PROMOTION OF COLCHESTER UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

Early day motion 2111, tabled 8 May 2006 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 35 members.

That this House congratulates Colchester United Football Club on being promoted from League One to the Championship, the first time in the club's history that it has reached this level; notes that the club was the smallest in League One and will be the smallest in the Championship; congratulates Manager Phil Parkinson, the coaching staff and the players for the wonderful achievement of promotion; praises the off-pitch team led by Chairman Mr Peter Heard and Chief Executive Mrs Marie Partner; applauds the club's loyal supporters and everybody associated with Colchester United FC; and calls on all involved to deliver the promise of building a new stadium in 2007.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 16, Labour 14, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.