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    Colchester United

    In what year were the club formed?Colchester United FC History

      1937. Colchester Town were founded in 1874, but it wasn't until 1937 when Colchester United evolved from that club.

    Who was the first managed in the club's history?Colchester United FC History

      Ted Fenton. Ted Fenton was Colchester's manager between 1946-48, and was replaced by Jimmy Allen (1948-53), followed by Butler (1953-55), and Benny Fenton managed the club between 1955-63.

    Which top-flight team did Colchester beat in a 1970-71 FA Cup 5th Round match?Colchester United FC History

      Leeds United. The game took place on 13th February, 1971 at Layer Road, when Colchester ran out 3-2 winners. They were thumped 5-0 by Everton in the quarter-finals, and Leeds went on to finish as runners-up of Division One to Arsenal who completed the double of League and FA Cup triumphs.

    When the club were relegated from the Football League in 1989-90, they were promoted again two years later, in 1991-92. How many games did they lose in the promotion season?Colchester United FC History

      4. Season 1990-91 saw the club finish second to Barnet, but a year later, were promoted again with 94 points. Wycombe Wanderers had the same amount of points, but it was Colchester's Championship as they had a +9 better goal difference.

    Who did Colchester beat in the 1961-62 season, which set a record for their highest League victory?Colchester United FC History

      Bradford City. Chesterfield won 9-1 in the 1961-62 Division Four season.

    Where did Colchester sign Scott McGleish from in 2001?Colchester United FC History

      Barnet. McGleish started his career with non-League Edgeware Town in 1993, and actually had a three month loan with Colchester in 1996.

    In which season did the club first play in the Football League?Colchester United FC History

      1950-51. Colchester finished 16th out of 24 teams that season, with 40 points.

    Which club did Colchester sell Lua Lua to in 2000?Colchester United FC History

      Newcastle United. Congo forward Lua Lua signed for Newcastle on 19th September, 2000. His full name is Lomano Tresor Lua Lua.

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