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Colchester United FC History Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the history of Colchester United Football Club. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by silverginger. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
silverginger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,351

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
202

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year were the club formed? Hint

1937

1932

1927

1942

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first manager in the club's history? Hint

Benny Fenton

Jimmy Allen

Ted Fenton

Jack Butler

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which top-flight team did Colchester beat in a 1970-71 FA Cup 5th Round match? Hint

Manchester United

Leeds United

Liverpool

Arsenal

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these made the most League appearances for the club? Hint

Martin King

Neil Gregory

Bobby Hunt

Micky Cook

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Question 5 of 10

5. 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? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did Colchester beat in the 1961-62 season, which set a record for their highest League victory? Hint

Chester City

Bradford City

Manchester City

Lincoln City

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where did Colchester sign Scott McGleish from in 2001? Hint

Leyton Orient

Barnet

Charlton Athletic

Cambridge United

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these scored the most League goals in a season for the club? Hint

Nobby Runt

Nobby Lunt

Bobby Hunt

Bobby Punt

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which season did the club first play in the Football League? Hint

1955-56

1960-61

1945-46

1950-51

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which club did Colchester sell Lua Lua to in 2000? Hint

Aston Villa

Ipswich Town

Newcastle United

Manchester City

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year were the club formed?

Answer: 1937

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

2. Who was the first manager in the club's history?

Answer: 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.
Note: Ted Davis was part-time Secretary-Manager 1936-37, followed by Syd Fieldus after the war for one season: 1945-46. The first manager was Ted Fenton.

3. Which top-flight team did Colchester beat in a 1970-71 FA Cup 5th Round match?

Answer: 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.

4. Which of these made the most League appearances for the club?

Answer: Micky Cook

Cook played 613 League games for Colchester, between 1969-84.

5. 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?

Answer: 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.

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

Answer: Bradford City

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

7. Where did Colchester sign Scott McGleish from in 2001?

Answer: Barnet

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

8. Which of these scored the most League goals in a season for the club?

Answer: Bobby Hunt

Bobby Hunt scored 37 goals in the 1961-62 Division Four season.

9. In which season did the club first play in the Football League?

Answer: 1950-51

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

10. Which club did Colchester sell Lua Lua to in 2000?

Answer: Newcastle United

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

Source: Author silverginger

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