Brandon Comley

Brandon Comley revels in Red Devils draw

United midfielder Brandon Comley admits he failed to get out of first gear last season, but now he's motoring towards a Carabao Cup quarter-final against at Old Trafford!

 

The 23-year-old has seized his chance in the U's line-up
this term, playing his part in their incredible run to the last eight which has
already seen them take the scalp of duo and
Tottenham.

 

Their 3-1 victory at fellow League Two side in midweek booked their place in the quarter-final draw, which, strangely, took place on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 on Thursday morning. For the best accys and tips head over to https://www.mightytips.com/football-predictions/tomorrow/

 

“I was on my way to football,” said Comley. “I ran into a
bit of traffic, but I heard the draw on the radio – I was over the moon. It's
unbelievable to draw United.

“I didn't really support a team as a youngster, but if
Manchester United were playing in the Premier League, I would tend to support
them.

“I'm just looking forward to the atmosphere, playing at a
stadium you have watched on TV your whole life. It's something you dream of and
we have worked so hard to get there. It's unreal.

“We have nothing to lose and we will give it our all.”

As for why John McGreal's Colchester – ninth in League Two
heading into the weekend – have shone on the knockout stage so far this term,
Comley puts it down to a number of factors.

“It's been a journey to say the least,” he laughed. “People
have probably taken us for granted – Colchester in League Two. However, we are
quite solid, we work hard and are a fit bunch of lads.

“Our keeper Dean Gerken has made some good saves and we've
also had a bit of luck. The atmosphere in the team is electric – we're all
buzzing.”

Islington-born Comley came through the ranks at QPR but has
had to head elsewhere to make him mark. He had loan spells at ,
and Colchester before joining the latter permanently in January last year.

He notched up 40 appearances in his first season with the
U's taking into account his loan and permanent games, but last season he was
restricted to just 15 matches. He's already surpassed that tally this term and
feels he's now getting back on track.

“Last year was a bad time for me,” he admitted. “I wasn't
playing and it was a weird feeling. I got injured on top of that and it was a
down season.

“This year I've worked really hard, but I didn't know if I
was going to get more of an opportunity. We had a few injuries, I got in and I
had to try to show what I could do. I think I've done that and I'm thriving off
the opportunity to play.”

While the Carabao Cup run has hogged the limelight, it now
goes on the backburner until mid-December. The U's host in the Cup
first round next Saturday and Ipswich in the Leasing.com Trophy group stages a
few days later, but the league is their main focus.

“The cup games are nice, but the league is our bread and
butter and we want to get promoted,” said Comley. “We've had a few blips, but
we are heading in the right direction.

“We all sat down and said that Manchester United is a game
in isolation and we'll look forward to it when it comes around, but we want to
push into the play-off places at least before then.”

Comley is also keen for more international caps with
Montserrat, who he represents alongside his older brother James, who plays for
Maidenhead.

“It's a surreal feeling putting on the same shirt. We've
never played in the same team before, and it's a proud moment for our family,”
added Comley, who qualifies through his grandfather on his dad's side.

“It's something that will live with you forever. I'm relishing it.”

JOHN LYONS

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