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1954–55 Colchester United F.C. Season
The 1954–55 season was Colchester United F.C., Colchester United's 13th season in their history and their fifth season in the Football League Third Division South, Third Division South, the third tier of Football in England, English football. Alongside competing in the Third Division South, the club also participated in the FA Cup. Following a replay, Colchester were knocked out of the FA Cup in the first round by Reading F.C., Reading. Meanwhile, in the league, Colchester's poor run of form had Jack Butler (footballer, born 1894), Jack Butler allowed indefinite leave following a bout of ill health. After resigning in January 1955, Colchester appointed Benny Fenton as his replacement, and despite an upturn in form, a run of defeats at the end of the season meant Colchester needed to apply for Re-election (Football League), re-election for the second successive season. Once more, all clubs applying for re-election were successful, with Colchester receiving 44 votes, behind Footbal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Colchester ( ) is a city in northeastern Essex, England. It is the second-largest settlement in the county, with a population of 130,245 at the 2021 Census. The demonym is ''Colcestrian''. Colchester occupies the site of Camulodunum, the first major city in Roman Britain and its first capital. Colchester therefore claims to be Britain's first city. It has been an important military base since the Roman era, with Colchester Garrison currently housing the 16th Air Assault Brigade. On the River Colne, Colchester is northeast of London. It is connected to London by the A12 road and the Great Eastern Main Line railway. Colchester is less than from London Stansted Airport and from the port of Harwich. Attractions in and around the city include St Botolph's Priory, Colchester Zoo, and several art galleries. Colchester Castle was constructed in the eleventh century on earlier Roman foundations; it now contains a museum. The main campus of the University of Essex is locate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
