Colchester United: Former Charlton boss Ben Garner named as new head coach
Charlton Athletic manager Ben Garner
Colchester United have announced the appointment of former Charlton manager Ben Garner as their new head coach.
The 42-year-old takes over from Matt Bloomfield, who left the League Two club last month to join Wycombe.
Garner is set to observe Colchester's game against Bradford on Saturday, with caretaker manager Ross Embleton taking charge.
Colchester sit 19th in the league and are currently nine points above the drop zone having lost two in a row.
The U's have failed to find the back of the net in three straight games and have won two of their last eight outings.
Their last two matches both ended in 1-0 defeat at home to Northampton and away at Carlisle.
Colchester's last win took place away at Grimsby in early February when the U's clinched a 1-0 victory.
