1994–95 Colchester United F.C. season
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The 1994–95 season was Colchester United's 53rd season in their history and their third consecutive season in the fourth tier of English football, the Third Division. Alongside competing in the Third Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Football League Trophy.
1994–95 season | ||
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Chairman | Gordon Parker[1] | |
Manager | George Burley (until 24 December) Dale Roberts (caretaker) (24 December until 12 January) Steve Wignall (from 12 January) | |
Stadium | Layer Road | |
Third Division | 10th | |
FA Cup | 3rd round (eliminated by Wimbledon) | |
League Cup | 1st round (eliminated by Brentford) | |
Football League Trophy | 1st round (southern section) | |
Top goalscorer | League: Steve Whitton (10) All: Steve Whitton (13) | |
Highest home attendance | 6,055 v Darlington, 4 March 1995[2] | |
Lowest home attendance | 1,486 v Leyton Orient, 27 September 1994[3] | |
Average home league attendance | 3,201[4] | |
Biggest win | 7–1 v Yeading, 22 November 1994 | |
Biggest defeat | 0–3 v Doncaster Rovers, 27 August 1994 v Chesterfield, 8 October 1994 v Hereford United, 8 April 1995 1–4 v Bury, 25 February 1995 | |
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George Burley was installed as Roy McDonough's replacement following his sacking at the end of last season. Following a poor start to the season, Burley turned around Colchester's fortunes as the U's lost just once in 20 league and cup matches. However, he left the club on 24 December to join local rivals Ipswich Town. Dale Roberts was placed in charge as caretaker manager before former Colchester defender Steve Wignall was appointed. He led the club to a 10th-place finish in the league.
Colchester reached the third round of the FA Cup, where they faced Premier League opposition in Wimbledon. They lost that game 1–0 at Selhurst Park. Meanwhile, the U's were eliminated from the Football League Trophy in the group stages, while Brentford won over two legs in the League Cup.