Colchester United condemn ‘shameful’ and ‘despicable’ chants about Justin Edinburgh after Leyton Orient legend’s sad death aged 49

Colchester United have condemned the “despicable” and “shameful” chants sung by some of their supporters about Justin Edinburgh.

The U’s were facing Leyton Orient in Brisbane Road when chants could be heard coming from the opposite end.

Edinburgh led Orient to the National League title before earning promotion to the EFL just two months before sadly passing away from cardiac arrest.

A much-loved and respected member of the footballing family, Edinburgh died aged just 49 in June 2019.

In a statement on their social media, Colchester United wrote: “It is not the first time this season that a very small minority of those in the away section have acted in a disgraceful manner.

“This time doing despicable chants that no decent person would do and are in no way shared by Colchester United or the vast majority of Colchester United fans.

“We will cooperate with Leyton Orient if there are further inquiries.”

It was a game that ended in a 2-2 draw when Leyton Orient’s two-goal lead was canceled late on, leaving Colchester 21st in the League table and just five behind. points above the drop zone.

Meanwhile, the former Edinburgh side are performing superbly in the league, six points clear at the top of the standings.