Blackpool off it.
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Published Friday, February 4, 2005
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