Greg Halford is the man of the moment at Colchester United.

Rising star - Greg Halford

And the rising star wants to rocket his name back into the headlines tomorrow by helping claim the prize scalp of Blackburn Rovers.

The U's are plotting a fourth-round upset against the Premiership side at Ewood Park.

And Halford linked with a host of top-flight clubs including Portsmouth, Southampton, Charlton and Blackburn, plus Championship leaders Ipswich told the Gazette: "It's another great chance to prove what I can do on the big stage.

"Of course it's flattering to be linked with these clubs but I can honestly say I haven't heard anything official.

"I'm told about all the speculation and my ambition one day is to play in the Premiership.

"But right now I'm only thinking about learning and developing at Colchester."

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Published Friday, January 28, 2005

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