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At just 34, McDonough had delivered his promise. He himself had netted 29 times with [[Steve McGavin]] (26) and [[Gary Bennett (footballer born 1970)|Gary Bennett]] (18) part of the 98 goal League haul as Wycombe trailed by eight goals going into the last game. United annihilated [[Barrow F.C.|Barrow]] 5-0 with a [[Mike Masters]] hat trick to claim the Championship. |
At just 34, McDonough had delivered his promise. He himself had netted 29 times with [[Steve McGavin]] (26) and [[Gary Bennett (footballer born 1970)|Gary Bennett]] (18) part of the 98 goal League haul as Wycombe trailed by eight goals going into the last game. United annihilated [[Barrow F.C.|Barrow]] 5-0 with a [[Mike Masters]] hat trick to claim the Championship. |
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A week later 32,254 roared United, in their first-ever Wembley appearance, to a famous non-League double gaining revenge over [[Witton Albion F.C.|Witton Albion]] with Masters, McGavin and [[Nicky Smith (English footballer)|Nicky Smith]] scoring in a 3-1 win. Thousands packed the High Street a few days later as United paraded their trophies to the town. Colchester were back in the Football League.<ref>{{cite web |
A week later 32,254 roared United, in their first-ever Wembley appearance, to a famous non-League double gaining revenge over [[Witton Albion F.C.|Witton Albion]] with Masters, McGavin and [[Nicky Smith (English footballer)|Nicky Smith]] scoring in a 3-1 win. Thousands packed the High Street a few days later as United paraded their trophies to the town. Colchester were back in the Football League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cu-fc.com/page/History/0,,10424~1320440,00.html |title=The U's History: The 90s |publisher=Colchester United F.C. |accessdate=31 March 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717012621/http://www.cu-fc.com/page/History/0%2C%2C10424~1320440%2C00.html |archivedate=17 July 2011 |df= }}</ref> |
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== Squad == |
== Squad == |
Revision as of 06:32, 16 June 2017
1991–92 season | ||
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Chairman | James Bowdidge[1][2] | |
Manager | ![]() | |
Conference | 1st (Promoted) | |
FA Cup | 1st Round | |
FA Trophy | Winners | |
Conference League Cup | 2nd Round | |
Top goalscorer | League: Roy McDonough (26) All: Roy McDonough (29) | |
Highest home attendance | 7,193 (Barrow) | |
Lowest home attendance | 2,139 (Stafford Rangers) | |
Average home league attendance | 3,509 | |
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The 1991–92 season was Colchester United's second consecutive season in the fifth tier of English football. The season ended in success with Colchester achieving promotion on the final day of the season, resulting in a return to the Football League at their second attempt. They also won the FA Trophy after beating Witton Albion 3-1 at Wembley Stadium.
Season Review
New chairman James Bowdidge appointed Roy McDonough in a playing role. At just 34, McDonough had been Atkins' assistant and vowed to go for goals abandoning Atkins' stoic sweeper system.
McDonough equalled the club record scoring four at Slough on 26 August 1991, but couldn't have planned the astonishing goal that gave U's victory at sole rivals Wycombe. In the dying moments, goalkeeper Scott Barrett's long punt down field skidded up off the greasy surface into the net to give Colchester a priceless 2-1 win, and U's completed the double against Wycombe soon after winning 3-0 at Layer Road.
Colchester Borough Council identified ten sites that might house a new stadium. Each would be investigated. The Football League decreed that all clubs must have at least 10 years lease on their stadium. Fortunately, the Council extended their arrangement.
The U's became the first team in history to be knocked out of the FA Cup without conceding a goal. Twice they drew 0-0 with Exeter only to lose on penalties; the consolation was that they led Wycombe by seven points as 1992 dawned. Sixteen home wins on the bounce failed to shake off their shadows from Buckinghamshire. A dreadful 4-1 defeat at Welling and a lackadaisical 4-4 draw at Macclesfield threatened to derail U's surge back to the League.
United's focus wasn't solely on the Conference they progressed to the Wembley Final of the FA Trophy having knocked out Kingstonian, Merthyr, Morecambe, Telford and Macclesfield on the way.
At just 34, McDonough had delivered his promise. He himself had netted 29 times with Steve McGavin (26) and Gary Bennett (18) part of the 98 goal League haul as Wycombe trailed by eight goals going into the last game. United annihilated Barrow 5-0 with a Mike Masters hat trick to claim the Championship.
A week later 32,254 roared United, in their first-ever Wembley appearance, to a famous non-League double gaining revenge over Witton Albion with Masters, McGavin and Nicky Smith scoring in a 3-1 win. Thousands packed the High Street a few days later as United paraded their trophies to the town. Colchester were back in the Football League.[3]
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Player Info
Pos. | Name | Place of Birth | Date of Birth | Previous Club | Date Joined | Fee |
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GK | ![]() |
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2 April 1963 | ![]() |
18 August 1990 | Free |
DF | ![]() |
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7 October 1964 | ![]() |
27 August 1990 | Free |
DF | ![]() |
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26 January 1957 | ![]() |
15 December 1990 | £7,000 |
DF | ![]() |
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19 October 1966 | ![]() |
1 January 1985 | Free |
DF | ![]() |
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23 August 1972 | ![]() |
1 August 1989 | Free |
DF | ![]() |
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21 October 1974 | ![]() |
1 August 1991 | Free |
DF | ![]() |
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23 April 1959 | ![]() |
26 August 1991 | Free |
DF | ![]() |
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21 October 1974 | ![]() |
28 September 1991 | Free |
MF | ![]() |
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22 October 1965 | ![]() |
19 August 1989 | Free |
MF | ![]() |
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29 December 1969 | ![]() |
28 September 1991 | Free |
MF | ![]() |
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12 August 1972 | ![]() |
26 August 1989 | Free |
MF | ![]() |
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28 January 1969 | ![]() |
18 August 1990 | Free |
MF | ![]() |
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10 September 1961 | ![]() |
11 February 1992 | Free |
FW | ![]() |
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31 October 1973 | ![]() |
1 August 1991 | Free |
FW | ![]() |
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13 November 1970 | ![]() |
1 August 1988 | Free |
FW | ![]() |
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25 September 1973 | ![]() |
1 August 1991 | Free |
FW | ![]() |
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26 April 1967 | ![]() |
18 January 1992 | Free |
FW | ![]() |
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16 October 1958 | ![]() |
13 October 1990 | Free |
FW | ![]() |
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24 January 1969 | ![]() |
1 April 1991 | £3,000 |
Transfers
Transfers In
Date | Pos. | Player Name | Previous Club | Transfer Fee | Notes |
1 August 1991 | DF | ![]() |
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Free | |
1 August 1991 | DF | ![]() |
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Free | |
1 August 1991 | FW | ![]() |
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Free | |
1 August 1991 | FW | ![]() |
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Free | |
26 August 1991 | DF | ![]() |
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Free | |
21 September 1991 | DF | ![]() |
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Free | |
28 September 1991 | DF | ![]() |
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Free | |
28 September 1991 | MF | ![]() |
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Free | |
8 October 1991 | FW | ![]() |
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Free | |
18 January 1992 | FW | ![]() |
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Free | |
11 February 1992 | MF | ![]() |
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Free |
Transfers Out
Date | Pos. | Player Name | New Club | Transfer Fee | Notes |
31 May 1991 | DF | ![]() |
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Free | |
31 May 1991 | DF | ![]() |
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Free | |
31 May 1991 | DF | ![]() |
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£50,000 | |
31 May 1991 | DF | ![]() |
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Free | |
31 May 1991 | DF | ![]() |
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Free | |
31 May 1991 | DF | ![]() |
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Free | |
31 May 1991 | MF | ![]() |
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Free | |
31 May 1991 | MF | ![]() |
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Free | |
31 May 1991 | FW | ![]() |
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Free | |
31 May 1991 | MF | ![]() |
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Free | |
17 August 1991 | FW | ![]() |
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Free | |
8 October 1991 | FW | ![]() |
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Free | |
16 December 1991 | DF | ![]() |
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Free | |
16 December 1991 | DF | ![]() |
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Free | |
16 December 1991 | MF | ![]() |
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Free | |
14 January 1992 | FW | ![]() |
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Free |
Loans In
Date | Pos. | Player Name | Parent Club | Date Returned | Notes |
24 March 1992 | MF | ![]() |
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10 May 1992 |
Results
Conference Results Summary
Pos | Club | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | Colchester United (C) | 42 | 28 | 10 | 4 | 98 | 40 | +58 | 94 |
2 | Wycombe Wanderers | 42 | 30 | 4 | 8 | 84 | 35 | +49 | 94 |
3 | Kettering Town | 42 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 72 | 50 | +22 | 73 |
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Conference Results
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
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17/08/1991 | Macclesfield Town | H | 2-0 | 2,233 | Bennett, McGavin |
24/08/1991 | Barrow | A | 1-1 | 1,480 | Kinsella |
26/08/1991 | Slough Town | A | 4-2 | 2,226 | McDonough (4) |
31/08/1991 | Bath City | H | 5-0 | 2,416 | McGavin (2), Bennett (3) |
07/09/1991 | Witton Albion | A | 2-2 | 1,045 | Collins, McDonough |
10/09/1991 | Farnborough Town | H | 2-3 | 2,954 | McGavin, Collins |
13/09/1991 | Yeovil Town | H | 4-0 | 2,979 | English, Bennett (2), McGavin |
21/09/1991 | Cheltenham Town | A | 1-1 | 1,157 | McDonough |
28/09/1991 | Wycombe Wanderers | A | 2-1 | 5,186 | Smith, Barrett |
05/10/1991 | Altrincham | H | 3-3 | 2,853 | Anderson (o.g.), McGavin, McDonough (pen.) |
12/10/1991 | Runcorn | H | 2-1 | 2,617 | Bennett, McDonough (pen.) |
18/10/1991 | Telford United | A | 3-0 | 1,109 | McDonough (2) (pen.), Smith |
30/10/1991 | Yeovil Town | A | 1-0 | 2,385 | McGavin |
02/11/1991 | Stafford Rangers | H | 2-0 | 2,139 | Smith, McDonough |
09/11/1991 | Farnborough Town | A | 2-0 | 3,069 | Bennett, Elliott |
23/11/1991 | Welling United | H | 3-1 | 2,933 | Bennett, Cook, English |
30/11/1991 | Northwich Victoria | A | 1-1 | 1,042 | McDonough |
03/12/1991 | Stafford Rangers | A | 3-3 | 961 | Bennett, McGavin |
07/12/1991 | Wycombe Wanderers | H | 3-0 | 5,086 | Bennett, McGavin (2) |
14/12/1991 | Gateshead | A | 2-0 | 542 | Bennett, McDonough |
21/12/1991 | Witton Albion | H | 3-2 | 2,842 | McGavin, Bennett, English |
26/12/1991 | Redbridge Forest | A | 1-2 | 2,327 | McDonough |
28/12/1991 | Runcorn | A | 3-1 | 883 | Bennett, Cook, McGavin |
01/01/1992 | Redbridge Forest | H | 1-0 | 4,773 | McGavin |
04/01/1992 | Merthyr Tydfil | A | 0-2 | 1,032 | |
18/01/1992 | Cheltenham Town | H | 4-0 | 2,643 | McGavin (2), McDonough, Kinsella |
24/01/1992 | Kettering Town | A | 2-2 | 4,100 | McGavin, Smith |
07/02/1992 | Kidderminster Harriers | A | 2-2 | 1,828 | Bennett, Smith |
11/02/1992 | Boston United | H | 1-0 | 3,229 | McGavin |
15/02/1992 | Welling United | A | 1-4 | 1,837 | McDonough (pen.) |
28/02/1992 | Altrincham | A | 2-1 | 905 | McGavin, McDonough |
07/03/1992 | Gateshead | H | 2-0 | 2,897 | Roberts, Masters |
21/03/1992 | Northwich Victoria | H | 1-0 | 3,218 | Smith |
24/03/1992 | Bath City | A | 0-0 | 1,101 | |
28/03/1992 | Kidderminster Harriers | H | 3-0 | 3,073 | English, Benton (o.g.), Stewart |
14/04/1992 | Slough Town | H | 4-0 | 3,197 | McDonough, Masters, Stewart, Kinsella |
18/04/1992 | Telford United | H | 2-0 | 3,964 | McDonough (2) |
20/04/1992 | Merthyr Tydfil | H | 2-0 | 4,148 | Smith, Masters |
22/04/1992 | Boston United | A | 4-0 | 2,305 | McGavin, McDonough (2) (pen.), Masters |
25/04/1992 | Macclesfield Town | A | 4-4 | 886 | Kendall (o.g.), English (2), McDonough |
28/04/1992 | Kettering Town | H | 3-1 | 6,303 | McDonough (2), McGavin |
02/05/1992 | Barrow | H | 5-0 | 7,193 | Masters (3), Smith, McDonough |
Source: 1991-92 Season Colchester United Results - coludata.co.uk
FA Cup
Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
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26/10/1991 | 4QR | Burton Albion | H | 5-0 | 2,547 | McDonough (pen.), McGavin (2) (pen.), Restarick, Kinsella |
16/11/1991 | R1 | Exeter City | H | 0-0 | 4,965 | |
27/11/1991 | R1 (R) | Exeter City | A | 0-0 2-4 on Pens |
4,066 |
Source: 1991-92 Season Colchester United Results - coludata.co.uk
FA Trophy
Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
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11/01/1992 | R1 | Kingstonian | H | 2-2 | 2,724 | Restarick, English |
14/01/1992 | R1 (R) | Kingstonian | A | 3-2 | 1,642 | Smith, Bennett, McGavin |
02/02/1992 | R2 | Merthyr Tydfil | A | 0-0 | 1,211 | |
04/02/1992 | R2 (R) | Merthyr Tydfil | H | 1-0 | 2,746 | McDonough |
22/02/1992 | R3 | Morecambe | H | 3-1 | 3,206 | Stewart, Collins, McGavin |
09/03/1992 | QF | Telford United | H | 4-0 | 3,894 | McGavin, Kinsella, Bennett, Smith |
04/04/1992 | SF (L1) | Macclesfield Town | H | 3-0 | 5,443 | Stewart, English, McDonough (pen.) |
10/04/1992 | SF (L2) | Macclesfield Town | A | 1-1 | 1,650 | Cook |
10/05/1992 | Final | Witton Albion | N | 3-1 | 27,806 | Masters, Smith, McGavin |
Source: 1991-92 Season Colchester United Results - coludata.co.uk
Conference League Cup
Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
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08/10/1991 | R1 | Kettering Town | H | 4-0 | 1,289 | McGavin, Collins, Kinsella (2) |
16/12/1991 | R2 | Wycombe Wanderers | H | 2-6 | 919 | Restarick, McGavin |
Source: 1991-92 Season Colchester United Results - coludata.co.uk
Squad statistics
No. | Nat. | Pos. | Name | Total | Conference | FA Cup | FA Trophy | Conference LC | |||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
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Scott Barrett | 56 | 1 | 42 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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Warren Donald | 53 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
–– | DF | ![]() |
Shaun Elliott | 44 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
–– | DF | ![]() |
Tony English | 52 | 8 | 38 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
–– | DF | ![]() |
James Goodwin | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
–– | DF | ![]() |
Martin Grainger | 17 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
–– | DF | ![]() |
Simon Gray | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
–– | DF | ![]() |
Andy Partner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
–– | DF | ![]() |
Ian Phillips | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Paul Roberts | 45 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
–– | MF | ![]() |
Eamonn Collins | 41 | 4 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Jason Cook | 44 | 3 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
–– | MF | ![]() |
Wayne Hannigan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Mark Kinsella | 55 | 7 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
–– | MF | ![]() |
Dave Martin | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
–– | MF | ![]() |
Nicky Smith | 55 | 11 | 42 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
–– | MF | ![]() |
Ian Stewart | 14 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
–– | FW | ![]() |
Paul Abrahams | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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Gary Bennett | 51 | 18 | 39 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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Sean Duffett | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Julian Hazel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Mike Masters | 19 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Roy McDonough | 51 | 29 | 40 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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Steve McGavin | 53 | 28 | 39 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
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Steve Restarick | 12 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Mario Walsh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scorers
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Most Frequent Starting XI
This section shows players in a 4-3-3 formation with the most league starts during the season.
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References
- ^ Whitehead, Jeff; Drury, Kevin (2008). The Who's Who of Colchester United: The Layer Road Years. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 279. ISBN 978-1-85983-629-3.
- ^ "Our People". The Property Merchant Group. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
- ^ "The U's History: The 90s". Colchester United F.C. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
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- ^ "1991–92 Season Goalscorers Data". coludata.co.uk. Retrieved 31 March 2011.