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1945–46 Colchester United F.C. season
Encyclopedia
The 1945–46 season was Colchester United's
third consecutive full season in the Southern Football League
and the first season since the end of World War II hostilities.
player Syd Fieldus along with a couple of Directors that had kept the club alive but dormant during the War years. Fieldus was appointed Secretary-Manager and attended the first post-War Southern League
meeting in the summer of 1945. Initially it was decided that an East and West League be formed to reduce travelling in a time when rationing was still in force. However at the eleventh hour the League opted for a single all-South division when a number of mainly eastern clubs dropped out. Colchester almost quit themselves, which would have seen the club slipping down the non-League ladder, but the Supporters Club stepped in and pledged to fund the average £50 required for away travel to the likes of Cardiff
, Worcester
and Hereford
.
Fieldus, liaising with Major Dai Rees, forged a strong relationship with the Garrison
and as United only had four contracted players the Colchester team was complemented by servicemen of varying degrees of ability. So much so that 81 players were used to complete just 31 Southern League and Cup matches. It was permissible, and not uncommon, for that season only that players could be registered right up until kick-off time. Football was back on its feet and Fieldus urged the board to appoint a full-time manager for the 1946-47 season.
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goals difference; Pts = Points
Source: 1945-46 Season Colchester United Results - coludata.co.uk
Source: 1945-46 Season Colchester United Results - coludata.co.uk
Source: 1945-46 Season Colchester United Results - coludata.co.uk
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
third consecutive full season in the Southern Football League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
and the first season since the end of World War II hostilities.
Season Review
It had been the determination of former Colchester TownColchester Town F.C.
Colchester Town F.C. was an English amateur football club based in Colchester, Essex. Established in 1873, the club folded in 1937 after the formation of Colchester United.-History:...
player Syd Fieldus along with a couple of Directors that had kept the club alive but dormant during the War years. Fieldus was appointed Secretary-Manager and attended the first post-War Southern League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
meeting in the summer of 1945. Initially it was decided that an East and West League be formed to reduce travelling in a time when rationing was still in force. However at the eleventh hour the League opted for a single all-South division when a number of mainly eastern clubs dropped out. Colchester almost quit themselves, which would have seen the club slipping down the non-League ladder, but the Supporters Club stepped in and pledged to fund the average £50 required for away travel to the likes of Cardiff
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
, Worcester
Worcester City F.C.
Worcester City Football Club is an English football club based in Worcester, Worcestershire. The club are currently members of the Conference North and play at St George's Lane.-History:...
and Hereford
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
.
Fieldus, liaising with Major Dai Rees, forged a strong relationship with the Garrison
Colchester Garrison
Colchester Garrison is located in Colchester in the county of Essex. It has been an important military base since the Roman era. The first permanent military garrison in Colchester was established by Legio XX Valeria Victrix in 43 AD following the Claudian invasion of Britain. Colchester was an...
and as United only had four contracted players the Colchester team was complemented by servicemen of varying degrees of ability. So much so that 81 players were used to complete just 31 Southern League and Cup matches. It was permissible, and not uncommon, for that season only that players could be registered right up until kick-off time. Football was back on its feet and Fieldus urged the board to appoint a full-time manager for the 1946-47 season.
Squad
Player Info
Pos. | Name | Place of Birth | Date of Birth | Previous Club | Date Joined | Fee |
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![]() Wrexham Wrexham is a town in Wales. It is the administrative centre of the wider Wrexham County Borough, and the largest town in North Wales, located in the east of the region. It is situated between the Welsh mountains and the lower Dee Valley close to the border with Cheshire, England... |
17 November 1911 | ![]() Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
25 August 1945 | Free |
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27 May 1909 | ![]() Brentford F.C. Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One.... |
9 October 1937 | Free |
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1 January 1911 | ![]() New Brighton A.F.C. -Revived club:New Brighton A.F.C. were reborn in 1993, and joined the Birkenhead and Wirral League, which they won in their first season. In 1995 the club switched to the South Wirral League. After upgrading their new ground, the club were admitted to the Second Division of the West Cheshire League... - WW2 Duty |
3 November 1945 | Free |
MF | ![]() |
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9 February 1946 | Free |
FW | ![]() |
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Unknown | ![]() |
9 February 1946 | Free |
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16 February 1946 | Free |
Transfers In
Date | Pos. | Player Name | Previous Club | Transfer Fee | Notes |
25 August 1945 | DF | ![]() |
![]() Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
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25 August 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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25 August 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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25 August 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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25 August 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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25 August 1945 | MF | ![]() |
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25 August 1945 | MF | ![]() |
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25 August 1945 | MF | ![]() |
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25 August 1945 | FW | ![]() |
![]() Erith & Belvedere F.C. Erith & Belvedere F.C., established 1922, is a football club representing Erith, in the London Borough of Bexley. They are currently members of the Kent League Premier Division after being relegated from the Southern League Division One East in 2005.They were also founder members of the Corinthian... - WW2 Duty |
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25 September 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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1 September 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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1 September 1945 | FW | ![]() Jackie Robinson (footballer) John Allan "Jackie" Robinson was an English footballer player and player-coach. He played as an inside forward, and signed for Sheffield Wednesday in 1934 at the age of 16. He went on to play for Sunderland and Lincoln City, also taking up managerial duties in his brief time at Lincoln... |
![]() Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the... - WW2 Duty |
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15 September 1945 | GK | ![]() Ray Dring Raymond "Ray" Dring is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Huddersfield Town. He was born in Lincoln.-References:* Alan Hodgson - Huddersfield Town F.C. Matchday Programme - 2007-08 season... |
![]() Huddersfield Town F.C. Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One... - WW2 Duty |
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15 September 1945 | DF | ![]() |
![]() Derry City F.C. Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division... |
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15 September 1945 | MF | ![]() |
![]() Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system.... - WW2 Duty |
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22 September 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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22 September 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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22 September 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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22 September 1945 | MF | ![]() |
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22 September 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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29 September 1945 | GK | ![]() |
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29 September 1945 | MF | ![]() |
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29 September 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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29 September 1945 | FW | ![]() Jock Cameron (footballer) John Cameron was a Scottish international footballer. He played for Blackburn Rovers from 1903 to 1907, Chelsea from 1907 to 1913, and Port Vale from 1913 to 1919. He also won two caps for Scotland.-Club career:... |
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29 September 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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6 October 1945 | GK | ![]() |
![]() Queens Park Rangers F.C. Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years... - WW2 Duty |
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6 October 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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6 October 1945 | DF | ![]() David Nelson (footballer) David Nelson was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half.-Career:Born in Douglas Water, Nelson played youth football with St Bernard's, before playing senior football in England for Arsenal, Fulham, Brentford, Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace.-References:... |
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6 October 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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6 October 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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6 October 1945 | FW | ![]() |
![]() Leyton Orient F.C. Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63... |
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6 October 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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3 November 1945 | DF | ![]() |
![]() New Brighton A.F.C. -Revived club:New Brighton A.F.C. were reborn in 1993, and joined the Birkenhead and Wirral League, which they won in their first season. In 1995 the club switched to the South Wirral League. After upgrading their new ground, the club were admitted to the Second Division of the West Cheshire League... - WW2 Duty |
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3 November 1945 | FW | ![]() Bob Gregg Robert Edmond "Bob" Gregg was an English professional footballer born in Ferryhill, County Durham, who played as an inside forward... |
![]() Chelsea F.C. Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four... - WW2 Duty |
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10 November 1945 | FW | ![]() |
![]() Tonbridge Angels F.C. Tonbridge Angels Football Club is an English football club who play at Longmead Stadium in Tonbridge, Kent, since moving from the Angel Ground in 1980.... - WW2 Duty |
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17 November 1945 | GK | ![]() |
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17 November 1945 | DF | ![]() |
![]() Brentford F.C. Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One.... - WW2 Duty |
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17 November 1945 | FW | ![]() |
![]() West Ham United F.C. West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current... - WW2 Duty |
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24 November 1945 | FW | ![]() |
![]() Southend United F.C. Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had... - WW2 Duty |
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8 December 1945 | DF | ![]() |
![]() Weymouth F.C. Weymouth F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who currently play in the Southern League Premier Division.-History:Weymouth Football Club were founded in 1890 and played their first game on 24 September of that year... - WW2 Duty |
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8 December 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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8 December 1945 | MF | ![]() Derek Hawksworth Derek Marshall Hawksworth was a footballer who played in the position of winger for Sheffield United.-Football career:... |
![]() Huddersfield Town F.C. Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One... - WW2 Duty |
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8 December 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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15 December 1945 | FW | ![]() |
![]() Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... - WW2 Duty |
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29 December 1945 | DF | ![]() Charlie Jones (footballer born 1911) Charles 'Charlie' Jones was a Welsh professional footballer who played for Ebbw Vale, Northfleet United, Tottenham Hotspur and Southend United.- Football career :... |
![]() Southend United F.C. Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had... - WW2 Duty |
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29 December 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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29 December 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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29 December 1945 | FW | ![]() |
![]() EKCO EKCO from Eric Kirkham Cole Limited was a British electronics company producing radio and television sets from 1924.Expanding into plastic production for its own use, Ekco Plastics produced both radio cases and later domestic plastic products; the plastics company became Lin Pac Mouldings... Sports - WW2 Duty |
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12 January 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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19 January 1946 | FW | ![]() |
![]() Maidenhead United F.C. Maidenhead United Football Club is an English football club in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The club was founded in 1870 and moved to their current ground at York Road the following year... - WW2 Duty |
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26 January 1946 | MF | ![]() |
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26 January 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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2 February 1946 | MF | ![]() Cliff Hubbard Clifford "Cliff" Hubbard was an English footballer who played for Hull City and West Ham United in the Football League.-References:... |
![]() Grantham Town F.C. Grantham Town F.C. is a football club, based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, currently playing in the Northern Premier League Division One South. They are nicknamed The Gingerbreads and they play their home matches at the South Kesteven Sports Stadium . They were established in August 1874... - WW2 Duty |
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2 February 1946 | MF | ![]() |
![]() Ossett Town F.C. Ossett Town Football Club are an English football club based in Ossett, in the City of Wakefield district, West Yorkshire, playing in the Northern Premier League in the 2011-12 season.-History:... - WW2 Duty |
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9 February 1946 | GK | ![]() |
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9 February 1946 | MF | ![]() |
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9 February 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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9 February 1946 | FW | ![]() Frank Dudley Frank Ernest Dudley, born Southend-on-Sea 9 May 1925 is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-forward for Southend United, Leeds United and Southampton.... |
![]() Southend United F.C. Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had... - WW2 Duty |
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16 February 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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23 February 1946 | GK | ![]() |
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23 February 1946 | MF | ![]() |
![]() Chelsea F.C. Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four... - WW2 Duty |
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23 February 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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23 February 1946 | FW | ![]() Frank Rawcliffe Frank Rawcliffe was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward.-Career:Rawcliffe played for Tranmere Rovers, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Colchester United, Notts County, Newport County, Swansea Town, Aldershot, Alessandria and South Liverpool.-References:... |
![]() Notts County F.C. Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system... - WW2 Duty |
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23 February 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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9 March 1946 | GK | ![]() |
![]() Oxford City F.C. Oxford City Football Club is an English football club, currently playing in the Southern Football League Premier Division after gaining promotion via the Division One South & West playoffs... - WW2 Duty |
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16 March 1946 | FW | ![]() |
![]() Gravesend & Northfleet F.C. Ebbsfleet United Football Club is an English professional football team currently playing in the Conference National. The team plays their home matches at Stonebridge Road in Northfleet, Kent. However, the club is now looking to build a new stadium in the Ebbsfleet Valley vicinity in... - WW2 Duty |
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3 April 1946 | DF | ![]() Geoff Fox (footballer) Geoffrey R. 'Geoff' Fox was a professional footballer who played as a full back in The Football League for Ipswich Town, Bristol Rovers and Swindon Town.... |
![]() Ipswich Town F.C. Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02.... - WW2 Duty |
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3 April 1946 | FW | ![]() Len Duquemin Len Stanley Duquemin was a professional footballer most famous for playing for Tottenham Hotspur which he made his debut on March 1946.... |
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18 April 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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Transfers Out
Date | Pos. | Player Name | New Club | Transfer Fee | Notes |
1 September 1945 | GK | ![]() |
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22 September 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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22 September 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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22 September 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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22 September 1945 | MF | ![]() |
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22 September 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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29 September 1945 | GK | ![]() |
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29 September 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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29 September 1945 | MF | ![]() |
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29 September 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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29 September 1945 | FW | ![]() Jock Cameron (footballer) John Cameron was a Scottish international footballer. He played for Blackburn Rovers from 1903 to 1907, Chelsea from 1907 to 1913, and Port Vale from 1913 to 1919. He also won two caps for Scotland.-Club career:... |
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29 September 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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29 September 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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6 October 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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6 October 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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13 October 1945 | DF | ![]() |
![]() Leeds United A.F.C. Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system... |
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13 October 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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3 November 1945 | GK | ![]() Ray Dring Raymond "Ray" Dring is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Huddersfield Town. He was born in Lincoln.-References:* Alan Hodgson - Huddersfield Town F.C. Matchday Programme - 2007-08 season... |
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3 November 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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3 November 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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3 November 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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10 November 1945 | MF | ![]() |
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10 November 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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17 November 1945 | GK | ![]() |
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17 November 1945 | FW | ![]() Bob Gregg Robert Edmond "Bob" Gregg was an English professional footballer born in Ferryhill, County Durham, who played as an inside forward... |
![]() Boston United F.C. Boston United Football Club are an association football club based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They currently play in the Conference North. The club is known as 'the Pilgrims' in reference to the Pilgrim Fathers, who fled from Boston to the USA and founded Boston, Massachusetts. The club's... |
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24 November 1945 | MF | ![]() |
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24 November 1945 | FW | ![]() Jackie Robinson (footballer) John Allan "Jackie" Robinson was an English footballer player and player-coach. He played as an inside forward, and signed for Sheffield Wednesday in 1934 at the age of 16. He went on to play for Sunderland and Lincoln City, also taking up managerial duties in his brief time at Lincoln... |
![]() Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the... |
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24 November 1945 | FW | ![]() |
![]() Leiston F.C. Leiston F.C. is an English football club based in Leiston, Suffolk. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Division One North and play at Victory Road.-History:... |
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8 December 1945 | DF | ![]() |
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8 December 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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8 December 1945 | FW | ![]() |
![]() Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
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29 December 1945 | MF | ![]() |
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29 December 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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29 December 1945 | FW | ![]() |
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12 January 1946 | MF | ![]() Derek Hawksworth Derek Marshall Hawksworth was a footballer who played in the position of winger for Sheffield United.-Football career:... |
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19 January 1946 | DF | ![]() Charlie Jones (footballer born 1911) Charles 'Charlie' Jones was a Welsh professional footballer who played for Ebbw Vale, Northfleet United, Tottenham Hotspur and Southend United.- Football career :... |
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19 January 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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19 January 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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19 January 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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19 January 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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26 January 1946 | MF | ![]() |
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26 January 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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2 February 1946 | DF | ![]() |
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2 February 1946 | MF | ![]() Cliff Hubbard Clifford "Cliff" Hubbard was an English footballer who played for Hull City and West Ham United in the Football League.-References:... |
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2 February 1946 | MF | ![]() |
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2 February 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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9 February 1946 | FW | ![]() Frank Dudley Frank Ernest Dudley, born Southend-on-Sea 9 May 1925 is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-forward for Southend United, Leeds United and Southampton.... |
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16 February 1946 | GK | ![]() |
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16 February 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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23 February 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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9 March 1946 | GK | ![]() |
![]() Brentford F.C. Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One.... |
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30 March 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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3 April 1946 | GK | ![]() |
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3 April 1946 | DF | ![]() Geoff Fox (footballer) Geoffrey R. 'Geoff' Fox was a professional footballer who played as a full back in The Football League for Ipswich Town, Bristol Rovers and Swindon Town.... |
![]() Ipswich Town F.C. Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02.... |
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3 April 1946 | FW | ![]() Len Duquemin Len Stanley Duquemin was a professional footballer most famous for playing for Tottenham Hotspur which he made his debut on March 1946.... |
![]() Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane.... |
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3 April 1946 | FW | ![]() |
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6 April 1946 | MF | ![]() |
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11 April 1946 | DF | ![]() David Nelson (footballer) David Nelson was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half.-Career:Born in Douglas Water, Nelson played youth football with St Bernard's, before playing senior football in England for Arsenal, Fulham, Brentford, Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace.-References:... |
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11 April 1946 | DF | ![]() |
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18 April 1946 | FW | ![]() Frank Rawcliffe Frank Rawcliffe was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward.-Career:Rawcliffe played for Tranmere Rovers, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Colchester United, Notts County, Newport County, Swansea Town, Aldershot, Alessandria and South Liverpool.-References:... |
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Loans In
Date | Pos. | Player Name | Parent Club | Date Returned | Notes |
13 April 1946 | DF | ![]() Harry Bamford Henry Charles "Harry" Bamford was a professional footballer, who played for Bristol Rovers for his entire professional career... |
![]() Brentford F.C. Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One.... |
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Southern League Results Summary
Pos | Club | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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7 | Worcester City Worcester City F.C. Worcester City Football Club is an English football club based in Worcester, Worcestershire. The club are currently members of the Conference North and play at St George's Lane.-History:... |
20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 60 | 58 | 18 | |
8 | Colchester United Colchester United F.C. Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910.... |
20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 29 | 47 | -18 | 17 |
9 | Bedford Town Bedford Town F.C. Bedford Town F.C. is an English football club based in the Borough of Bedford. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at The New Eyrie in Cardington, a parish on the outskirts of Bedford.... |
16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 49 | ||
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Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goals difference; Pts = Points
Southern League Results
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
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25/08/1945 | Chelmsford City Chelmsford City F.C. Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:... |
A | 2-1 | 5,000 | Titcombe, Hornby |
01/09/1945 | Chelmsford City Chelmsford City F.C. Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:... |
H | 3-5 | 5,200 | Reeves, Robinson Jackie Robinson (footballer) John Allan "Jackie" Robinson was an English footballer player and player-coach. He played as an inside forward, and signed for Sheffield Wednesday in 1934 at the age of 16. He went on to play for Sunderland and Lincoln City, also taking up managerial duties in his brief time at Lincoln... , Harmon |
15/09/1945 | Bedford Town Bedford Town F.C. Bedford Town F.C. is an English football club based in the Borough of Bedford. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at The New Eyrie in Cardington, a parish on the outskirts of Bedford.... |
A | 0-2 | –– | |
22/09/1945 | Yeovil & Petters United Yeovil Town F.C. Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05... |
A | 0-8 | –– | |
29/09/1945 | Bedford Town Bedford Town F.C. Bedford Town F.C. is an English football club based in the Borough of Bedford. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at The New Eyrie in Cardington, a parish on the outskirts of Bedford.... |
H | 1-4 | 3,676 | Southam (pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ) |
06/10/1945 | Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town F.C. Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more... |
H | 1-0 | 3,318 | Hornby |
13/10/1945 | Cardiff City Reserves Cardiff City F.C. Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for... |
H | 1-0 | 4,554 | Hornby |
10/11/1945 | Bath City Bath City F.C. Bath City Football Club are a semi-professional football club based in Bath, Somerset. They play in the Conference National league after gaining promotion from the Conference South via the play-offs in May 2010... |
H | 3-1 | 3,949 | Smirk, Harmon, Gregg Bob Gregg Robert Edmond "Bob" Gregg was an English professional footballer born in Ferryhill, County Durham, who played as an inside forward... (pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ) |
17/11/1945 | Hereford United Hereford United F.C. Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',... |
A | 1-3 | 3,000 | Harmon |
24/11/1945 | Worcester City Worcester City F.C. Worcester City Football Club is an English football club based in Worcester, Worcestershire. The club are currently members of the Conference North and play at St George's Lane.-History:... |
H | 2-1 | 4,294 | Robinson Jackie Robinson (footballer) John Allan "Jackie" Robinson was an English footballer player and player-coach. He played as an inside forward, and signed for Sheffield Wednesday in 1934 at the age of 16. He went on to play for Sunderland and Lincoln City, also taking up managerial duties in his brief time at Lincoln... (2) (pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ) |
08/12/1945 | Barry Barry Town F.C. Barry Town FC are a football team based in Barry. They dominated the League of Wales during the 1990s, but finished bottom in 2003-04 and were relegated... |
A | 0-0 | –– | |
15/12/1945 | Yeovil & Petters United Yeovil Town F.C. Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05... |
H | 3-3 | 4,135 | Hawksworth Derek Hawksworth Derek Marshall Hawksworth was a footballer who played in the position of winger for Sheffield United.-Football career:... , Wilmott, Barnard |
29/12/1945 | Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town F.C. Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more... |
A | 0-1 | –– | |
12/01/1946 | Hereford United Hereford United F.C. Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',... |
H | 0-3 | –– | |
26/01/1946 | Worcester City Worcester City F.C. Worcester City Football Club is an English football club based in Worcester, Worcestershire. The club are currently members of the Conference North and play at St George's Lane.-History:... |
A | 2-6 | –– | Beach (2) |
02/02/1946 | Bath City Bath City F.C. Bath City Football Club are a semi-professional football club based in Bath, Somerset. They play in the Conference National league after gaining promotion from the Conference South via the play-offs in May 2010... |
A | 0-8 | –– | |
09/02/1946 | Barry Barry Town F.C. Barry Town FC are a football team based in Barry. They dominated the League of Wales during the 1990s, but finished bottom in 2003-04 and were relegated... |
H | 5-0 | 2,896 | Dudley Frank Dudley Frank Ernest Dudley, born Southend-on-Sea 9 May 1925 is a former professional footballer who played as a centre-forward for Southend United, Leeds United and Southampton.... (2), Robinson Jackie Robinson (footballer) John Allan "Jackie" Robinson was an English footballer player and player-coach. He played as an inside forward, and signed for Sheffield Wednesday in 1934 at the age of 16. He went on to play for Sunderland and Lincoln City, also taking up managerial duties in his brief time at Lincoln... , Harmon, Collins |
16/02/1946 | Swindon Town Reserves Swindon Town F.C. Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011... |
A | 0-1 | 1,769 | |
23/02/1946 | Swindon Town Reserves Swindon Town F.C. Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011... |
H | 5-1 | 2,665 | Hodgson (2), S.Jones, Smale, Westwood |
16/03/1946 | Cardiff City Reserves Cardiff City F.C. Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for... |
A | 0-0 | 3,944 |
Source: 1945-46 Season Colchester United Results - coludata.co.uk
Southern League Cup
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
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19/01/1946 | Guildford City Guildford City F.C. Guildford City Football Club is a football club based in Guildford, Surrey, England. The club was originally established in 1921, folded in 1974 and were reformed in 1996... |
H | 3-1 | 3,843 | Townsend (3) |
09/03/1946 | Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town F.C. Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more... |
A | 1-0 | –– | Hodgson |
23/03/1946 | Swindon Town Reserves Swindon Town F.C. Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011... |
H | 2-0 | 3,907 | Bidewell, Smale |
28/03/1946 | Bedford Town Bedford Town F.C. Bedford Town F.C. is an English football club based in the Borough of Bedford. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at The New Eyrie in Cardington, a parish on the outskirts of Bedford.... |
A | 2-2 | –– | Bidewell, Rawcliffe Frank Rawcliffe Frank Rawcliffe was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward.-Career:Rawcliffe played for Tranmere Rovers, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Colchester United, Notts County, Newport County, Swansea Town, Aldershot, Alessandria and South Liverpool.-References:... |
30/03/1946 | Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town F.C. Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more... |
H | 3-3 | –– | Bidewell (2), Sheils |
03/04/1946 | Chelmsford City Chelmsford City F.C. Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:... |
A | 0-2 | 6,000 | |
06/04/1946 | Swindon Town Reserves Swindon Town F.C. Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011... |
A | 2-4 | –– | Hodgson, Rawcliffe Frank Rawcliffe Frank Rawcliffe was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward.-Career:Rawcliffe played for Tranmere Rovers, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Colchester United, Notts County, Newport County, Swansea Town, Aldershot, Alessandria and South Liverpool.-References:... |
11/04/1946 | Chelmsford City Chelmsford City F.C. Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:... |
H | 1-1 | –– | Collins |
13/04/1946 | Guildford City Guildford City F.C. Guildford City Football Club is a football club based in Guildford, Surrey, England. The club was originally established in 1921, folded in 1974 and were reformed in 1996... |
A | 5-2 | 2,700 | Rawcliffe Frank Rawcliffe Frank Rawcliffe was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward.-Career:Rawcliffe played for Tranmere Rovers, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Colchester United, Notts County, Newport County, Swansea Town, Aldershot, Alessandria and South Liverpool.-References:... , Sutton (3), Bamford Harry Bamford Henry Charles "Harry" Bamford was a professional footballer, who played for Bristol Rovers for his entire professional career... (pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ) |
18/04/1946 | Bedford Town Bedford Town F.C. Bedford Town F.C. is an English football club based in the Borough of Bedford. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at The New Eyrie in Cardington, a parish on the outskirts of Bedford.... |
H | 3-3 | –– | Bower, Hodgson, S.Jones |
Source: 1945-46 Season Colchester United Results - coludata.co.uk
FA Cup
Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
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03/11/1945 | 4QR | Wisbech Town Wisbech Town F.C. Wisbech Town F.C. is an English football club currently based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The club are currently members of the Eastern Counties League Premier Division and play at the Fenland Stadium.-History:... |
A | 0-5 | 2,748 |
Source: 1945-46 Season Colchester United Results - coludata.co.uk
Squad statistics
No. | Nat. | Pos. | Name | Total | Southern League Southern Football League The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales... |
FA Cup FA Cup The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's... |
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