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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tom Davies

Colchester condemn fans’ ‘vile chants’ about Justin Edinburgh at Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient's Tom James and Samson Tovide of Colchester tussle during Saturday’s 2-2 draw
Leyton Orient's Tom James and Samson Tovide of Colchester tussle during Saturday’s 2-2 draw, which was marred by offensive songs from visiting fans. Photograph: Rhianna Chadwick/PA

Colchester United have condemned a section of their support for singing about the death of the former Leyton Orient manager Justin Edinburgh during their League Two match on Saturday.

Edinburgh, the former Tottenham, Southend and Portsmouth full-back, led Orient to the National League title four years ago shortly before dying from a cardiac arrest in June 2019, and has a stand named in his honour at Brisbane Road.

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