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Colchester United F.C.

Colchester United FC
Football club information
Full nameColchester United Football Club
NicknameThe U's
Founded1937
StadiumColchester Community Stadium
Colchester (capacity : 10084)
OwnerRobbie Cowling
ManagerJohn Ward
LeagueLeague One
2009 � 10League One, 8th
Current season2010 � 11 Colchester United F.C. season

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Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910.

Colchester United are perhaps most famous for beating Don Revie's Leeds United 3 � 2 in the 5th round of the FA Cup in 1971. Their highest ever league finish was achieved in 2006 � 07, when they ended the season in 10th place in the Championship, above East Anglian rivals Ipswich Town, Norwich City and also Essex rivals Southend United while having the division's lowest attendance.

Colchester United Ladies are a very successful part of the club, having won promotion to the FA Women's Premier League Southern Division in 2006 � 07.

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Technical Soccer Coaching - football coaching in Essex and East London, showing the soccer coaches working at the West Ham United Football Academy. With comments from John Moncur, Paul Tighe, Ian Yuill, Alex Smith, Allan King. www.technicalsoccercoaching.com
3.83 min. | 5.0 user rating		 The Kop End being as rowdy as ever pre-kick off
1.65 min. | 5.0 user rating		 On Tuesday 15th March a new Astroturf pitch for St Aubyns School was officially opened by Mark Noble of West Ham United . The event included an Under 9 football coaching event supported by 'Technical Soccer Coaching', a local McDonald's restaurant and West Ham United. Kevin Lisbie of Millwall FC was also in attendance to support the event.School children from around Essex took part in the coaching session run by Technical Soccer Coaching staff and West Ham United Academy staff. The proceedings came to a close with a friendly match between an Essex School's U9's side and St Aubyn's School U9's. Mr. Lander, who organised the event said, "It is great that we are able to draw on local expertise to enable our pupils to develop further. It is even greater when we share that with other gifted and talented players from across the county". Ian Yuill, West Ham's Academy Coach and Technical Director at the Technical Soccer School, said, "We are very excited to partner with St. Aubyn's School. The new astro turf and sporting facilities are second to none and offer the perfect environment to encourage creative and confident young footballers and athletes alike" Click here for full story
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Couples celebrate Golden anniversary wedding. New football season News Norwich City , Colchester united , MK Dons , Northampton Town ITV daily mirror pride of Britain awards Karen Pickering commonweath gold medalist
8.52 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Adam Tannett Regional Director introduces the ' Circle of Technical Development' programme to Colchester. Training starts 18th April and every Monday for 5 16 year olds. Register now at ; www.technicalsoccercoaching.com
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3.88 min. | 0 user rating		 Penalty shootout for the legendary North vs South football match that took place at Colchester United FCs ground on the 4th May 2008 and formed part of Marcos Stag weekend. Also check out the opening credits. Apologies for the late editing (I just taught myself how to use Adobe Premiere a couple of weeks ago!) A full version with complete footage of the game can be downloaded at www.mediafire.com
8.13 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Opening Title Credits for the legendary North vs South football match that took place at Colchester United FCs ground on the 4th May 2008 and formed part of Marcos Stag weekend. Also check out the Penalty Shootout (www.youtube.com Apologies for the late editing (I just taught myself how to use Adobe Premiere a couple of weeks ago!) A full version with complete footage of the game can be downloaded at www.mediafire.com
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Ward hails his U's entertainers - Essex County Standard Tweet this news
Essex County Standard---Colchester United- boss John Ward praised his team of entertainers after they came from behind to secure a thrilling win over Leyton ... - Date : Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:17:27 GMT+00:00
Women host U's - Charlton Athletic Football Club Tweet this news
Charlton Athletic Football Club--The Charlton women's team are back in league action on Sunday (2.30pm) as they entertain -Colchester United- at Bayliss Avenue. Just a point separates the two ... - Date : Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:12:48 GMT+00:00
Colchester in Morgan bid - SkySports Tweet this news
SkySports--By Pete O'Rourke Last updated: 4th August 2010 Skysports.com understands -Colchester United- have made a bid to sign Aldershot striker Marvin Morgan. ... - Date : Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:54:18 GMT+00:00
Ladapo bags brace as Colchester United win Essex Senior Cup - Essex County Standard Tweet this news
Essex County Standard--Teenager Freddie Ladapo scored twice as -Colchester United- celebrated their 73rd birthday by winning the Essex Senior Cup for the first ... - Date : Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:24:51 GMT+00:00
Kids spend a day with U's - Daily Gazette Tweet this news
Daily Gazette--POTENTIAL football stars of the future were given the chance to meet their heroes when -Colchester United's- manager and first team squad ... - Date : Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:29:49 GMT+00:00
Work Underway On Dugouts - Hereford United FC Tweet this news
Hereford United FC---...- installing new dugouts in time for -United's- first home game of the season on Tuesday 10th August when -Colchester United- visit in the Carling Cup. ... - Date : Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:03:22 GMT+00:00
U's still keen to talk to Lisbie - Essex County Standard Tweet this news
Essex County Standard---Colchester United- manager John Ward has not ruled out the possibility of striker Kevin Lisbie returning to the club next season. ... - Date : Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:18:11 GMT+00:00
New date for Colchester United and AFC Hornchurch Essex Senior Cup final - Essex County Standard Tweet this news
Essex County Standard--A NEW date has been been fixed for -Colchester United's- Essex Senior cup final. The U's will take on AFC Hornchurch at Bridge Avenue on Tuesday, August 3, ... - Date : Fri, 21 May 2010 11:31:16 GMT+00:00
Tierney knows he could be sold - East Anglian Daily Times Tweet this news
East Anglian Daily Times---COLCHESTER United- defender Marc Tierney is facing up to the fact that he could be sold this summer if talks to extend his contract continue ... - Date : Sat, 22 May 2010 07:13:23 GMT+00:00
United snap up Tonbridge pair - Bexhill Observer Tweet this news
Bexhill Observer--Striker Cade, 26, who represented England at under-16 level, had spells at Chesterfield and -Colchester United- before joining Crawley Town in the summer of ... - Date : Fri, 21 May 2010 07:01:21 GMT+00:00

No. Nationality Position Player Other
1ENGGK[[Ben Williams (footballer born 1982)
2IRLDFConor Powell
3WALDFLee Beevers
4NGRDFMagnus Okuonghae
5ENGDFPat Baldwin
6ENGDFNathan Clarke
7ENGMFAshley Vincent
8IRLMFJohn-Joe O'Toole
10ENGMFKemal Izzet
12ENGGK[[Mark Cousins (footballer)
14ENGMFAndrew Bond
15NGRFWKayode Odejayi
16ENGMF[[Ian Henderson (footballer)
17ENGMF[[David Perkins (footballer)
18ENGFWSteven Gillespie
19IRLFWDave Mooney
20ENGDF[[Brian Wilson (footballer)
21ENGMFMedy Elito
22ENGMFAnthony Wordsworth
24ENGDFBen Coker
25ENGDF[[John White (English footballer)
26WALMF[[Lloyd James (footballer)
28ENGDFMatt Heath
30NORDFMorten Knudsen
31NZLDF[[Tommy Smith (footballer born 1990)
34WALDFThomas Bender

No. Nationality Position Player Other
11ENGMFSimon Hackney
32ENGMFSam Corcoran
35ENGGKCarl Pentney

No. Nationality Position Player Other
- - GKShaun Phillips
- - DFTrevor Ajim
- - DFMatthew Brown
- - DFConnor Cranmer
- - DFJack Folan
- - DFSean O'Sullivan
- - DFAugustin Panga-Mafuta
- - DFMatthew Redgrave
- - MFAlex Gilbey
- - MFRyan Melaugh
- - MFTosin Olufemi
- - MFBilly Roast
- - MFMason Stewart
- - FWToby Morris
- - FWRoss Gilfedder
- - FWDrey Wright

No. Nationality Position Player Other
- - DFBradley Hamilton
- - MFJordan Sanderson
- - FWCraig Arnott
- - FWFreddie Ladapo

Out on loan :
Period Kit Manufacturer Shirt Sponsor (Home) Shirt Sponsor (Away)
1975 � 1979 Umbro None
1979 � 1980 Adidas
1980 � 1982 Adidas Royal London Insurance
1982 � 1986 Le Coq Sportif
1986 � 1987 None None
1987 � 1988 Olympic Norcross Estates
1988 � 1990 Spall
1990 � 1991 Scoreline Holimarine
1991 � 1992 Ribero Colchester Hippodrome
1992 � 1993 The Sun
1993 � 1994 Spall Strovers
1994 � 1995 SGR Colchester
1995 � 1996 Vandanel
1996 � 1997 Goldstar Fabrications
1997 � 1999 Patrick Guardian Direct
1999 � 2000 East Anglian Daily Times Ashby's Tea & Coffee
2000 � 2002 Strike Force JobServe Ridley's Brewery
2002 � 2004 Tiptree Jam
2004 � 2005 Admiral ICS Triplex
2005 � 2006 Easy-Skip 188trades.com
2006 � 2007 Diadora MutualPoints.com Smart Energy
2007 � 2008 Haart
2008 � 2009 Puma Weston Homes
2009 � 2010 JobServe
2010 � Present Reader Offers Limited

Seasons, Player Awards and Statistics : Reserves Honours
1964-65
1965-66 GB Brian Hall GB Reg Stratton 21 GB Brian Hall 50
1966-67 SCO Duncan Forbes GB Reg Stratton 24 SCO Duncan Forbes 50
1967-68 GB Derek Trevis GB Reg Stratton 11 SCO Duncan Forbes 52
1968-69 GB Brian Hall GB Danny Light 14 GB Brian Hall 50
1969-70 GB Ken Jones GB Ken Jones 16 GB Brian Hall 49
1970-71 GB Ray Crawford GB Ray Crawford 31 GB Brian Gibbs 56 Watney Cup Winners
1971-72 GB Micky Cook GB Brian Lewis 22 GB Mick Mahon 49
1972-73 GB Mick Mahon GB Mick Mahon 12 GB Mick Mahon 48
1973-74 GB Ray Harford GB Bobby Svarc 26 GB Ray Harford 48
1974-75 GB John Froggatt GB Bobby Svarc 25 GB Micky Cook 54
1975-76 GB Lindsay Smith GB Steve Leslie 7 GB Mick Packer 48
1976-77 GB Steve Dowman GB Colin Garwood 24 GB Micky Cook 55
1977-78 GB Steve Leslie GB Bobby Gough 17 WA Mike Walker 55
1978-79 GB Steve Wignall GB Bobby Gough 22 WA Mike Walker 55
1979-80 WA Mike Walker GB Trevor Lee 18 GB Steve Leslie 54
1980-81 WA Mike Walker SCO Kevin Bremner 10 WA Mike Walker 52
1981-82 SCO Kevin Bremner GB Ian Allinson 26 SCO Kevin Bremner 56
1982-83 WA Mike Walker GB Ian Allinson 26 GB Ian Allinson 54
1983-84 GB Steve Wignall GB Tony Adcock 33 GB Alec Chamberlain 56
1984-85 GB Alec Chamberlain GB Tony Adcock 28 GB Alec Chamberlain 54
1985-86 GB Roger Osborne GB Tony Adcock 16 GB Alec Chamberlain 51
1986-87 GB Rudi Hedman GB Tony Adcock 12 GB Alec Chamberlain 54
1987-88 NI Colin Hill GB Dale Tempest 14 GB Richard Wilkins 54
1988-89 NI Colin Hill GB Mario Walsh 15 NI Colin Hill 52
1989-90 GB Neale Marmon GB Trevor Morgan 12 GB Scott Daniels 52
1990-91 GB Scott Barrett GB Mario Walsh 18 GB Scott Barrett 51
1991-92 GB Nicky Smith GB Roy McDonough 29 GB Scott Barrett 56 Conference & FA Trophy Winners
1992-93 GB Paul Roberts GB Gary Bennett 10 GB Paul Roberts 50
1993-94 IRE Mark Kinsella GB Steve Brown 13 GB Tony English 49
1994-95 GB Steve Whitton GB Steve Whitton 13 GB Mark Kinsella 50
1995-96 IRE Mark Kinsella GB Tony Adcock 17 GB Simon Betts 52
1996-97 WA Chris Fry GB Tony Adcock 14 IRE David Greene 55 Division Three Playoff Winners
1997-98 GB Richard Wilkins GB Mark Sale 8 GB Carl Emberson 53
1998-99 IRE David Greene GB David Gregory 14 GB David Gregory 48
1999-00 IRE David Greene GB Steve McGavin 16 GB David Gregory 49
2000-01 GB Mick Stockwell GB Mick Stockwell 11 GB Mick Stockwell 52
2001-02 GB Karl Duguid GB Scott McGleish 16 GB Scott McGleish 52
2002-03 GB Simon Brown GB Joe Keith 9 GB Kemal Izzet 48
2003-04 GB Alan White GB Scott McGleish 17 GB Sam Stockley 58
2004-05 GB Pat Baldwin GB Craig Fagan 14 GB Kevin Watson 53
2005-06 GB Wayne Brown SCO Chris Iwelumo 19 GB Greg Halford 55 League One Runners Up; PFA Team of the Year: GB Greg Halford, GB Neil Danns
2006-07 GB Jamie Cureton GB Jamie Cureton 24 GB Wayne Brown 48
2007-08 GB Johnnie Jackson JM Kevin Lisbie 17 GB Johnnie Jackson 48
2008-09 GB Dean Hammond IRE Mark Yeates 13 IRE Mark Yeates 50
2009-10 GB Ben Williams JM Kevin Lisbie 13 NG Magnus Okuonghae 49 Essex Senior Cup Winners
2010-11* TBC TBC TBC

Club records :
2007
2007 DF GB Tony English 1985 � 1996 515 58
2007 DF GB Brian Hall 1965 � 1972 364 36
2007 MF IE Mark Kinsella 1989 � 1996 281 42
2007 FW GB Peter Wright 1951 � 1964 452 95 Voted 'Player of the Century' in 2000
2008 FW GB Tony Adcock 1981-1987
1995-1998		 386 149 Club record goalscorer
2008 FW GB Bobby Hunt 1960 � 1964 162 90
2008 FW GB Vic Keeble 1947 � 1952 129 84
2008 FW GB Martyn King 1956 � 1964 230 140 Club record league goalscorer
2008 DF GB Reg Stewart 1949 � 1957 317 2
2009 DF GB Bobby Cram 1970 � 1972 116 4 Member of the team that beat Leeds in 1971
2009 FW GB Ray Crawford 1970 � 1971 56 31 Member of the team that beat Leeds in 1971
2009 DF GB Brian Garvey 1970 � 1972 93 2 Member of the team that beat Leeds in 1971
2009 FW GB Brian Gibbs 1968 � 1972 179 41 Member of the team that beat Leeds in 1971
2009 DF SCO John Gilchrist 1970 � 1972 56 2 Member of the team that beat Leeds in 1971
2009 DF SCO John Kurila 1970 � 1971 65 4 Member of the team that beat Leeds in 1971
2009 MF GB Brian Lewis 1970 � 1972 59 26 Member of the team that beat Leeds in 1971
2009 FW GB Mick Mahon 1970 � 1973 158 33 Member of the team that beat Leeds in 1971
2009 FW GB Dave Simmons 1970 � 1973 71 19 Member of the team that beat Leeds in 1971
2009 GK GB Graham Smith 1969 � 1971 115 0 Member of the team that beat Leeds in 1971
2010 GK GB Percy Ames 1955 � 1965 422 0
2010 DF GB Mick Packer 1973 � 1983 393 22
2010 GK WA Mike Walker 1973 � 1983 524 0
Year Inducted - Manager Name Years with Club - - Notes
2007 GB Dick Graham 1968 � 1972 Manager of the team that beat Leeds in 1971

Club records :
1937-1945
1945-1946 GB Syd Fieldus 30 10 7 13 49 69
33.3%
1946-1948 GB Ted Fenton 88 48 17 23 214 135 +79 54.5%
1948-1953 GB Jimmy Allen 249 108 59 82 433 380 +53 43.4%
1953-1955 GB Jack Butler 77 16 19 42 85 138
20.8%
1955-1963 GB Benny Fenton 427 166 107 154 736 733 +3 38.9%
1963-1968 GB Neil Franklin 234 72 62 100 313 383
30.8%
1968-1972 GB Dick Graham 216 93 51 72 322 288 +34 43.1%
1972 GB Dennis Mochan 5 0 2 3 2 8
0.0% Caretaker manager
1972-1975 GB Jim Smith 140 55 36 49 198 167 +31 39.3%
1975-1982 SCO Bobby Roberts 375 143 108 124 504 451 +53 38.1%
1982-1983 NI Allan Hunter 36 17 7 12 51 39 +12 47.2%
1983-1986 WA Cyril Lea 173 71 46 56 294 243 +51 41.0%
1986-1987 WA Mike Walker 83 37 16 30 120 102 +18 44.6%
1987-1988 GB Roger Brown 48 16 12 20 46 68
33.3%
1988-1989
1989-1990		 GB Steve Foley 21 7 5 9 33 34
33.3% Caretaker manager
1989 SCO Jock Wallace 52 12 16 24 63 87
23.1%
1990 GB Mick Mills 25 8 3 14 27 37
32.0%
1990-1991 GB Ian Atkins 51 30 11 10 80 46 +34 58.8%
1991-1994 GB Roy McDonough 155 69 33 53 271 226 +45 44.5%
1994 SCO George Burley 26 12 6 8 41 38 +3 46.2%
1994-1995 GB Dale Roberts 5 1 1 3 5 7
20.0% Caretaker manager
1995-1999 GB Steve Wignall 218 81 64 73 289 283 +6 37.2%
1999 GB Mick Wadsworth 24 7 7 10 28 41
29.2%
1999-2003 GB Steve Whitton 181 52 45 84 224 290
28.7% Includes time as caretaker
2003-2006 GB Phil Parkinson 187 80 52 55 256 203 +53 42.8%
2006-2008 WA Geraint Williams 109 33 30 46 150 165
30.3% Includes time as caretaker
2008 WA Kit Symons 5 2 0 3 8 9
40.0% Caretaker manager
2008-2009 SCO Paul Lambert 42 19 7 16 55 43 +12 45.2%
2009 IE Joe Dunne 4 1 1 2 5 6
25.0% Caretaker manager
2009-2010 GB Aidy Boothroyd 44 19 12 13 56 52 +4 43.2%
2010- GB John Ward Current manager

Colchester United Football Club

The clubPlayers, Managers, Current season
GroundsLayer Road, Colchester Community Stadium
OtherPride of Anglia, Essex derby

2010 �11 Football League One

Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Bristol Rovers, Carlisle United, Charlton Athletic, Colchester United, Dagenham & Redbridge, Exeter City, Hartlepool United, Huddersfield Town, Leyton Orient, Milton Keynes Dons, Notts County, Oldham Athletic, Peterborough United, Plymouth Argyle, Rochdale, Sheffield Wednesday, Southampton, Swindon Town, Tranmere Rovers, Walsall, Yeovil Town

Football in England

National teamsEngland, B, C, U-21, U-20, U-19, U-18, U-17, U-16
National Football CentreSt George's Park (Burton)
League systemPremier League, The Football League (Championship * League One * League Two), Football Conference (National * North * South), Northern Premier (Premier Division * Division One North * Division One South), Southern League (Premier Division * Division One Midlands * Division One South & West), Isthmian League (Premier Division * Division One North * Division One South)
Domestic cupsFA Cup, Football League Cup, FA Community Shield, Football League Trophy, FA Trophy, Conference League Cup, FA Vase, FA NLS Cup



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