Colchester rejected bids for Payne - Cowley

Colchester United manager Danny Cowley says the club turned down bids for creative midfielder Jack Payne during the transfer window.Payne played 90 minutes in Tuesday night's 2-0 defeat by League Two table-toppers Bristol Rovers, the U's first league loss this season.The 31-year-old scored 13 goals and provided six assists for Colchester as they finished last season mid-table, and will stay at the club at least until January.Cowley also said he wanted to extend Payne's contract, which is set to