The clubs best achievements to date have been beating Don Revie's Leeds United in the F.A cup 5th round in 1971 and spending two seasons in the Championship. [42], For the 201213 season, the U's marked their 75th anniversary with a special kit. [88], In addition to the Hall of Fame, which excludes players who are currently active, Lomana LuaLua was named as Colchester United's cult hero by fans in a poll by the BBC in 2004, with the Congolese international registering 39% of the overall vote. Current coaching and medical staff within the academy. [citation needed], When the club was formed, Colchester United continued in the tradition of their predecessors Colchester Town and played in blue and white striped shirts combined with white shorts. As such, the American ran out of leeway and was dismissed just last month, leaving Javi Gracia as the man to pick up the pieces and guide the Whites to safety once again. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under BOARD MEMBERSExecutive Chairman: Robbie CowlingDirectors: Tony Humes, Steve Ball, Corin Haines, Dmitri Halajko. Rye Junior High School. Players are able to study a combination of A-Levels and BTEC qualifications and benefit from being students of our Sixth Form. [32] The season ended with Colchester finishing in 8th position. The U's are aiming for Category Two status, having fallen short of the required standard by 3% following an assessment by an independent audit panel last year. Colchester United play their home games at Colchester Community Stadium in Colchester. For a statistical breakdown by season, see, List of Colchester United F.C. February 17, 2023 Digital Backpack; February 10, 2023 Digital Backpack; February 6, 2023 Digital Backpack Learn more about the requirements and expectations of Midshipmen. [2] However, in August 2013, the club fell short of the required standard set by the EPPP by three percent,[3] but the club secured Category Two status once more in June 2014 after operating with an increased academy budget during the 201314 season. Birmingham City F.C. Academy Video Analysis: Joe Austin. [51], With building work neared completion, Colchester United announced the official name for the stadium would be the Colchester Community Stadium, but owing to a deal with building firm Weston Homes, the ground would initially be known as the Weston Homes Community Stadium. The under-23 team play their home games at either the Business Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm ET, M-F, Last updated: Thursday, February 23, 2023. Colchester United FC Academy @ColU_Academy the official Colchester United Football Club Academy Twitter profile Florence Park, Tiptree cu-fc.com Joined June 2013 260 Following 3,235 Followers Tweets & replies Media Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Colchester United - Scores & Fixtures - Football - BBC Sport
