Colchester United Football Club are an English football team who, after finishing 2nd in League One for the 2005/6 season are competing in the Championship in 2006/07, for the first time in their history. They are currently doing alot better than preseason expectations and are on form for a play-off spot.
The club was formed in 1937, and have always played their home games at Layer Road. Colchester had remained a lower division club throughout their league history until the 2006-07 season. Their highest ever finish, second in League One came last season, the resulting promotion guaranteeing that this will be superseded. A few years ago they even gave title holders Chelsea a run for their money, losing just 2-1 to them at Stamford Bridge after being 1-0 up.
In the summer the U's gained several new players who have had a very positive effect on the team, none more than star striker Jamie Cureton. Over the period Colchester also secured the contracts of Johnnie Jackson and Kevin McLeod, two very good signings by new manager Geraint Williams.
Squad Number
Player
Position
1
Aidan Davison
Goalkeeper
2
Greg Halford
Defender
3
John White
Defender
4
Johnnie Jackson
Midfielder
5
Wayne Brown
Defender
6
Kevin Watson
Midfielder
7
Karl Duguid
Midfielder
8
Jamie Cureton
Striker
9
Marino Keith
Striker
10
Kem Izzet
Midfielder
11
Chris Iwelumo
Striker
12
Pat Baldwin
Defender
13
Dean Gerken
Goalkeeper
14
Richard Garcia
Striker
15
Jamie Guy
Striker
16
George Elokobi
Defender
17
Lawrie Wilson
Defender
18
Chris Barker
Defender
19
Garry Richards
Defender
20
Kevin McLeod
Midfielder
21
Robbie King
Midfielder
22
Ritchie Jones
Midfielder
23
Mark Cousins
Goalkeeper
24
Hogan Ephraim
Midfielder
