BBC Essex hosted an hour-long special with Colchester United owner and chairman Robbie Cowling on 28 February.

You can rewatch the live stream of his conversation with Glenn Pennyfather here:

The Colchester United owner and chairman Robbie Cowling answers fans questions.

  • Progress giving fans optimism for future

    Victoria Polley
    BBC Essex Sports Editor

    Danny Cowley is smiling as he claps fans. He's wearing Colchester United clothingGetty Images

    Danny Cowley and his brother Nicky have built up a strong bond with fans

    At the start of the 2024/25 League Two season, Colchester United fans would’ve told you they would settle for anything other than another campaign of battling relegation from the EFL.

    But fast forward to three quarters of the way through and with the U’s form, which has seen them lose just three of their last 21 games, ers might be forgiven for harbouring hopes of a late play-off place bid.

    The Colchester United chairman and owner Robbie Cowling’s decision to appoint Danny and Nicky Cowley in January 2024 looks to have been a wise move after four seasons of struggle.

    They were given the resources they needed to build a virtually new-look squad over the summer, and they are now nine points off the League Two play-off places.

    Not only that, but with good results on the pitch and stability off it, a real community spirit and connection seems to be building between the Cowleys, players and ers.

    Tonight presents an opportunity to discuss the U’s progress this season with the chairman, find out about the ambitions of the club going forward, and with the recent sale of non-league side Maldon & Tiptree, where Cowling was also involved, where he sees his future with Colchester United.