Colchester Gladiators American Football Club

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Colchester Gladiators are proud to announce that offensive lineman Ethan Hackett has signed for Hildesheim Invaders in the German Football League.
Hackett, who joined the club in 2017, caught the eye of Hildesheim coach Matt Lefever. Lefever explained his outlook for the upcoming season to Ethan, who was delighted to sign his first semi-pro deal with the German outfit.
Ethan has only been playing American football for 4 years since taking up the sport at the age of 18 after... a recommendation by his family’s American relations, instantly falling in love with the sport and showing natural aptitude for it. His play has gone from strength to strength each season. David Crane, the Gladiators chairman and fellow lineman in the trenches with Ethan, said, “I’m excited to see such a great guy like Ethan get the chance he deserves. Ethan’s game came on leaps and bounds and playing next to him has been great fun! I expect him to do very well in Germany.”
Former Gladiators head coach, Luke Box, who also previously worked with Hackett during his time playing for Ipswich, had further praise for Ethan regarding his determination as well as his skill, saying, “Ethan has all the attributes to become a great offensive lineman. He has the size, toughness and quickness to succeed but, most importantly, the desire to be better. Luckily for Ethan, he joined a very experienced and knowledgeable offensive line that was happy to nurture their new team mate. He was a pleasure to coach.”
All of us at the Gladiators are delighted for Ethan and are looking forward to watching his exploits in Europe. He is obviously hungry for success and we wish him all the best with his new club, but in our eyes Ethan will always be a Gladiator!
The Gladiators get their regular season underway this week with our opening home game against Cambridge Cats. Kick off is at 2:30pm at the club's home ground of the Corporal Budd V.C. Gymnasium. Refreshments etc. as always will be available. The club would be delighted to see you all there as we kickoff 2019!
Article Written by Michael Drury Photograph by John Singer
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SEASON OPENER!
This Sunday, 14th of April, the Gladiators welcome Cambridgeshire Cats to Colchester for the first game of the 2019 season.
Kick off is 2:30pm, entry is free, come down and support the team whilst enjoying some real football.
... #goglads
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Looking for an Easter present outside the chocolate norm?
Head to Two Brews where there extensive selection of coffee, teas, beer, wine, and spirits including a broad range of boutique gins!

Come and support the Glads this Sunday 14th of April as they welcome the Cambridgeshire Cats for our first game of the 2019 season. 2:30pm kick off. See you there!
#GoGlads

Great things happening at the Vic and with our season about to get underway this weekend we imagine there's nothing our players are looking forward to more than unwinding at the club's official watering hole after a tough game against Cambridge Cats.......well maybe "Filthy Keg '19" festival in May..... they're looking forward to that just a bit too!!

Looking for some football this weekend? Our friends the Essex Blades have a big game this Sunday, pop along and show them some love.

If you are into your tasty beverages, make sure to check out this event on Friday hosted by our sponsors Victoria Inn Colchester
#Essex #Colchester #VictoriaInn

Congratulations to the Essex Blades AFC for their victory in the Semi’s - Good Luck in the South Finals, we know you can do it 🙌🏼 #BackTheBlades

Another great event from our beloved club sponsors....
We can't wait for what's coming in May though.....

It has been a long time coming, the battle lines are drawn and the time for talk is over.
Colchester Gladiators vs Essex Spartans
Bringing American Football under lights to Colchester for the first time this Saturday the 9th of March at the Corporal Budd V.C Gymnasium Fields.
... Come and enjoy two neighbouring teams who have not faced off since 2013 slug it out as both teams and their players look to get 2019 off to a thunderous start both eager to send a message to their respective leagues and full of players aching to make themselves a must pick in the eyes of their coaches, its sure to be a well contested affair.
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Pick a side and come to the #BattleForEssex
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It’s been 2036 days in the making...

Anyone who's visited our sponsor Two Brews in the last 18 months will know that the star attraction is not the hundreds of small batch craft beers, it's not the sensational aroma of coffee the wafts through the shop day and night, it's not even the rare find, vodka , or whiskey........
No......... It's Denis!
Denis the shop dog, or shop horse as he's more commonly referred to can be found taking up floor space and waiting for belly rubs most commonly on Tuesdays and Thursday...s. He's a big fan of ours and as you can see from this picture is favourite player is definitely #64 Nick Anderson!
Get down to two brews and visit our cutest fan.... Maybe even grab a beer while you're there.........
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Pick a side #BattleForEssex

Congratulations to the Essex Blades on securing the 2A South East Title.
Well done guys from all of us at the Glads 🙌🏼

It’s that time of year again, The NFL season is all but finished with the annual showpiece final Super Bowl 53 seeing the Los Angeles Rams squaring off the league powerhouse of the last 15 years the New England Patriots!
The Gladiators are returning to Walkabout Colchester on Head Street after last year’s highly successful event. As with last year tickets bought through the club will be redeemable for a drink at the bar unlike those bought independently. Also a section of the... stadium seating in front of the 30ft big screen has been reserved for us meaning that Gladiators and friends of the club that book through us will get the best seats in house at the best value for money.
To confirm that you would like a ticket through the club to this event please click attending on this event listing and one will be bought for you. Bring £5 on the night and a representative from the club will both give you your ticket and explain how to claim your drink from the bar.
A full menu with food and drinks deals will be on offer throughout the game. Kick-off is at 11:30pm with club representatives at the bar to hand out your tickets from 10:30pm. The club is also looking at putting on beer pong and other side amusements for those he need a little more than Brady throwing to the flat to hold their attention.
Will Brady and Belichick do it again? Can the Rams stop the powerhouse of the last two decades? Can coach McVay and his talented team emulate last year’s Eagle heroics? Will Maroon 5 suck at halftime, and will everyone in the pub not a Pats fan be cheering for LA? Find out and have a great time enjoying one of the biggest sporting events in the world with your hometown Colchester Gladiators!!!
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